The CIA warned about a probable Nord Stream attack weeks ago: report
Summary by NewsWall Apr 22 23
- Following alleged sabotage, the four Nord Stream pipelines that connect Russia to Germany are now spilling natural gas into the Baltic Sea.
- According to the German magazine Der Spiegel, the US Central Intelligence Agency informed Germany weeks ago about potential attacks on the Nord Stream natural-gas pipelines.
- According to an unidentified individual with knowledge of the situation, Der Spiegel This summer, the German government received a tip from the CIA about possible attacks on the pipelines, which were meant to become the major conduit for natural-gas supplies from Russia to Europe.
- The pipelines' operator, Nord Stream AG, said Tuesday that the damage was "unprecedented."
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US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions: The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts ...
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 16:59 NATO states say Ukraine will provide further help with air defense +++
n-tv.de/politik/16-59-NATO-Staaten-sagen-Ukraine-weitere-Hilfe-bei-Luftverteidigung-zu--article23143824.html
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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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
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
Yulia Navalnaya Appears on Time's '100 Most Influential People' List: Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/yulia-navalnaya-appears-on-times-100-most-influential-people-list-a84871
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.
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/
US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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Banned in Russia after anthem for stray animals goes viral: Artist Ap$ent became popular across Eastern Europe after his song about fleeing Belarus went viral as ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68826576
Russia Kazakhstan floods: 'Colossal' floods heading for Kurgan: The regional governor of Kurgan says water levels are nearly double those of the last major flood ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68824882
Ukraine elections canceled: Zelensky opponents question the legitimacy of the president
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ukraine-wahlen-abgesagt-selenskyj-gegner-hinterfragen-legitimitaet-des-praesidenten-li.2204191
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Scholz says he asked Xi to 'put pressure on Russia' to end invasion
kyivindependent.com/scholz-xi-pressure-russia/
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
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
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
Attack on Israel: How Iran supporter Putin benefits from tensions in the Middle East
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/angriff-auf-israel-der-iran-unterstuetzer-putin-profitiert-von-den-spannungen-im-nahen-osten-li.2205884
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.
“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years of Russia’s War in Ukraine
democracynow.org/2024/4/12/ukraine_russia
Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia: Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68833834
CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war in 2024 without fresh aid: The CIA chief warned Thursday that Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/19/cia-chief-warns-ukraine-could-lose-war-in-2024-without-fresh-aid-
Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia
- CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.
- Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.
- There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.
- Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
Macron's double game: France imports Russian LNG like no other: France is taking a hard line in the Ukraine war, but at the same time is increasing its imports ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/macrons-doppeltes-spiel-frankreich-importiert-russisches-lng-wie-kein-anderer-li.2205737
Kyiv Says Eastern Front ‘Deteriorated’ as Russia Claims Village: Ukraine's commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky said Saturday the situation on the eastern front ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/13/kyiv-says-eastern-front-deteriorated-as-russia-claims-village-a84831
Zelensky condemns attack on Israel: Ukraine also knows the horror of Iranian terror drones
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/zelensky-condemns-attack-on-israel-ukraine-also-knows-the-horror-of-iranian-terror-drones/
Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support
- President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
- Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.
- Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.
- US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.
Ukrainian military destroyed Russian strategic Tu-22 bomber, air force commander says
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/19/ukrainian-military-destroyed-russian-strategic-tu-22-bomber-air-force-commander-says
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