07 January 2025 - Russia Special Weapons News

Kursk Battles Rage As U.S. Set To Unveil 'Final' Aid Package Under Biden RFE/RL 07 Jan 2025 -- The Ukrainian military continued its drive in Russia's Kursk region late on January 7, claiming it hit a key Russian command post, while Washington is reportedly set to announce a "substantial" final weapons package under the current administration.
Tanks, Drones, And Troops Fight For Russian Village In Kursk Offensive RFE/RL 07 Jan 2025 -- A drone closes in on a column of tanks as they advance across a snow-covered field, footage released by Russia's National Guard and geolocated by RFE/RL shows.
Ukraine says it shot down 28 Russian drones VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- Ukraine's military said Tuesday it shot down 28 of 38 Russian drones that targeted areas of central and eastern Ukraine overnight.
North Koreans kick Russians out of their homes to hide from drones: report Radio Free Asia 07 Jan 2025 -- Soldiers from North Korea, fighting in the Kursk region of Russia, are driving residents out of their homes to take shelter and hide from Ukrainian drones, said a Ukrainian activist group, amid reports of increasing casualties among the North Koreans from drone strikes.

Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (7 January 2025) Russia MoD 07 Jan 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise an enemy group, which broke into the territory of Kursk region.
Russian Forces Eradicate Ukrainian Airfields and Weapon Depots Sputnik 07 Jan 2025 -- Russian forces have struck the infrastructure of Ukrainian military airfields, according to the Ministry of Defense.

Trump Acknowledges Russia's Concerns Over Ukraine's Possible Entry Into NATO Sputnik 07 Jan 2025 -- US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed understanding of Russia's position, which opposes Ukraine accession to NATO.

Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers: Ceasing gas supplies to Moldova is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova Estonia MFA 07 Jan 2025 -- In a joint statement today, Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers state that they will work with the European Commission and other key partners to be ready to step up international assistance to Moldova in light of Gazprom's decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova.
Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic countries on energy situation in the Republic of Moldova Government of Norway 07 Jan 2025

Russian gas shipments through Ukraine end; creating trouble for Transnistria VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- With temperatures dipping below freezing this week in Moldova's Russian-backed breakaway region of Transnistria, the end of an agreement to ship natural gas from Russia through Ukraine has led to rolling blackouts, idle factories and a lack of hot water.

EU Commission Cancels Gas Meeting Due to Absence of Ukrainian Officials - Slovak Gov't Sputnik 07 Jan 2025 -- The European Commission has canceled talks on gas transit through Ukraine, which were scheduled for January 7, due to the decision of the Ukrainian delegation not to participate in the event, the Slovak government said.

Justice Department Secures Forfeiture of Two Miami Condos for Violations of Russia-Related U.S. Sanctions US Dept. of Justice 07 Jan 2025 -- The Department of Justice announced today that, pursuant to a court-ordered default judgment and final order of forfeiture entered on Jan. 7, it has secured the forfeiture of two luxury Miami condominiums that were maintained, transferred, and leased in violation of U.S. sanctions against Russian national Viktor Perevalov. The forfeited properties have a combined value of approximately $1.8 million.

Anchor allegedly involved in cable ruptures on Christmas day recovered in Gulf of Finland Police of Finland 07 Jan 2025 -- An anchor has been recovered from the Gulf of Finland in connection with the criminal investigation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Authorities Find Anchor Believed To Be Linked To Damaged Cables In Baltic Sea RFE/RL 07 Jan 2025 -- Finnish police say an anchor has been recovered from the bottom of the Baltic Sea as part of an investigation into an incident last week in which undersea power and telecommunications cables were damaged.
Underwater investigation of the cable ruptures nearly complete Police of Finland 03 Jan 2025 -- The underwater investigation is almost complete in terms of investigating the seabed. The Helsinki District Court has upheld the decision made by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on the seizure of the Eagle S tanker.

Chinese firms supporting Russia pose as Taiwanese to dodge sanctions: activist Radio Free Asia 07 Jan 2025 -- Chinese firms supporting Russia are presenting themselves as if they are from Taiwan not only to avoid sanctions but also to discredit the self-ruled island, said a Ukrainian activist.

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