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Ukraine Invasion

• Ukraine Faces Another Wave Of Russian Drones And Missiles RFE/RL 12 Feb 2024 -- Russia's military launched another drone attack on Ukraine overnight, with the Ukrainian Air Force reporting on February 12 that air defense systems had destroyed 14 out of 17 drones as well as one Kh-59 cruise missile.
• Ukraine's Military Says Air Defenses Destroyed 14 Russian Drones VOA 12 Feb 2024 -- Ukraine's military said Monday that Russia attacked overnight using 17 drones and an unspecified number of guided missiles.
• Ukraine Loses Up to 290 Soldiers Near Krasny Liman in Past Day - MoD Sputnik 12 Feb 2024 -- Ukraine has lost up to 290 soldiers near Krasny Liman over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Monday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting on economic issues President of Russia 12 Feb 2024 -- Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting on economic issues.
• Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system crews of Baltic Fleet practise counterstrikes Russia MoD 12 Feb 2024 -- In the Kaliningrad region, as part of an exercise by the missile troops and artillery of the Baltic Fleet army corps, Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system crews practised counterattacks on enemy positions.
• Baltic Fleet naval aviation undergoes planned helicopter drills Russia MoD 12 Feb 2024 -- A planned flight and tactical exercise with a squadron of Mi-24 attack helicopters of the Baltic Fleet's naval aviation began in the Kaliningrad region. More than 10 helicopter crews are taking part in the drills.
• Two Tu-95MS long-range bombers perform routine flight over international waters of Barents and Norwegian seas Russia MoD 12 Feb 2024 -- Two Tu-95MS long-range bombers of the Russian Aerospace Forces Long-Range aviation performed a routine flight over the international waters of Barents and Norwegian seas.
• Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on February 4-11, 2024 Lithuania MND 12 Feb 2024

Foreign Policy

• Kremlin Strikes Back at 'Emotional' Reaction of Scholz, Sunak to Putin-Tucker Interview Sputnik 12 Feb 2024 -- The Kremlin considers reactions from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Russian President Vladimir Putin's interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson "emotional," but believes that the most important thing is that they are aware of its content, Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
• Foreign Ministry statement on personal sanctions on members of the UK military and political establishment as well as scientific and academic community Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Feb 2024
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova answer to a media question about the European Parliament's latest anti-Russia resolution Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Feb 2024
• The Kremlin's Efforts to Spread Deadly Disinformation in Africa US Dept. of State 12 Feb 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of State's Global Engagement Center is exposing Russia's intelligence services for providing material support and guidance to "African Initiative," a new information agency focused on Africa-Russia relations that has spread disinformation regarding the United States and European countries.
• EU Takes Significant Step Toward Using Profits From Frozen Russian Assets For Ukraine RFE/RL 12 Feb 2024 -- The European Union has passed a law to set aside profits made on frozen Russian central-bank assets in the first concrete step toward using the money to finance the reconstruction of Ukraine.
• Analysts See Limits to China, Iran, Russia Collaboration With Taliban VOA 12 Feb 2024 -- Since the Taliban seized control in August 2021, China, Iran and Russia have been steadily courting Afghanistan's de facto government for influence. The three countries have kept their embassies open in Kabul and were among the first to hand over Afghan embassies to the Taliban at home.
• Austria Seeking to Terminate Gas Supply Contracts With Russia's Gazprom - Energy Minister Sputnik 12 Feb 2024 -- Vienna is looking into the possibility of terminating gas supply agreements between Austrian oil, gas and petrochemical company OMV and Russia's energy giant Gazprom and will study all available withdrawal options, Austrian Energy Minister Leonore Gewessler said on Monday.

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