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 by AFP Staff Writers Moscow (AFP) Jan 17, 2023
Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected a military headquarters overseeing troops fighting in Ukraine, the ministry said Tuesday. At the headquarters of Russia's Vostok (East) group in an unnamed location, Shoigu was briefed by its commander and heard from commanders of other formations "on the progress of combat mission", the ministry said in a statement. It did not specify the location of the headquarters visited. A video released by the ministry with the statement showed Shoigu holding a meeting with military commanders in person and via video-link. Among those taking part in the video call was Russia's chief of the general staff Valery Gerasimov, who was recently put in charge of Moscow's forces in Ukraine. The video also showed Shoigu handing out awards to servicemen. "You serve with dignity, protect our Fatherland, help those who need help, do everything to bring closer the day called Victory Day," Shoigu said. Shoigu in December made two visits to the area of the "special military operation", including to inspect troops on the frontline, according to the ministry.
Serbian leader slams Russia's Wagner group for Ukraine recruitment bid Belgrade (AFP) Jan 17, 2023 Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has condemned Russian mercenary group Wagner for trying to recruit fighters from his country, after the group ran a local media advert for Serbs to fight in Ukraine. The criticism marks a rare public rebuke from the Serbian leader toward Russia - a steadfast ally of the Balkan country. "Why do you do that to Serbia?" Vucic said during a televised interview late Monday, according to the Beta news agency. "Why do you, from Wagner, call when it is against the ... read more
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