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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Kremlin tries to cover its tracks in Kyiv children's hospital bombing VOA 10 Jul 2024 -- As the bombing of a children's hospital in Kyiv was being condemned worldwide, Russian officials denied their country's responsibility for the attack and even tried to shift blame to Ukraine and its Western backers.
• Ukraine reports downing 14 aerial drones as Russia attacks port of Odesa VOA 10 Jul 2024 -- Ukrainian officials said a Russian missile attack Wednesday on the port of Odesa killed at least two people.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting with Government members President of Russia 10 Jul 2024 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting, via videoconference, with the Government members.
• Russian Naval Ship Reportedly Seen At Site Of Planned Base On Georgian Coast RFE/RL 10 Jul 2024 -- A specialist website focused on naval activities around the world has shared an image it says shows a Russian Navy support ship docked at a Black Sea port in occupied Georgia where Moscow has vowed to establish a permanent naval base despite Tbilisi's objections.
• Baltic Fleet destroyers eliminate mock enemy submarine Russia MoD 10 Jul 2024 -- Crews of the destroyers Zelenodolsk, Urengoy, and Kazanets of the Baltic Fleet underwent planned tactical drills on searching and destroying the mock enemy submarine using antisubmarine weaponry at the naval training grounds at the Baltic Sea.
• Crews of corvettes Rezkiy and Gromkiy of Pacific Fleet undergo anti-submarine drills in East China Sea Russia MoD 10 Jul 2024 -- Crews of the corvettes Rezkiy and Gromkiy of the Pacific Fleet have conducted a training exercise on search, detection and destruction of a submarine of a mock enemy while crossing the East China Sea.
• Deputy Russian Defence Minister Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin meets with Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza Russia MoD 10 Jul 2024 -- Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.
• NATO leaders condemn North Korea's arms exports to Russia Radio Free Asia 10 Jul 2024 -- NATO leaders condemned North Korea's weapons exports to Russia, voicing "great concern" over the two countries' deepening partnership.

Foreign Policy

• Russia Conducting 'Shadow War' To Destabilize European Countries, Leaders Say RFE/RL 10 Jul 2024 -- Russia is carrying out a "shadow war" against European countries through cyberattacks, disinformation, sabotage, and other measures and it's time to recognize it and respond, according to European leaders attending the NATO summit.
• North Korea sends military delegation to Russia Radio Free Asia 10 Jul 2024 -- North Korea has sent a military delegation to Russia, state media reported, a move which South Korea said would be a violation of sanctions if any cooperation with Moscow leads to an increase in Pyongyang's military power.
• Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to Russia (July 09, 2024) India MEA 10 Jul 2024
• In Moscow, Modi Treads Fine Line Between Russia And The West RFE/RL 10 Jul 2024 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a high-stakes visit to Moscow on July 9 - his first to Russia since 2019 -- that highlighted the fine line New Delhi treads as it bolsters relations with Russia while courting closer ties with the West.
• Imprisonment of Vladimir Kara-Murza: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 10 Jul 2024 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for Russia to immediately release Kara-Murza on humanitarian grounds.

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