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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Russian Air Strikes Kill At Least 7 In Ukraine, As Poltava Disaster Scrutinized RFE/RL 04 Sep 2024 -- A Russian drone and missile attack killed seven people in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, one day after a strike on a military facility killed more than 50 people in the eastern city of Poltava in one of the worst air strikes of the war, leaving residents in shock over the loss of life and scale of destruction.
• Russian aerial attack kills 7 in western Ukraine city of Lviv VOA 04 Sep 2024 -- Ukrainian officials said Wednesday a Russian air attack killed at least seven people and injured more than 60 others in the western city of Lviv, which Moscow had only infrequently targeted before and is hundreds of kilometers from the front battle line.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answers to questions from the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin. programme, Vladivostok, September 4, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Sep 2024
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Britain's involvement in the planning and implementation of the Kiev regime's terrorist attacks in Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Sep 2024
• Russian military ensures safe rotation of 22nd IAEA team at Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Russia MoD 04 Sep 2024 -- On 4 September 2024, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation ensured a safe rotation of the 22nd IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) team at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). The rotation was organised by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 04 Sep 2024 -- Last night, the Kiev regime attempted to launch a terrorist attack using unmanned aerial vehicles against the territory of the Russian Federation.
• Zelensky Regime's Military Actions Around Kursk Causing Dire Consequences for Ukraine Sputnik 04 Sep 2024 -- The actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk border area have had disastrous consequences for Kiev. Instead of succeeding in breaking through towards the town of Kurchatov, Ukrainian troops have faced a serious crisis in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).
• Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Defense Industry Enterprises in Lvov Sputnik 04 Sep 2024 -- The Russian armed forces launched a group strike, including Kinzhal hypersonic systems and UAVs on defense industry enterprises in Lvov, the targets were hit, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting on infrastructure development in the Far Eastern Federal District President of Russia 04 Sep 2024 -- The President held a meeting on expanding Far Eastern energy and transport infrastructure.
• Results of the Russian Far East's development presented and new plants launched President of Russia 04 Sep 2024 -- Vladimir Putin heard reports by Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic Alexei Chekunkov. He also familiarised himself with an interactive presentation of results of the Russian Far East's development and took part, via video link, in the opening of new plants launched by residents of priority development territories.
• Visit to the base of the Primorye Flotilla President of Russia 04 Sep 2024 -- The President visited the base of the Pacific Fleet's Primorye Flotilla of All-Arms Forces in Uliss Bay.
• State Secretary - Deputy Defence Minister Anna Tsivileva holds working meeting with Governor of Ulyanovsk region Aleksey Russkikh Russia MoD 04 Sep 2024 -- State Secretary - Deputy Defence Minister Anna Tsivileva held a working meeting with Governor of Ulyanovsk region Aleksey Russkikh regarding issues of implementing social support and social guarantees of the servicemen in the region.
• Participants of CSTO Interaction 2024, Search 2024, and Echelon 2024 drills head to Kyrgyz Republic Russia MoD 04 Sep 2024 -- From 3 to 6 September, participants of the Interaction 2024 command post exercise involving the CSTO Collective Rapid Reaction Forces, the Search 2024 special drills, and the Echelon 2024 drills regroup and head to the Kyrgyz Republic.
• Russia's Move to Update Its Nuclear Doctrine Provoked by NATO's Increasingly Brazen Aggression Sputnik 04 Sep 2024 -- The Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday that Moscow is working on an updated nuclear doctrine, taking into account the actions of the collective West. Veteran military analyst and retired Russian Army Colonel Viktor Litovkin breaks down the details of Russia's current nuclear doctrine, and comments on what the updated document may entail.
• Lavrov on Possible US Long-Range Missiles Supplies to Kiev: Our Red Lines No Joke Sputnik 04 Sep 2024 -- Moscow warns that its red lines are not to be fooled with in the light of the possible US supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.

Foreign Policy

• Justice Department Disrupts Covert Russian Government-Sponsored Foreign Malign Influence Operation Targeting Audiences in the United States and Elsewhere US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2024 -- The Justice Department today announced the ongoing seizure of 32 internet domains used in Russian government-directed foreign malign influence campaigns colloquially referred to as "Doppelganger," in violation of U.S. money laundering and criminal trademark laws. As alleged in an unsealed affidavit, the Russian companies Social Design Agency (SDA), Structura National Technology (Structura), and ANO Dialog, operating under the direction and control of the Russian Presidential Administration, and in particular First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Vladilenovich Kiriyenko, used these domains, among others, to covertly spread Russian government propaganda with the aim of reducing international support for Ukraine, bolstering pro-Russian policies and interests, and influencing voters in U.S. and foreign elections, including the U.S. 2024 Presidential Election.
• Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks at the Convening of the Election Threats Task Force US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2024
• Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Convening of the Election Threats Task Force US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 202
• Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri Delivers Remarks at the Convening of the Election Threats Task Force US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2024
• Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Remarks at the Convening of the Election Threats Task Force US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2024
• Two RT Employees Indicted for Covertly Funding and Directing U.S. Company that Published Thousands of Videos in Furtherance of Russian Interests US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2024 -- An indictment charging Russian nationals Kostiantyn Kalashnikov, 31, also known as Kostya, and Elena Afanasyeva, 27, also known as Lena, with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and conspiracy to commit money laundering was unsealed today in the Southern District of New York. Kalashnikov and Afanasyeva are at large.
• State Department Actions to Counter Russia's Election Interference and Foreign Malign Influence Operations US Dept. of State 04 Sep 2024 -- As part of a series of coordinated actions across the U.S. Government, the Department of State is taking three steps today to counter Kremlin-backed media outlets' malicious operations seeking to influence or interfere in the 2024 U.S. elections.
• Treasury Takes Action as Part of a U.S. Government Response to Russia's Foreign Malign Influence Operations US Treasury 04 Sep 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated10 individuals and two entities as part of a coordinated U.S. government response to Moscow's malign influence efforts targeting the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Russian state-sponsored actors have long used a variety of tools, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) deep fakes and disinformation, in an attempt to undermine confidence in the United States' election processes and institutions. Beginning in early 2024, executives at RT—Russia's state-funded news media outlet—began an even more nefarious effort to covertly recruit unwitting American influencers in support of their malign influence campaign. RT used a front company to disguise its own involvement or the involvement of the Russian government in content meant to influence U.S. audiences.
• US crackdown calls out Russian disinformation campaign VOA 04 Sep 2024 -- The United States on Wednesday hit Moscow-linked companies and their employees with a combination of criminal charges, sanctions and other measures in response to what U.S. officials described as a malicious influence campaign meant to upend American society and impact the outcome of the presidential election.
• U.S. Accuses Russia Of Attempting To Influence 2024 Election Through Kremlin-Backed News Outlets RFE/RL 04 Sep 2024 -- The United States accused Russia on September 4 of attempting to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election through Kremlin-run media outlets and online platforms that are designed to trick Americans into unwittingly consuming Russian propaganda, a Justice Department news release said on September 4.
• Meeting with Vice President of the People's Republic of China Han Zheng President of Russia 04 Sep 2024 -- Vladimir Putin met with Vice President of the People's Republic of China Han Zheng at the Far Eastern Federal University.
• Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia Aleksandar Vulin President of Russia 04 Sep 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia Aleksandar Vulin.
• Putin Aide Meets With Serbian Deputy PM at Eastern Economic Forum Sputnik 04 Sep 2024 -- On September 4, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Kobyakov met with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia Alexander Vulin on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
• Meeting with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim President of Russia 04 Sep 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum.
• Russia Knows About Malaysia's Interest in BRICS, Supports It - Kremlin Sputnik 04 Sep 2024 -- Russia is aware of Malaysia's interest in joining BRICS and supports this interest, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
• About 600 Russian tourists visited North Korea since February: report Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2024 -- About 600 Russian tourists have visited North Korea since it reopened its borders to tourists in February following the COVID-19 pandemic, Russian state media reported.

News Reports

• Autopsy Ordered After 'Russian Spy' Whale Found Dead In Norwegian Waters RFE/RL 04 Sep 2024 -- The famed "Russian spy" beluga whale was found dead in the Stavanger area of Norway last week, according to a statement by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, and an autopsy has been ordered to find out if he was deliberately killed.