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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns: “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around ...
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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns
Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
  • Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.

  • Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.

  • He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.

  • Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
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Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...
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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space
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Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
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Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
  • Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.

  • Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

  • Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.

  • Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
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US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells ...
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US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by U.S., AP reports: Ukraine had been begging for the long-range system because the missiles provide a ...
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by U.S., AP reports
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
  • The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

  • The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

  • The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

  • Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran: North Korea sent its highest-level delegation to Iran in about five years as the US raised ...
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.

  • The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.

  • The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.

  • The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s ...
Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
  • Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.

  • The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.

  • The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.

  • Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
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Russia Energy Sites on Fire After Drone Attacks – Governor: Energy sites in Russia's western Smolensk region were in flames on Wednesday after being hit by ...
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Russia Energy Sites on Fire After Drone Attacks – Governor
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Ukraine refuses to confirm Russia claims of exchange of 48 children : Russia on Wednesday (Apr 24) announced a deal with Ukraine to exchange almost 50 children ...
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Ukraine refuses to confirm Russia claims of exchange of 48 children
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FT: UK defense chief says Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia: Ukrainian troops will be able to boost the effectiveness of their long-range attacks ...
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FT: UK defense chief says Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia
Quick Glance: Ukraine to Increase Strikes in Russia, UK Defense Chief Says
  • Ukraine is set to increase long-range attacks inside Russia to shape the war with western military aid.

  • Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlighted positive trends in the support for Ukraine.

  • The US dropped reservations about providing long-range missiles to Ukraine.

  • The UK has increased its commitment to Ukraine's defense and signed long-term contracts with defense industry suppliers.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes ...
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Russian priest suspended after presiding over Navalny's funeral: The document posted on the website of the Moscow City Diocese did not give an official ...
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Russian priest suspended after presiding over Navalny's funeral
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Without European rearmament, NATO is setting itself up for failure: As long as the Russian imperial state exists in its current form, the threat it poses to ...
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Without European rearmament, NATO is setting itself up for failure
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Drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) attacked two oil depots in Russia's Smolensk Oblast overnight, destroying 26,000 cubic meters of fuel ... Show more   kyivindependent.com/sources-sbu-drones-attack/
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Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal: Russia and Ukraine have agreed in a Qatari-brokered deal to exchange almost 50 children ...
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Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal
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Russia Denies Plans to Ban Passport Renewals Abroad: Russia on Thursday denied reports that it was considering barring its own citizens from renewing passports ...
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Russia Denies Plans to Ban Passport Renewals Abroad
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Russia Blocks US Bid to Reaffirm Ban on Nuclear Weapons in Space: Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have reaffirmed a global ...
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Russia Blocks US Bid to Reaffirm Ban on Nuclear Weapons in Space
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Here's what a Ukrainian defeat to Russia might look like: Russia is poised to seize control of more of Ukraine this year as US aid runs low.
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Here's what a Ukrainian defeat to Russia might look like
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Russia-Ukraine war | Kyiv using long-range missile against Moscow : In a surprise move, Ukraine and its allies think they could help change the tide of the war ...
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Russia-Ukraine war | Kyiv using long-range missile against Moscow
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Russia Scraps WWII March Over Security Fears: Russia is canceling a popular procession to commemorate World War II victims for a second straight year due to ...
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Russia Scraps WWII March Over Security Fears
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
  • British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.

  • Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.

  • The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.

  • The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
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Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its territory: Speaking to Fakt, Polish President Andrzej Duda highlighted how Russia has ...
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Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its ...
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Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on space nukes : A UNSC draft resolution calling on countries to prevent an arms race in outer space has been vetoed by Russia ...
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Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on space nukes
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Reuters: Russia's April oil and gas revenue to double compared to 2023, slightly drop from March
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Reuters: Russia's April oil and gas revenue to double compared to ...
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Moscow pressured Nicaragua to file genocide case against Germany, intel sources say 
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Moscow pressured Nicaragua to file genocide case against Germany ...
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Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time: Kyiv has been calling for the long-range system following mounting Russian attacks in the south and east.
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Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time
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Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America: The Russian Embassy in Turkey has urged citizens to avoid flying Turkish Airlines due to ...
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Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America
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‘Our artillery is starving:’ Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid
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‘Our artillery is starving:’ Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve ...
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
  • The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

  • Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

  • As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

  • Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
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Russia says it may downgrade ties with US if its assets are confiscated: Russia is considering downgrading the level of its diplomatic relations with the United ...
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Russia says it may downgrade ties with US if its assets are confiscated
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With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The Initiative: The impending passage of $60 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine could help the ...
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With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The ...
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Zelensky urges U.S. to send weapons quickly ahead of Russian offensive: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated that while U.S. lawmakers debated the ...
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Zelensky urges U.S. to send weapons quickly ahead of Russian offensive
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine: Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian storage bases that house Western-supplied weapons ...
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Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine
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26,000 Cubic Meters of Russian Fuel Lost as SBU Drones Target Two Oil Depots in Smolensk Region
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26,000 Cubic Meters of Russian Fuel Lost as SBU Drones Target Two Oil ...
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Russia Says Captured Village Near Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar: Russia said Sunday its forces had completely captured Bohdanivka, a frontline village less than ...
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Russia Says Captured Village Near Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar
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TV Tower in Kharkiv Struck as Russia Says Captured Village: A major television tower was toppled in Ukraine's war-battered city of Kharkiv on Monday after ...
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TV Tower in Kharkiv Struck as Russia Says Captured Village
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WSJ: US drafting sanctions aimed at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort: Washington hopes they will allow Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive armed ...
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WSJ: US drafting sanctions aimed at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war ...
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Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges: Opposition activists had exposed Timur Ivanov’s vast wealth, including yachts ...
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Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges
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France Wants More Sanctions on Russia for Election Meddling and Disinformation Campaign
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France Wants More Sanctions on Russia for Election Meddling and ...
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UK slams MEPs for saying Gibraltar is undermining Russian sanctions — and calling it a ‘colony’
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UK slams MEPs for saying Gibraltar is undermining Russian sanctions — and ...
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Pro-War Moscow Voter on Trial for Pouring Green Dye Into Ballot Box: A Moscow court has launched hearings against a young woman who backs the invasion of Ukraine ...
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Pro-War Moscow Voter on Trial for Pouring Green Dye Into Ballot Box