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Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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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.
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-growing-arms-sector-thwarted-by-cash-shortages-attacks-2024-04-19/
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
How Tajikistan’s Beleaguered Pamiris Found a Haven in Poland: In Warsaw, exiles are planning their future after authoritarian rule in the Central Asian country
newlinesmag.com/reportage/how-tajikistans-beleaguered-pamiris-found-a-haven-in-poland/
Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield: Russia said Thursday that fresh US aid for Ukraine will not change anything on the battlefield ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/kremlin-says-us-aid-will-not-help-ukraine-on-battlefield
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel: Sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programmes come as fears mount over possibility of greater ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-after-attack-on-israel
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh: The region is now under the full control of Azerbaijan after a brief conflict last year.
euronews.com/2024/04/18/russia-begins-to-withdraw-its-peacekeeper-forces-from-karabakh
What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
time.com/6968928/israel-missile-attack-iran-reports-details/
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/
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia: German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are ...
dw.com/en/german-police-arrest-two-suspected-of-spying-for-russia/a-68854481
GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: ‘They would like to see the Russians win’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603977-gop-lawmaker-slams-republican-colleagues-over-ukraine-support-they-would-like-to-see-the-russians-win/
Why Trump ‘hates Ukraine’: The once and possibly future U.S. president blames the country for his political woes.
politico.eu/article/why-donald-trump-hates-ukraine-us-congress-kyiv-war/
CIA warns Ukraine could lose war this year without aid: The CIA Chief Bill Burns has warned that Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year ...
rte.ie/news/us/2024/0419/1444429-ukraine-war/
Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3
wionews.com/world/biden-urges-congress-to-pass-ukraine-aid-bill-as-kyiv-warns-its-defeat-against-russia-would-lead-to-ww3-712538
War in Ukraine: Russia to Enlist More Hired Soldiers to Avoid Conscription: Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it presses its invasion of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/war-in-ukraine-russia-to-enlist-more-hired-soldiers-to-avoid-conscription
Fewer Russians Getting Married Despite State's Encouragement to Start Families – Official Data
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/fewer-russians-getting-married-despite-states-encouragement-to-start-families-official-data-a84886
ECB’s Lagarde digs in as US pushes Europe on using Russian assets for Ukraine aid
politico.eu/article/ecbs-lagarde-digs-in-as-us-pushes-europe-on-using-russian-assets-for-ukraine-aid/
Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun: The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content ...
kyivindependent.com/microsoft-says-russian-disinformation-campaign-targeting-us-election-has-begun/
Russia upgraded Black Sea Fleet naval base after Ukraine attacks: UK: The UK defense ministry says the "maintenance, logistics and weapons-handling ...
businessinsider.com/russia-upgrading-black-sea-naval-base-after-ukraine-attacks-uk-2024-4
“Maischberger”: “We should work on Merkel’s closeness to Russia,” says the CDU man
welt.de/vermischtes/article251084430/Maischberger-Merkels-Russland-Naehe-sollten-wir-aufarbeiten-sagt-der-CDU-Mann.html
Russia Says Neutralized 20 Drones, 2 Missiles: Russia on Thursday said it had neutralized 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/russia-says-neutralized-20-drones-2-missiles-a84877
Russian attack kills at least 13 in Ukraine's Chernihiv, officials say: A Russian missile attack killed at least 13 residents and damaged buildings and municipal ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-attack-kills-people-ukraines-chernihiv-hits-infrastructure-governor-says-2024-04-17/
Russian court orders retrial of physicist jailed for treason: Russia's Supreme Court on Wednesday annulled a treason verdict against a physicist sentenced to 12 ...
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Germany Arrests Alleged Russian Spies Planning Acts of Sabotage: German authorities arrested two men suspected of spying for Russia and membership of a terror ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/germany-arrests-alleged-russian-spies-planning-acts-of-sabotage
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At Least 7 People Killed in Russian Floods – IStories: At least seven people have been killed in historic flooding that hit the Ural Mountains cities of Orenburg ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/at-least-7-people-killed-in-russian-floods-istories-a84879
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/
Many dead and injured after attack on Chernihiv: A heavy missile attack by Russia on Ukraine hits the regional capital Chernihiv. The authorities speak of many ...
fr.de/politik/viele-tote-und-verletzte-nach-angriff-auf-tschernihiw-zr-93016540.html
US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
Georgia presses on with Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill despite huge protests: Georgia’s government is attempting to force through a controversial “foreign ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/europe/georgia-foreign-agent-law-russia-first-reading-intl/
NASA green-lights mission to send car-sized drone to Saturn moon: NASA’s Mars helicopter mission is now officially over, but following it is an even more complex ...
digitaltrends.com/space/nasa-green-lights-mission-to-send-drone-to-saturn-moon/
Russia Arrests Four Accused of Helping Ukraine Army: Russia arrested four people Wednesday, accusing them of sending money to Ukrainian armed forces and planning ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russia-arrests-four-accused-of-helping-ukraine-army-a84872
Polish citizen accused of spying for Russia in potential plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
abcnews.go.com/International/polish-citizen-accused-spying-russia-zelenskyy-assassination-plot/story
Opinion | Be a Wary Reader in the 2024 Election: Disinformation from Russia and China is evolving and has even spread to Capitol Hill.
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240418-%F0%9F94%B4-live-eu-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-drone-missile-producers
Moskowitz confronts Greene on Ukraine, Nazi remarks: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in a Wednesday hearing about ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601264-moskowitz-confronts-greene-on-ukraine-nazi-remarks/
Israel vs. Iran: What an All-Out War Could Look Like: Iran’s massive missile and drone attack on Israel, which began in the late hours of April 13 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/israel-versus-iran-what-an-open-war-between-them-could-look-like
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Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF: The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this ...
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How will Israel respond to Iran's drone attack? Middle East experts offer views
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-will-israel-respond-to-irans-drone-attack-middle-east-experts-offer-views
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.
Palestinian Refugees to Assemble ‘Jihad Mobiles’ for Chechen Military: Authorities in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Chechnya will train Palestinian ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/palestinian-refugees-to-assemble-jihad-mobiles-for-chechen-military-a84884
Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia: The man at the center of the spy affair is an Austrian executive wanted by German police called Jan ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642193
Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise concerns during China visit
wionews.com/videos/us-warns-china-not-to-aid-russias-war-efforts-blinken-to-raise-concerns-during-china-visit-712234
Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Targets in Crimea and Russia: Robert Habeck makes a surprise visit to Ukraine. The city of Chernihiv ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/ukraine-krise/ukraine-krieg-im-ticker-in-letzter-sekunde-steigt-die-ukraine-aus-schifffahrts-deal-aus_id_57275780.html
Russia killing and torturing Ukrainian Christians, not 'protecting' them. Ignore MTG.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/04/18/ukraine-marjorie-taylor-greene-russia-killing-christians/73352080007/
Ground Drones: The Next Frontier Of Unmanned Combat In Ukraine: Recent footage from Ukraine show both Russia and Kyiv are using unmanned ground vehicles in ...
rferl.org/a/ground-drones-war-russia-invasion-ukraine/32911118.html
At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China: CAPRI: The United States urged European powers to increase pressure on China at a G7 foreign ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/g7-blinken-seeks-european-support-pressure-china-4276471
Georgia pushes Russian-style ‘foreign agent’ law, putting E.U. bid at risk : The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has advanced a bill on “foreign agents” that ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/georgia-foreign-agents-law-protests/
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Oil prices jump $3/bbl on unconfirmed reports of explosions in Iran: Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel on Friday in reaction to unconfirmed reports on X that ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-ease-prospect-persistently-high-us-interest-rates-2024-04-19/
Poland’s President Becomes the Latest Leader to Visit Donald Trump as Allies Eye a Possible Return
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240418-181033/
Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
18 hurt, 1 critically, as Hezbollah drone hits community center in northern Israel
timesofisrael.com/7-hurt-2-seriously-as-hezbollah-drone-hits-community-center-in-northern-israel/
Fighting Propaganda: How to Win an Information War?: Experts warn of a flood of Russian propaganda. Here, author Peter Pomerantsev explains when lying is ...
spiegel.de/ausland/propaganda-aus-russland-wie-laesst-sich-ein-informationskrieg-gewinnen-a-5cb97a86-68a5-444b-b66a-63735fe34b22
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Estonian Defence Forces chief adamant Estonia would win war against Russia: General Martin Herem, Commander of Estonias Defence Forces, firmly believes that if ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451864/
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/
Plans to overthrow the government and kidnapping: charges brought against suspected member of the "United Patriots"
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/vereinte-patrioten-anklage-gegen-mutmassliches-mitglied-erhoben-a-a5b6aa1b-fb47-4831-ba56-fab7d947379c
Scholz urges EU leaders to expedite sending Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/scholz-urges-eu-leaders-to-expedite-sending-patriot-air-defense-systems-to-ukraine
IDF hits Hezbollah air defenses in northeast Lebanon after drone attack wounds 18
timesofisrael.com/idf-hits-hezbollah-air-defenses-in-northeast-lebanon-after-drone-attack-wounds-18/
Middle East conflict | Report: Israel claims responsibility for airstrike on Iran
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/id_100388710/nahost-konflikt-bericht-israel-bekennt-sich-zu-luftangriff-auf-den-iran.html
Quick Glance: Israel Initiates Counterattack on Iran Following Weekend Assault
- According to US media sources, Israel has taken action against Iran in response to the recent attack.
- Additional detonations were reported in Iraq and Syria, with no confirmation of strikes in those locations.
- Reports indicated explosions over the city of Isfahan, approximately 346 kilometers south of Tehran.
- Following the alleged attack, Iran activated its air defense systems, redirecting flights in specific regions.
US Congress wants to allow seizure of Russian assets and make Biden expand sanctions
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451762/
Ukraine identifies 37,000 people as missing, warns the figure may be 'much higher'
france24.com/en/europe/20240416-ukraine-identifies-37-000-people-missing-warns-figure-may-be-much-higher-war
"Traumatized and brutalized": Russian prisoners are pardoned after returning from the war
stern.de/politik/ausland/-traumatisiert-und-brutalisiert---russische-haeftlinge-werden-nach-rueckkehr-aus-dem-krieg-begnadigt-34633562.html
Russian occupation ‘court’ convicts Jehovah’s Witness of ‘extremism’ for reading excerpts from the Bible
khpg.org/en/1608813592
Children of Ukraine: Stolen and indoctrinated by Russia - NZZ Akzent: Thousands of children and young people from the occupied territories are taken to Russia ...
nzz.ch/podcasts/kinder-der-ukraine-von-russland-geraubt-und-indoktriniert-nzz-akzent-ld.1825933
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Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on troops: ‘Absurd that Russia would effectively have veto’ on Irish peacekeeping ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/18/harris-confirms-government-plan-to-abandon-triple-lock-restriction-on-troops/
IDF kills Hamas terrorists, destroys rockets in Gaza Strip: IDF soldiers and aircraft destroyed loaded rocket launchers aimed at Israel and killed terrorists ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797527
161 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia found in Germany: National Police Chief Ivan Vyhivskyi has reported how many Ukrainian children abducted by Russia were ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451586/
Polish, Ukrainian authorities expose Pole who allegedly offered to assassinate Zelensky for Russia
kyivindependent.com/polish-ukrainian-authorities-detain-pole-who-allegedly-offered-to-assassinate-zelensky-for-russia/
Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S.: Russia’s Foreign Ministry has been gathering data on the vulnerabilities of its Western ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/russia-foreign-policy-us-weaken/
US fears Russia is beginning to see signs of fatigue among Ukraine's allies: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said that the United States and the G7 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451651/
Russia will never leave Crimea and Donbas, Slovak PM says: Slovakias Prime Minister, Robert Fico, believes Russia would never return Crimea and Donbas to Ukraine ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451653/
US lawmakers target Chinese military firms helping Russia with bill imposing ‘full blocking sanctions’
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3259392/us-lawmakers-target-chinese-military-firms-helping-russia-bill-imposing-full-blocking-sanctions
Russian A-50 command plane vs. Boeing E-3 Sentry: Comparing AWACS aircraft: Russia's Beriev A-50 and the Boeing E-3 Sentry have played important roles in the ...
businessinsider.com/how-russias-a50-command-plane-compares-to-boeing-e3-sentry-2024-4
AfD connections to Russia: A place in Russian opera: The AfD's top candidate for the European elections, Maximilian Krah, is accused of receiving money from ...
taz.de/!6001955/
EU warns Georgia over impact of 'foreign agent' law: The European Union has warned Georgia that the adoption of its 'foreign agent' law would ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0417/1444057-georgia-politics/
11 Killed, 20 Injured In Russian Strike On Ukrainian City: First responders searched for survivors in the rubble, carrying away the wounded on stretchers as a ...
ndtv.com/world-news/11-killed-20-injured-in-russian-strike-on-ukrainian-city-5461862
Romania launches investigation into unknown drone activity over NATO base construction - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/17/romania-launches-investigation-into-unknown-drone-activity-over-nato-base-construction/
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