Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot: Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/germany-arrests-two-dual-nationals-over-alleged-russian-sabotage-plot
Hackers Linked to Russia’s Military Claim Credit for Sabotaging US Water Utilities
wired.com/story/cyber-army-of-russia-reborn-sandworm-us-cyberattacks/
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/five-futures-russia-stephen-kotkin
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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
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
reuters.com/world/china-foreign-ministry-welcomes-blinkens-visit-china-tensions-simmer-2024-04-18/
US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
Raiffeisen expects push from ECB to cut back on activities in Russia: Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) said on April 18 that it expects a ...
kyivindependent.com/raiffeisen-expects-push-from-ecb-to-cut-back-on-activities-in-russia/
Russian Airlines Progress Domestic Software Alternatives: Russia’s largest carriers are starting to introduce locally developed software to help maintain their ...
aviationweek.com/mro/aircraft-propulsion/russian-airlines-progress-domestic-software-alternatives
ECB’s Lagarde digs in as US pushes Europe on using Russian assets for Ukraine aid
politico.eu/article/ecbs-lagarde-digs-in-as-us-pushes-europe-on-using-russian-assets-for-ukraine-aid/
EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/eu-leaders-under-pressure-to-bolster-ukraines-struggling-air-defences
Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun: The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content ...
kyivindependent.com/microsoft-says-russian-disinformation-campaign-targeting-us-election-has-begun/
Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602827-moskowitz-trolls-greene-with-foreign-aid-amendments/
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have begun
reuters.com/world/us/microsoft-finds-russian-influence-operations-targeting-us-election-have-slowly-2024-04-17/
Chilly relationship with the SPD: Schröder didn't miss anyone at his 80th birthday party
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/gerhard-schroeder-altbundeskanzler-hat-auf-80-geburtstag-niemanden-vermisst-a-489f48d0-6588-4dbd-a408-1841087b14dc
China reforms unloved state-owned enterprises to win back investors: Stocks are faring well compared with wider market as authorities judge management on share ...
ft.com/content/65ed3767-7b6d-4f80-b91a-c1b478117482
Nuclear showdown is too risky in today's world: Nuclear weapons pose a greater risk than is generally assumed. That's according to researcher Sharon Weiner ...
nzz.ch/wissenschaft/expertin-fuer-nukleare-abschreckung-wir-waehnen-uns-in-falscher-sicherheit-ld.1825372
11 Killed in Russian Strike on Ukraine City: A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv Wednesday killed 11 people and 20 wounded more ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/11-killed-in-russian-strike-on-ukraine-city-a84864
Council of Europe unanimously votes to use seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine reconstruction, compensation
euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/council-of-europe-unanimously-votes-to-use-seized-russian-assets-to-fund-ukraine-reconstruction-compensation/
$7.4 Billion More in Student Loans Are Canceled, Biden Administration Says: The announcement is the latest in a piecemeal approach the White House is using to ...
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Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation
- A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.
- Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.
Bloomberg: Russian aluminum company could lose 36% of sales due to sanctions: Nearly 40% of sales at Russia's largest aluminum producer, Rusal ...
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-russian-aluminum-company-could-lose-36-of-sales-due-to-sanctions/
Christine Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk
ft.com/content/f4996537-329d-4946-821e-67d11f5928b7
Germany's Scholz arrives in China on a visit marked by trade tensions and Ukraine conflict
apnews.com/article/china-scholz-germany-trade-ukraine-530ff1878a57969984bdbe1eb8b28bd7
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
Raiffeisen Touts Russia ‘Expansion’ in Job Ads Despite Intended Exit – FT: Raiffeisen Bank, one of the last major Western lenders in Russia, has posted thousands ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/raiffeisen-touts-russia-expansion-in-job-ads-despite-intended-exit-ft-a84855
Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF: The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this ...
bbc.com/news/business-68823399
Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Targets in Crimea and Russia: Robert Habeck makes a surprise visit to Ukraine. The city of Chernihiv ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/ukraine-krise/ukraine-krieg-im-ticker-in-letzter-sekunde-steigt-die-ukraine-aus-schifffahrts-deal-aus_id_57275780.html
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/
New sanctions: Now Russia is to supply even more metals to China: According to Bloomberg, new sanctions imposed by the USA and Great Britain will lead to Russia ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/neue-sanktionen-jetzt-soll-russland-noch-mehr-metalle-nach-china-liefern-li.2206093
Russia is sure to lose in Ukraine, reckons a Chinese expert on Russia: Feng Yujun says the war has strained Sino-Russian relations
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/11/russia-is-sure-to-lose-in-ukraine-reckons-a-chinese-expert-on-russia
Russia is sure to lose in Ukraine, reckons a Chinese expert on Russia: Feng Yujun says the war has strained Sino-Russian relations
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/11/russia-is-sure-to-lose-in-ukraine-reckons-a-chinese-expert-on-russia
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
Would America dare to bring down a Chinese bank?: Janet Yellen promises sanctions for those supporting Vladimir Putin’s war
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/10/would-america-dare-to-bring-down-a-chinese-bank
Kazakhstan Ends Longest Easing Cycle With Eye on Price Pressures: Kazakhstan halted its longest series of interest-rate cuts in nearly a decade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/kazakhstan-ends-longest-easing-cycle-with-eye-on-price-pressures
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Russia losses 770 soldiers and 41 artillery systems in one day: Russian occupation forces have so far lost over 454,000 military personnel
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451245/
Thanks to the dollar’s dominance in international finance, America can effectively banish a foreign bank from the global financial system ... Show more www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/10/would-america-dare-to-bring-down-a-chinese-bank
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/
Superyacht sales aren't so super: The mega vessels faced a 17% decline in sales last year
qz.com/super-yacht-sales-fell-russian-sanctions-labor-costs-1851416427
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One killed, 10 injured in cable car accident in southern Turkey: One person was killed and 10 others were injured on Friday in the southern Turkish province of ...
cnn.com/2024/04/13/world/cable-car-accident-turkey-intl/
Quick Glance: Rescue of 174 Stranded People After Deadly Cable Car Accident
- The rescue of 174 people stranded in Turkey after a deadly cable car accident was successfully completed.
- A total of 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters were involved in rescuing people from the Tunektepe cable car.
- The stranded individuals had been stuck since the accident on Friday evening, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident, with an expert commission assisting in the process.
Ukraine is digging in as the Kremlin steps up its offensive : Will it be enough?
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/ukraine-is-digging-in-as-the-kremlin-steps-up-its-offensive
Kamchatka's Glaciers Have Shrunk by 36% Since 1950 – Russian Scientists: Glaciers on Russia's Far East Kamchatka Peninsula have shrunk by over a third since the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/kamchatkas-glaciers-have-shrunk-by-36-since-1950-russian-scientists-a84887
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine needs more air defence systems, says Zelensky : Germany is also set to supply more US-made Patriot defence systems and air defence ...
wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-ukraine-needs-more-air-defence-systems-says-zelensky-711072
IDF confirms Iran launched drone attack toward Israel | LIVE UPDATES: Biden on Friday said he expected Iran to attack Israel 'sooner, rather than later' and ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-amid-escalating-tension-israel-on-high-alert-for-iranian-attack-live-updates
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
#WATCH | #Iran has released its version of the phone call between President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart #VladimirPutin .
Russian military instructors, air defence system arrive in Niger amid deepening ties
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Big, bold and unchecked: Russian influence operation thrives on Facebook: Pro-Kremlin network “Doppelganger” is buying Facebook ads to spread divisive content on ...
politico.eu/article/russia-influence-hackers-social-media-facebok-operation-thriving/
5 Killed in Russian Strike on Chernihiv – Mayor: A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv has left at least five people dead ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/5-killed-in-russian-strike-on-chernihiv-mayor-a84864
Gazprom administrative building in Belgorod suffers drone attack, 2 people injured – photo
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7450948/
The Kremlin’s Creeping Nationalizations Hit Chelyabinsk Businesses: The Kremlin’s wartime campaign of forced nationalization has hit the Ural Mountains region of ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/11/the-kremlins-creeping-nationalizations-hit-chelyabinsk-businesses-a84810
Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine: Wagenknecht pleads for former Chancellor Schröder as official peace mediator
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/russland-ukraine-krieg-sahra-wagenknecht-will-gerhard-schroeder-als-friedensmittler-a-1d9652ee-fae0-457f-8f11-05733d29eac4
Two Russian tycoons removed from the sanctions list: What now?: The EU court has removed two prominent Russian tycoons from the sanctions list ...
nzz.ch/meinung/zwei-russische-magnaten-von-der-sanktionsliste-gestrichen-was-nun-ld.1826112
Aluminium and nickel prices surge after sanctions on Russian supply: UK and US measures ban delivery of new Russian-origin metals to LME and CME
ft.com/content/e6e47a90-0b1f-41ac-9e70-f440e64d1463
Reconstruction after the war: Zelensky announces ideas for a Marshall Plan for Ukraine
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-ukraine-krieg-wolodymyr-selenskyj-spricht-mit-studenten-ueber-marshall-plan-fuer-wiederaufbau-a-1bddf7b1-e1be-4d37-820a-e018119b7ae6
Bloomberg: US sanctions office looks into chip supply companies over use in Russia's war
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-us-sanctions-office/
How Ukraine is using AI to fight Russia : From target hunting to catching sanctions-busters, its war is increasingly high-tech
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/08/how-ukraine-is-using-ai-to-fight-russia
French Foreign Ministry refuses to talk to Russians since they lie, Russia is outraged
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7451006/
Swiss commodities trading: sanctions against Russia are changing the industry: Switzerland is an important global hub for trading oil, copper and wheat ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/der-rohstoffhandel-in-der-schweiz-blueht-auch-ohne-russland-ld.1825561
Putin wants to avoid sanctions - Iran plays an important role in this: Western sanctions against Russia's economy are forcing Putin's regime to explore new trade ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/putin-will-sanktionen-umgehen-dabei-spielt-der-iran-eine-wichtige-rolle/
Ukrainian drone strikes are hurting Russia’s oil industry: The world’s third-largest producer is now an importer of petrol
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/11/ukrainian-drone-strikes-are-hurting-russias-oil-industry
US fears Russia is beginning to see signs of fatigue among Ukraine's allies: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said that the United States and the G7 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451651/
Russia's MTS Bank announces rare IPO in push for growth: MTS Bank, the fintech arm of Russia's leading mobile phone operator MTS , announced on Friday it would ...
reuters.com/business/finance/russias-mts-bank-announces-rare-ipo-push-growth-2024-04-12/
Congressman expects aid package for Ukraine to be adopted this week: Mike Turner, a Republican congressman, expects that this week the Chamber of Representatives ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451216/
Kharkiv under attack from Russian Shahed drones – Mayor: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov has said that the city is in a danger zone due to an attack by Russian ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451145/
Russian companies are facing growing hurdles when making payments to China, two Russian news outlets reported, with one saying transactions involving ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/finance/china-tightens-russia-payments-scrutiny-hitting-electronics-components-say-2024-04-12/
ARD interviews head of Ukrainian secret service: These are the findings: In an interview with Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the HUR, it is clear that Ukraine is ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ard-interviewt-leiter-des-ukrainischen-geheimdienstes-das-sind-die-erkenntnisse-li.2205645
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
U.S., U.K. Widen Ban on Russian Metals in Bid to Disrupt Revenues: The United States and Britain took joint action on Friday to widen a ban on Russian metals ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/13/us-uk-widen-ban-on-russian-metals-in-bid-to-disrupt-revenues-a84833
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
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Russia loses 840 soldiers and 34 artillery systems over past day: Russias losses in the war against Ukraine have surpassed 451,730 troops
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7450909/
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 08:28 "Spiegel": Russian sabotage plans in Germany uncovered +++
n-tv.de/politik/08-28-Spiegel-Russische-Sabotage-Plaene-in-Deutschland-aufgedeckt--article23143824.html
Time to wake up: Boris Johnson criticises Western hesitation to support Ukraine: Boris Johnson, former UK Prime Minister, has urged Western countries to lift the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7451055/
Opinion | China’s Nuclear Ambitions Have Changed the World: Should the U.S. forswear launching nukes first in combat?
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/opinion/china-nuclear-weapons.html
Jan. 6 committee chair rips Trump ‘election integrity’ event with Johnson: Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Friday slammed former President Trump’s upcoming ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4589993-jan-6-panel-chair-rips-trump-election-integrity-event-johnson/
US, says 'China backing Russian military expansion.'
Secretary of State #AntonyBlinken to raise concerns during China visit
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Leading Russia Watcher in China Makes Surprise Ukraine War Prediction: A Chinese academic's forecast that Russia will eventually be defeated is a dramatic ...
newsweek.com/russia-watcher-china-makes-surprise-ukraine-war-prediction-1890692
A plea for more realism in the Ukraine war: Hardly any change on the front line for a year and a half, lack of resources for large-scale offensives ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/plaedoyer-fuer-mehr-realismus-im-ukraine-krieg-li.2204953
Russia losses another 890 soldiers: Russias losses in the war against Ukraine have surpassed 453,650 troops
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451160/
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