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Ukraine Invasion

• Russia Executing Ukrainian Soldiers On The Spot, Says UN RFE/RL 06 Feb 2025 -- Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered were "shot dead on the spot." Others were killed despite being unarmed or injured, according to witness accounts. And prominent Russians have publicly called for the execution of captured military personnel.
• Russian drone attack damages Kharkiv market VOA 06 Feb 2025 -- Ukrainian officials reported damage Thursday at a market in the northeastern city of Kharkiv after the latest round of overnight Russian drone attacks targeting multiple parts of the country.
• Report by Russian Defence Ministry on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (6 February 2025) Russia MoD 06 Feb 2025 -- On the morning of 6 February, Ukrainian armed formations attempted to counterattack in the direction of Cherkasskaya Konopelka and Ulanok in Kursk Region. For this purpose, the AFU used up to two mechanised battalions on armoured vehicles. Assault groups of the enemy launched several waves of attacks in the designated direction.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Dmitry Bakanov appointed Director General of Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities President of Russia 06 Feb 2025 -- Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Director General of the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities.
• Yury Borisov relieved of his duties as Director General of Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities President of Russia 06 Feb 2025 -- The President signed Executive Order On Yury Borisov.

Foreign Policy

• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, February 6, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's participation in a joint meeting of three State Duma committees Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with prominent Abkhazian politician Badra Gunba, Moscow, February 6, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Feb 2025
• Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador UK FCDO 06 Feb 2025 -- The Russian Ambassador was summoned for a meeting to revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat
• Government submits to Parliament bill on restricting real estate transactions by Russians Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 06 Feb 2025 -- On 6 February 2025, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for legislation banning foreign real estate acquisitions. Permits would not be granted to persons whose country of nationality is waging a war of aggression and may pose a threat to Finland's national security. This ban would also apply to entities who are domiciled in the territory of such a country or owned or influenced by citizens or entities of such a country.

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