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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Russia Unleashes Fresh Wave Of Drone Strikes On Ukraine RFE/RL 23 Oct 2024 -- Russia on October 23 launched another series of intense drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, even as Britain announced that it had completed the training of 200 Ukrainian pilots who will fly F-16 fighter jets provided by Kyiv's Western allies in order to beef up the protection of the embattled country's skies.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question from Moscow. Kremlin. Putin television programme, Kazan, October 23, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Oct 2024
• Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (23 October 2024) Russia MoD 23 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.
• Ukraine Loses Over 280 Fighters, 3 Tanks in Kursk Over Past Day - MoD Sputnik 23 Oct 2024 -- Ukraine has lost more than 280 soldiers and 13 units of military hardware, including three tanks, in combat in and around Russia's Kursk Region over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
• Ukraine Loses Up to 800 Soldiers in Battle With Russian Southern Forces - MoD Sputnik 23 Oct 2024 -- Russia's Battlegroup Yug eliminated up to 800 Ukrainian servicepeople over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
• Russia pays North Korean soldiers about $2,000 a month: South's spy agency Radio Free Asia 23 Oct 2024 -- Russia will pay North Korean troops about US$2,000 per month each, South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday, as the United States announced there was evidence that the troops were in Russia.
• Austin Confirms North Korea Has Sent Troops to Russia DoD News 23 Oct 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III confirmed there are North Korean troops in Russia, but it is unclear if they are preparing to become a co-belligerent in Russia's war on Ukraine.
• North Korea Sent Troops To Russia, Says U.S. Defense Chief RFE/RL 23 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on October 23 that there is evidence North Korea has sent troops to Russia, calling it a "next step" after Pyongyang provided Moscow with arms.
• US: North Korea has dispatched 3,000 troops to Russia for training VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- The United States said Wednesday that 3,000 North Korean troops were dispatched to Russia earlier this month and are being trained there, possibly to fight alongside Moscow's troops in their 32-month war against Ukraine.
• Russian Defence Minister addresses on results of meeting of Joint Collegium of defence departments of Republic of Belarus and Russian Federation Russia MoD 23 Oct 2024
• Russian Defence Minister address Joint Collegium of Defence Ministry of Republic of Belarus and Ministry of Defence of Russian Federation Russia MoD 23 Oct 2024 -- The Russian Defence Minister addressed the Joint Collegium of the Defence Ministry of Republic of Belarus and the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation
• Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrives in Minsk on working visit to participate in meeting of Joint Collegium of Defence Ministry of Republic of Belarus and Ministry of Defence of Russian Federation Russia MoD 23 Oct 2024 -- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrives in Minsk on working visit to participate in meeting of Joint Collegium of Defence Ministry of Republic of Belarus and Ministry of Defence of Russian Federation
• Russia, Belarus Finalize Military Cooperation Plan Until 2027 - Defense Minister Sputnik 23 Oct 2024 -- A Russia-Belarus ministerial in Minsk on Wednesday adopted the Union State's military security plan for the period from 2025-2027, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said.
• Warships of Russian Navy and Myanmar Navy start Marumex 2024 naval exercise in Andaman Sea Russia MoD 23 Oct 2024 -- A detachment of the Pacific Fleet's ships comprising the corvettes Gromky, Rezky, Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and the medium sea tanker Pechenga left the port of Thilawa (Republic of the Union of Myanmar) for the Andaman Sea.
• Russian Armed Forces Develop New Mine Clearance Method Sputnik 23 Oct 2024 -- The Russian Defence Minister addressed the Joint Collegium of the Defence Ministry of Republic of Belarus and the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation

Defense Policy / Programs

Foreign Policy

• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, October 23, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Oct 2024
• Second day of 16th BRICS Summit President of Russia 23 Oct 2024 -- The 16th BRICS Summit continued in Kazan.
• Meeting with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 23 Oct 2024 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan.
• Meeting with President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro President of Russia 23 Oct 2024 -- The President of Russia held a meeting with President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro Moros on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan.
• Meeting with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian President of Russia 23 Oct 2024 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan.
• Meeting with Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed President of Russia 23 Oct 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed.
• Statement by the Representative of the Delegation of the Russian Federation at the Thematic Debate on "Other WMDs" in the First Committee of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, New York, 22 October 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Oct 2024
• China backs Russia-proposed BRICS payment system VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- Gathered Wednesday at a summit in the Russian city of Kazan, the members of BRICS adopted a joint declaration calling for the creation of an independent payment system based on their national currencies, a move in response to what they regard as illegal sanctions that are damaging the global economy.
• Xi underscores BRICS' role in building multipolar world, driving globalization People's Daily 23 Oct 2024 -- The BRICS mechanism is a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and fostering an inclusive economic globalization, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as leaders gathered in Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit.
• Xi says China, Russia find right way for neighboring major countries to get along with each other People's Daily 23 Oct 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Russia have found the right way for neighboring major countries to get along with each other, which features non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party.
• China In Eurasia Briefing: A Brief Guide To The High-Profile BRICS Summit RFE/RL 23 Oct 2024 -- akhstan caught observers off-guard when it said that it will "most likely" refrain from joining the group of countries.
• Iranian president makes 5 proposals at BRICS summit in Russia IRNA 23 Oct 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined the potential for cooperation between BRICS and Iran, offering five key suggestions to help achieve the goals of this international organization, stating that BRICS serves as a significant example of successful collaboration within the Global South, especially in the context of multilateralism.
• Russia says it won't abandon Iran, seeks to deepen bilateral ties IRNA 23 Oct 2024 -- Russia says it has no intention of abandoning Iran and seeks to deepen its relations with the Islamic Republic.
• Pezeshkian: Iran-Russia ties strategic, highly beneficial Press TV 23 Oct 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran's relations with Russia are "strategic and highly beneficial."
• G7 Moves Forward With $50 Billion Loan For Ukraine Backed By Frozen Russian Assets RFE/RL 23 Oct 2024 -- The Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized nations are moving ahead with a $50 billion loan package for Ukraine, and the U.S. contribution of $20 billion will be split between economic and military support, a White House official said on October 23.

News Reports

• Analysis: China, Russia, North Korea and Iran described as new 'Axis of Evil' by some VOA 23 Oct 2024 -- U.S. officials are becoming increasingly concerned about the emerging partnership among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea - a bloc being talked about by some in Washington as a new "axis of evil."