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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 23.10.2023 Ukraine MOD 23 Oct 2023
• Russia Unleashes Fresh Wave Of Drone And Missile Strikes On Civilian Targets In Ukraine RFE/RL 23 Oct 2023 -- Russia struck several civilian areas of Ukraine in a fresh wave of drone and missile strikes, causing victims among civilians and infrastructure damage, the Ukrainian military and regional officials said on October 23.
• Ukraine Quells Russian Airstrikes Throughout the Country VOA 23 Oct 2023 -- Ukrainian officials said Monday that Russian forces attacked overnight with drones and a cruise missile that targeted different parts of the country.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 23 Oct 2023 -- On 23 October at around 3.15 p.m., the Russian Armed Forces have foiled another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by fixed-wing UAVs at objects on the territory of the Russian Federation.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting with Head of Kabardino-Balkaria Kazbek Kokov President of Russia 23 Oct 2023 -- Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with Head of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic Kazbek Kokov to discuss the socioeconomic development of the region and the implementation of national projects.
• Russian motorised rifle units eliminate mock enemy in mountains of Tajikistan Russia MoD 23 Oct 2023 -- Motorised rifle units of the Russian military base in Tajikistan eliminated mock enemy illegal armed groups in the course of the test firing drills at the Lyaur training ground.

Foreign Policy

• Telephone conversation with President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva President of Russia 23 Oct 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, at the Brazilian side's initiative.
• Justice Department Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against $300 Million Superyacht US Dept. of Justice 23 Oct 2023 -- Complaint Seeks Forfeiture on Grounds of Sanctions Evasion and Money Laundering for Superyacht Amadea Owned by Sanctioned Russian Oligarch
• Thailand Extends Visa-Free Visits for Russian Tourists VOA 23 Oct 2023 -- Starting next month, on November 1, Thailand will allow Russian tourists to stay visa-free for up to 90 days. The move comes as tourists from the country have had increasingly few options for travel, given Moscow's war on Ukraine, the impact of sanctions, travel restrictions, and a weakening ruble.

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