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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Ukraine, Russia Target Energy Facilities With Drones, Missiles RFE/RL 20 Jun 2024 -- Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, damaging energy infrastructure and prompting even more power blackouts, while Ukrainian drones reportedly struck deep inside Russian territory, setting oil installations on fire in two regions.
• Ukrainian Drone Crashes on Private House in Russia's Kuban, One Person Killed Sputnik 20 Jun 2024 -- A drone has crashed on a private house in the town of Slavyansk-on-Kuban in Russia's Krasnodar Territory, destroying the house and killing one person as a result, the region's operational headquarters said on Thursday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russia Thinking About Possible Changes To Its Nuclear Doctrine - Putin Sputnik 20 Jun 2024 -- Russia may consider amending nuclear deterrence policy, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned.
• Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov issues series of instructions for development of Pacific Fleet as result of his work in region Russia MoD 20 Jun 2024 -- While summarising the results of the working trip, Andrei Belousov set a number of tasks for further development of the military and social infrastructure of the Pacific Fleet.
• Andrei Belousov orders large-scale reconstruction of largest military sanatorium in Far East Russia MoD 20 Jun 2024 -- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has ordered the reconstruction of the 'Okeansky Sanatorium' branch of the Russian Defence Ministry's 'Dalnevostovny Sanatorium and Resort Complex' State-owned Federal State Institution near Vladivostok, as well as the inclusion of the sanatorium in the programme to create standard rehabilitation centres for participants of the special military operations on the territories of military health resorts.
• Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov inspects residential facilities of Russian Ministry of Defence in Snegovaya Padi (Vladivostok) Russia MoD 20 Jun 2024 -- Within the framework of inspection of military units of the Pacific Fleet, the head of the Russian military department together with the Governor of Primorsky Krai Oleg Kozhemyaka visited the construction site of the housing fund for servicemen and heard reports of the garrison command and representatives of the developer.

Foreign Policy

• Putin: West Going to Blame Zelensky for Unpopular Decisions and Remove Him in 2025 Sputnik 20 Jun 2024 -- On the last day of his official visit to Vietnam, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press conference where he shared his thoughts on a number of poignant geopolitical issues.
• Putin visits Vietnam, aiming to renew Cold War ties Radio Free Asia 20 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin was given a grand welcome with a 21-gun salute on Thursday after arriving in old ally Vietnam on a trip that is likely to be promoted by Moscow as more evidence of the West's failure to isolate him over the invasion of Ukraine.
• Putin Calls For 'New Security Architecture' For Asia On Visit To Vietnam RFE/RL 20 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on June 20 that it is time for a "new security architecture" for Asia as he wrapped up a short visit to Vietnam.
• Russian-Vietnamese Strategic Partnership: Key Takeaways From Putin-Lam Talks Sputnik 20 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam began in the early hours of Thursday morning when his plane landed at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, shortly after the Russian president met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.
• Moscow, Hanoi deepen ties to 'Washington's annoyance' Global Times 20 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Vietnamese capital Hanoi after a state visit to Pyongyang, starting his first visit to the country since 2017, drawing an anxious tone of criticism from the US.
• Meeting with President of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man President of Russia 20 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a conversation with President of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man.
• Meeting with Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh President of Russia 20 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính. The talks were held in the working breakfast format.
• Meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong President of Russia 20 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin met with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) Nguyen Phu Trong. The talks took place in the CPVCC building.
• Putin visits Vietnam to establish new 'security architecture' Press TV 20 Jun 2024 -- President Vladimir Putin of Russia has made a state visit to Vietnam aimed at bolstering ties to establish a new "security architecture" in the region.
• Gala reception for the President of Russia President of Russia 20 Jun 2024 -- President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam hosted a gala reception in honour of the President of Russia at the Hanoi Opera House.
• Answers to questions from Russian journalists President of Russia 20 Jun 2024 -- In conclusion of his state visit to Vietnam, Vladimir Putin answered questions from Russian media.
• US asks Vietnam to support Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity VOA 20 Jun 2024 -- The United States called on Vietnam Thursday to support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity following Vladimir Putin's one-day visit to Hanoi, part of the Russian president's brief Asian tour seeking to shore up alliances in the face of mounting Western sanctions.
• North Korea, Russia agree to offer military assistance if either is attacked Radio Free Asia 20 Jun 2024 -- North Korea and Russia have agreed to offer military assistance "without delay" if either is attacked under a new partnership treaty signed after a summit between their leaders on Wednesday.
• DPRK-Russia Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, signed the "Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the DPRK and the Russian Federation" on June 19.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Deepens Friendship with Comrade Putin, Spending Time together in Garden of Kumsusan State Guesthouse KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un deepened his friendship with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, spending time together in the garden of the Kumsusan State Guesthouse after the signing ceremony of the historic "Treaty on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation."
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Talks with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, had talks with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on June 19.
• "Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation" Signed The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Signs Treaty with Comrade Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- An inter-state treaty on establishing comprehensive strategic partnership on the principle of equality, respect for sovereignty, good neighborliness and mutual benefit was signed between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation.
• Historic Event Demonstrating Friendship, Unity and Genuine Relations of Comrades-in-Arms between Peoples of DPRK and Russia Grand Ceremony Held to Welcome President of Russian Federation Hundreds of Thousands of Pyongyang Citizens Greet President of Russian Federation as Highest Honoured Guest of State KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, has greeted a goodwill mission of the fraternal Russian people as the highest honoured guests of the state and is filled with a welcoming atmosphere.
• Highest Order of DPRK Awarded to Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK decided to award the Order of Kim Il Sung , the highest order of the DPRK, to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, who has performed great feats in developing the good neighborly relations between the DPRK and Russia with long historical traditions into the strategic partnership and invincible relations of alliance as required by the new era.
• Welcoming Performance Given for Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- A grand performance was given at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium on Wednesday to welcome Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation who is paying a state visit to the DPRK, while further deepening the ties of friendship between the two countries.
• Agreements between Governments of DPRK and Russian Federation Signed KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- The agreements were signed between the governments of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation on building a motorcar bridge over the River Tuman on the DPRK-Russia border and on cooperation in the fields of public health, medical education and science.
• Russian President Leaves Pyongyang after Paying State Visit to DPRK Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Warmly Sends off Comrade Putin KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, who paid a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the invitation of Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, left Pyongyang by the presidential plane at night of June 19 after successfully finishing his visit schedule.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Hosts Banquet for Russian President KCNA 20 Jun 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, hosted a banquet on Wednesday evening in welcome of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin's visit to the DPRK.
• EU Countries Agree On Fresh Russia Sanctions That Include Ban On Liquefied Gas RFE/RL 20 Jun 2024 -- European Union ambassadors on June 20 approved a fresh package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine aimed primarily at closing loopholes that exist in previous restrictions and targeting for the first time Moscow's lucrative liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.
• Amid Growing U.S.- Russian Tensions, Dual Citizen Goes On Trial In Yekaterinburg RFE/RL 20 Jun 2024 -- The trial of U.S.-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina (married name Khavana) in the Russian Urals city of Yekaterinburg began with the judge ruling that the proceedings on a treason charge will take place behind closed doors.
• Moscow awaits US response to prisoner swap proposal VOA 20 Jun 2024 -- About a week before American journalist Evan Gershkovich is set to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges he denies, Russia said Wednesday it had presented its ideas for a prisoner swap to the United States and was waiting for a reply.
• Foreign Agents Bill Adopted in Canada With Unprecedented Speed - Russian Foreign Ministry Sputnik 20 Jun 2024 -- On June 3, the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, signed the debatable law on foreign agents.

News Reports

• South Korea says to reconsider supply of weaponry to Ukraine Press TV 20 Jun 2024 -- South Korea says it will review the possibility of supplying weapons to Ukraine, after North Korea and Russia signed a mutual defense pact during President Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang.
• In US, fake news websites now outnumber real local media sites VOA 20 Jun 2024 -- Fake websites masquerading as news now outnumber legitimate local news websites, with Russia playing a leading role in their proliferation, say media analysts.