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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 02.10.2023 Ukraine MOD 02 Oct 2023
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 02 Oct 2023 -- On 2 October 2023 at about 09.00 a.m., the Russian Armed Forces have thwarted the Kiev regime's attempt to launch a terrorist attack by fixed-wing UAVs against facilities in the Russian Federation.
• Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Aircraft Fuel and Munition Depots Sputnik 02 Oct 2023 -- Moscow's Ministry of Defense reported on the progress of the special military operation aimed at protecting the people of Donbass.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Wagner chief's son to 'take over command' of paramilitary group Press TV 02 Oct 2023 -- The son of former Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is set to take over command of the paramilitary group, documents on social media suggest.
• Russians Unofficially Honor Wagner Mercenary Leader Prigozhin On 40th Day After His Death RFE/RL 02 Oct 2023 -- Russians have commemorated the founder and leader of Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin on the 40th day since his death, a Russian Orthodox tradition to honor those who have passed away.
• Large landing ship Peresvet train launching an assault on Kamchatka Russia MoD 02 Oct 2023 -- The large landing ship (LLS) Peresvet of the Pacific Fleet held a training session on seaborne assault in Malaya Lagernaya Bay, Kamchatka.
• Meeting with Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Sergei Menyailo President of Russia 02 Oct 2023 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Sergei Menyailo to discuss the socio-economic progress of the region.
• Russian peacekeepers ensure safe traffic for civilians leaving Nagorno-Karabakh Russia MoD 02 Oct 2023 -- The Russian peacekeepers escort convoys carrying food supples, as well as vehicles evacuating civilians who have no personnal vehicles.

Foreign Policy

• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions following the 20th Session of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Sochi, October 2, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Oct 2023
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's upcoming talks with President of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania and President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloyev, to be attended by foreign ministers Inal Ardzinba and Akhsar Dzhioyev, respectively Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Oct 2023
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's video address to the participants in the Russia - Latin America International Parliamentary Conference, Moscow, October 2, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Oct 2023
• Calling EU Politicians Defending Their States' Interests Pro-Russian 'Absurd' - Kremlin Sputnik 02 Oct 2023 -- Many European politicians who defend the sovereignty and interests of their country are called pro-Russian, which is absurd, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, commenting on the recent parliamentary elections in Slovakia.
• Concerning Russia's unlawful actions against Latvian nationals Latvia MFA 02 Oct 2023 -- The information at the disposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia indicates that the Russian Federation (RF) may have taken actions within the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) to target present and former Latvian officials who have participated in taking decisions aimed at condemning the RF's aggression against Ukraine and reducing the influence of the RF on EU Member States.
• Press Statement of Russian Affairs Department Director General of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 02 Oct 2023 -- Kim Jong Gyu, director general of the Russian Affairs Department of the Foreign Minister of the DPRK, issued the following statement on Oct. 2.

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