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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Ukraine launches drone strikes on Russia's energy sites Press TV 24 Apr 2024 -- Ukraine has launched airstrikes over oil facilities in western Russia using attack drones, marking the most recent aerial offensive by Kiev with the objective of disrupting Russian military logistics.
• Ukraine's SBU Hit Oil Facilities in Russia's Smolensk, Says Source RFE/RL 24 Apr 2024 -- Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) carried out drone strikes early on April 24 that set fire to oil-storage facilities in Russia's Smolensk region, a source familiar with the issue has told RFE/RL.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 24 Apr 2024 -- Last night, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled the Kiev regime's attempt to launch terrorist attacks using fixed-wing UAVs against the facilities in the Russian Federation.
• Situation on Battlefield Clear, New Military Aid to Ukraine to Not Change Dynamics - Kremlin Sputnik 24 Apr 2024 -- The situation on the battlefield is very clear and all new shipments of weapons to Ukraine will not change the dynamics at the frontline, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russia blocks UN resolution on peaceful use of outer space VOA 24 Apr 2024 -- Russia blocked a U.N. Security Council resolution Wednesday reaffirming the need to prevent a nuclear arms race in outer space.
• Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Russia's Veto of the UN Security Council Resolution on the Outer Space Treaty The White House 24 Apr 2024
• Russia vetoes Security Council draft resolution on a weapon-free outer space UN News 24 Apr 2024 -- Russia used its veto to quash a draft resolution aimed at keeping weapons out of outer space.
• Security Council Fails to Adopt Resolution on Prevention of Arms Race in Outer Space Owing to Negative Vote UN Security Council 24 Apr 2024 -- The Security Council this afternoon failed to adopt a proposed draft resolution aimed at the prevention of an arms race in outer space.
• There should be no nuclear weapons stationed in space: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Apr 2024 -- Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on non-proliferation.
• NATO Maneuvers Near Russian Borders Raise Risks of Possible Military Incidents - Zakharova Sputnik 24 Apr 2024 -- The NATO maneuvers near Russia's borders scheduled to kick off on Friday in Finland increase the risks of possible military incidents, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has told Sputnik.

Foreign Policy

• Iran, Russia sign MoU to boost security cooperation IRNA 24 Apr 2024 -- Iran and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation on security issues.

News Reports

• Address to participants in 12th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues President of Russia 24 Apr 2024
• Russian Special Services Continue to Identify People Behind Crocus City Hall Attack - Putin Sputnik 24 Apr 2024 -- Russian special services and law enforcement agencies are identifying people behind last month's Crocus City Hall terror attack near Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
• Meeting on spring flood relief President of Russia 24 Apr 2024 -- Vladimir Putin chaired a videoconference meeting on spring flood relief in the Orenburg, Kurgan and Tyumen regions.
• US Losing Ground in Arctic to Russia Due to Lack of Icebreaking Capability - Coast Guard Sputnik 24 Apr 2024 -- The United States is losing ground in the Arctic to its near-peer competitors, including Russia and China, because of a lack of icebreaking capability, US Coast Guard Vice Commandant Admiral Steven D. Poulin said on Wednesday.