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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Zelenskiy Claims North Korea Sending Soldiers, Weapons To Russia RFE/RL 14 Oct 2024 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he had been briefed by Ukrainian intelligence services about what he described as North Korea's effective involvement in Russia's war in his country.
• Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (14 October 2024) Russia MoD 14 Oct 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise an enemy group, which broke into the territory of Kursk region.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Pacific Fleet's detachment makes a business call to the port of George Town, Malaysia Russia MoD 14 Oct 2024 -- A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet made up of the corvettes Goromky, Rezky, and Aldar Tsydenzhapov has made a business call at the port of George Town, Malaysia.
• Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov holds talks with Chinese Defence Minister Russia MoD 14 Oct 2024 -- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov stated that cooperation between the two countries in the military sphere is an important factor in maintaining global and regional stability.
• Russian Defence Minister arrives in China on official visit Russia MoD 14 Oct 2024 -- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrived at the capital of the People's Republic of China Beijing on Monday on an official visit.
• Russian and Chinese warships perform firing training as part of anti-submarine ship defence in Pacific Ocean Russia MoD 14 Oct 2024 -- In the north-western part of the Pacific Ocean, Russian Chinese navies carried out combat exercises with practical firing during the anti-submarine and air defence exercise. The Russian-Chinese ship detachment is currently patrolling in the Asia-Pacific region.

Foreign Policy

• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the escalation of tension in the Korean Peninsula Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Oct 2024
• EU Approves New Sanctions On Iran Over Missile Transfers To Russia RFE/RL 14 Oct 2024 -- Foreign ministers from the European Union have approved new sanctions against seven individuals and seven entities linked to Iran after Kyiv's Western allies accused Tehran of sending ballistic missiles to Russia to aid in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• EU imposes sanctions on Iranian individuals, entities over Russia ties Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- Foreign ministers from the European Union have approved new sanctions against seven Iranian individuals and seven entities, including flagship carrier Iran Air, under the pretext of claims the country has delivered ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.

News Reports

• Republic of Moldova: Council lists further 5 individuals and 1 entity for destabilising actions EC/CEU 14 Oct 2024 -- The Council adopted today restrictive measures against five individuals and one entity responsible for actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova.
• EU Sanctions Pro-Russian Governor, Others For Meddling In Moldova RFE/RL 14 Oct 2024 -- Less than a week after European parliamentarians blasted Russia for its "provocations and attempts to destabilize" Moldova ahead of a crucial presidential election and referendum on European Union membership, the bloc has sanctioned five people and one legal entity for similar actions.