Zelenskyy to US: Iran’s attack on Israel is ‘wake-up call’ to fortify America’s allies
politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-us-iran-attack-israel-wake-up-call-allies/
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.
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
Quick Glance: Military Leadership Concerned as Situation Escalates in Eastern Ukraine
- Ukraine's top military general warned of a deterioration in the situation on the eastern front that has sharply worsened in recent days.
- Shortly after the presidential elections in the Russian Federation, hostile offensive actions significantly increased, according to Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces.
- Russian forces have launched attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Lyman and Bakhmut areas in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, supported by armored vehicles including dozens of tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.
- Despite significant losses, the enemy is intensifying efforts by deploying new units with armored vehicles.
Ukraine’s top commander says eastern frontline has ‘significantly worsened’: Outgunned forces struggle to halt multipronged and intensifying Russian offensive
ft.com/content/53228051-f42b-4c63-bad6-e6a5bfd54d7c
Europe should talk less and prepare more against Russian threat, says Finnish president
ft.com/content/1d20fb4a-ff6b-41b5-9d2e-73414dc57882
Quick Glance: Finland’s Stubb Calls for Improved Structuring of EU and NATO Defence Tasks
- Finland's President Alexander Stubb aims for a clear distinction between EU and NATO in defense matters, emphasizing the need for better integration of defense capabilities within the two organizations.
- Stubb highlighted the importance of NATO setting priorities and the EU playing a significant role in developing defense capabilities through funding, technology, and industrial policy.
- The EU is set to review a new EU-wide defense market scheme, the European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP), to promote joint procurement of defense products.
- Stubb advocates for the EU to play a larger role in defense to strengthen European defense forces and reduce reliance on the United States for security matters.
Russia Urges ‘Restraint’ After Iranian Attack on Israel: Russia on Sunday urged all sides to "show restraint" after Iran launched an unprecedented missile and ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/14/russia-urges-restraint-after-iranian-attack-on-israel-a84835
Dictatorships have never been closer — it's time for democracies to do the same: A shift in policy towards authoritarian countries, primarily regarding China and ...
euronews.com/2024/04/15/dictatorships-have-never-been-closer-its-time-for-democracies-to-do-the-same
Germany to send new missiles to Ukraine as army struggles on eastern front: Germany says it will hand over Patriot air defence system and missiles ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/germany-to-send-new-missiles-to-ukraine-as-army-struggles-on-eastern-front
Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine
- The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.
- Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.
- Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.
Ukraine Will Become NATO Member, Predicts Former NATO Deputy Secretary-General: As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, the military alliance faces an ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-nato-member-gottemoeller-interview-tavberidze-russia/32906194.html
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.
Ukraine Says Situation in East Has 'Deteriorated Significantly': Ukraine's commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky said Saturday that the situation on the eastern ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/13/ukraine-says-situation-in-east-has-deteriorated-significantly-a84831
A historic deluge of melting snow has caused major rivers to burst their banks and forced over 120,000 people from their homes in Russia's Ural Mountains ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-city-calls-mass-evacuation-due-rising-flood-waters-2024-04-12/
'The Best' For Putin: How The Kremlin Stands To Gain From Iran's Attack On Israel
rferl.org/a/russia-iran-israel-benefit-ukraine-war-putin/32906139.html
Quick Glance: Israel: The Power of Retaliation
- After an attack on Iran by Israel, retaliation followed with over 300 drones and missiles, most of which were intercepted.
- Iran has recognized its technological inferiority to Israel and must expect a strong response.
- Israel is considering direct strikes against Iran in response to restore its deterrent power.
- A war with Hezbollah would require Israel's full fighting capacity and sustained support from the United States.
Russia puts 'conditions' for resuming the suspended nuclear treaty with US
wionews.com/world/russia-puts-conditions-for-resuming-the-suspended-nuclear-treaty-with-us-710778
Before He Died in Prison, Aleksei Navalny Wrote a Memoir. It’s Coming This Fall.: In the book, Navalny tells his story in his own words, chronicling his life ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/books/booksupdate/aleksei-navalny-memoir.html
Quick Glance: Aleksei Navalny's Memoir: Defiance and Inspiration
- Before his death, Aleksei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, documented his life and activism in a memoir.
- 'Patriot,' the memoir, is set for release in October with a substantial initial print run and international availability.
- Despite facing various challenges from the Russian government, Navalny's memoir stands as a bold statement of resistance.
- His widow hopes that the memoir will encourage others to stand up for justice and uphold important values.
America’s moment of truth on Ukraine: Republicans have a stark choice: help Zelenskyy or pay fealty to Trump
ft.com/content/98f37cee-aaf6-47c5-b032-bde2968e00f0
Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
go.france24.com/Cgi
As Russia intensified its air campaign against Ukraine in March, hammering its energy infrastructure and urban areas, no major city has been harder hit than ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/kharkivs-civilians-under-fire-ukraine-faces-catastrophic-air-defence-shortage-2024-04-12/
The World Missed the Warning of 2014 Ukraine Invasion: Opinion | Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 2022 deserves a place in history books for ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/12/the-world-missed-the-warning-of-2014-ukraine-invasion-a84797
Russia Sends Instructors, Air Defense System to Niger: Russian military instructors have arrived in Niger with an air defense system and other equipment as part ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/12/russia-sends-instructors-air-defense-system-to-niger-a84819
Moscow suggests 2022 draft document as a basis for future Ukraine peace talks: Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if there are no ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/moscow-suggests-2022-draft-document-as-a-basis-for-future-ukraine-peace-talks
Russia Fired Commanders Amid Failure to Recapture Kherson Ground: Report: Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief said Moscow has set itself the goal of capturing the town ...
newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-isw-commanders-fired-1890197
Quick Glance: Russia Aims to Capture Chasiv Yar by 9 May
- Ukraine's top commander stated that Russian forces aimed to capture the town of Chasiv Yar by 9 May, marking a crucial battle for control of high ground in the east where Russia is directing its assaults.
- The potential fall of the town before the Soviet Victory Day would signal increasing Russian battlefield momentum amid a slowdown in Western military aid to Kyiv.
- Kyiv's brigades are currently holding back the assaults near Chasiv Yar and have received reinforcements in terms of ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare devices.
- Recent escalations in the war have raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's energy system, with Russia conducting significant air strikes on Ukrainian power plants and substations.
Tajik foreign minister criticizes treatment of Moscow attack suspects, crackdown on Tajiks in Russia
kyivindependent.com/tajik-foreign-minister-criticizes-treatment-of-moscow-attack-suspects-crackdown-on-tajiks-in-russia/
Belgium opens probe into pro-Russia network accused of paying MEPs: Moscow’s “objectives are clear,” said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
politico.eu/article/belgiam-prosecutor-open-probe-pro-russia-network-accused-pay-mep/
Russian military instructors, air defence system arrive in Niger amid deepening ties
go.france24.com/i01
China fills Russia's critical war gaps, US says: The United States has accused China of aiding the largest Russian military expansion since the Soviet era ...
dw.com/en/china-fills-russias-critical-war-gaps-us-says/a-68808926
Denying Russia’s only strategy for success : If the West mobilizes its resources to resist the Kremlin,Russia cannot defeat Ukraine or the West – and will likely ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/denying-russias-only-strategy-for-success/
Putin's propaganda fuels Trump's isolationism: Many Americans are tired of the war in Ukraine. This is deliberately fueled by Russian propaganda on the Internet ...
nzz.ch/international/putins-propaganda-schuert-trumps-isolationismus-ld.1825594
EU court rules in favour of Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven in blow to sanctions regime
ft.com/content/5cc41a3d-1fa9-497b-8681-086b0c1e3b20
Luxury yachts and other myths: How Republican lawmakers echo Russian propaganda: Russian regime propaganda has steadily taken root in America’s political ...
nbcnews.com/politics/luxury-yachts-myths-republican-lawmakers-echo-russian-propaganda-rcna147293
Our best hope to stop the war in Ukraine is at the negotiating table: Encouraging Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal, while securing our own border ...
thehill.com/opinion/4584242-our-best-hope-to-stop-the-war-in-ukraine-is-at-the-negotiating-table/
Russia paid pro-Kremlin lawmakers to influence EU elections, says Belgium: Authorities investigating cash payments to MEPs ahead of June vote ...
ft.com/content/8bb921fa-57b3-44aa-80d6-b35794a523db
Russian forces seize village in Donetsk - report: Russia claims shelling by Ukraine's military had resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including three children ...
i24news.tv/en/news/ukraine-conflict/artc-russian-forces-seize-village-in-donetsk-report
Trump reportedly thought Ukraine 'must be part of Russia' as president: As president of the U.S., Donald Trump “made it very clear” that he believed ...
kyivindependent.com/trump-2/
Bloomberg: US sanctions office looks into chip supply companies over use in Russia's war
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-us-sanctions-office/
Putin and Xi’s Unholy Alliance: Why the West Won’t Be Able to Drive a Wedge Between Russia and China
foreignaffairs.com/china/putin-and-xis-unholy-alliance
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Quick Glance: Hong Kong Denies Entry to Press Freedom Advocate
- Reporters Without Borders reported that a representative of the organization was deported from Hong Kong upon arrival on Wednesday.
- Aleksandra Bielakowska, a representative of Reporters Without Borders based in Taiwan, was detained for six hours at Hong Kong International Airport and then deported without explanation.
- Bielakowska traveled to Hong Kong to meet with journalists and monitor the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces possible life imprisonment for national security offenses.
- Hong Kong has witnessed a significant decline in press freedom in recent years, ranking 140th out of 180 countries and territories in Reporters Without Borders' 2023 World Press Freedom Index.
Zelensky reports successes in missile production: Ukraine is making progress in the production of missiles for defence against Russia, President Volodymyr ...
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Quick Glance: Achievements in Missile Production Revealed by Zelensky
- President Zelensky discloses progress in missile production for defense against Russia.
- Series production has commenced, with new models in development.
- Drones and missiles are vital weapons in the two-year-long war.
- Zelensky emphasizes the need for perseverance amid attacks and Russian troop advancements.
Russia conducts successful intercontinental ballistic missile test launch : Russia's Defence Ministry on Friday (Apr 12) said that it had conducted a ...
wionews.com/world/russia-conducts-successful-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-test-launch-710685
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
Wider war in Europe ‘no longer a fantasy’, warns EU’s top diplomat: Josep Borrell says Russia threatens the continent beyond the conflict in Ukraine
ft.com/content/0c0482f3-ee5f-42f8-9469-7f82c4ad4c17
Ukraine Trolls Russia Over Black Sea Fleet Ship Loss: Kyiv has wielded its domestically-developed naval drones and missiles to target Russia's Black Sea Fleet ...
newsweek.com/ukraine-russia-black-sea-fleet-moskva-anniversary-1890190
Ukraine War Maps Reveal Possible Russian Advances Into Fortress Cities: Russia hopes to capture Chasiv Yar, just west of Bakhmut, by early May ...
newsweek.com/ukraine-war-maps-russia-chasiv-yar-kostyantynivka-1890142
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/
Russian Military Boosts Call-Ups for Annual Reservist Training Exercises: The Russian military is calling up a higher-than-normal number of reservists for its ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/12/russian-military-boosts-call-ups-for-annual-reservist-training-exercises-a84830
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/
The Kremlin has internationally pinned blame for the Moscow terror attack on Ukraine, the US and Britain.
But domestically it has found more vulnerable ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/russia-migrants-ethnic-minorities-vladimir-putin-terror-crocus-city-hall/
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 Fires Dozens of Missiles and Drones at Ukraine Overnight, Hitting Kharkiv and 'Critical' Infrastructure
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/11/russia-fires-dozens-of-missiles-and-drones-at-ukraine-overnight-hitting-kharkiv-and-critical-infrastructure-a84807
‘Nobody Will Ever Find You’: An FSB Torture Survivor Tells His Story: “They brought me to a dimly lit room filled with a heavy stench,” Denis, 34 ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/12/nobody-will-ever-find-you-an-fsb-torture-survivor-tells-his-story-a84775
EU candidate Moldova takes action to prevent Russian influence in referendum: The US Institute for War Studies warned Moldova that Russia could try to ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/eu-candidate-moldova-takes-action-to-prevent-russian-influence-in-referendum
Silenced: The Russian Targets Of The Kremlin's Extreme New Wartime Laws: Hundreds of Russians have been handed yearslong prison terms under new censorship laws ...
rferl.org/a/russia-censorship-laws-repression-ukraine-invasion-faces/32902698.html
Poll: About 70% of Lithuanians consider Russia threat to national security: Seven out of ten residents of Lithuania believe that Russia poses a threat to their ...
kyivindependent.com/poll-about-70-of-lithuanians-consider-russia-threat-to-national-security/
Kyiv Adopts Mobilization Law as Moscow Strikes Facilities Across Country: Ukrainian lawmakers approved Thursday an army mobilization bill that will keep more ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/11/kyiv-adopts-mobilization-law-as-moscow-strikes-facilities-across-country-a84807
We must brace for more Russian meddling: With the upcoming European election, the Continent’s national governments, Europol and all relevant agencies should be ...
politico.eu/article/russia-disinformation-propaganda-intelligence-cyber-warfare-target-european-election/
The situation in Ukraine: Russia refuses to take part in the peace summit: A peace summit is scheduled to take place in Switzerland in June. The government in ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/die-lage-in-der-ukraine-russland-lehnt-teilnahme-an-friedensgipfel-ab-19645400.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland: Key Highlights
- Switzerland plans to host a high-level Ukraine peace conference in June.
- The conference aims to establish a dialogue for peace in Ukraine.
- Switzerland emphasizes the involvement of Global South countries.
- Russia is unlikely to participate in the initial discussions.
Propaganda in the Second World War: Images of prisoners as a weapon in psychological war
welt.de/geschichte/article244289817/Propaganda-im-Zweiten-Weltkrieg-Bilder-von-Gefangenen-als-Waffe-im-Psycho-Krieg.html
Ukraine's Three-Front War: Advancing Russians, Depleted Artillery, Exhausted Troops
rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-chasiv-yar-invasion-war/32902927.html
Russia Targets Ukrainian Energy Sites in Overnight Attacks: Russia hit two energy sites in aerial strikes on southern Ukraine overnight, officials said Wednesday ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/10/russia-targets-ukrainian-energy-sites-in-overnight-attacks-a84796
Moscow Slams Planned Ukraine Peace Summit as U.S. 'Project' : Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday criticized plans to hold a Ukraine peace summit in ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/10/moscow-slams-planned-ukraine-peace-summit-as-us-project-a84804
Putin ridicules Ukraine 'peace' talks without Russia's participation
wionews.com/world/putin-ridicules-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russias-participation-710332
Russia Resumes Intense Shelling Of Kharkiv, Killing Teenager: Russian troops resumed the shelling of Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-air-strikes/32898653.html
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
Former biathlon leader found guilty in Norway on corruption charges linked to favoring Russia
apnews.com/article/biathlon-corruption-besseberg-verdict-russia-bribes-8acd557b65c3368da478295fdc3540bc
China, Russia Say To Strengthen Cooperation in Lavrov Visit: China and Russia said Tuesday they would strengthen strategic cooperation as Moscow's top diplomat ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/09/china-russia-say-to-strengthen-cooperation-in-lavrov-visit-a84778
Putin Has a Dam Problem: Tomsk in Siberia is the latest Russian region to be hit by flooding, which has caused widespread evacuations.
newsweek.com/russia-flood-siberia-tomsk-orenberg-putin-1890233
Russia Seizes Country’s Largest Winemaker Amid Re-Nationalization Wave – RBC: Russia has nationalized the country’s largest winemaker linked to an arrested ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/11/russia-seizes-countrys-largest-winemaker-amid-re-nationalization-wave-rbc-a84814
Russian Attack Helicopter Crashes Near Annexed Crimea: A Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter crashed off the coast of annexed Crimea on Wednesday morning ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/10/russian-attack-helicopter-crashes-near-annexed-crimea-a84799
Former American footballer OJ Simpson, who was controversially cleared of double murder, has died aged 76.
In June 1994, America watched in disbelief as ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p00h429h
Court in Russia rejects Google's appeal over $50 million fine related to Ukraine content
kyivindependent.com/court-in-russia-rejects-googles-appeal-over-50-million-fine-related-to-ukraine-content/
Ukraine could face defeat in 2024. Here's how that might look: The former commander of Britain's Joint Forces Command has warned that Ukraine could face defeat ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514201/ukraine-could-face-defeat-in-2024-here-s-how-that-might-look
China and Russia pledge to work together to maintain ‘supply chain stability’: Agreement to seek ‘more active’ convergence comes days after US warned Beijing not ...
ft.com/content/272e71e6-a355-4099-9640-3c7694316722
Russia Says Investigating Senior U.S., NATO Officials for ‘Financing Terrorism’: Russia’s top investigative body announced Tuesday that it has launched a ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/09/russia-says-investigating-senior-us-nato-officials-for-financing-terrorism-a84787
Veteran Rights Activist Orlov Transferred Before Prison Sentence Begins: The Russian human rights group Memorial said Monday that its co-founder Oleg Orlov was ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/15/veteran-rights-activist-orlov-transferred-before-prison-sentence-begins-a84844
Russian attack on ambulance injures 1 in Kharkiv Oblast: An FPV drone dropped an explosive on an ambulance on the way to Petropavlivka, injuring its 58-year-old ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-attack-on-ambulance-injures-1-in-kharkiv-oblast/
FBI Chief Concerned About Threat of Moscow Concert Hall-Style Rampage in U.S.: Christopher Wray said he struggled to remember a time when America faced so many ...
thedailybeast.com/fbi-chief-concerned-about-threat-of-moscow-concert-hall-style-rampage-in-us
Russia puts more Kremlin critics on a wanted list as its crackdown on dissent reaches new levels
arabnews.com/node/2491311/world
French FM: Discussions with Russia not in Paris's interest due to Moscow's false statements
kyivindependent.com/french-fm-it-is-not-in-pariss-current-interest-to-hold-discussions-with-russian-officials/
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