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Russia Floods Latest: Hundreds of Thousands Evacuated; Damage Uncertain: Higher-than-usual spring temperatures caused a large amount of snow to melt rapidly ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/russia-floods-latest-hundreds-of-thousands-evacuated-damage-uncertain
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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.
businessinsider.com/what-a-ukraine-defeat-to-russia-might-look-like-war-2024-4
Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
- Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.
- Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.
- The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.
- NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.
Moscow denies Ukraine's claim of shooting down Russian bomber: Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia claims the plane ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642219
US aid delays leave Ukrainians at low ebb: Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s morale
ft.com/content/da68b725-cc44-41dd-ad13-d3a66c233bf1
'The war in Ukraine has, in practice, thrown Russia into China's arms': In the global balance of power, Russia's pivot towards China and its possible integration ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/17/the-war-in-ukraine-has-in-practice-thrown-russia-into-china-s-arms_6668676_23.html
Man suspected of aiding Zelenskyy assassination plot arrested in Poland: A Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to help Russia in an ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/zelenskyy-assassination-plot-russia-ukraine-war-poland-arrest-rcna148424
Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
J.D. Vance is dead wrong about Ukraine aid: The junior senator from Ohio would be well advised to do some homework before expressing his opinions on a topic he ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4597442-j-d-vance-is-dead-wrong-about-ukraine-aid/
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.
Moscow still intent on 'truly Russian' Ukraine, says Lavrov ｜ DPA: After more than two years of intense fighting in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister ...
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Poland’s Allure for Tajikistan’s Exiles: Despite recent right-wing populist rule, Warsaw has become a base for the Central Asian country’s refugees and political ...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/polands-allure-for-tajikistans-exiles/
Quick Glance: Poland's Appeal for Tajikistan's Exiles
- Asliddin Sherzamonov sought refuge from the oppression in Tajikistan and found a new home in Poland, along with many Pamiris, an ethnic minority.
- Pamiris practice Ismailism, a sect of Shia Islam, and have independent leaders who often hold more influence than state authorities.
- The National Alliance of Tajikistan, a coalition of opposition parties and groups, operates from Warsaw against President Rahmon's regime.
- Poland has emerged as a key hub for the Tajik opposition in Europe, hosting political leaders, independent journalists, and activists working against Rahmon's rule.
Kant and the case for peace : Three centuries after his birth, the Prussian philosopher’s arguments for a rational, clear-eyed pacifism are more relevant than ...
ft.com/content/c7432bdc-3449-421e-8045-701ac16a3d07
Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russias-shoigu-says-tank-production-is-booming-2024-04-19/
The Baltic balancing act over the threat from Russia: Fears grow in the region that Putin could test Nato’s resolve with provocations or the ‘nightmare scenario’ ...
ft.com/content/2047a8d3-3b6b-485a-bcfa-f42ae8e352ee
Russia's Difficult Balancing Act Between Israel and Iran: Podcast | Israel and Iran's exchange of strikes over the past week has fueled fears that the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/19/russias-difficult-balancing-act-between-israel-and-iran-a84904
The European Central Bank is poised to order Italy's UniCredit to cut back its business with Russia, sources said, as the regulator exerts pressure to choke ...
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Major German arms contractors are delivering weapons systems for Ukraine's war against the Russia.
But they're also gearing up to make the most of what may ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/robert-habeck-wants-germany-to-rebuild-ukraine/
Ukraine speaks of shooting down: Russian Air Force loses heavy supersonic bomber: A Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber crashed in Russia. Moscow speaks of technical ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russische-Luftwaffe-verliert-schweren-Uberschallbomber-article24885687.html
U.S. Citizen Killed in Moscow-Held Donetsk – Russian Media: A U.S. citizen known to have fought with pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine between 2014 and 2017 has ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/19/us-citizen-killed-in-moscow-held-donetsk-russian-media-a84907
How a store manager from India ended up killed on the battlefields of Ukraine fighting for Russia
cnn.com/2024/04/19/india/india-russia-ukraine-one-mans-death-intl-hnk-ml/
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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Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia: The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/germany-russia-spying-arrests.html
CIA director warns Ukraine could lose war with Russia by the end of the year unless US sends more aid
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/cia-director-ukraine-russia-warning/
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.
Five hundred Ukrainian troops needed medical care after exposure to illegal riot control agents that the Ukrainian military says Russia is using to clear ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-russia-steps-up-illegal-use-tear-gas-clear-trenches-2024-04-17/
Russia is bombing Ukraine into darkness — and leaving Europe short of power: The EU relied on Kyiv for energy help last winter, but Russia is now taking out ...
politico.eu/article/russias-bombing-ukraine-darkness-leaving-europe-short-power/
Russian athletes in limbo as Moscow weighs neutral label at Paris Olympics: With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear whether any ...
go.france24.com/ycJ
An Irish Liquidator Plays Cat and Mouse With Russian Jets: A Dublin court has ruled that the assets of a pair of Irish subsidiaries of a Moscow company are fair ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/an-irish-liquidator-plays-cat-and-mouse-with-russian-jets
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
Russian space chief says new rocket will put Falcon 9 reuse to shame: There's just one catch...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/russian-space-chief-says-new-rocket-will-put-falcon-9-reuse-to-shame/
Russian banks' profits drop slightly m/m to $2.9 billion in March: Russian banks' profits fell marginally in March to 270 billion roubles ($2.89 billion) ...
reuters.com/business/finance/russian-banks-profits-drop-slightly-mm-29-billion-march-2024-04-19/
Russia aims to destroy Ukraine’s energy generation capacity: After a first campaign of attacks on transmission infrastructures in 2022-23 ...
euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/russia-aims-to-destroy-ukraines-energy-generation-capacity/
G7 gives Iran sharp warning not to send ballistic missiles to Russia: ‘We are prepared to respond in a swift and coordinated manner’ if Tehran sends missiles to ...
politico.eu/article/g7-gives-iran-sharp-warning-not-to-send-ballistic-missiles-to-russia/
Russian paratroopers have reached the eastern edge of the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar, which Kyiv's top commander says Moscow wants taken by May 9 ... Show more reut.rs/3vW7NrG
Meet Russia’s Christian soldier who wants to oust Putin: “When we have enough forces, we will liberate a whole Russian region. We will set up a government … The ...
politico.eu/article/meet-russia-christian-soldier-who-wants-to-oust-putin/
Russia on a mission to capture Chasiv Yar, at least 17 killed in Ukraine's Chernihiv#RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWar
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
Iran’s attack on Israel built on lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine: Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel showed that the Islamic Republic has learned key ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4595937-irans-attack-on-israel-built-on-lessons-from-russias-war-in-ukraine/
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.
Strategic bomber crashes in Russias Stavropol region: Strategic bomber crashes in Russias Stavropol region
wionews.com/world/strategic-bomber-crashes-in-russias-stavropol-region-712914
Ukraine’s desperate need for air defences: Nato allies should donate from their armouries even if that leaves them depleted
ft.com/content/909b47dc-b7ee-435b-a7ae-7c045af7677a
Russia ramps up weapons production, using mass quantity to outgun Ukraine: Russia has managed to overcome its initial losses in Ukraine by putting factories into ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/19/russia-weapons-production-ukraine-war/
Slash tax on profits from Russia’s frozen assets, US urges allies : Maximise every euro from immobilised reserves to aid Ukraine, says Biden adviser Daleep Singh
ft.com/content/d69304d4-0a44-43b4-8d04-c061b944694b
‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’
pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/ukraine-war-children-transfer-filmmaker-q-and-a/
China’s Exports to Russia Slump Amid US Threat of War Sanctions: China’s exports to Russia slumped in March, the first year-on-year decline since mid-2022 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/china-s-exports-to-russia-slump-amid-us-threat-of-war-sanctions
Paid articlePaid Why Trump ‘hates Ukraine’: The once and possibly future U.S. president blames the country for his political woes.
politico.eu/article/why-donald-trump-hates-ukraine-us-congress-kyiv-war/
Russia But Not Putin Invited To French D-Day Anniversary – Organizers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/russia-but-not-putin-invited-to-french-d-day-anniversary-organizers-a84859
Russia’s front-line gains highlight Kyiv’s desperate need for US military aid: From the top down, the assessment of Ukraine’s armed forces’ position in fighting ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/europe/russia-frontline-gains-ukraine-military-aid-intl-cmd/
US urges EU to tell China to halt transfer of weapons parts to Russia: Officials point to growing co-operation between Beijing and Moscow on production of arms ...
ft.com/content/ecd934b6-8a91-4b78-a360-9111f771f9b1
Russian Officials Face Restrictions on Foreign Trips, Kremlin Confirms: Russian officials face various restrictions on their ability to travel abroad ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/19/russian-officials-face-restrictions-on-foreign-trips-kremlin-confirms-a84903
Austria's Raiffeisen Bank replaces 'misleading' Russia job postings
kyivindependent.com/austrias-raiffeisen-bank-replaces-misleading-russia-job-postings/
What if Putin Doesn’t Want Peace?: Calls for the U.S. to push Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war require assuming a peace-minded Russia that doesn’t exist.
thedailybeast.com/what-if-putin-doesnt-want-peace
Russian Peacekeepers Withdrawing From Nagorno-Karabakh, Kremlin Confirms: The Kremlin confirmed Azerbaijani media reports on Wednesday that Russian peacekeepers ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russian-peacekeepers-withdrawing-from-nagorno-karabakh-kremlin-confirms-a84869
EU watchdog warns bloc still needs Russian LNG: Warning comes as Nordic and Baltic countries seek total ban on imports of the fuel from Moscow
ft.com/content/1ba32ff0-14c9-4b2f-a9f8-0083b7798d4f
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.
A former agent at Germany's BND intelligence service has denied that he spied for Russia — instead claiming he was recruiting a Russian source to help Berlin ... Show more www.dw.com/en/german-intel-officer-denies-spying-for-russia/a-68852014
Russia declares German foundation 'undesirable': Moscow has blacklisted the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, a free-market think-tank as "undesirable ...
dw.com/en/russia-declares-german-foundation-undesirable/a-68863930
Chancellor: Moscow used spy in attempt to undermine democracy in Austria: Moscow attempted to undermine the democratic political process in Austria using a ...
kyivindependent.com/moscow-used-spy-in-attempt-to-undermine-democracy-in-austria-claims-chancellor/
MT's founder, Derk Sauer, on marking two years since the newsroom was forced to go into exile:
"Of course it is difficult to keep our spirits up as Putin ... Show more www.themoscowtimes.com/page/mts-founder-reflects-on-2-years-of-working-in-exile
Ukraine warns it lacked missiles to protect power plant from Russian attack: The Trypilska thermal power station, a major electricity supplier to Kyiv region ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/ukraine-says-it-ran-out-of-missiles-to-stop-russian-strike-on-power-plant
Meet Caesar, a soldier in a Russian militia fighting for Ukraine — who has his eyes set on dismantling Putin’s government. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/meet-russia-christian-soldier-who-wants-to-oust-putin/
Russia's prized S-400 launchers blasted in Crimea strike, Ukraine says: Moscow's much-celebrated S-400 is considered to be the Russian equivalent of the US-made ...
businessinsider.com/russia-prized-s400-launchers-blasted-crimea-strike-ukraine-says-2024-4
U.S. Teases New Sanctions Targeting Russian Arctic LNG; "There will be more, I promise" Official Says
highnorthnews.com/en/us-teases-new-sanctions-targeting-russian-arctic-lng-there-will-be-more-i-promise-official-says
Kremlin says US aid for Ukraine won't change military situation - World News: Russia said Thursday that fresh U.S. aid for Ukraine will not change the ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/kremlin-says-us-aid-for-ukraine-wont-change-military-situation-192621
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/
Fewer Russians Getting Married Despite State's Encouragement to Start Families – Official Data
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/fewer-russians-getting-married-despite-states-encouragement-to-start-families-official-data-a84886
Brittney Griner and wife Cherelle are expecting their first child: Brittney Griner is expecting her first child with her wife, Cherelle Griner.
today.com/parents/parents/brittney-griner-baby-rcna147724
Quick Glance: Brittney Griner and Wife Cherelle Expecting Their 1st Baby
- WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, are expecting their first baby together.
- The couple announced the news on Instagram with an ultrasound image.
- Griner returned to the US after being released from a Russian prison and is set to release her memoir.
- HuffPost appeals for support to keep quality journalism freely accessible to all.
The USSR had a little-known racing culture that had to get resourceful when putting lightweight wheels on their cars. www.thedrive.com/news/soviet-racers-couldnt-get-alloys-so-they-turned-to-magnesium-helicopter-wheels
EU sees signs China supplying dual-use components to Russia, Dombrovskis says: The EU sees signs that China is supplying components to Russia that could be used ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/eu-sees-signs-china-supplying-dual-use-components-to-russia-dombrovskis-says/
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
Paid articlePaid My Hometown Belgorod Is Under Near-Daily Attack. But Russia Has Forgotten Us: Opinion | After two years of war between Russia and Ukraine, what inhabitants of ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/my-hometown-belgorod-is-under-near-daily-attack-but-russia-has-forgotten-us-a84857
Russia Arrests Four Accused of Helping Ukraine Army: Russia arrested four people Wednesday, accusing them of sending money to Ukrainian armed forces and planning ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russia-arrests-four-accused-of-helping-ukraine-army-a84872
West faces stark choice on Ukraine losing the war: Ukraine is now experiencing a level of existential threat comparable only to the situation immediately after ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/west-faces-stark-choice-on-ukraine-losing-the-war/
Russia may be ready to attack NATO in 5 to 8 years, German official says: Russia could be ready militarily to attack NATO countries in five to eight years’ time ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/russia-may-be-ready-to-attack-nato-in-5-to-8-years-german-official-says
Germany detains two over alleged plotting of attacks in complicity with Russia: The suspects targeted military infrastructure and industrial sites in Germany as ...
politico.eu/article/germany-authorities-arrest-two-suspects-alledged-russia-spying-sabotage-attacks/
Kremlin comments on decision to exclude Putin from 80th anniversary of Normandy landings
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451518/
2 Arrested in Germany for Allegedly Spying for Russia: Two German-Russian men were arrested in Bavaria on suspicion of spying for Russia and planning blasts and ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/2-arrested-in-germany-for-allegedly-spying-for-russia-a84878
She Photographed Russian Political Prisoners. Now She's Charged With 'Extremism.'
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/she-photographed-russian-political-prisoners-now-shes-charged-with-extremism-a84848
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
Germany arrests two for alleged military sabotage plot on behalf of Russia: Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/germany-arrests-two-for-alleged-military-sabotage-plot-on-behalf-of-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
Telegram platform to hit 1 bln users within year, founder says: The Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms in Ukraine and Russia ...
reuters.com/technology/telegram-platform-hit-1-bln-users-within-year-founder-says-2024-04-17/
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