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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Ukraine Says 5 Killed In Russian Shelling Of Donetsk Region RFE/RL 07 Sep 2024 -- Russian shelling of the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine on September 7 killed five people, regional authorities said.
• Ukraine mourns victims of Russian attack on military institute VOA 07 Sep 2024 -- As Ukraine buried the victims on Saturday of one of Russia's deadliest airstrikes, the heads of the U.S. and British foreign intelligence agencies said that ongoing support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia is essential.
• Russian Defence Ministry report on repelling an invasion attempt of the AFU on the territory of the Russian Federation in Kursk region (7 September 2024) Russia MoD 07 Sep 2024 -- The Sever Group of Forces supported by aviation and artillery repelled two attacks launched by assault detachments towards Borki, Matveyevka, as well as thwarted the enemy's attempts to launch attacks in the direction of Korenevo, and Russkaya Konopelka.
• Ukraine Loses Over 10,700 Soldiers, 84 Tanks in Kursk Region Attack - Russian Ministry Sputnik 07 Sep 2024 -- The Ukrainian armed forces have lost over 10,700 soldiers and 84 tanks in the course of the offensive in Russia's Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
• Zelensky Fails to Convince Allies to Lift Weapon Limits for Strikes on Russia - Reports Sputnik 07 Sep 2024 -- Volodymyr Zelensky has not convinced his backers to lift restrictions on the use of Western weapons to strike deep into Russian territory, The Washington Post reported.
• Russian Forces Liberate Kalinovo Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic - Defense Ministry Sputnik 07 Sep 2024 -- The Russian Defense Ministry reported on the progress of the special military operation and the key achievements of the Russian Armed Forces in the last 24 hours.
• Russia has no timetable for ending special operation in Ukraine, says Kremlin People's Daily 07 Sep 2024 -- Russia will continue its special military operation until all objectives are achieved and there is currently no set deadline for when it will end, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Friday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Iran dismisses allegations of transferring ballistic missiles to Russia IRNA 07 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York has dismissed Western media reports alleging that the Islamic Republic had transferred ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.
• White House warns Iran on missile transfers to Russia VOA 07 Sep 2024 -- A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, responding to VOA's request for comments on recent reports of the Islamic Republic's delivery of ballistic missiles to Russia, warned that such actions would have consequences for the Iranian government.

Foreign Policy

• Putin: BRICS Forum Initiatives Will Bolster Members' Global Economic Positions Sputnik 07 Sep 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the participants of the 13th BRICS Trade Union Forum and expressed confidence that their initiatives would help strengthen the positions of the BRICS countries in the global economy, according to a telegram published by the Kremlin on Saturday.

News Reports

• Observers Report Difficulties Accessing Polling Stations In Russian Regional Elections RFE/RL 07 Sep 2024 -- Election monitors have reported being denied access to polling stations as Russia's nationwide elections continue, while various infractions, including carousel voting and vote-buying, have been recorded.