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In the JFO 14 attacks, one soldier was killed

В ООС 14 обстрелов, один военный погиб

Миссия ОБСЕ зафиксировала 6 гаубиц, размещенных в нарушение линий отвода в неподконтрольном Украине районе Луганской области.

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There are 14 ceasefire violations in the JFO
The OSCE mission recorded 6 howitzers deployed in violation of withdrawal lines in a non-Ukrainian-controlled area of the Luhansk region.




On December 31, 14 violations of the ceasefire regime were recorded in Donbass. This was reported in the OSCE SMM report.

OSCE observers recorded 6 howitzers deployed in violation of the withdrawal lines.

"The mission observed 6 howitzers deployed in violation of withdrawal lines in a non-government-controlled area of Luhansk region," the report said.

We are talking about two self-propelled howitzers of the Gvozdika type 122 mm and four howitzers of the Frog type 122 mm.

OSCE observers in the Donetsk region recorded 10 violations of the ceasefire. 4 ceasefire violations were recorded in the Luhansk region.

In the morning report on January 1, the press center of the Joint Forces operation reported that one Armed Forces soldier was injured incompatible with life.

Earlier it was reported that separatist units on December 30 fired at the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbas three times, including from artillery.

 

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On the first day of the year, there were four attacks in the JFO

В первый день года в ООС четыре обстрела

Враг вел огонь из гранатометов, пулеметов, стрелкового оружия. Потерь среди военнослужащих ООС нет.

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The enemy fired from grenade launchers, machine guns, small arms. There are no casualties among the JFO servicemen.
In the Donbas, in the area of the Joint Forces operation, as of 17:00 on January 1, four violations of the ceasefire regime were recorded. The JFO headquarters reported this in the evening report.

"In the direction of Shyrokyne, the enemy opened fire from automatic and anti-tank grenade launchers and large-caliber machine guns. Near Novolugansk, the separatists fired from grenade launchers and small arms. In the direction of Vodyanoye, Donetsk region, the invaders opened fire from anti-tank grenade launchers," the message says.

Also near Zaitsevo, the separatists fired at the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from automatic easel grenade launchers.

There are no casualties among the military personnel of the Joint Forces.

 

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US to give Ukraine additional assistance - ambassador

TEXT: OLGA YANIVI, 1 January 2022, 17:58

США дадут Украине дополнительную помощь - посол

Увеличен компонент, который может идти на летальную оборону, также запланирована активизация в сфере военно-технического сотрудничества, отметила Маркарова.

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We will try very hard - Markarova

The component that can be used for lethal defense has been increased, and an intensification in the field of military-technical cooperation is also planned, Markarova noted.

In 2022, in addition to the already planned $ 300 million, Ukraine will receive additional assistance from the United States. This was stated by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova, writes Radio Liberty.

“There is direct direct assistance provided by the United States through its budget - this amount is already higher for 2022, that is, it has been increased to 300 million. And the component that can go to lethal defense has also been increased. for a year and according to which our defense departments cooperate with each other, determine what exactly will be included in this part. There is a second part of the assistance. And this is precisely this assistance, according to which we receive general trainings, weapons, Javelins ... Something like that But we will try very hard to expand the list of protective weapons that we can get, "Markarova said.

According to her, another part of the interaction between the United States and Ukraine is the intensification in the field of military-technical cooperation.

Biden threatened Putin over Ukraine

Earlier, Korrespondent.net wrote that the United States described scenarios of a possible Russian attack on Ukraine. Russia can launch air strikes against Ukrainian military and infrastructure facilities, and can use heavy artillery and flamethrowers.

 

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Ukraine to receive Mark VI boats from USA - ambassador

In addition to the Mark VI boats, the United States will provide another Island-class boat. This will happen in the first quarter of 2022.
In 2022, the United States will supply Ukraine with Mark VI-class military boats. It is expected that there may be at least three of them. This was stated by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova, reports Radio Liberty.

“From this year we will start receiving them,” the diplomat said.

She added that today there is a discussion about the number of boats.

According to the ambassador, the United States will send another Island-type boat to Ukraine. And this will happen already in the first quarter of 2022.

The Mark VI is a type of US Navy patrol boat. Designed for patrolling coastal sea areas and protecting port infrastructure.

 

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu​

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The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Cavusoglu discussed the importance of continued coordination regarding the threat of Russian escalation in Ukraine. They also discussed issues related to the Horn of Africa, Turkey’s appointment of a Special Envoy to discuss the process of normalization with Armenia, and opportunities to deepen cooperation bilaterally and as NATO Allies to address areas of mutual concern.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu - United States Department of State

Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Cavusoglu discussed the importance of continued coordination regarding the threat of Russian escalation in Ukraine.

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The USA is ready to discuss the "guarantees" of the Russian Federation


The US stands ready to discuss with Russia the non-deployment of missiles in Ukraine and the future of the US / NATO exercise, an unnamed US official said.
The United States is ready to discuss with Russia the non-deployment of missiles in Ukraine, but no agreements will be reached without full reciprocity with Russia. CNN reporter Natalia Bertrand said this with reference to an unnamed senior US administration official on Saturday, January 8.

"Concurrent concerns that the US is ready to discuss with Russia on Monday (January 10 - ed.) Include the deployment of missiles in Ukraine and Europe, as well as the future of the US / NATO exercises," Bertrand quoted the official as saying.

At the same time, the American official stressed that there would be no agreements on these issues without full reciprocity on the part of Russia.

In turn, Bloomberg correspondent Jennifer Jacobs said that the United States would not assume any obligations in negotiations with the Russian Federation.

"Representatives of (US President Joe - Ed.) Biden in talks with Russia, which begin tomorrow, will not make any firm commitments," Jacobs wrote, referring to a senior White House official.

Her source added that after negotiations with Russia, the United States will consult with its allies. Also, the American side is ready to study mutual restrictions on the use of strategic bombers and ground exercises.

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Russian logic they give crimea to ukraine then they take it back.

Thats why you should never get gifts from russians because they give you a gift then take it back.

 

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The first round of talks between the USA and the Russia will take place in Geneva

В Женеве пройдет первый раунд переговоров США и РФ

Основной день переговоров намечен на 10 января. Но уже накануне вечером стороны проведут предварительную часть встречи.

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Russia goes to negotiations with the United States with a working attitude - Zakharova

The main day of the talks is scheduled for January 10. But the previous evening the parties will hold the preliminary part of the meeting.

In Swiss Geneva on Sunday, January 9, the first round of talks on security guarantees for the United States and Russia will take place. The event will be held "in a narrow format," writes TASS.

"Russia is going to negotiations with the United States with a working attitude ... The first round will be held in a narrow format. Tomorrow this work will be continued in a wide format," said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

The Russian delegation has already arrived in Geneva to take part in the negotiations. The Russian diplomatic service is headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. American diplomacy is represented by US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman.

The main day of the talks is scheduled for January 10. Then a meeting of the Russia-NATO Council is scheduled in Brussels, and consultations are planned in Vienna at the platform of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

 

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the United States was open to discussing limits on missile deployments and troop exercises in Europe during talks with Russia this week over Ukraine.

US open to talking with Russia about missiles, troop exercises: Secretary of State Antony Blinken

The U.S. and Russia were set to kick off talks over Ukraine on Sunday.

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Summit about Ukraine. Negotiations between the USA and the Russian Federation in Geneva



Experts do not expect any breakthroughs from the talks, since the United States and its Western allies have repeatedly said that they cannot guarantee the non-expansion of NATO.



The first round of security talks between Russia and the United States kicked off in Geneva on Monday. The parties will discuss Moscow's demands to abandon NATO expansion and Western concerns over the concentration of Russian troops on Ukraine's borders.

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin are taking part in the talks.

The Geneva meeting is the first of three scheduled consultations between Russia and Western countries on security issues in the near future. On January 12, a meeting of the Russia-NATO Council will take place in Brussels, and on January 13 in Vienna, negotiations will be held under the OSCE auspices.

What should we expect?

Expectations

Experts do not expect any breakthroughs from the talks, since the United States and its Western allies have repeatedly said that they cannot guarantee the non-expansion of NATO. They insist that the issue of membership in the alliance can only be decided by its members - and the candidate countries themselves. The West also threatens Russia with serious sanctions if it goes on to further aggression against Ukraine.

An interesting detail: the meeting will take place on American soil in the building of the US diplomatic mission in Geneva.

Preliminary consultations of the parties took place on Sunday evening. When asked how they got through, Ryabkov replied "amazingly", however, it was not clear whether he said "amazingly" seriously or with irony.


Behind our back

The phrase "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine" is again becoming relevant

Simultaneously, on Monday, two more meetings are planned in two different formats, where they will talk about the proposal from Russia, but without her participation.

At the same time, Brussels will host a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission with the participation of Olga Stefanishina, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration. A representative of the Ukrainian government was invited to further convince Kiev that conversations are not going on behind Ukraine's back, and also to hear her opinion on NATO's consultations with the Russian Federation.

On the eve of the Russia-NATO meeting in Brussels, Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reiterated that NATO would not compromise with Russia on Ukraine's membership.

“We have stated very clearly that we will not compromise on the right of any state in Europe to choose its own path, including on the security agreements of which it wants to be a part. Therefore, non-violation of this principle is fundamental,” Stoltenberg said.

Maybe it's better not to speak at all?

Russian history specialist Françoise Thom from the Sorbonne argues that sometimes it is better not to talk to Russia at all: "There is nothing more dangerous than all these talks at summits, which in one way or another feed either the paranoia of the Russian elites or their megalomania and intoxication with power." ... "If the West is firm, the Kremlin will decide that it wants to destroy Russia. If the West offers concessions, the Kremlin will decide that it is weak and the pressure should only be increased," Tom said.

However, for example, the British Guardian cites many examples from the history of the 20th century, when negotiations with Moscow brought good results, including the successful resolution of the Cuban missile crisis, the benevolent meetings of Mikhail Gorbachev with Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, and even the Boris and Bill show, as in the West, the summits of Boris Yeltsin and Bill Clinton are sometimes called.

This time, according to former Pentagon official Evelyn Farkas, everything will depend on Putin's approach to these negotiations: whether it will be a political theater, an opportunity to issue another ultimatum, or an opportunity to really discuss something real.

 

[Turko]

RF explained its security requirements to the United States

TEXT: ALEXANDER IVANITSKY, January 10, 2022, 19:13

РФ объяснила США свои требования по безопасности

Американская сторона очень серьезно подошла к российским предложениям, заявили в МИД РФ.

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Sergey Ryabkov


The American side took the Russian proposals very seriously, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Russia and the United States held talks on security in Geneva. The first results of the meeting on Monday, January 10, were reported by the Deputy Head of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov.

“We got the impression that the American side took the Russian proposals very seriously and carried out their in-depth study,” he said.

According to him, the negotiations were difficult and professional, without trying to get around sharp corners. "The conversation was difficult, long, very professional, deep, specific. Without attempts to embellish something, to get around sharp corners," Ryabkov said.

The diplomat said that the Russian Federation explained to the United States in Geneva why it sees an imperative in the non-expansion of NATO. "We, in turn, presented to the Americans in detail the logic and substantive part of our proposals, explained why obtaining legal guarantees of NATO's non-expansion is an absolute imperative, why it is imperative for us to obtain legal guarantees of not deploying appropriate strike weapons that can hit targets at Russian borders. on our territory, and why we are raising the question that NATO should, by and large, abandon the material development of the territories of the states that joined NATO for the period after 1997, that is, for the period after the signing of the Russia-NATO fundamental act, "said the Deputy Minister ...

Ryabkov also said at the talks that Moscow had no intention of "attacking" Ukraine. “We explained to our colleagues that we have no and cannot have any plans or intentions to“ attack ”Ukraine, and all measures for the combat training of troops and forces are carried out within our national territory ... There is no reason to fear any escalation scenario in this connection, "he said.

The meeting also raised the topic of the future Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms.

"What will follow the START Treaty, which expires in a little over four years, what topics should be worked out in this case, what specifically will the working groups created within the framework of the dialogue on strategic stability be engaged in — all this was touched upon today," Ryabkov said.

He noted that these issues did not occupy the main place in the negotiations. "I must tell you that the topic of security guarantees only in some aspects merges with the work that we are carrying out through the dialogue on strategic stability with the United States," the deputy minister explained.

Ryabkov also noted that Russia will judge the next steps on security guarantees after the events under the NATO and OSCE on January 12 and 13.

"We ended a day and a half of discussions with a statement, I would even venture to say, a joint statement that we will judge about further steps and the prospects of all this work and make appropriate decisions based on the results of events that are still coming up in the coming days, namely the event in Brussels 12 January, where we will meet with NATO members in a collective format, and a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council the next day, January 13, "he said.

"After that, it will become clearer whether there is a basis for inviting the leadership to take this or that political decision in favor of continuing this process, if so, in what format, or we have something different and we can state, regretfully state this the case that the NATO group considered it right for itself to reject our initiative. Then the situation will look different, "Ryabkov added.

The talks started yesterday with a meeting of the heads of delegations and continued today. The meeting lasted more than seven hours.

 

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The United States told the details of negotiations with the Russian Federation

США рассказали детали переговоров с РФ

США не будут принимать каких-либо решений по ситуации в Украине без консультаций с руководством страны, заявила первый замгоссекретаря США.

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TEXT: OLGA YANIVI, 10 January 2022, 19:48



Wendy Sherman and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov at the security talks

The United States will not make any decisions on the situation in Ukraine without consulting the country's leadership, said the US First Undersecretary of State.

US representatives at the talks on security guarantees in Geneva discussed the issue of deploying missiles in Europe, stated their position on restrictions on the admission of new countries to NATO and spoke about sanctions against the Russian Federation in the event of its invasion of Ukraine. TASS reports.

"We have made it clear that the United States is open to discussing the future of specific missile systems in Europe in light of the (cessation) Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty," said US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, who led the American delegation.

She also said that the White House does not agree with the restrictions on the admission of new countries to NATO.

"We will not allow anyone to end NATO's open door policy, which has always been central to the alliance," Sherman said.

At the same time, the diplomat stressed that the United States will not make any decisions on the situation in Ukraine without prior consultations with the country's leadership.

Also at the talks on security guarantees, the parties discussed the issue of military exercises in Europe.

In particular, they talked about the establishment of mutual restrictions on the scale of military exercises in the region and "increasing the transparency of these exercises on a reciprocal basis."

As for a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States will adopt financial sanctions against key Russian institutions, Sherman added.

 

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President s Office voiced expectations for NATO-Russia talks

11 January 2022,
Zelensky named expectations from the talks between the USA, NATO and the Russian Federation

Zelenskiy trusts international partners and expects that there will be no decisions behind Ukraine's back.

Ukraine welcomes the intentions of the United States and other NATO members in negotiations with Russia to reduce the level of tension and trusts its international partners. This was stated by the press secretary of the President of Ukraine Serhiy Nikiforov, Ukrinform reported on Tuesday, January 11.

"In this situation, we can only welcome the intentions and efforts of the United States, NATO and Russia to reduce the level of tension and resolve all controversial issues at the negotiating table. As for the part of Ukraine in these negotiations, we have confidence in our partners and in their words that no decision on the fate of Ukraine will be made behind our back, "Nikiforov said.

He stressed that Ukraine is in constant communication at various levels with the administration of US President Joe Biden. Also, a Ukraine-NATO commission was held before the Russia-NATO Council, where the Ukrainian delegation had the opportunity to present its arguments and reservations.

"And in response to hear the support, by the way, of all 30 members of the Alliance," Nikiforov emphasized.

As the speaker of Zelensky added, Ukraine is ready to search in different formats for a peaceful settlement in the east and, together with France and Germany, expects Russia to implement the decisions of the Paris summit and organize a new Normandy meeting.

“Ukraine is interested in resolving the conflict in the east as soon as possible, and peacefully. We are ready to look for solutions in absolutely all formats - both new and revived old ones,” Nikiforov stressed.

Meanwhile, Russia began military exercises near the borders of Ukraine - in the Voronezh, Belgorod, Bryansk and Smolensk regions. About 3,000 military personnel, about 300 pieces of military equipment, as well as standard small arms are taking part in the exercises. Earlier, The New York Times reported that the Russian Federation is transferring helicopters to the Ukrainian border. It is also noted that the Russian troops surrounded Ukraine from three sides. At the same time, the NYT claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a possible invasion of Ukraine towards spring.

 

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The United States is waiting for an explanation from Russia because of the exercises on the border

12 January 2022, 02:39

Photo: AR (archived photo)

US awaits clarification from Russia on new exercises near Ukraine's borders

The de-escalation of the situation around Ukraine should include the adoption by Moscow of measures to ensure transparency in the conduct of Russian military exercises on the territory of the Russian Federation, according to the State Department.

State Department spokesman Ned Price said at a press briefing that the United States is awaiting an explanation from Russia about military exercises on the border with Ukraine. He announced this on Tuesday, January 11.

Price said a "de-escalation atmosphere" is required for progress in the US-Russian security talks.

"We declare that in this case de-escalation would imply the return of the Russian military to the barracks, an explanation of these maneuvers or their termination, the return of these heavy weapons to places of conventional storage," said a spokesman for the US Foreign Ministry.

He stressed that in order to reduce tensions, Russia would have to return the troops to the barracks.

"This would mean the return of troops to the barracks. It would mean transparency around any legitimate exercises that take place on Russian territory," he added.

Earlier, The New York Times reported that the Russian Federation is transferring helicopters to the Ukrainian border. It is also noted that the Russian troops surrounded Ukraine from three sides. Russia has built up its military forces in Crimea, as well as along the eastern and northern borders of Ukraine, which puts Kiev within easy reach.

 

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The US proposes to declare Ukraine a NATO + country

TEXT: ALEXANDER IVANITSKY, 11 January 2022, 15:54

Photo: Reuters

The bill will be submitted to Congress

The adoption of the law will increase funding for lethal military aid to Ukraine.

Republican congressmen are preparing a bill that will propose to declare Ukraine a NATO-plus country, Voice of America reported on Tuesday, January 11.



It is noted that the bill will provide Ukraine with the military and diplomatic support it needs, in the context of the build-up of Russian military power at its borders.

It also envisages holding Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for the aggression by immediately imposing sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline so that it is not put into operation.

“This bill will significantly increase funding for the supply of lethal aid to Ukraine, in particular the anti-aircraft and anti-ship weapons that Ukrainians need to contain Russia. ranges in Europe are unacceptable and contrary to US national security interests, "said Congressman Mike Rogers.

Also, the adoption of the bill will provide an accelerated consideration of the sale of some US defense goods and services.

The document rejects the proposal of the Russian Federation to impose a moratorium on the deployment of ground-based medium-range missiles in Europe and requires the United States to formally determine whether Russia is a state sponsor of terrorism.

The same bill provides for the allocation of $ 155 million to Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty to fight Russian disinformation.

 

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The media reported what kind of military assistance the USA is preparing to Kiev

The United States are preparing military assistance to Ukraine

We are talking about maritime equipment and radar systems, which will allow Ukraine to cause additional damage to Russia in the event of an invasion.

The United States may supply some maritime equipment and radar systems as part of new aid to Ukraine. This was announced on Tuesday, January 11, by Politico, citing information from presidential adviser Vladimir Zelensky, as well as a source.

At the same time, it is noted that it is not yet clear when the first aid deliveries will be made.

According to the adviser to the head of state, the Ukrainian side was informed in December about future US assistance "at the highest level."

"Given that US intelligence constantly assumes that Russia can launch a full-fledged invasion using all its military power, this assistance will allow Ukraine to inflict additional damage on Russia," the adviser said, adding that it would not significantly change the result.

As reported, the White House at the end of 2021, without advertising, provided Ukraine with $ 200 million in military aid in connection with the build-up of Russian troops near its border.

Prior to that, US Charge d'Affaires Christine Queen said that Washington will transfer more military equipment and weapons to our country if Russia launches a full-scale military offensive.

Inside Biden’s secretive weapons shipment to Ukraine

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Meeting of the NATO-Russia Council has begun
TEXT: ALEXANDER IVANITSKY, 12 January 2022, 11:13

Stoltenberg will tell you about the talks at 14:30
The meeting will last for several hours. After that, briefings by the NATO Secretary General and the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation are expected.
A meeting of the Russia-NATO Council began in Brussels on Wednesday, January 12, RIA Novosti reported.

A press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is expected at 14:00