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Shoigu Visits Tehran

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting with Russia's Security Council Secretary, Sergei Shoigu, Iranian president said that “Israel will receive the response to its crime”. They also discussed bilateral cooperation. Russia is among the countries that support the Iranian nation in difficult times. Tehran, Iran, August 5, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shoigu Visits Tehran

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting with Russia's Security Council Secretary, Sergei Shoigu, Iranian president said that “Israel will receive the response to its crime”. They also discussed bilateral cooperation. Russia is among the countries that support the Iranian nation in difficult times. Tehran, Iran, August 5, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shoigu Visits Tehran

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting with Russia's Security Council Secretary, Sergei Shoigu, Iranian president said that “Israel will receive the response to its crime”. They also discussed bilateral cooperation. Russia is among the countries that support the Iranian nation in difficult times. Tehran, Iran, August 5, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shoigu Visits Tehran

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting with Russia's Security Council Secretary, Sergei Shoigu, Iranian president said that “Israel will receive the response to its crime”. They also discussed bilateral cooperation. Russia is among the countries that support the Iranian nation in difficult times. Tehran, Iran, August 5, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shoigu Visits Tehran

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting with Russia's Security Council Secretary, Sergei Shoigu, Iranian president said that “Israel will receive the response to its crime”. They also discussed bilateral cooperation. Russia is among the countries that support the Iranian nation in difficult times. Tehran, Iran, August 5, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- MOSCOW, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu after the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 79th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II, on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- MOSCOW, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (front) reviews the troops during the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 79th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II, on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- MOSCOW, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (front) reviews the troops during the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 79th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II, on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-VICTORY DAY PARADE

(230509) -- MOSCOW, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (front) reviews the troops during a military parade held to mark the 78th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II, on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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Xiangshan Forum in Beijing

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu delivers a speech at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Oct. 30, 2023.

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RUSSIA-KUBINKA-INTERNATIONAL SECURITY-CONFERENCE

(230815) -- KUBINKA, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu speaks at the opening ceremony of the 11th Moscow Conference on International Security in Kubinka, Russia, Aug. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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Russia to respond promptly, harshly to future incursions: defense minister

STORY: Russia to respond promptly, harshly to future incursions: defense minister DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: (courtesy of Russian Defense Ministry and Tass) 1. various of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu speaking 2. various of civilian vehicles attacked in the Belgorod area 3. various of streets and cars STORYLINE: Russia will respond quickly and extremely harshly to future incursions, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting with senior defense officials on Wednesday. The minister mentioned that "a Ukrainian nationalist formation" that broke into Russia's Belgorod region on Monday was defeated. "Russia will keep responding to such actions of Ukrainian militants promptly and harshly," Shoigu said. The Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that "more than 70 Ukrainian nationalists were killed during a counter-terrorist operation," and Russian forces were able to push the "remaining nationalists" back into U

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-VICTORY DAY PARADE

(230509) -- MOSCOW, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (front) reviews the troops during a military parade held to mark the 78th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II, on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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Russian frigate armed with hypersonic missiles starts combat duty

STORY: Russian frigate armed with hypersonic missiles starts combat duty DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian President Vladimir Putin in a meeting (Source: Kremlin, Russian Defense Ministry) 2. various of the warship STORYLINE: Russia's latest frigate Admiral Gorshkov with Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missiles on board embarked on a long-distance mission on Wednesday. The Kremlin said in a press release that before the warship's departure, Russian President Vladimir Putin heard reports by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the frigate's commander via video link. Shoigu said that the modern multi-purpose vessel, which is capable of pinpoint and powerful strikes against naval and ground targets, would sail across the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. The Tsirkon missiles, which can fly at a speed of over Mach 9 and cover a range of over 1,000 km, are able to penetrate any air and missile defense systems. Shoigu s

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Japan-Russia talks

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera hold a joint press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Russia talks

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera put their hands together at Abe's office in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Russia talks

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) greets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (C) and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) at his office in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Russia talks

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) holds talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (C) at his office in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Russia talks

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera hold a joint press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Russia talks

TOKYO, Japan - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) shakes hands with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Russia talks

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (3rd from R) and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (4th from R) hold talks with their Russian counterparts, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (4th from L) and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (5th from L) in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Russia talks

TOKYO, Japan - (From R) Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu shake hands ahead of their "two-plus-two" meeting on security in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2013. It was the first such meeting between the two countries. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Russia defense meeting

TOKYO, Japan - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (R) meet in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2013.

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Japan-Russia defense meeting

TOKYO, Japan - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera shake hands in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2013.

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Russian DM stresses development of strategic nuclear forces

STORY: Russian DM stresses development of strategic nuclear forces DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu speaking (Courtesy: Russian Defense Ministry) STORYLINE: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday that the country "pay special attention" to the construction of major facilities in 2023 for its strategic nuclear forces. Shoigu said the construction of infrastructural facilities is underway in five formations of the Russian Strategic Missile Force to deploy new missile systems. He added that the work also continues on the creation of a multi-service test site for the Space Force in eastern Siberia. Shoigu said that "it is necessary to ensure the commissioning of infrastructural facilities simultaneously with the supply of modern weapons and military equipment to the troops." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Türkiye tells Russia to continue military response in northern Syria

STORY: Türkiye tells Russia to continue military response in northern Syria DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish aerial campaigns, "Operation Claw-Sword" against the YPG in northern Syria and PKK in northern Iraq (courtesy of Turkish defense ministry) 2. various of a past meeting of Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in Turkey (courtesy of Turkish defense ministry) 3. various of Turkish aerial campaigns, "Operation Claw-Sword" against the YPG in northern Syria and PKK in northern Iraq (courtesy of Turkish defense ministry) 4. various of a past meeting of Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in Turkey (courtesy of Turkish defense ministry) 5. various of Turkish aerial campaigns, "Operation Claw-Sword" against the YPG in northern Syria and PKK in northern Iraq (courtesy of Turkish defense ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish army will continue responding to th

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Russian forces to retreat behind Dnieper River

STORY: Russian forces to retreat behind Dnieper River DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu hearing a report from Sergei Surovikin 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday ordered Russian troops to leave the right (western) bank of the Dnieper River and strengthen defense against Ukrainian offensives on the left bank. Shoigu announced the decision after hearing a report from Sergei Surovikin, commander of Russia's joint group of forces in Ukraine, on the latest development of the special military operation. "After a comprehensive assessment of the current situation, it is proposed to build up defense along the left bank of the Dnieper River," Surovikin told Shoigu. The main part of the Kherson city is located on the right bank of the wide river, and Surovikin called it a difficult decision to withdraw but it would most importantly preser

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Turkish president, UN chief discuss extension of grain deal over phone

STORY: Turkish president, UN chief discuss extension of grain deal over phone DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:08 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of cargo and dry cargo ships waiting off the coast of Istanbul in Türkiye 2. various of coordination center representatives inspecting dry cargo ship in Türkiye 3. various of the bilateral meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Türkiye (file) 4. various of Russian, Ukrainian and the UN officials in the coordination center in Istanbul, Türkiye 5. various of dry cargo ships passing through the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Türkiye 6. various of the signing ceremony of the Grain Corridor Agreement between Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar in Istanbul, Türkiye (file) 7. various of the grain corridor agreement signing ceremony between Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov in Ista

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Historic deal to resume grain exports from Ukraine signed in Istanbul

STORY: Historic deal to resume grain exports from Ukraine signed in Istanbul DATELINE: July 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua reporter in Istanbul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua reporter in Istanbul 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. STANDUP 3 (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua reporter in Istanbul STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua reporter in Istanbul "Russia and Ukraine signed a historic deal today in Istanbul to safely deliver Ukrainian grain, foodstuff, and fertilizer to international markets under the supervision of the United Nations. The agreement relieved the concerns over a growing food crisis that has been triggered by the crisis in Ukraine to a great extent. Today the deal was first signed by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar an

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-RUSSIA-UKRAINE-GRAIN SHIPMENT-DEAL

(220723) -- ISTANBUL, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar (R), the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (L, center), and Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov (L) sign a deal in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 22, 2022. Russia and Ukraine separately signed a deal in Istanbul Friday with Türkiye and the United Nations to resume grain shipments from Ukrainian ports to international markets via the Black Sea. The deal was first signed by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar and the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and later by Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov with the other two sides. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-RUSSIA-UKRAINE-GRAIN SHIPMENT-DEAL

(220723) -- ISTANBUL, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar (R), the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (L, center), and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) sign a deal in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 22, 2022. Russia and Ukraine separately signed a deal in Istanbul Friday with Türkiye and the United Nations to resume grain shipments from Ukrainian ports to international markets via the Black Sea. The deal was first signed by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar and the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and later by Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov with the other two sides. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Russian DM instructs armed forces to "intensify actions in all directions"

STORY: Russian DM instructs armed forces to "intensify actions in all directions" DATELINE: July 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russia-Ukraine conflict (Russian Defense Ministry) 2. Screengrab of footage released by the Russian Defense Ministry on July 16, 2022 shows Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) during an inspection visit to Russia's South and Center military groupings. 3. various of Russia-Ukraine conflict (Russian Defense Ministry) STORYLINE: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has instructed the country's armed forces to "intensify actions in all directions" to prevent the Ukrainian troops from massively shelling Donbass and other regions, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. Shoigu has paid an inspection visit to Russia's South and Center military groupings, which are involved in the special military operation in Ukraine, the ministry said in a statement. He heard reports from the commanders of the two milit

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GLOBALink | Russian DM instructs armed forces to "intensify actions in all directions"

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has instructed the country's armed forces to "intensify actions in all directions" to prevent the Ukrainian troops from massively shelling Donbass and other regions, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Russia announces control of Lugansk, Kiev denies reports on Lysychansk's capture

STORY: Russia announces control of Lugansk, Kiev denies reports on Lysychansk's capture DATELINE: July 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Moscow/Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1.various of military operations in Lugansk STORYLINE: According to a brief statement by the Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has informed President Vladimir Putin of the control of Lugansk. The statement said that the region has been "liberated" after Russian troops and the armed forces of Lugansk took full control of Lysychansk, a key city of Lugansk, and its nearby settlements. Also on Sunday, an official of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry denied reports that Lysychansk has been under the full control of Russian armed forces. According to the government-run Ukrinform news agency, Yuriy Sak, adviser to Defense Minister Olexiy Reznikov, told BBC that the situation in Lysychansk has been "very tense for quite a long time," and Russian troops have been "constantly attacking the city." S

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Russia to continue special military operation in Ukraine until all goals met: DM

STORY: Russia to continue special military operation in Ukraine until all goals met: DM DATELINE: May 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of street view in Russiavarious of street view in London STORYLINE: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday that the country will continue its special military operation in Ukraine despite the sanctions and increased Western assistance to Kiev. According to local media, Shoigu made the remarks during a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Shoigu said Russia "will continue the special military operation until all objectives are accomplished, despite the large-scale Western assistance to Kiev, and the sanctions pressure on Russia." Shoigu added that Russia was intentionally slowing its offensive in Ukraine "to avoid civilian casualties." Also on Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Russia has imposed personal sanctions against 154 members of the Brit

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Russian forces "completely liberate" Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol

STORY: Russian forces "completely liberate" Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol DATELINE: May 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent "The Russian Defense Ministry said Friday night that the Russian forces have 'completely liberated' the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol. The ministry said in a statement that 'the underground facilities of the enterprise, in which the militants were hiding, are in complete control of the Russian armed forces.' It said that 'the last group of 531 militants surrendered today,' adding that 'a total of 2,439 Azov Nazis and Ukrainian soldiers had laid down their arms since May 16.' According to the statement, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the completion of the operation." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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U.S., Russian defense chiefs hold first phone conversation since start of Ukraine conflict

STORY: U.S., Russian defense chiefs hold first phone conversation since start of Ukraine conflict DATELINE: May 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JOHN KIRBY, Pentagon Press Secretary 2. various of the press conference STORYLINE: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu spoke over the phone on Friday, marking the first call between the two since Russia launched the special military operation in Ukraine. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in a brief statement following the call that Austin "urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine." SOUNDBITE (English): JOHN KIRBY, Pentagon Press Secretary "Secretary Austin held a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Minister of Defense Sergei Shoygu. This is the first conversation they've had since February 18, and the Secretary urged an end to the conflict in Ukraine and he emphasized the importance of maintaining communication." U.S. Chairman of the Joi

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-V-DAY-PARADE

(220509) -- MOSCOW, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reviews the troops during the Victory Day military parade to mark the 77th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-V-DAY-PARADE

(220509) -- MOSCOW, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (front) and Russian Ground Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleg Salyukov review the troops during the Victory Day military parade to mark the 77th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-V-DAY-PARADE

(220509) -- MOSCOW, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin (1st R), Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (1st L) and Russian Ground Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleg Salyukov pass by after the Victory Day military parade to mark the 77th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Yuan Xinfang)

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Putin orders blockade of Azovstal plant in Mariupol: media

STORY: Putin orders blockade of Azovstal plant in Mariupol: media DATELINE: April 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: various of Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoiguvarious of fighting in Ukraine and Mariupol STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered a blockade of the Azovstal plant in the port city of Mariupol instead of storming it, local media reported. The order was given after Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told Putin that the Russian military had controlled Mariupol apart from the plant where Ukrainian servicemen were still holed up, said the report. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Japan-Russia talks

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera put their hands together at Abe's office in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2013. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Japan-Russia talks

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (3rd from R) and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (4th from R) hold talks with their Russian counterparts, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (4th from L) and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (5th from L) in Tokyo on Nov. 2, 2013. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Japan, Russia beef up defense ties, Tokyo eyes isles row progress

(From L) Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Defense Minister Tomomi Inada attend a joint press conference in Tokyo on March 20, 2017. They agreed to continue defense cooperation and build mutual confidence in addressing North Korea's nuclear missile threat and other security issues. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Russia beef up defense ties, Tokyo eyes isles row progress

(From L) Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Defense Minister Tomomi Inada join hands for the so-called "two-plus-two" dialogue in Tokyo on March 20, 2017. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Russia beef up defense ties, Tokyo eyes isles row progress

(From R) Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Japanese counterpart Tomomi Inada prepare to hold the so-called "two-plus-two" dialogue in Tokyo on March 20, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Russia defense chiefs agree to deepen cooperation

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (L front) and his Japanese counterpart Tomomi Inada (R front) hold talks in Tokyo on March 20, 2017. They agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in hopes of dealing with regional security challenges, according to a Japanese official. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Russia defense chiefs agree to deepen cooperation

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) and his Japanese counterpart Tomomi Inada shake hands before their talks in Tokyo on March 20, 2017. They agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in hopes of dealing with regional security challenges, according to a Japanese official. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan-Russia talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono speaks during a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya following their two-plus-two meeting in Tokyo on May 30, 2019. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan-Russia talks

Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya speaks during a joint press conference with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono following their two-plus-two meeting in Tokyo on May 30, 2019. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo