After a visit to Kiev: Habeck calls for more weapons for Ukraine: Robert Habeck had to go to an air raid shelter three times during his visit to Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Robert Habeck visits Ukraine: his delicate mission: Robert Habeck is in Ukraine. It's a delicate visit for the vice chancellor. Because he will probably have to ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100388272/robert-habeck-zu-besuch-in-der-ukraine-seine-heikle-mission.html
German vice chancellor spends morning in Kiev air raid shelter: Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck began Friday in a bomb shelter in Kiev because of the ...
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Business & War: The following is the April 16, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-business-roundup-business-war/
Congresswoman Spartz refuses to support aid package to Ukraine as she opposes funding for Kyiv
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451581/
Ukraine Business Roundup — Business & War: The following is the April 16, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter ...
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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.
Lifecell acquisition contract prohibits payment to sanctioned oligarch Fridman: The contract on the sale and merger of the telecom businesses Lifecell and ...
kyivindependent.com/sanctioned-oligarch-lifecell-acquisition/
Putin ready to negotiate - under conditions: Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if no "ideas are imposed" on it.
de.euronews.com/2024/04/12/putin-offen-fur-verhandlungen-aber-ohne-aufgezwungene-vorstellungen-anderer
EU court rules in favour of Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven in blow to sanctions regime
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Zelensky meets German vice-chancellor in Kyiv to discuss air defense: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Germany's ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-meets-german-vice-chancellor-in-kyiv/
Energoatom starts building new power units at Khmelnytskyi nuclear plant: Ukraine's nuclear energy agency Energoatom has started building reactor units 5 ...
kyivindependent.com/energoatom-starts-building-new-power-units-at-khmelnytskyi-nuclear-plant/
Sappers neutralize warhead of Kh-101 missile in Kyiv region: Pyrotechnics of the State Emergency Service have neutralized a warhead of a Russian Kh-101 missile ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3852121-sappers-neutralize-warhead-of-kh101-missile-in-kyiv-region.html
German vice-chancellor visits Kyiv as German delegation promises new IRIS-T delivery shortly
kyivindependent.com/german-vice-chancellor-visits-kyiv/
Ukraine to manufacture components for small modular reactors: Ukraine will be manufacturing components for small modular reactors, as Ukraines state nuclear ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451608/
House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
apnews.com/article/ukraine-aid-congress-white-house-speaker-johnson-97e33b40a1fc244f8c001715b974d1f9
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Russian airstrikes destroy Kyiv’s largest power plant: The largest power-generating plant in Ukraine’s Kyiv region has been destroyed in a Russian missile attack ...
cnn.com/2024/04/11/europe/ukraine-power-plant-destroyed-russia-intl/
Quick Glance: Russian strikes devastate largest power plant in Kyiv
- The largest power-generating plant in Ukraine's Kyiv region was destroyed in a Russian missile attack on Thursday, according to the energy company Centrenergo.
- As President Volodomyr Zelensky accused the West of neglecting Ukraine's need for air defenses, Russia targeted key energy infrastructure.
- Despite the devastation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Centrenergo, Andriy Gota, expressed confidence in overcoming the challenges.
- Ukraine has previously managed significant power losses, including the seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Russian forces post-invasion.
Nova Group sets up new electricity generation company amid Russian attacks on infrastructure
kyivindependent.com/nova-group-sets-up-company-for-electricity-generation/
Kremlin Says U.S. Aid for Ukraine Won’t Change Military Situation: Russia said Thursday that fresh U.S. aid for Ukraine will not change the dynamics on the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/kremlin-says-us-aid-for-ukraine-wont-change-military-situation-a84888
Naftogaz: Russian attack targets two gas storage facilities: Russia's large-scale attack against Ukraine early on April 11 targeted two of Ukraine's ...
kyivindependent.com/naftogaz-russian-attack-targets-two-gas-storage-facilities/
Energoatom: Russia spreads false claims about alleged attacks on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
kyivindependent.com/energoatom-condemns-russia-for-spreading-fakes-on-attacks-at-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant/
Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
UK government, BAE Systems sign agreements to repair equipment in Ukraine: BAE Systems has signed a contract with the U.K. government for the maintenance, repair ...
kyivindependent.com/uk-bae-systems/
US official: US deepening cooperation with Moldova amid potential threats from Russia
kyivindependent.com/us-cooperation-with-moldova/
Ukraine’s Naftogaz Courts Gas Traders After Russian Attacks: Ukraine’s biggest energy company is looking to strike more deals with European gas traders to boost ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-08/ukraine-s-naftogaz-courts-gas-traders-after-russian-attacks
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Ukrainian oil company to drill two more oil wells in western Ukraine: Ukrnafta, a Ukrainian oil company, is preparing a site for two new exploration wells in the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450313/
‘A bumpy ride:’ CEO of MacPaw, developer of apps for Apple devices, on business during war
kyivindependent.com/macpaw-targets-growth-and-development-despite-ongoing-war/
EU tells Trump to 'get his facts straight' on Ukraine aid: The EU and its Member States were Kyiv's primary supporters with €144.1 billion in pledges ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1013504/eu-tells-trump-to-get-his-facts-straight-on-ukraine-aid
Court lifts seizure of Lifecell shares, paving way for French acquisition
kyivindependent.com/court-lifts-seizure-of-lifecell-shares/
Hedge fund pushes for power firm to be excluded from Ukraine debt deal: London-based VR Capital is part of bondholder group that does not want Ukrenergo debt to ...
ft.com/content/d0d50fe0-ab00-4f09-8b86-51c0bc476edb
Ukraine, UK sign agreement to cooperate on arms production: Ukraine and Britain have signed a framework agreement to cooperate in the defence and arms production ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-uk-sign-agreement-cooperate-arms-production-2024-04-10/
EU Court of Justice lifts sanctions against Russian billionaires: The EU Court of Justice has removed two Russian billionaires from the sanctions list ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/10/eu-gerichtshof-hebt-sanktionen-gegen-russische-milliardare-auf
GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: ‘They would like to see the Russians win’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603977-gop-lawmaker-slams-republican-colleagues-over-ukraine-support-they-would-like-to-see-the-russians-win/
Zara to reopen three stores in Kyiv on Wednesday: Inditex (owner of Zara, Pull&Bear, Bershka and Massimo Dutti) will gradually resume its commercial operations ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/1/7449161/
Russia Targets Kyiv, Western Ukraine in Ballistic Missile Strike: Russia fired high-speed ballistic missiles at Ukraine’s capital and western region that borders ...
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CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war this year without US boost: CIA Director Bill Burns on Thursday said Ukraine could lose the war by the end of 2024 without ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4603521-cia-chief-warns-ukraine-could-lose-war-this-year-without-us-boost/
Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia
- CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.
- Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.
- There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.
- Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
Kiev's drone attacks: this is how much damage Russia is suffering: Drone attacks on Russian oil refineries are developing into one of the most successful ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/04/03/kiews-angriffe-aus-russische-olraffinerien-so-gross-ist-der-schaden-fur-russland
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Rescuers extinguish fire at one of Kyiv region's facilities due to Russian attack
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EU court annuls sanctions on two Russian businessmen: A European Union court on Wednesday annulled EU sanctions on two Russian businessmen ...
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Wizz Air to wet lease three aircraft from Ukrainian airline SkyUp : Wizz Air has signed a deal to wet lease three B737 aircraft from Ukrainian airline SkyUp for ...
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Energoatom plans to build Ukrainian plant for nuclear fuel production: Energoatom, Ukraines state nuclear energy regulator, plans to construct a facility for the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/9/7450400/
🇩🇪German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck, along with a business delegation, has arrived in Kyiv, as reported by Tagesschau.
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Power engineers repair backup power line to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant: Power engineers have repaired the backup power line to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear ...
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FT: US proposes debt to fund Ukraine using profits from Russian assets - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/13/ft-us-proposes-debt-to-fund-ukraine-using-profits-from-russian-assets/
Russian strikes destroyed power plant outside Ukraine’s Kyiv: Russian overnight strikes completely destroyed Trypilska thermal power plant outside Ukraine’s ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/11/ukraine-grid-operator-says-substations-generating-facilities-were-damaged-in-russian
French billionaire Xavier Niel to buy 2 Ukrainian telecoms companies in one of largest acquisitions in country’s history
kyivindependent.com/french-billionaire-xavier-niel-to-buy-2-ukrainian-telecoms-companies-in-one-of-largest-acquisitions-in-countrys-history/
Ukraine Finds Itself on the Brink: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-12/ukraine-finds-itself-on-the-brink
Naftogaz CEO: Ukraine 'has to become an energy-independent state': Despite Russia’s incessant attacks on Ukraine’s energy system throughout its now ...
kyivindependent.com/naftogaz/
Almost 400 Ukrainian settlements left without electricity: A total of 398 settlements have been left without electricity as of the morning of 8 April ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450202/
Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 126: Editor’s Note: This is issue 126 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from March 30 – ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-state-owned-enterprises-weekly-issue-126/
The War Is Not Going Well for Ukraine: If the United States does nothing, the coming seasons will be even bleaker—and not just in Kyiv.
theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/04/kyiv-spring-ukraine-military-aid/678013/
Ukrenergo: Russia targeted solar power plant in Ukraine's rear for the first time
kyivindependent.com/ukrenergo-russia-targeted-solar-power-plant-in-ukraines-rear-for-the-first-time/
Reuters: EU finance ministers to discuss Ukraine reform plans this week: EU finance ministers will discuss this week a plan and an investment agenda submitted by ...
kyivindependent.com/reuters-eu-finance-ministers-to-discuss-ukraine-reform-plans-this-week/
Musk predicts Kiev's defeat and is grilled as a "Kremlin Elon": Elon Musk speaks his mind about the war. The billionaire fears that Putin's troops will ...
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Zara, Bershka, other fashion brands reopen stores in Ukraine: The media outlet RBC-Ukraine shared videos of long lines of people waiting to enter the stores.
kyivindependent.com/zara-bershka-other-fashion-brands-reopen-stores-in-ukraine/
Quick Glance: Russian Assault Harms Residents of Kharkiv Oblast
- A Russian assault on the Kharkiv Oblast region the day before resulted in tragic consequences, leading to the death of a man and the injury of an 11-year-old boy.
- The ongoing attacks on settlements in Kharkiv Oblast by Russian forces are alarming and distressing for the residents.
- The residents of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in Kharkiv Oblast are victims of the recent assault, jeopardizing the region's security and stability.
- The National Police in Kharkiv Oblast is documenting the escalating violence and its impact on the local population.
Naftogaz CEO: Ukraine 'has to become an energy-independent state': Despite Russia’s incessant attacks on Ukraine’s energy system throughout its now ...
kyivindependent.com/naftogaz/
Energoatom: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 'on verge of blackout' after recent Russian attack
kyivindependent.com/energoatom-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-on-verge-of-blackout-after-recent-russian-attack/
Ukrenergo: Energy equipment damaged in Russian strikes against Odesa Oblast: Russian forces attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Odesa Oblast overnight ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrenergo-facility-damaged/
EU drafts security commitments to Ukraine: The European External Action Service has prepared a draft framework document on the EUs security commitments to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450681/
Hundreds of small power plants: Ukrenergo reveals strategy to protect against Russian strikes - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/06/hundreds-of-small-power-plants-ukrenergo-reveals-strategy-to-protect-against-russian-strikes/
Ukraine's energy company introduces rolling blackout schedules in 6 oblasts: The dispatch centre of Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s national energy company ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/4/7449732/
Ukraine's energy system far from collapse despite weeks of Russian strikes: Recent Russian attacks have caused significant damage to the Ukrainian power system ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-energy-system-far-collapse-despite-weeks-russian-strikes-2024-04-01/
German Vice Chancellor in Kyiv with a delegation from German defense and energy industries - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/19/german-vice-chancellor-in-kyiv-with-a-delegation-from-german-defense-and-energy-industries/
ISW: Western air defenses vital for Ukraine's defense industry growth - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/13/isw-western-air-defenses-vital-for-ukraines-defense-industry-growth/
‘Despair,’ ‘Fear,’ ‘Hate’ Placards Displayed at Kyiv Rally to Free Ukrainian Captives – Ukraine at War Update for April 8
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EU court takes Russian billionaires off sanctions list: Russia has hit two energy sites in aerial strikes on southern Ukraine overnight, officials said ...
rte.ie/news/ukraine/2024/0410/1442717-ukraine/
In war-torn Ukraine, officials and businesses voice concern about job vacancies: One small shop has had a job-vacancy sign up for four months, the owner said.
abcnews.go.com/International/war-torn-ukraine-officials-businesses-voice-concern-job/story
Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 125: Editor’s Note: This is issue 125 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from March ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-state-owned-enterprises-weekly-issue-125/
NATO chief floats 100-billion-euro fund to arm Ukraine: BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has proposed creating a 100-billion-euro ($108-billion) ...
arabnews.com/node/2486991/world
Enjoy the Fallout Show? Check Out These 6 Games - IGN: With Prime Video's Fallout show now out in full, you might be itching to go back to the Wasteland ...
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Ukrposhta, in collaboration with Ukraine's Strategic Industries Ministry, announces the release of a "Weapons of Victory" postal stamp on 13 April ... Show more euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/11/ukraines-postal-service-to-release-stamp-highlighting-homegrown-defense-industry/
Detention of President’s Office Ex-Adviser for Embezzlement: Will It Shake Up Kyiv?
kyivpost.com/post/30543
Knauf's contradictory business with Russia: The building materials giant Knauf is involved in Ukraine - and at the same time does business with the war opponent ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/knauf-russland-geschaefte-krieg-1.6519728
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Annual Concert - Powerful big band sound in the Sindelfingen town hall: Almost 250 spectators listened to varied jazz music as the STB Big Band performed.
szbz.de/ratgeber/thema/leben-menschen-1/artikel/kraftvoller-big-band-sound-in-der-sindelfinger-stadthalle
Russia, Ukraine reached Black Sea shipping deal, source says Kyiv suddenly withdrew
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/russia-ukraine-reached-black-sea-shipping-deal-source-says-kyiv-suddenly-withdrew
Quick Glance: Close to Agreement: Black Sea Shipping Deal Between Ukraine and Russia
- Following extensive negotiations on the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea, an agreement was reached in March but was rejected by Kyiv at the eleventh hour.
- The United Nations and Turkey played crucial roles in mediating the talks.
- Shortly after the deal fell through, Russia initiated targeted attacks on ports in southern Ukraine.
- Even though Ukraine did not formally sign the document, it agreed for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to make the announcement on March 30.
EU leaders under pressure by Zelensky to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defenses
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642194
Ukraine: How Russian airstrikes are destroying energy infrastructure: Massive Russian Missiles and drone attacks are increasingly overwhelming the Ukrainian air ...
sueddeutsche.de/projekte/artikel/politik/krieg-ukraine-russland-energieinfrastruktur-e298255/
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German Vice Chancellor spent hour and half in shelter in Kyiv due to threat of shelling
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3854394-german-vice-chancellor-spent-hour-and-half-in-shelter-in-kyiv-due-to-threat-of-shelling.html
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