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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Kryviy Rih, Mykolayiv Declare Day Of Mourning After Deadly Russian Attacks RFE/RL 12 Nov 2024 -- The Ukrainian cities of Kryviy Rih and Mykolayiv have announced a day of mourning in the aftermath of Russian strikes in recent days that killed at least nine civilians, including three children, as Moscow kept up its daily attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure at the onset of winter.
• Russian airstrike kills 4, injures 14 VOA 12 Nov 2024 -- A Russian airstrike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown killed a mother and her three children and left 14 people wounded, officials said Tuesday.
• US confirms North Korean troops joining Russia in combat against Ukraine Radio Free Asia 12 Nov 2024 -- The United States and South Korea confirmed that North Korean troops have been in combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, as China declined to comment on military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang saying it was their affair.
• Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (12 November 2024) Russia MoD 12 Nov 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise an enemy group, which broke into the territory of Kursk region.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 12 Nov 2024 -- At around 09:00 Moscow time, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled the Kiev regime's attempt to launch a terrorist attack using a fixed-wing UAV against the facilities in the Russian Federation.
• Russia Issues Warrant For International Criminal Court Judge RFE/RL 12 Nov 2024 -- A Moscow court has issued an arrest warrant for International Criminal Court (ICC) Judge Haykel Ben Mahfoudh on a charge of "illegal incarceration."

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting with Head of the United Russia party faction in the State Duma Vladimir Vasilyev President of Russia 12 Nov 2024 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Head of the United Russia party faction in the State Duma Vladimir Vasilyev.
• Statement by Russian Defence Minister on results of CIS Defence Ministers meeting Russia MoD 12 Nov 2024 -- Today, we have summarised the results of our work this year and have planned over 120 events to be held in 2025.
• Opening remarks by Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov at meeting of CIS Defence Ministers Council Russia MoD 12 Nov 2024 -- Dear colleagues!
• North Korea Approves Deal With Moscow That Allows Troop Deployment RFE/RL 12 Nov 2024 -- North Korea has ratified a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement with Russia, cementing a deal that has paved the way for its soldiers to fight on Russian soil against Ukraine.
• With U.S. Ties In The Balance, Kallas Seeks Bold EU Stance On Russia And China RFE/RL 12 Nov 2024 -- With U.S. foreign policy priorities likely to shift under President-elect Donald Trump, the new EU foreign policy chief made a vigorous case for Europe to remain central in defending Ukraine and countering Russia and China.

Foreign Policy

• Joint Statement by Representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye on Outcomes of the 22nd International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, Astana, 11-12 November 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Nov 2024

News Reports

• Navalnaya Says She And Ukraine Have 'One Enemy' After Activists Disrupt Her Speech RFE/RL 12 Nov 2024 -- Ukrainian activists on November 12 disrupted a speech by Yulia Navalnaya at an IT summit in Lisbon by setting off air-raid sirens and shouting "Stop the war" before Navalnaya said she opposes the war and told them their enemy was the same as hers.