13 June 2024 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia reports Ukrainian drone attacks targeted regions near Moscow VOA 13 Jun 2024 -- Russia's Defense Ministry reported Thursday destroying Ukrainian drones over two Russian regions east and northeast of Moscow, areas not typically targeted by Ukrainian forces.

Russian servicemen ensure safe conduct of next rotation of IAEA mission observers at Zaporozhye NPP Russia MoD 13 Jun 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation together with Russian National Guard units ensured the safe conduct of the next rotation of the International Atomic Energy Agency mission observers at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.
Moscow warns of 'painful response' if EU uses Russian assets to fund Ukraine Press TV 13 Jun 2024 -- Russia says that desperate attempts by the West to take the income from frozen Russian assets were criminal.
Ukraine Loses Up to 635 Soldiers in Battles With Russia's Battlegroup Yug - MoD Sputnik 13 Jun 2024 -- Ukraine lost up to 635 soldiers in clashes with Russia's Battlegroup Yug in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Thursday.
Russia Downs Four Ukrainian Drones Above Two Regions Sputnik 13 Jun 2024 -- Russian air defenses destroyed three Ukrainian drones over the Yaroslavl Region and another one over the Vladimir Region, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation Aleksandr Fomin meets with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India in the Russian Federation Vinay Kumar Russia MoD 13 Jun 2024 -- During the talks, the sides discussed relevant issues of bilateral cooperation in military and military-technical spheres, reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthen cooperation in the spirit of privileged strategic partnership.
Statement by Сhief of the 12th Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation Lieutenant General Igor Kolesnikov Russia MoD 13 Jun 2024 -- The presidents of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus have decided to conduct the second stage of exercises of non-strategic nuclear forces.
Conducting Drills in Different Regions of World is Normal Practice - Kremlin Sputnik 13 Jun 2024 -- Conducting military exercises in different regions of the world is a normal practice, especially for such a large maritime power as Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, June 13, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Jun 2024

Telephone conversation with Iran's Interim President Mohammad Mokhber President of Russia 13 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Interim President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Mokhber at the initiative of the Iranian side.

Press release on the death of Vice-President of the Republic of Malawi Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Jun 2024

Putin signs into law joint building of lunar base with China as Beijing expands circle of friends in Moon exploration Global Times 13 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday officially signed into law his country's cooperation with China on the construction of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project, as Beijing proactively advocates global participation in the joint exploration of the vast universe, with the latest effort being the inclusion of Egypt and Bahrain in China's next Chang'e mission.

New UK sanctions to crack down on Putin's war machine UK FCDO 13 Jun 2024 -- UK announces 50 new sanctions designations and specifications to degrade Putin's war machine, in co-ordinated action with G7 partners to support Ukraine [ 13 June 2024].

Russia Condemns US, UK 'Pointless Strikes' in Red Sea Sputnik 13 Jun 2024 -- Russia condemns the United States' and United Kingdom's strikes in the Red Sea and considers them "pointless," Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Thursday.

Czech Official Says Letter To EU's Borrell Asks To Curb Moves Of Russian Diplomats RFE/RL 13 Jun 2024 -- Foreign ministers from eight EU countries have sent a letter to EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell asking him to curb Russian diplomats' movement in the Schengen area over their concern that the free movement of the diplomats facilitates "malign activities."

G7 agrees to Biden's plan to loan $50B to Ukraine, using Russian frozen assets VOA 13 Jun 2024 -- The Group of Seven wealthy democracies announced Thursday that it would provide Kyiv with tens of billions of dollars in loans that will be paid back to Western allies using interest income from Russian assets frozen in Western financial institutions.
Meloni Confirms G7 Agreement on Ukraine Loan, No Confiscation of Russian Assets Sputnik 13 Jun 2024 -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday confirmed that the G7 countries have agreed to provide 50$ billion to Ukraine in loans, but added that Russia's frozen assets will not be confiscated.

Canada announces additional sanctions against Russia and its illegal war against Ukraine Canada 13 Jun 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in coordination with Canada's international partners at the G7 Summit in Italy, which is being held from June 13 to 15, 2024.

Moscow Exchange Stops Dollar, Euro Trades Over New Sanctions RFE/RL 13 Jun 2024 -- Russia's main stock exchange on June 13 halted dollar and euro trades after the United States hit Moscow with a new package of sanctions over its military offensive in Ukraine.
Russia halts dollar, euro trade on Moscow Exchange IRNA 13 Jun 2024 -- The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has stopped trading in dollars and euros, a move prompted by a new round of US sanctions targeting Russia's financial institutions.
As US expands sanctions, Russia halts trading in dollars, euros Press TV 13 Jun 2024 -- Russia has halted trading in US dollars, Hong Kong dollars and euros on its main stock exchange in a retaliatory measure against a raft of new sanctions imposed by the United States on Moscow chiefly aimed at weakening the Russian military.

U.S. Journalist Gershkovich Held In Russia Officially Charged With Espionage RFE/RL 13 Jun 2024 -- The Russian Prosecutor-General's Office confirmed on June 13 a final charge of espionage against U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and sent his case to the Sverdlovsk regional court for trial.
American journalist Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia VOA 13 Jun 2024 -- Russian authorities on Thursday said American journalist Evan Gershkovich will stand trial in the city of Yekaterinburg, where he was detained over a year ago on charges his employer says are bogus.

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