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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Ukraine says it hit 3 North Korean artillery guns in Russia's Kursk Radio Free Asia 20 Mar 2025 -- Ukraine said its military struck three long-range artillery guns supplied to Russia by North Korea, underlining the extent of the authoritarian Asian nation's involvement in Russian efforts to defeat the Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kursk.
• Trump, Zelensky agree to "partial ceasefire against energy" in Ukraine People's Daily 20 Mar 2025 -- The White House said U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call on Wednesday agreed to "a partial ceasefire against energy" between Russia and Ukraine.
• Russian Defence Ministry reprots on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (20 March 2025) Russia MoD 20 Mar 2025
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 20 Mar 2025

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting with Kostroma Region Governor Sergei Sitnikov President of Russia 20 Mar 2025 -- The head of the region briefed the President on measures to support participants in the special military operation, industrial and transport infrastructure projects, the development of agriculture, the state of the education system and personnel training issues.
• Russian Defence Minister inspects development of Caspian Flotilla's infrastructure Russia MoD 20 Mar 2025 -- When on a working visit to the Republic of Dagestan, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov inspected the infrastructure being developed at the Caspian Flotilla.
• Russian Navy's detachment conducts Arabian Monsoon joint naval exercise with Pakistan Navy in Arabian Sea Russia MoD 20 Mar 2025 -- A detachment of Russian Navy ships consisting of corvettes Rezky, Aldar Tsydenzhapov, and medium sea tanker Pechenga (Pacific Fleet) participated in a joint PASSEX-type exercise called Arabian Monsoon together with the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Foreign Policy

• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, March 20, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Mar 2025
• Telephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 20 Mar 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
• Estonia stops recognising non-biometric Russian passports Estonia MFA 20 Mar 2025 -- Starting from 31 March 2025, the Republic of Estonia no longer recognises non-biometric foreign passports issued by the Russian Federation.
• Estonia presents a diplomatic note to Russia Estonia MFA 20 Mar 2025 -- Today 20 March, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned a representative of the Russian embassy to present a diplomatic note in relation to last year's incident on the Narva River when Russia illegally removed border buoys.

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