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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• At Least 9 Killed In Fresh Round Of Russian Attacks On Ukraine RFE/RL 28 Aug 2024 -- At least nine people were killed by fresh Russian attacks on two Ukrainian regions on August 28 as Kyiv's drones struck three Russian regions, setting an oil depot on fire in Russia's Rostov region.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna: We are closely following the reports about an object entering Polish airspace from Russia Estonia MFA 28 Aug 2024 -- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: We are closely following the reports about an object entering Polish airspace from Russia
• Putin faces 'reverberations' from surprise Ukrainian offensive VOA 28 Aug 2024 -- Ukraine's surprise offensive into Russia's Kursk region has left the Kremlin reeling, although the ultimate impact of the risky military maneuver remains to be seen, according to a top U.S. intelligence official.
• Russian Defence Ministry's report on repelling AFU attempt to invade the territory of the Russian Federation (28 August 2024) Russia MoD 28 Aug 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to repel an AFU attempt to invade the territory of the Russian Federation.
• Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov sends telegrams to military units involved in special military operation Russia MoD 28 Aug 2024 -- The Russian Defence Minister congratulated command and personnel of the 589th Guards Motorised Rifle Berlin Red Banner Order of Kutuzov Regiment on liberation of Orlovka (Donetsk People's Republic). As a result of the resolute action of the regiment, the enemy suffered losses and retreated to the west.
• Russia dismisses Zelensky's talk of plan to end war in Ukraine Press TV 28 Aug 2024 -- Russia says it will continue its "special military operation" in Ukraine until all of its goals are achieved, dismissing Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks about a plan to end the war in his country.
• Ukrainian Military Depots, Railroad Terminal Struck in Sumy - Underground Network Sputnik 28 Aug 2024 -- Ukrainian military depots and a railroad terminal where ammunition of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is sorted out were struck in Sumy, Sergey Lebedev, the coordinator of the pro-Russian underground network in Nikolayev (Mykolaiv), told Sputnik.
• Zelensky's 'New Ballistic Missile' Likely Just a Dusted Off Soviet-Era Design - Missile Expert Sputnik 28 Aug 2024 -- Ukraine has announced the successful testing of a mystery new ballistic missile. Sputnik asked a veteran Russian military observer and missile expert to comment on the development.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting with Yaroslavl Region Governor Mikhail Yevrayev President of Russia 28 Aug 2024 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Governor of the Yaroslavl Region Mikhail Yevrayev, who briefed the President on the region's socioeconomic development.
• Selenga 2024 joint Russian-Mongolian military exercise concludes in Mongolia Russia MoD 28 Aug 2024 -- The Selenga 2024 joint Russian-Mongolian military exercise was concluded in Mongolia. The closing ceremony of the exercise took place at a field camp near the town of Choibalsan.
• Minesweeper Yakov Balyaev of Pacific Fleet undergoes drills with mobile underwater vehicle Russia MoD 28 Aug 2024 -- The minesweeper Yakov Balyaev of the Northeastern Group of Troops and Forces underwent drills with a mobile underwater vehicle in the Peter the Great Bay.

Foreign Policy

• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, August 28, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2024
• Foreign Ministry statement regarding personal sanctions on a number of US citizens Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2024
• Telephone conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev President of Russia 28 Aug 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
• Comment by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna Estonia MFA 28 Aug 2024 -- "We have received a response from Russia but it does not provide a constructive answer to our proposal for a joint survey of the fairway. "
• Russia-French ties hit rock bottom following Telegram CEO's arrest: Moscow Press TV 28 Aug 2024 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the country's relations with France have reached their lowest level since Paris's arrest without charge of the Telegram messaging application's CEO.
• China-Russia cooperation in Arctic raises concerns VOA 28 Aug 2024 -- As China and Russia look to deepen cooperation in the Arctic, analysts cite concern about increasing geopolitical competition in the region, forcing countries to think more about how to respond to potential threats.
• Talks between Senior Economic Officials of DPRK and Russia Held KCNA 28 Aug 2024 -- There were talks between Yun Jong Ho, minister of External Economic Relations of the DPRK, and Roman Chekushov, vice-minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, on a visit to the DPRK as head of a Russian expert delegation, on Tuesday.
• DPRK Premier Meets Russian Delegation KCNA 28 Aug 2024 -- Kim Tok Hun, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, vice-president of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and premier of the Cabinet, met with leading members of the Russian expert delegation headed by Roman Chekushov, vice-minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Tuesday.
• Middle East Crisis Caused by US Desire to Maintain Regional Dominance - Moscow Sputnik 28 Aug 2024 -- The current situation in the Middle East has become a consequence of the United States' desire to maintain its dominant regional influence, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
• EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia's aggression against Ukraine and situation in Middle East Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 28 Aug 2024 -- The EU foreign ministers will convene for an informal meeting in Brussels on 29 August. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.

News Reports

• Head Of Telegram Messaging App Indicted In France, Barred From Leaving Country RFE/RL 28 Aug 2024 -- Telegram chief Pavel Durov has been indicted on charges of failing to curb extremist and illegal content on the popular messaging app and placed under judicial supervision, the Paris prosecutor's office said on August 28.
• Durov Hit With Six Charges, Barred From Leaving France - Paris Prosecutor's Office Sputnik 28 Aug 2024 -- Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been hit with six charges, including allegedly administering online platform in order to commit illegal transactions and drug trafficking, the Paris Prosecutors's Office said on Wednesday.
• Russian hacker attacks target former US ambassadors, reveal prior penetration VOA 28 Aug 2024 -- Russian opposition politician Ilya Ponomarev says he saw no reason to be suspicious when he received what appeared to be an email from former U.S. ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, a trusted contact with whom he communicates periodically.