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Ukraine war latest: Russian missile launchers, radar stations destroyed in Crimea, Ukraine ups production of Bohdana howitzers
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-russian-radar-stations-destroyed-in-crimea-ukraine-ups-production-of-bohdana-howitzers/
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
Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
cnn.com/2024/04/17/europe/russia-strike-chernihiv-ukraine-air-defense-intl/
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.
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court granted permission to confiscate assets of former Motor Sich president Bohuslaiev
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451814/
Pole detained for proposing to assist Russian secret services in assassination attempt on Zelenskyy
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451862/
Germany arrests two for alleged military sabotage plot on behalf of Russia: Authorities have searched the homes and workplaces of the two suspects accused of ...
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Not a single case of arms smuggling from Ukraine recorded – Ministry of Internal Affairs
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451804/
Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
pbs.org/newshour/show/senate-dismisses-impeachment-articles-against-dhs-secretary-mayorkas-before-trial-begins
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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/
New package from Denmark: Ukraine to receive $313 million in military aid: Denmark has announced the allocation of the 17th military aid package to Ukraine worth ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3853512-new-package-from-denmark-ukraine-to-receive-313-million-in-military-aid.html
Ukrainian writer Dmytro Kapranov dies at 56: Ukrainian writer and public figure Dmytro Kapranov died on April 16, according to the Kapranov brothers’ official ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-writer-dmytro-kapranov-dies-at-56/
Russia claims to have neutralised 20 drones and 2 missiles : Russia said that it had intercepted 20 drones and two ballistic missiles on Thursday (April 18) ...
wionews.com/world/russia-claims-to-have-neutralized-20-drones-and-2-missiles-712519
Estonian Foreign Ministry on Russian strike on Chernihiv: This wouldn't have happened if Ukraine had everything they asked to protect their skies
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451645/
Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast kill 2, injure 3: A 63-year-old woman's body was found under the rubble in Selydove, located around 30 kilometers west of ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-on-donetsk-oblast-killing-2-injuring-3-on-april-18/
Reaction to suspected sabotage attempts: Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/auswaertiges-amt-bestellt-nach-mutmasslichen-sabotageversuchen-russischen-botschafter-ein-a-f22d9ec9-3afa-44f4-88d5-93f10bb5fc5f
Culture Ministry removes historical status of Kyiv's Peoples' Friendship Arch, allows for dismantling
kyivindependent.com/culture-ministry-removes-historical-status-of-kyivs-peoples-friendship-arch-allows-for-dismantling/
UK provides Ukraine with equipment for register of persons liable for military service
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451889/
With new tanks: Bundeswehr is rebuilding a dismantled branch of troops: More than ten years ago, the army anti-aircraft force was disbanded and the Gepard tanks ...
n-tv.de/politik/Bundeswehr-baut-eingestampfte-Truppengattung-wieder-auf-article24882716.html
U.S. Envoy On Ukraine's Economic Recovery Says Reconstruction Process Already Under Way
rferl.org/a/us-envoy-ukraine-recovery-reconstruction/32910370.html
Delay in US aid could lead to operationally significant gains for Russian forces – ISW
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451577/
US Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ukraine Partnership Forum: The Forum sought to harness US public-private sector support for Ukraine’s recovery
kyivpost.com/post/31300
Norwegian foreign minister comes to Odesa during his visit to Ukraine: Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, who has been on a visit to Ukraine since ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451629/
State Customs Service: Polish protesters to renew blockade at another crossing: Polish protesters plan to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing from April ...
kyivindependent.com/border-crossing-korczowa-krakovets-april-18/
Norwegian foreign minister visits Odesa: Barth Eide visited Odesa's port and said that he was "deeply impressed by the way Ukraine has been able to ...
kyivindependent.com/norwegian-foreign-minister-visits-ukraine/
State Department: US planes will not be flying over Ukrainian skies: U.S. planes will not be flying over Ukrainian skies to engage with Russian attacks ...
kyivindependent.com/state-department-us-planes-will-not-be-flying-over-ukrainian-skies/
Blinken to raise China’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base during visit
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/blinken-to-raise-china-s-support-for-russia-s-defense-industrial-base-during-visit
How Biden could help Ukraine with arms without Congress: Over six months of deadlock in the US Congress, passing new aid legislation for Ukraine ...
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7183868/
Norway says it is handing over F-16s to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russian rear
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451323/
Israel Weighs Response to Iran Attack: Middle East Live Updates: A flurry of talks sought to avert a wider war after Iran’s weekend attack ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/16/world/iran-israel-gaza-war-news/as-israel-weighs-its-options-against-iran-diplomats-push-to-ease-tensions
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Ukraine ‘ran out of missiles’ to block Russian strikes, Zelenskyy says: The Ukrainian president argued Iran’s attack on Israel demonstrated that Western ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/ukraine-ran-out-of-missiles-to-block-russian-strikes-zelenskyy-says
Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels deliver tonne of explosives over 1,000 kilometres
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451235/
Canada to hand over 450 SkyRanger multi-role UAVs to Ukraine in summer: Ukraine’s Defence Ministry has announced that initial outcomes from a session of the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451317/
Ukrainian citizen files first ever criminal complaint in Argentinian court concerning his torture in Russian-occupied territories
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451420/
NATO must implement separate Black Sea strategy to protect region from Russia - Kuleba
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3852621-nato-must-implement-separate-black-sea-strategy-to-protect-region-from-russia-kuleba.html
Lithuania to allocate 400,000 euros to provide metal detectors in Ukrainian schools
kyivindependent.com/lithuania-to-allocate-400-000-euros-to-provide-metal-detectors-in-ukrainian-schools/
Xi Jinping: China supports peace conference on Ukraine, but with Russia at table: Chinese leader Xi Jinping said at the talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3852951-xi-jinping-china-supports-peace-conference-on-ukraine-but-with-russia-at-table.html
Iran attack on Israel based on Russia tactics in Ukraine: war experts: Iran aimed to overwhelm Israel's air defense with drones so its ballistic missiles could ...
businessinsider.com/iran-mimicked-russian-tactics-israel-attack-war-experts-say-2024-4
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.
Russia-Ukraine war: Thousands of Russian soldiers want out: Growing numbers of Russian soldiers are trying to get out of the war in Ukraine ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-deserter-asylum-5c7642cd14431d9af65076df2df4b861
Quick Glance: Russian Soldiers Desert Putin's War Without Hero's Welcome Abroad
- Thousands of Russian soldiers desert the army to escape the war in Ukraine.
- Soldiers face criminal charges in Russia and seek asylum in the West, living in hiding.
- Western nations grapple with the dilemma of Russian soldiers as spies, criminals, or heroes.
- Rise in asylum claims by Russians, but few are granted protection, raising concerns over national security risks.
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
ISW compares capabilities of Israeli and Ukrainian air defence to repel attacks: Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have compared the air ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451238/
Russia Forms New ‘North’ Military Group in Regions Bordering Ukraine: Russia’s Ministry of Defense mentioned the group for the first time in its daily updates ...
kyivpost.com/post/31127
Zelensky: Ukraine working to secure additional IRIS-T air defense system, anti-air missiles from Germany
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ukraine-working-to-secure-additional-iris-t-air-defense-system-anti-air-missiles-from-germany/
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's Emergency Service response protocols completely changed: The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has reviewed its response protocols which concern the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451200/
Ukraine's Defence Ministry says men "partially fit" for military service to undergo repeat medical exams from mid-May
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451212/
Air defense system: Bundeswehr hands over another Patriot unit to Ukraine: Thanks to returns from repairs, the German Armed Forces can send Ukraine another unit ...
spiegel.de/politik/russlands-angriffskrieg-bundeswehr-ueberlaesst-der-ukraine-eine-weitere-patriot-einheit-a-8eeec213-8bf4-4b52-bbff-345b6bd35426
Attack against Israel carries risk of unprecedented escalation – Ukraine's Foreign Ministrywww.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451186/
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779: As the war enters its 779th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-779
Ukraine could get hi-tech laser weapon to fight Russia: UK minister: UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps aims to accelerate production of the DragonFire laser ...
businessinsider.com/uks-dragonfire-laser-system-could-deployed-ukraine-mod-says-2024-4
Ukraine's Defence Ministry states Bohdanivka is not seized, but fighting continues
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/13/7451088/
DragonFire: UK laser could be used against Russian drones on Ukraine front line: The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68795603
Quick Glance: UK Considers Providing Latest Laser Weapons to Ukraine
- Defense Secretary Grant Shapps suggests that prototypes of the latest laser weapons being developed in the UK could potentially be provided to Ukraine in the future to strengthen its air defense systems.
- Originally planned for production to begin in 2032, the UK Defense Ministry now aims to achieve this earlier - by 2027.
- Shapps aims to significantly shorten the usually lengthy development-procurement procedures so that the system can be deployed on ships and potentially on land as quickly as possible for use against combat drones.
- The DragonFire laser weapon will be distinguished by its high speed and accuracy, with the additional advantage of low cost compared to air defense missiles - a single shot lasting 10 seconds is equivalent in cost to using a standard heater for an hour.
How 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia escaped a Russian re-education camp: 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia was abducted to a Russian re-education camp in Crimea ...
euronews.com/2024/04/13/how-17-year-old-ukrainian-valeriia-escaped-a-russian-re-education-camp
Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the U.S.: Russian military trainers arrived this week in Niger to reinforce the country's ...
ctvnews.ca/world/russian-military-trainers-arrive-in-niger-as-relations-deteriorate-with-the-u-s-1.6845047
Ukraine brings back bodies of 99 fallen soldiers: Ukraine has brought back the bodies of 99 soldiers who died during Russia's full-scale invasion ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-retrieves-bodies-of-99-fallen-soldiers/
Russia Destroys Largest Power Plant in Ukraine’s Kyiv Region: A sweeping Russian missile attack on Ukraine destroyed the largest power generating plant in the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-12-russia-destroys-largest-power-plant-in-ukraines-kyiv-region/
Poland has Soviet-made air defense missiles that may be sent to Ukraine, Duda says
kyivindependent.com/poland-has-soviet-made-air-defense-missiles-that-could-be-send-to-ukraine-duda-says/
Nova Group sets up new electricity generation company amid Russian attacks on infrastructure
kyivindependent.com/nova-group-sets-up-company-for-electricity-generation/
Russia is struggling to find its missing soldiers: Vladimir Putin’s war has left thousands of searching families in limbo
economist.com/europe/2024/04/11/russia-is-struggling-to-find-its-missing-soldiers
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-Ukraine war: US announces sale of $138 million in Hawk missile systems support to Ukraine
apnews.com/article/ukraine-weapons-russia-war-funding-95cd3466442ddd609077e9f0d11d3beb
Quick Glance: U.S. approves emergency sale of HAWK missile systems support to Ukraine
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved Ukraine's emergency request to buy spare parts and repair services for its HAWK missile systems, worth some $138 million.
- The money will be used for engineering and integration services, communications equipment, tests and support, as well as training and spare parts.
- The approval comes as Republicans in the House have blocked President Joe Biden's $60 billion supplemental funding package.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for additional air defense systems and missiles as the city of Kharkiv is bombarded.
Press officer of Russian Defence Ministry killed in Luhansk Oblast while accompanying propagandists
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450763/
Russian forces stage deadly attacks in southern, northern Ukraine: Russian forces launched deadly attacks on Wednesday on frequent targets in the south and north ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-missile-attack-kills-four-odesa-district-governor-says-2024-04-10/
Russia puts more Kremlin critics on a wanted list as its crackdown on dissent reaches new levels
arabnews.com/node/2491311/world
Thermal Power Plant in Kyiv Region Completely Destroyed Following Russia's Missile Attack
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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.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 777: As the war enters its 777th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-777
Thermal Power Plant in Kyiv Region Completely Destroyed Following Russia's Missile Attack
kyivpost.com/post/30928
Aid to Ukraine strengthens U.S. hand with Russia and China, U.K.’s top diplomat tells Trump
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/10/trump-david-cameron-russia-ukraine-aid/
Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Russian Ministry of Defense reports Mi-24 helicopter crashed into the Black Sea at the western coast of occupied Crimea . Live Universal Awareness Map ...
liveuamap.com/en/2024/10-april-russian-ministry-of-defense-reports-mi24-helicopter
Provocation in world sport: Russia invites Ukrainian athletes to "friendly matches"
spiegel.de/sport/olympia/russland-laedt-ukrainische-sportler-zu-freundschaftsspielen-ein-a-b606b137-0d6f-4476-a9c4-1a1ede7afe92
UN watchdog says the status of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is 'extremely serious'
pbs.org/newshour/world/un-watchdog-says-the-status-of-the-russian-occupied-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant-is-extremely-serious
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.
Poland and France hold consultations on support for Ukraine: Warsaw and Paris held consultations at the level of the Foreign Ministries, in particular ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3850659-poland-and-france-hold-consultations-on-support-for-ukraine.html
Switzerland Announces Summit on Ukraine Peace Plan on June 15-16: Switzerland will host a high level conference on June 15-16 to consolidate global support for a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/switzerland-announces-summit-on-ukraine-peace-plan-on-june-15-16
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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.
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
Ukraine and UK sign another agreement on defence cooperation: The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed a framework agreement to promote cooperation in defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450617/
Three people killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv region: Russian air strikes on Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region on Wednesday afternoon hit a ...
reuters.com/world/europe/three-people-killed-russian-air-attacks-ukraines-kharkiv-region-2024-04-10/
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