Inside Ukraine's Daring Helicopter Missions Into Russian-Occupied Mariupol
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‘I’m just waiting for my mum to call’: Ukraine fears for Azovstal defenders in Russian captivity
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Latvia calls for help in protecting Ukrainian skies, as in Israel : Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa believes that it is now crucial to help Ukraine protect ...
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Protests Outside and Fistfight Inside Georgian Parliament Over “Foreign Agent Law”
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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.
Protesters demand Georgia government withdraw proposed 'Russian law': Critics say the bill mirrors similar legislation introduced by President Vladimir Putin in ...
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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.
Apple renews For All Mankind and announces a spinoff series set in the Soviet Union
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Quick Glance: Apple TV+ Announces For All Mankind Renewal and Spinoff
- Today is a day of celebration.
- For All Mankind gets a renewal and a spinoff titled Star City.
- The series explores an alternate history, imagining the scenario if America had not been the first to reach the moon.
- Expanding the For All Mankind universe with the spinoff Star City provides a new perspective on the space race from the Soviet angle.
We would not have lost Trypillia Thermal Power Plant if we had Patriot systems – Ukraine's Foreign Minister
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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 ...
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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.
At least 10 killed in Russian attack on Chernihiv, Zelensky says ｜ DPA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more air defence support from Western ...
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Ukraine’s top commander says eastern frontline has ‘significantly worsened’: Outgunned forces struggle to halt multipronged and intensifying Russian offensive
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EU Parliament Approves Rules for National Bans of Russian LNG, Fails to Address Transshipments
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161 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia found in Germany: National Police Chief Ivan Vyhivskyi has reported how many Ukrainian children abducted by Russia were ...
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2,000 Ukrainian-made electronic warfare systems now in use by Ukraine's Defence Forces
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Mi-8 helicopter destroyed in Russia – Ukrainian intelligence: A Mi-8 transport helicopter has been destroyed at the Kryazh air base in the Russian city of Samara ...
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Ukrainian Oscar-winning documentary 20 Days in Mariupol to be released on Netflix
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US signs US$138 million agreement to upgrade Ukrainian air defence: Bridget Brink, US Ambassador to Ukraine, has reported that the US signed an agreement on 11 ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine's Isolation Amidst Defense Contrasts with Israel
- Ukraine lacks direct assistance enjoyed by Israel from the U.S. and other military partners in the region.
- While Israel successfully repelled 99% of Iranian missiles, Ukraine faces Russian attacks alone.
- President Zelensky emphasized the importance of modern air defense and urged allies not to turn a blind eye.
- Ukraine urgently needs financial and military support as it battles Russian aggression.
US proposes debt to fund Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets: Hope that Washington’s idea could generate tens of billions in cash for Kyiv
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Ukrainian alpinist shows photo from Annapurna, one of most dangerous peaks of world
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Russia, Iran turning Israel and Ukraine into ‘battlefield laboratories,’ experts say
thehill.com/homenews/4601166-russia-iran-israel-ukraine-battlefield-laboratories/
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.
Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader's memoir to be published in October: The anti-corruption campaigner began work on his book while recovering from his ...
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Quick Glance: Aleksei Navalny's Memoir: Defiance and Inspiration
- Before his death, Aleksei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, documented his life and activism in a memoir.
- 'Patriot,' the memoir, is set for release in October with a substantial initial print run and international availability.
- Despite facing various challenges from the Russian government, Navalny's memoir stands as a bold statement of resistance.
- His widow hopes that the memoir will encourage others to stand up for justice and uphold important values.
Germany urges dozen of allies to send air defence systems to Ukraine: Berlin launches global call to help protect cities, troops and infrastructure from Russia’s ...
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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 ...
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Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels deliver tonne of explosives over 1,000 kilometres
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Russian Oil Is Once Again Trading Far Above the G-7’s Price Cap Everywhere: Russian oil is trading far in excess of a Group of Seven price cap that’s supposed to ...
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Oleshchuk confirms Ukrainian pilots hit Russian facility in Luhansk region: On April 13, Ukrainian pilots carried out an effective strike on an enemy facility in ...
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Sources: HUR confirms attack on Russian bomber factory in Tatarstan: A factory in Russia's Tatarstan producing bomber aircraft for the Russian military was ...
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Ukraine Latest News: Chernihiv Hit by Deadly Russian Missile Attack - Bloomberg: Russian forces attacked Chernihiv killing and wounding several people in a ...
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Paid articlePaid Ukrainian equivalent of Russian Lancet drone shown to Zelenskyy – photo: On 13 April, Ukraine’s Defence Industry Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy examined a ...
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Belgian leader announces probe into suspected Russian interference in EU elections
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Ukraine war: Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Chernihiv north of Kyiv: Four people have been killed after three missiles hit near the centre of Chernihiv ...
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Russian, Iranian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in Middle East
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Ukrainian citizen recollects monstrous tortures Russians used during his captivity
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EU Court Reverses EU Sanctions on Two Russian Businessmen: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Russian military facilities in Bryansk left without electricity, Ukrainian intelligence reports – video
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Ukraine: Attack on Dzhankoi base allegedly with Atacms missiles: While the Ukrainian troops are under pressure at the front, they are trying to hit the enemy far ...
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Ukrainian paratroopers destroy Russian tank and infantry fighting vehicle: Soldiers of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces destroyed an enemy tank and infantry ...
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An Irish Liquidator Plays Cat and Mouse With Russian Jets: A Dublin court has ruled that the assets of a pair of Irish subsidiaries of a Moscow company are fair ...
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'Armenia is pivoting to the West. It's time for Europe to step up': In an op-ed for 'Le Monde,' former NATO Secretary-General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen ...
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Russian Missile Barrage on Ukraine City Kills 16: Three Russian cruise missiles crashed into the center of the historic Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday ...
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Ukraine war: Russian double-tap strikes hit civilians then rescuers too: Russia is following up initial attacks with repeat strikes targeting rescuers treating ...
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Norway says it is handing over F-16s to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russian rear
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G7 finance leaders pledge cooperation on Iran sanctions, frozen Russian assets: Finance leaders from the Group of Seven industrial democracies on Wednesday ...
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Zelensky urges West for more air defence aid during Vilnius trip ｜ DPA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the West to provide further military aid ...
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Tomorrow's "cannon fodder": War museums prepare Russian students for early death: “Special military operations” museums are springing up like mushrooms in ...
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Ukraine Bondholders Pick PJT, Weil as Advisers for Restructuring: A group of Ukrainian debt holders has chosen PJT Partners Inc as its financial adviser ahead of ...
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Russian poetry prize bans entries from transgender people: A Russian poetry competition has banned transgender people from submitting entries this year ...
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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/
Bayreuth: Suspected Russian spies arrested: The two German-Russians are strongly suspected of having worked for a foreign secret service in a particularly ...
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Quick Glance: Bavaria: Arrests for Alleged Espionage and Sabotage
- In Bavaria, two suspected spies with ties to Russia were arrested. They had been scouting potential targets, including US military facilities.
- One of the detainees planned arson and explosives attacks on military infrastructure in Germany. Authorities searched their homes and workplaces.
- A warrant was issued for suspected membership in a terrorist organization. The arrests are considered a significant breakthrough in combating the Russian espionage network.
- Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann emphasized the need for a resolute response to the threat posed by the Russian power apparatus.
EU court rules in favour of Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven in blow to sanctions regime
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Ukrainian pilots effectively attack Russian command post in Luhansk: The Air Force has carried out a confirmed strike on a Russian command post in occupied ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451161/
Russian Peacekeepers Withdrawing From Nagorno-Karabakh, Kremlin Confirms: The Kremlin confirmed Azerbaijani media reports on Wednesday that Russian peacekeepers ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russian-peacekeepers-withdrawing-from-nagorno-karabakh-kremlin-confirms-a84869
EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/eu-leaders-under-pressure-to-bolster-ukraines-struggling-air-defences
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/
Ukrainian air defence downs all 13 Russian Shahed drones attacking Ukraine: The Russians launched 13 Shahed-131/136 strike UAVs at Ukraine overnight on 18 April ...
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Ukraine's top commander says Russia aims to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9: Ukraine's top commander said on Sunday Russian forces aimed to capture the town of ...
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Quick Glance: Russia Aims to Capture Chasiv Yar by 9 May
- Ukraine's top commander stated that Russian forces aimed to capture the town of Chasiv Yar by 9 May, marking a crucial battle for control of high ground in the east where Russia is directing its assaults.
- The potential fall of the town before the Soviet Victory Day would signal increasing Russian battlefield momentum amid a slowdown in Western military aid to Kyiv.
- Kyiv's brigades are currently holding back the assaults near Chasiv Yar and have received reinforcements in terms of ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare devices.
- Recent escalations in the war have raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's energy system, with Russia conducting significant air strikes on Ukrainian power plants and substations.
Russian peacekeepers started withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh: Kremlin: Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan’s ...
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U.S. Teases New Sanctions Targeting Russian Arctic LNG; "There will be more, I promise" Official Says
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Delay in US aid could lead to operationally significant gains for Russian forces – ISW
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Ukraine's asset recovery agency prepares over 260 paintings belonging to Putin's crony Medvedchuk for sale
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Lithuania for summit, war in focus: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Lithuania's capital Vilnius on Thursday to ...
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We need to outmanoeuvre Putin in our determination – Zelenskyy at European Council meeting
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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/
Ukraine's air defenses full of holes: Russia's attacks are becoming more devastating
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Christine Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk
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Ukrainian Tennis Player Elina Svitolina Says the Restrictions on Russian Olympians Don’t Go Far Enough
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Tennis Star Svitolina Criticizes Olympic Restrictions on Russia
- Elina Svitolina, a prominent tennis player, condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine and advocates for humanitarian and defense efforts.
- Despite the war, Svitolina plans to play for Ukraine at the Billie Jean King Cup and criticizes the limited restrictions on Russian athletes at the Olympics.
- Svitolina supports Ukraine through tennis matches and charity events to provide mental distraction and financial aid.
- She refuses to negotiate with Putin and emphasizes the importance of Russian athletes not participating in the Olympics due to Russia's behavior towards Ukraine.
Ukrainian court sentences Russian captive to 12 years' imprisonment for firing on civilian car near Bucha
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Source: Ukraine strikes radar station in Russia's Mordovia Republic: Ukrainian drones attacked a military unit in the city of Kovylkino in Russia's ...
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Moscow's losses in Ukraine: BBC counts more than 50,000 fallen Russian soldiers: Russia is paying a high price for its war of aggression in Ukraine ...
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Ukrainian defenders destroy newest Russian electronic warfare system – video: Ukrainian border guards have destroyed an advanced Russian R-340RP Pole-21 ...
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SBU: Ukraine's modernized sea drones can carry 1 ton of explosives over 1,000 kilometers away
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Putin's propaganda fuels Trump's isolationism: Many Americans are tired of the war in Ukraine. This is deliberately fueled by Russian propaganda on the Internet ...
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She Photographed Russian Political Prisoners. Now She's Charged With 'Extremism.'
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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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Ukrainian Engineers Design ‘Kronos’ Submarine That Fires Torpedoes: The Kronos submarine seacraft supposedly can move without sound at a speed of 50 kilometers ...
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Exclusive: Russia and China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions
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Zelensky: Ukraine to convene NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss air defense: Ukraine will send a request to convene a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine council to discuss ...
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“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years of Russia’s War in Ukraine
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Lithuania to allocate 400,000 euros to provide metal detectors in Ukrainian schools
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Ukrainian defence forces repel 76 Russian attacks, most of which – on Bakhmut front
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