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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 29.09.2023 Ukraine MOD 29 Sep 2023

Ukraine

• Andriy Yermak in Babyn Yar discusses implementation of seventh point of Peace Formula regarding restoration of justice with foreign ambassadors President of Ukraine 29 Sep 2023
• Not only thanks to the strength of our weapons but also thanks to the strength of our spirit and humanity, evil will never prevail in Ukraine - address of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 29 Sep 2023
• The principled stance of a warrior is an extension of the principles instilled by their family and teacher - President of Ukraine on the eve of Educators' Day President of Ukraine 29 Sep 2023
• Head of State holds meeting with EBRD President President of Ukraine 29 Sep 2023

Russia

• Kremlin Tasks Senior Ex-Wagner Commander With Forming Volunteer Corps RFE/RL 29 Sep 2023 -- The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Andrei Troshev, the former chief of staff of the Wagner mercenary group, and handed him the responsibility for establishing new volunteer fighting units.
• Russia Drafts 130,000 Conscripts, Increases Age Limit to 30 VOA 29 Sep 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling up 130,000 conscripts for military service this fall, increasing the age limit of conscripts from 27 to 30, according to a document posted on the Russian government website on Friday.
• Meeting with participants in the special military operation President of Russia 29 Sep 2023 -- In the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin met with participants in the special military operation who were awarded state decorations for a military feat.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's greetings to newly elected heads of Russian regions Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Sep 2023
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 29 Sep 2023 -- On 29 September 2023, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by fixed-wing UAVs against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
• Ukrainian Troops Reportedly Refuse Battle Orders in Rabotino Due to Heavy Losses Sputnik 29 Sep 2023 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has reported that the 47th Mechanized Brigade had to be withdrawn from the Rabotino area of the Zaporozhye region by the Ukrainian command due to the soldiers' reluctance to carry out combat missions in the face of mounting casualties.
• Russian Forces Destroy Control Center of Foreign Legion in Ukraine Sputnik 29 Sep 2023 -- The Russian military has launched nine strikes at targets in Ukraine using cruise missiles and drones this week, the Defense Ministry stated on Friday, adding that a control center belonging to the Ukrainian Foreign Legion has been destroyed.

United States

• US Reportedly Watching, Learning from Russian Performance in Ukraine Special Military Operation Sputnik 29 Sep 2023 -- An online report noted Ukraine's difficulties in penetrating Russian defensive lines, stressing the continued importance of training and coordination in a world of technologically advanced warfare.
• US Has Funds To Continue Providing Kiev Aid For Coming Weeks: Kirby on Potential Shutdown Sputnik 29 Sep 2023 -- White House National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby said on Friday commenting on a possible government shutdown that the United States has enough appropriated funds to keep providing assistance to Ukraine for the coming weeks.

NATO

• NATO Secretary General addresses first International Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv: there is no defence without industry NATO 29 Sep 2023 -- Addressing the first meeting of the International Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv on Friday (29 September 2023), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg payed tribute to the Ukrainian people and armed forces, whose courage and heroism have inspired the world as they continue to push back on Russia's brutal war of aggression.

United Nations

• Update 185 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 29 Sep 2023 -- Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is preparing to once again use reactor unit 4 to generate steam for various safety functions at the facility, following repairs that put it out of action for several weeks, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today.
• Ukraine Now IAEA Board of Governors Member VOA 29 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his daily address Thursday that Ukraine is now a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors.

Foreign Reactions

• OSCE helps to strengthen the ability of Ukraine's Free Legal Aid system to provide assistance to survivors of gender-based violence in times of war OSCE 29 Sep 2023 -- Ensuring gender-sensitive education of staff working in Ukraine's system of free legal aid will enhance quality of assistance provided to survivors of gender-based violence, including related to the ongoing war.
• UK announces new sanctions in response to Russian sham elections in Ukraine UK FCDO 29 Sep 2023 -- Latest sanctions package holds those who would undermine Ukraine's sovereignty to account.
• Britain Slaps More Sanctions On Russian Officials One Year After 'Sham' Votes In Ukraine RFE/RL 29 Sep 2023 -- The United Kingdom announced a fresh set of sanctions against Russian officials and Moscow's electoral authority on the one-year anniversary of "sham" elections held in occupied Ukrainian regions.
• UK Military Chief: West Underestimated Russia's Defenses Sputnik 29 Sep 2023 -- Russian defense lines have become stronger than NATO expected, noted the head of the British Armed Forces Sir Tony Radakin.
• Ukraine: Switzerland tightens sanctions in connection with the supply of Iranian drones to Russia Federal Council - Swiss Government 29 Sep 2023 -- On 29 September, the Federal Council adopted further sanctions in connection with the supply of Iranian drones to Russia. This aligns Switzerland with the European Union, which has adopted new measures in response to the use of Iranian drones in Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. The new measures will come into force at 6pm on 29 September.
• Switzerland prioritises humanitarian demining in Ukraine Federal Council - Swiss Government 29 Sep 2023 -- On 29 September 2023, the Federal Council approved a CHF 100 million package to demine civilian and agricultural areas in Ukraine and aid the country's recovery. The funding will be provided in equal shares by the Department of Defence, Civil Protection, and Sport (DDPS) and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). In this way, Switzerland is offering its expertise to help tackle this enormous humanitarian challenge.
• President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss topical NATO matters and participation in EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine Finnish Government 29 Sep 2023 -- On Friday 29 September, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed topical NATO matters and the upcoming meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence.

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