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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Ukraine Says It Hit Russian Refinery In Volograd RFE/RL 31 Jan 2025 -- Ukraine says it struck a major oil refinery in the Volograd region as part of its drive to target Russian infrastructure tied to Moscow's war effort.
• Russian Missile Attack Hits Historic Center Of Odesa RFE/RL 31 Jan 2025 -- Russian troops on January 31 attacked the historical center of the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, damaging buildings and injuring two people, local officials said.
• North Korean Troops Vanish From Ukraine War's Front Lines, Officials Say RFE/RL 31 Jan 2025 -- For months now, thousands of North Korean soldiers have been storming trenches, dodging artillery fire, fighting alongside Russian troops trying to dislodge Ukrainian forces from Russian territory.
• Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (31 January 2025) Russia MoD 31 Jan 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise AFU formations on the territory of Kursk region.
• Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation General of the Army Valery Gerasimov visits Vostok Group of Forces CP Russia MoD 31 Jan 2025 -- Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation General of the Army Valery Gerasimov visited the Vostok Group of Forces command and control post in the special military operation zone.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russia may expand nuclear capability to counter US efforts: Russian diplomat Press TV 31 Jan 2025 -- In a move described by experts as a "clear signal to the West", Russia has reaffirmed its right to use nuclear weapons in response to aggression from states that do not possess nuclear arms but are backed by a nuclear power.
• Eastern Military District starts preparation for Selenga 2025 joint Russian-Mongolian military exercise Russia MoD 31 Jan 2025 -- The first planning conference of the Selenga 2025 joint Russian-Mongol military exercise was concluded at the Eastern Military District's Headquarters of the Combined Arms Army stationed in the Republic of Buryatia.
• Trump support for denuclearization talks with Russia, China raises hopes VOA 31 Jan 2025 -- Arms control advocates are hoping U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh words of support for denuclearization will lead to talks with Russia and China on arms reduction.

Foreign Policy

• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Saransk, January 31, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Jan 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's participation in Russian International Affairs Council governing bodies' meetings Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Jan 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye Hakan Fidan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Jan 2025

News Reports

• Norway Seizes Ship Suspected In Baltic Cable Damage RFE/RL 31 Jan 2025 -- Norwegian police said they have seized a locally owned ship with an all-Russian crew that is suspected of being involved in sabotaging an underwater telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea linking Sweden and Latvia.