Ukraine war latest: US announces additional $6 billion in weapons for Ukraine: Key developments on April 26: * US to allocate additional $6 billion in military ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-april-26/
Ukraine Detains First Minister in Zelenskiy’s Graft Crackdown: Ukraine’s agriculture minister became the first cabinet member under Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s ...
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Putin announces plans to visit China in May: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he plans to visit China in May, in what could become the first foreign trip ...
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Ukraine's military intelligence launches cyberattack against United Russia party
kyivindependent.com/source-ukraines-military-intelligence-launches-cyberattack-targeting-united-russias-platforms/
Biden signs $95 billion aid package with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. Calls for TikTok ban or sale
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Court arrests agriculture minister accused of illegal acquisition of state-owned land
kyivindependent.com/court-arrests-agriculture-minister-accused-of-illegal-acquisition-of-state-owned-land/
Ukraine agriculture minister released on bail in $7m corruption case: Ukraine has pledged to bolster its anticorruption efforts as part of its bid for European ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/ukraine-detains-agriculture-minister-in-7m-corruption-case
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-long-range-missiles-4d2254639eb5a503d8b0a291ed0680e9
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine Destroys Russia's Ka-32 Helicopter in Moscow: Video: Ukrainian intelligence claimed to have set the Russian aircraft on fire at an airfield located just ...
newsweek.com/ukraine-destroys-russias-ka-32-helicopter-moscow-video-1894567
Ukraine now producing 40-50% more electronic warfare devices than before full-scale invasion
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452896/
Russia War: Poland Ready to Help Ukraine Return Conscription-Age Men Home: Poland’s defense chief said the country is prepared to assist Ukraine in getting ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/poland-ready-to-help-ukraine-return-conscription-age-men-home
Quick Glance: Poland and Lithuania Support Ukraine in Repatriating Men Fit for Battle
- Kyiv requires hundreds of thousands more soldiers to combat Russia
- Poland and Lithuania pledge to aid Ukraine in repatriating its men of fighting age
- An estimated 200,000 Ukrainian men in Poland have fled the conflict
- Ukraine suspended consular services for military-aged men abroad to facilitate their return
AfD: Is it a peace party? Probably not: At least since the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine, the AfD has positioned itself as a peace party ...
stern.de/politik/afd--ist-sie-eine-friedenspartei--eher-nicht-34656224.html
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Military: Russia suffers 85% of losses in the Eastern sector - Euromaidan Press: According to the spokesperson for the Khortytsia operational-strategic grouping ...
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/25/spokesperson-ukrainian-military-unit-russia-suffers-85-of-losses-in-the-eastern-sector/
Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/europe/russian-minister-timur-ivanov-detained-bribery-intl/
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
U.S. Confirms It Sent Missiles With 300-Kilometer Range To Ukraine: The U.S. State Department confirmed on April 24 that the United States sent long-range ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-us-confirms-acatms-300-kilometer-russia-range-military-aid-russia/32919389.html
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court confiscates 5 planes, flats and a tourist boat from Russia-appointed head of Zaporizhzhia
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452715/
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Ukraine, Portugal start talks on security agreement: Ukraine and Portugal have begun negotiations on a draft bilateral security agreement ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-portugal-start-talks-on-security-agreement/
A top Russian military official reportedly linked to Ukraine's Mariupol arrested for bribe-taking
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-military-official-arrested-ccb1091d14a0a5521b46e785ab6fabca
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Munz: Only with Putin's consent: Arrest of Shoigu's deputy "is a power struggle in the Kremlin"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Festnahme-von-Schoigu-Vize-ist-Machtkampf-im-Kreml-article24896959.html
Mykola Solskyj: Ukrainian agriculture minister apparently involved in corruption: The EU had made the fight against corruption a condition for Ukraine's ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-agrarminister-mykola-solskyj-offenbar-in-korruption-verwickelt-a-ff5652a7-969c-4fbb-a92b-5a22cb518853
Prosecutors to request arrest of agriculture minister over alleged illegal acquisition of state-owned land
kyivindependent.com/anti-corruption-prosecutors-office-asks-to-arrest-agriculture-minister-over-alleged-acquisition-of-state-owned-land/
Ukraine's armed forces (AFU) are exhausted after months of continuous fighting, forcing soldiers to work at "zero" for 10-15 days instead of the ... Show more
Russian bribe money affair: New evidence confirms suspicions against AfD politician Bystron
n-tv.de/politik/Neue-Indizien-erhaerten-Verdacht-gegen-AfD-Politiker-Bystron-article24896406.html
Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
- New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.
- The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.
- Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
Russian man jailed for 10 years over railway sabotage, treason: Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, what were previously treated as ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-man-jailed-for-10-years-for-railway-sabotage-and-treason/
Ukraine's farm minister named as suspect in corruption case: Ukraine's anti-corruption agency is treating Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky as a suspect in an ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-farm-minister-named-suspect-corruption-case-kyiv-media-reports-2024-04-23/
Russians would take years to capture Kharkiv – Ukraine's National Guard chief: The Russians may attempt to conquer Kharkiv, but they will fail because it will ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452553/
Meta comms chief handed six year Russian prison sentence for 'justifying terrorism'
theregister.com/2024/04/23/meta_russian_prison/
Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges: Opposition activists had exposed Timur Ivanov’s vast wealth, including yachts ...
politico.eu/article/russia-deputy-defense-minister-timur-ivanov-bribery-arrest/
Zelenskyy suspects intimidation campaign by Russia after Kharkiv TV tower destroyed
pbs.org/newshour/world/zelenskyy-suspects-intimidation-campaign-by-russia-after-kharkiv-tv-tower-destroyed
Quick Glance: Russian Attack Causes Destruction of TV Tower in Kharkiv
- A television tower in Kharkiv was ripped in two by a Russian missile strike on Monday, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to make the second largest city in Ukraine uninhabitable.
- Impressive footage showed the main mast of the tower breaking off and collapsing in the city, which has been under missile and drone attacks for weeks.
- Zelenskyy briefed US President Joe Biden about the airstrike that occurred shortly before their conversation.
- The Service for State Special Communications reported partial damage to the tower's structure, resulting in a temporary loss of television signal. Efforts are underway to restore it, with residents advised to use cable, online TV, or radio if they lack a digital TV signal.
Zelensky presents state awards to Ukrainian defenders: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented Ukrainian defenders with the highest state awards and ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3855412-zelensky-presents-state-awards-to-ukrainian-defenders.html
Ukraine Anti-graft Office Suspects Agriculture Minister of Fraud: Ukrainian anti-graft agencies say they have discovered that Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/ukraine-anti-graft-office-suspects-agriculture-minister-of-fraud
Hungarian FM says Ukraine carrying out 'witch hunt' against Hungarian businesses, threatens to block EU aid
kyivindependent.com/hungarian-fm-says-ukraine-carrying-out-witch-hunt-against-hungarian-businesses-threatens-to-block-eu-aid/
Military expert in the ntv early start: What Russia "can't have, it destroys": Russia is causing enormous devastation in its war of aggression against Ukraine ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/magazine/fruehstart/Was-Russland-nicht-haben-kann-macht-es-kaputt-article24893947.html
Federal Public Prosecutor General reports arrest: Krah responds to espionage allegation against AfD employee
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Krah-reagiert-auf-Spionage-Vorwurf-gegen-AfD-Mitarbeiter-article24893515.html
Budanov: Ukraine faces 'difficult situation' starting mid-May: Ukraine is about to face a "difficult" but "not catastrophic" ...
kyivindependent.com/budanov-ukraine-faces-difficult-situation/
Russia orders jail term for Meta spokesman in absentia on ‘terrorism’ charges: MOSCOW: A Russian military court on Monday sentenced in absentia Meta spokesman ...
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Head of Ukraine's intelligence says Russians are preparing another assassination attempt on him
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452339/
⚡️ BREAKING: Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solskyi was caught in the misappropriation of state land amounting to 291 million UAH and an attempted ... Show more
Setback for Ukraine as Russia takes control of the settlement of Bohdanivka : Russia is continuing its assault on Ukraine. Ukraine is on the verge of losing ...
wionews.com/videos/setback-for-ukraine-as-russia-takes-control-of-the-settlement-of-bohdanivka-713843
“Nobody knows what Putin will do tomorrow” - Navalny's widow does not rule out nuclear strike
fr.de/politik/ukraine-russland-krieg-konflikt-atomwaffen-nuklear-waffen-putin-kreml-moskau-nawalny-nawalnaja-93024144.html
Quick Glance: The Unpredictability of Putin: Nawalnaja Warns of Nuclear Weapons
- Julia Nawalnja, the widow of Russian opposition leader Navalny, considers Russia's leader Putin unpredictable and warns that he may resort to using nuclear weapons.
- She compares Putin's actions to the attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the unpredictability of his decisions.
- Nawalnaja views the arrest of suspected Russian spies as evidence that Putin is using all means to pursue his agenda in Europe.
- She criticizes Europe for not addressing the dangers posed by Russia earlier, which could have prevented conflicts and murders.
Military intelligence officers cannot have social networks - Budanov: Military intelligence officers are not allowed to have Telegram or other social networks ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3855212-military-intelligence-officers-cannot-have-social-networks-budanov.html
How the House is voting on Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and other funding: The House is voting on funding for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, the Pacific and a TikTok ban ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2024/04/20/ukraine-israel-border-funding-house-vote/
Source: Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy facilities overnight: Ukrainian special services, together with the military, orchestrated a large-scale drone ...
kyivindependent.com/source-ukraine-targeted-russias-energy-facilities-fueling-military-industrial-complex-at-night/
Russians "re-educate" Ukrainian children in occupied territories, spend lavishly on special programmes
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/20/7452135/
Russian war of aggression - US House of Representatives votes in favor of billions in aid for Ukraine
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Corruption in Ukraine: Investor claims to be blackmailed out of tens of millions of euros. High-ranking officials in the country are said to be involved in ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/korruption-in-der-ukraine-investor-behauptet-um-dutzende-von-millionen-euro-erpresst-zu-werden-darin-verstrickt-sein-sollen-hochrangige-beamte-des-landes/
Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discusses on NPR's All Things Considered ...
npr.org/2024/04/20/1245753539/ukraine-prime-minister-u-s-60-billion-aid-critical--war
Azov Brigade asks to be removed from blacklists blocking supply of Western weapons
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452026/
Estonian intelligence says Russians are suffering heavy losses in battle for Chasiv Yar
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452019/
Frontline report: Ukrainians repel Russian river crossing attempts near Avdiivka - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/20/frontline-report-ukrainians-repel-russian-river-crossing-attempts-near-avdiivka/
Insta-Nazis: How Claims Of 'Rehabilitating Nazism' Are Molding A Militaristic Society In Putin's Russia
rferl.org/a/russia-rehabilitating-nazism-charges-putin-society/32912689.html
Russia's Tu-22M3 'Backfire' bomber: How Ukraine says it executed its first kill: The supersonic bomber is designed to take out sea- and ground-based targets ...
businessinsider.com/everything-you-need-know-russian-tu-22m3-bomber-plane-2024-4
Zelensky visits soldiers undergoing medical treatment in Donetsk Oblast: President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade's ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-visits-wounded-soldiers-in-donetsk-oblast/
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: 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.
Zelenskiy Calls For More Air Defenses After Deadly Ukraine Strike: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has again appealed to Ukraine's Western allies and partners to ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-strikes-dnipro/32911952.html
Polish PM comments on arrest of Pole who assisted Russia in assassination attempt on Zelenskyy
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451942/
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
apnews.com/article/poland-espinonage-ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-plot-a7e3f5944ba165dd30b271840ffa9f95
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.
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/
German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
ft.com/content/9ee73d65-9575-410c-acba-3bc8b0bc08ae
Possible attack on Zelenskyj - Poland arrests man: Polish police are said to have arrested a suspect suspected of being involved in a planned assassination ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/18/moglicher-anschlag-auf-selenskyj-polen-nimmt-mann-fest
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 ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/robert-habeck-fordert-mehr-waffen-fuer-die-ukraine-nach-besuch-in-kiew-a-9715c285-6a13-41c1-90f6-fa07388d85c3
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.
Two men arrested in Germany for Russian espionage: Two German-Russians were arrested in Germany on suspicion of espionage and preparing sabotage operations ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/18/verdacht-auf-russische-spionage-zwei-manner-in-deutschland-festgenommen
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
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/
For the assassination attempt on Volodomyr Zelenskyj: Poles are said to have spied on the airport
berliner-zeitung.de/news/fuer-attentat-auf-selenskyj-pole-soll-flughafen-ausspioniert-haben-li.2207377
Zelensky confirms Ukraine struck Russian military airfield in occupied Crimea: Ukrainian forces carried out an attack early on April 17 against a Russian ...
kyivindependent.com/ukranine-strikes-dzhankoi/
Polish man arrested on suspicion of spying in Zelenskyy assassination plot : Polish man arrested on suspicion of spying in Zelenskyy assassination plot
The man ...
euronews.com/2024/04/18/polish-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-spying-in-zelenskyy-assassination-plot
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 ...
jpost.com/international/article-797716
Pole detained for proposing to assist Russian secret services in assassination attempt on Zelenskyy
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451862/
USA: Spinners drive former President Donald Trump to re-election: Radical preachers and conspiracy tellers are flooding the US election campaign with lies.
t-online.de/nachrichten/tagesanbruch/id_100389074/usa-spinner-treiben-ex-praesident-donald-trump-zur-erneuten-wahl.html
German investor accuses Ukraine of corruption: “Reminiscent of Yanukovych’s darkest times”
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/deutscher-investor-wirft-ukraine-korruption-vor-erinnert-an-dunkelste-zeiten-janukowitschs-li.2207127
Sources: HUR confirms attack on Russian bomber factory in Tatarstan: A factory in Russia's Tatarstan producing bomber aircraft for the Russian military was ...
kyivindependent.com/sources-hur-confirms-attack-on-russian-bomber-factory-in-tatarstan/
Zelensky: Russia must pay a 'painful price' as 'sole culprit of this war'
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-russia-must-pay-a-painful-price-as-sole-culprit-of-this-war/
Croatian election results: Populist wins chance to steer Zagreb away from pro-EU, pro-Ukraine path
politico.eu/article/firebrand-populist-wins-chance-to-steer-croatia-away-from-pro-eu-and-pro-ukraine-path/
Two men arrested in Germany for Russian espionage: According to ARD information, two German-Russians were arrested for preparing sabotage operations on behalf of ...
tagesschau.de/investigativ/russland-sabotage-100.html
Explosions, fire reported at military airfield in occupied Crimea: Explosions were reported in the town of Dzhankoi in occupied Crimea near a military airfield ...
kyivindependent.com/explosions-fire-reported-at-military-airfield-in-occupied-crimea/
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