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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.
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses: Former U.S. vice president calls on Congress to approve funding for Ukraine aid ...
politico.eu/article/mike-pence-vladimir-putin-russia-united-states-nato-donald-trump-ukraine/
Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran's Raisi: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/putin-urges-restraint-in-call-with-irans-raisi-a84860
Quick Glance: Call for Restraint: Putin Engages With Iran's Raisi
- During a phone call with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned against further escalation in the Middle East, emphasizing the potential 'catastrophic consequences.'
- Putin expressed the expectation for all parties to exhibit reasonable restraint to prevent a new round of confrontation that could lead to 'catastrophic consequences' for the entire region, as outlined by the Kremlin's report on the call.
- The already tense situation in the Middle East heightened over the weekend following Iran and its allies launching over 300 missiles and drones towards Israel. Israel reported successfully intercepting 99% of the projectiles using air defense systems.
- Moscow and Iran share strong military and political ties. The call on Tuesday was initiated at the request of the Iranian side.
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/
Iran-Israel: Putin tells West Asia to pull back from a catastrophic clash : President Putin has expressed hope that all sides will show reasonable restraint and ...
wionews.com/videos/iran-israel-putin-tells-west-asia-to-pull-back-from-a-catastrophic-clash-712225
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
‘Share My Rage.’ Read Yulia Navalnaya’s First Interview Since Her Husband’s Death in Prison
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Quick Glance: The Legacy of Alexei Navalny: An Interview with Yulia Navalnaya
- The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has shaken a revolutionary movement and deeply affected his family and friends.
- Yulia Navalnaya continues her husband's commitment to fight against Putin's regime.
- She discusses the tragedy, her decision to lead the opposition movement, and the ongoing threat posed by the regime.
- The Russian opposition unites around the memory of Alexei Navalny and the struggle for a democratic Russia.
Nepotism in Russia: Putin's former college friend appointed supreme judge: From now on, the Russian judiciary will be led by an old companion of the Kremlin ...
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-wladimir-putin-ernennt-alte-wegbegleiterin-irina-podnossowa-zur-obersten-richterin-a-d7320aac-e91f-4047-a5dc-414ff79ecc15
The "cannon fodder" of tomorrow: war museums prepare Russian schoolchildren for an early death
n-tv.de/politik/Kriegs-Museen-bereiten-russische-Schueler-auf-fruehen-Tod-vor-article24878145.html
Iran has just strengthened Netanyahu’s hand: Israeli leader had been facing the heat over Gaza, but Tehran’s direct assault now makes it hard for allies to rein ...
politico.eu/article/iran-israel-attach-benjamin-netanyahu-gaza-war/
Putin ready to negotiate - under conditions: Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if no "ideas are imposed" on it.
de.euronews.com/2024/04/12/putin-offen-fur-verhandlungen-aber-ohne-aufgezwungene-vorstellungen-anderer
Putin's secret war with Austria: The new Cold War has long since begun. Russia wants to undermine the West politically, militarily and economically ...
profil.at/investigativ/putins-geheimer-krieg-mit-oesterreich/402854173
Kremlin comments on decision to exclude Putin from 80th anniversary of Normandy landings
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451518/
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/
Now official: France invites Russia to commemorate the World War: France invites Russia to commemorate the Normandy landings 80 years ago. But Vladimir Putin ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/medienbericht-frankreich-laedt-russland-zu-weltkrieggedenken-ein-kommt-putin-li.2206398
Kremlin Slams France’s Seizure of Russia-Linked Villa: The Kremlin on Thursday denounced the seizure in France of a villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/kremlin-slams-frances-seizure-of-russia-linked-villa-a84889
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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Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602827-moskowitz-trolls-greene-with-foreign-aid-amendments/
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
Russia's Kremlin says Iran's President has called Vladimir Putin to discuss the attack on Israel as Tehran races for an Israeli retaliation
Iran mulls over ... Show more
Ukraine's air defenses full of holes: Russia's attacks are becoming more devastating
nzz.ch/international/loechrige-flugabwehr-der-ukraine-russlands-angriffe-werden-verheerender-ld.1826311
What happens if Ukraine loses?: Russian victory would be debilitating for the West, and especially for Europe
economist.com/europe/2024/04/11/what-happens-if-ukraine-loses
Iranian President Raisi calls Russian President Putin, discusses situation in
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Iran and Russia talks occur at a time when Israel is reportedly ... Show more wionews.com/videos #IranIsraelAttack
Putin’s ex-classmate gets Russia’s Supreme Court top job: Irina Podnosova is one of the many former peers of the Russian president who has landed a top job in ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-ex-classmate-irina-podnosova-given-russia-supreme-court-top-job/
Peace conference as a "freak show": Russia's President regrets that his country was not invited to Switzerland. Putin: "It would be funny if it weren't so sad" ...
weltwoche.de/daily/friedenskonferenz-als-freakshow-russlands-praesident-bedauert-dass-russland-nicht-in-die-schweiz-eingeladen-wurde-es-waere-lustig-wenn-es-nicht-so-traurig-waere/
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
EU fiddles on Middle East as Ukraine burns: EU leaders look set to focus on Iran — where there is little they can achieve — while still failing to flex real ...
politico.eu/article/middle-east-consumes-more-attention-than-ukraine-eu-leaders-meeting-summit/
COMMENTARY: Russian President Vladimir Putin recently threatened to station troops near the country’s border with Finland again ... Show more
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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
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
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Putin Thrives on West’s Paralysis in Providing Military Aid to Ukraine: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-16/putin-thrives-on-west-s-paralysis-in-providing-military-aid-to-ukraine
Björn Höcke versus Mario Voigt: what they said about the war in Ukraine in the TV duel
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100383760/bjoern-hoecke-gegen-mario-voigt-das-sagten-sie-im-tv-duell-zum-ukraine-krieg.html
Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
Russian political scientist: Putin's people dream of a GDR that never existed: Putin is known as a fan of Yuri Andropov, who died in 1984. Yekaterina Schulmann ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/russische-politologin-putins-leute-traeumen-von-einer-ddr-die-es-nie-gegeben-hat-li.2205977
AfD federal executive warns three Bavarian MPs: Andreas Jurca, Elena Roon and Ulrich Singer traveled through Russia as "democracy experts" when President Putin ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/afd-russland-wahlbeobachter-abmahnung-1.6553797
Putin miscalculated on Finland’s border: If Russia wants to intimidate Finland by announcing it’ll avenge the country’s NATO accession with troops on the border ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-russia-miscalculated-on-finland-border/
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
EU and Ukraine explore special tribunal for Putin and war officials: Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian political and military officials could have a ...
euronews.com/2024/04/06/eu-and-ukraine-explore-special-tribunal-for-putin-and-war-officials
Pelosi says Trump is ‘palsy-walsy’ with Putin: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said former President Trump is “palsy-walsy” with Russian President ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4600680-pelosi-says-trump-is-palsy-walsy-with-putin/
Putin Calls To Protect Flood-Hit Areas From Looting: Russian President Vladimir Putin called Wednesday on local leaders in Siberia and the Urals to make sure ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/putin-calls-to-protect-flood-hit-areas-from-looting-a84875
Putin Told IAEA Russia Plans to Restart Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant: The Ukrainian plant is currently under Russian occupation. It is perched on a front line ...
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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
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
The Self-Obsession at the Heart of Putin’s Wartime Psychology: Opinion | If Vladimir Putin was just a military pensioner playing dominoes and not the president ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/15/the-self-obsession-at-the-heart-of-putins-wartime-psychology-a84846
#WATCH | #Iran has released its version of the phone call between President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart #VladimirPutin .
Ukraine war: Putin is stuck in the China trap: After the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, Vladimir Putin plunged his country into dependence on China ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_100380664/ukraine-krieg-putin-sitzt-in-der-china-falle-fest.html
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
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
Paid articlePaidQuick 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.
There’s a reason Vladimir Putin didn’t invade Ukraine on Donald Trump’s watch, a former key adviser in his previous administration told us ... Show more bio.to/PowerPlayPodcast
"Loot, kill, get rich": "Russian Walter White" now recruits prisoners: Dmitry Karavaychik should have spent many more years in prison. But the war against ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russischer-Walter-White-rekrutiert-jetzt-Haeftlinge-article24867123.html
History Makes Clear the Risks of Appeasing Putin: The parallels to 1938 are unavoidable.
time.com/6836620/putin-ukraine-appeasement/
Putin: Russia had to attack Ukraine energy sites in response to Kyiv’s strikes: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia had been obliged to launch ...
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Big talk with Björn Höcke: The AfD politician explains himself. Is Putin the new Genghis Khan? I have my doubts. Abortion: When is a human being a human being? ...
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More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia: More than 10,400 homes across Russia have been flooded as swiftly melting snow swelled some of Europe's biggest ...
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Iran-Israel conflict puts West Asia on the edge. Can Vladimir Putin stop the war?
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Why Russia can gain a lot with war but lose a lot in peace: Culture of violence against culture of conversation, state terrorism against communicative reason ...
nzz.ch/meinung/weshalb-russland-mit-krieg-viel-gewinnen-im-frieden-aber-viel-verlieren-kann-ld.1820926
Russians are alien to the concept of guilt. Indifference dominates: Admissions of guilt are rare in Russia. They contradict the self-image of the strong man ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/russen-ist-das-konzept-der-schuld-fremd-es-dominiert-gleichgueltigkeit-ld.1824632
The Euronews/Ipsos poll closes with an examination of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is by far the most reviled leader: 79% of respondents hold a ... Show more #ipsos #putin #zelensky #bułgaria
Quick Glance: Zelenskyy: Europe's Most Liked Leader
- Nearly half of Europeans view Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy positively, with significant variations among member states.
- Zelenskyy emerges as the most favored and divisive leader among the eight European figures surveyed by Ipsos.
- The survey highlights Zelenskyy's popularity in regions like the Nordic countries and the Iberian Peninsula, contrasting with negative opinions in countries such as Hungary, Greece, and Bulgaria.
- The article also delves into Europeans' perceptions of other prominent leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, and Vladimir Putin.
The AfD's closeness to Russia: "Anyone who does this is a traitor to their country"
n-tv.de/politik/Wer-so-etwas-tut-ist-ein-Landesverraeter-article24866909.html
Pence warns that Putin will attack a NATO nation if he overruns Ukraine: Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday warned that if Russian President Vladimir ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/mike-pence-putin-russia-ukraine-nato/
‘There Will Be No Beautiful Russia of the Future Unless We Take Responsibility’: Activist Anastasia Shevchenko
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/13/there-will-be-no-beautiful-russia-of-the-future-unless-we-take-responsibility-activist-anastasia-shevchenko-a84795
German Defence Minister compares Putin to Hitler: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has compared Putins war against Ukraine to Hitlers annexation of ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7450920/
Putin to be tried in special court over Ukraine war: The Netherlands has agreed to set up a special court on Russia's war in Ukraine on its territory.
de.euronews.com/2024/04/06/putin-soll-wegen-ukraine-krieg-vor-sondergericht-gestellt-werden
Ukraine war: peace? Now China is getting involved: During Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's visit to Beijing, the Chinese leadership proposes a peace ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100381530/ukraine-krieg-frieden-jetzt-mischt-china-sich-ein.html
Van der Bellen: "I was wrong about Putin": In an interview published on Wednesday, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen admitted that he had misjudged ...
nachrichten.at/politik/aussenpolitik/van-der-bellen-habe-mich-in-putin-geirrt;art391,3940745
Espionage and sabotage: Russia brings the war in Ukraine to Germany: The police have arrested two Russian-Germans in Bavaria. They are said to have spied on ...
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/spionage-und-sabotage-russland-traegt-den-krieg-in-der-ukraine-nach-deutschland-ld.1826916
Paid articlePaid In Ukraine, everything now depends on where Russia will decide to target its strength in an offensive that’s expected to launch this summer ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-great-risk-front-line-collapse-war-russia/
Chef José Andrés Breaks Down: ‘We All Have to Live With This’: The World Central Kitchen founder compared Benjamin Netanyahu to Vladimir Putin in an emotional ...
thedailybeast.com/chef-jose-andres-breaks-down-we-all-have-to-live-with-this
Quick Glance: Andrés Criticizes Israel's Strike on WCK Workers
- The Israeli drone strike that killed seven workers with chef José Andrés' aid group, World Central Kitchen, is deemed "unforgivable" by him.
- Andrés criticized Israel's actions against Hamas, highlighting that it is no longer a war against terrorism but an attack on humanity itself.
- The deaths of the WCK workers sparked global outcry and led to a shift in US policy towards Israel.
- Andrés called for an independent investigation of the incident, emphasizing the need to protect non-combatants and humanitarian organizations.
“Apocalyptic proportions”: Floods flood thousands of houses in Russia: The spring floods in Russia are currently causing a tense situation. Parts of the Orenburg ...
n-tv.de/politik/Hochwasser-flutet-Tausende-Haeuser-in-Russland-article24862029.html
Putin's war against European values is no longer just in Ukraine: The unprecedented Russian campaign of conquest against European values is not only taking ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/putins-krieg-gegen-europaeische-werte-nicht-mehr-nur-in-der-ukraine-19661896.html
Former NATO leader urges US not to withhold Ukraine aid: Putin ‘will not stop’: Former NATO commander James Stavridis urged the Biden administration and ...
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Poll: Zelensky is the most popular European head of government: Almost half of Europeans have a positive opinion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/05/umfrage-selenskyj-ist-der-beliebteste-europaische-regierungschef
Quick Glance: Survey: Selenskyj Leads in Popularity
- Nearly half of Europeans have a positive opinion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj, with opinions varying widely across different member states.
- The survey reveals that Selenskyj is the most popular of eight European politicians, but also the one with the most fluctuating opinions.
- The survey results show that Selenskyj garners the most positive ratings from supporters of pro-European parties ahead of the European elections in June.
- The survey also sheds light on Europeans' opinions of other prominent political leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, Viktor Orbán, and Vladimir Putin.
#WorldOfAfrica | Niger has beckoned a new friend. The Sahel nation recently severed ties with France and the US with the junta government demanding the full withdrawal ... Show more
The situation in Ukraine: Russia renews criticism of peace summit: Kremlin leader Putin feels ignored at the peace conference planned for Ukraine in Switzerland ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/die-lage-in-der-ukraine-russland-erneuert-kritik-an-friedensgipfel-19648035.html
Putin ridicules Ukraine 'peace' talks without Russia's participation
wionews.com/world/putin-ridicules-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russias-participation-710332
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