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EU Weighs Sanctions on Russian LNG Projects, Transshipments: The European Union is discussing with member states proposals to sanction key Russian liquefied ...
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Thousands of high school students join walkout protest against government cuts: Finland's government announced a number of cuts to education last week ...
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Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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LIVE: Russian cosmonauts step out of the ISS for a spacewalk: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Germany Supports Swedish Push for EU Ban of Russian LNG: Just days after Swedish calls to sanction imports of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
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Russia Reduces LNG Forecasts As Western Sanctions Delay Arctic Projects: The latest Russian forecasts for liquefied natural gas suggest that officials do not ...
highnorthnews.com/en/russia-reduces-lng-forecasts-western-sanctions-delay-arctic-projects
India Grants Marine Insurance Approval for Russian Firms: India has granted marine insurance approval to four Russian firms, adding impetus to Moscow’s efforts ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/india-grants-marine-insurance-approval-for-russian-firms
Russia’s Putin says he plans to visit China in May: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he planned to visit China in May ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/russia-s-putin-says-he-plans-to-visit-china-in-may
German spycatchers raise game against China and Russia: Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ ...
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Russian Soldiers Have Killed Over 100 People Since Returning from Ukraine – Vyorstka
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/russian-soldiers-have-killed-over-100-people-since-returning-from-ukraine-vyorstka-a84959
Russian media: Russian deputy defense minister detained for bribery stripped of his position, assets
kyivindependent.com/russian-media-russian-deputy-defense-minister-ivanov-accused-of-bribery-stripped-of-his-position-assets/
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.
Lukashenko says several dozen Russian nuclear weapons have been deployed in Belarus
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/lukashenko-says-several-dozen-russian-nuclear-weapons-have-been-deployed-in-belarus
Russia | Putin Builds More Weapons Than He Needs in Ukraine: Why?: The German Defense Minister sees signs that the Russian economy is producing more weapons than ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100393432/russland-putin-baut-mehr-waffen-als-er-in-der-ukraine-braucht-warum-.html
Exclusive: China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show
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Russian media claims server and storage supply has returned to pre-sanctions levels despite ongoing restrictions
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/russian-media-claims-server-and-storage-supply-has-returned-to-pre-sanctions-levels-despite-ongoing-restrictions
US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine: The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday, and will include Patriot systems.
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/us-weapons-contract-ukraine-00154450
APN Podcast: How to make friends and influence people in Finland: This week's episode looks into finding Finnish friends.
yle.fi/a/74-20085613
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/russian-attack-on-nato-would-end-in-defeat-for-moscow-polish-foreign-minister-says
Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
- Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.
- Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.
- He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
Russia says will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are deployed : Russia will make NATO nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/russia-says-will-target-nato-nuclear-weapons-in-poland-if-they-are-deployed-
Ukraine Drone Kills 2 in Frontline Region, Russian Official Says: A senior Russian proxy official in the occupied Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia said Thursday ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/ukraine-drone-kills-2-in-frontline-region-russian-official-says-a84953
Russian missile damages civilian, railway infrastructure in Ukraine's Cherkasy region, air force says
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Lithuania ridicules Belarusian claim of thwarted drone attack: Major Gintautas Ciunis, a representative of the Strategic Communications Department of the ...
kyivindependent.com/lithuania-ridicules-belarusian-claim-of-drone-attack/
Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/russia-veto-un-space-nuclear-weapons-intl-hnk/
Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about: Anything would be more persuasive than Biden’s “don’t.”
thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4618266-biden-needs-to-give-putin-something-to-worry-about/
Siberian Teen Jailed 3.5 Years for Anti-War Posts, Graffiti: A teenager from the Siberian city of Chita has been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for anti-war ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/siberian-teen-jailed-35-years-for-anti-war-posts-graffiti-a84960
Chinese military officials met US and Russian naval officials this week: Senior Chinese military officials held separate meetings with U.S. and Russian naval ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-military-officials-met-us-russian-naval-officials-this-week-2024-04-25/
Ukraine war: Kyiv uses longer-range US missiles for first time: Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea ...
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The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders ...
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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.
A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch
apnews.com/article/russia-alexei-navalny-priest-funeral-addfb4062cf811c980aacd0221600cdf
The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the outright seizure of Russian assets is justifiable but is only one possibility ...
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Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield: Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/ukraine-aid-senate.html
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.
Russian media reports fire at oil production facility in Omsk
kyivindependent.com/russian-media-reports-fire-at-oil-production-facility-in-omsk/
Russian Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Planning To Fight for Kyiv: Russia on Thursday handed a long jail term to a Siberian man accused of state treason and ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/russian-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-planning-to-fight-for-kyiv-a84955
Russian air attack injures seven in Kharkiv region: Local official: A Russian air attack on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region on Thursday hit an area close ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/russian-air-attack-injures-seven-in-kharkiv-region-local-official
Ukraine's obsolete S-200 missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-obsolete-s-200-missile-systems-reportedly-back-on-track-to-hit-russian-targets/
Finland looks to crackdown on gang crime: The government has announced 43 measures it says will reduce youth and gang crime.
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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Russian programmers play 'cat and mouse' game to outsmart censors: When Antony Rudkovsky was about 15, he began to teach himself how to build virtual private ...
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Finns Party EU policy shifts, no longer seeking "Fixit": The party's programme for the upcoming European elections states that Finland leaving the EU in the near ...
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Russia Denies Plans to Ban Passport Renewals Abroad: Russia on Thursday denied reports that it was considering barring its own citizens from renewing passports ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/russia-denies-plans-to-ban-passport-renewals-abroad-a84958
Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra to perform at BBC Proms: The Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra has been selected to perform at the prestigious BBC Proms in ...
helsinkitimes.fi/world-int/25162-sibelius-academy-symphony-orchestra-to-perform-at-bbc-proms.html
Ukraine, Russia Exchange Fire, at Least 7 Dead: Ukrainian and Russian forces exchanged drone and artillery fire on Thursday, leaving at least seven dead ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/ukraine-russia-exchange-fire-at-least-7-dead-a84953
Russia's Foreign Ministry threatens US with downgrade of diplomatic relations if US seizes Russian assets
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452991/
NATO starts deploying troops as Russia races to win: NATO is starting to deploy combat troops to Ukraine. Soldiers from Poland, France, the UK ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/nato-starts-deploying-troops-as-russia-races-to-win/
Sweden Calls for Ban of Russian LNG Ahead of EU Meeting: The EU continues to inch towards a comprehensive ban of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
highnorthnews.com/en/sweden-calls-ban-russian-lng-ahead-eu-meeting
Russian court orders seizure of $440mn from JPMorgan: Move follows lawsuit from state-owned bank VTB to ‘recover losses’ from America’s largest lender
ft.com/content/c2fc7827-fdce-458b-8416-1476208c22da
Paid articlePaid Watch: Huge fire breaks out at Russian oil facility: A huge fire has broken out at a Russian oil refinery following reports of overnight drone attacks.
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French air traffic control strike impacts some Dublin flights : Proposed strike action by French air traffic control workers on Thursday leads to travel ...
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Polish director to release AI-assisted Putin biopic in bid to ‘challenge him through art’
wionews.com/world/polish-director-to-release-ai-assisted-putin-biopic-in-bid-to-challenge-him-through-art-714919
France Wants More Sanctions on Russia for Election Meddling and Disinformation Campaign
kyivpost.com/post/31645
BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots: The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.
bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-68893589
Police rumble gang stealing antique books across Europe: Works by Russian literary greats such as Alexander Pushkin and Nikolai Gogol were substituted with ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/police-rumble-gang-stealing-antique-books-across-europe
The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?: The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-treasury-sanctions-assets-congress-0a3bc97a2d6d77ce3650c767db6ea7ed
Banishment of Russian in Latvia: Unhelpful for coexistence: In Latvia, basic knowledge of Latvian is mandatory. And Russian is banned from schools ...
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Russia producing weapons in excess of its war needs – German Defence Minister: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has stated that the Russian defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452853/
Six injured, infrastructure damaged in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Cherkasy: A Russian aerial attack damaged critical infrastructure and injured six people in ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/six-injured-infrastructure-damaged-in-russian-attack-on-ukraine-s-cherkasy-
Ukraine using covert US long-range missiles: The U.S. sent a a $1 billion weapons package to Ukraine to aid in their fight against Russia
theweek.com/politics/us-ukraine-russia-missiles
FCC votes to restore net neutrality rules: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted Thursday to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4620907-fcc-votes-to-restore-net-neutrality-rules/
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
How Delayed U.S. Aid Expanded the War in Ukraine’s Skies: After being held up by half a year of partisan infighting in Congress, U.S.
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/how-delayed-us-aid-expanded-the-war-in-ukraines-skies-a84956
How far are the Russians advancing: Reisner: "The moment of the dam bursting could come"
n-tv.de/politik/Reisner-Es-koennte-der-Moment-des-Dammbruchs-kommen-article24899254.html
Uncle Sam finally coughs up weapons — but is it too late to save Ukraine from Putin?
politico.eu/article/uncle-sam-united-states-coughs-up-weapons-late-save-ukraine-vladimir-putin/
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.
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Weakened by Arrest of Key Ally: The arrest on bribery charges of one of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu’s closest allies ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/russian-defense-minister-shoigu-weakened-by-arrest-of-key-ally
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Russian “Akhmat” Vehicle Equips Mega-Grill Against Drones: The Russians showed a Z-STS ‘Akhmat’ armored vehicle, covered by a huge ‘grill’ to counter drones
mil.in.ua/en/news/russian-akhmat-vehicle-equips-mega-grill-against-drones/
A Ukraine-born congresswoman voted no on aid. Her hometown feels betrayed.: Indiana Republican Victoria Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/25/victoria-spratz-ukrainian-congresswoman-aid-betrayed/
Police Dog Ordered To Attack An Unarmed Black Man In Front Of His 9-Year-Old Son: Derrick Dunlap was pulled over in Texas because the light over his license ...
huffpost.com/entry/texas-police-dog-attack-black-man-during-traffic-stop_n_662972d4e4b005d7bf0c6abf
Mystery Death of Texan Who Fought for Moscow Sparks Outrage in Russia : Russell Bentley, a fixture of Russian propaganda who moved to Russian-occupied Ukraine in ...
wsj.com/world/russia/mystery-death-of-texan-who-fought-for-moscowsparks-outrage-in-russia-3ae6465f
European Parliament condemns Putin's election as illegitimate: The European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a resolution condemning Russian President ...
kyivindependent.com/european-parliament-condemns-putin-election-as-illegitimate/
The West Is Stronger than Russia. It Must Prove that to Win Ukraine More Allies: Opinion | Since the beginning of the war, Ukraine has been tasked with securing ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/24/the-west-is-stronger-than-russia-it-must-prove-that-to-win-ukraine-more-allies-a84945
Russian deputy defence minister detained on bribe allegations, officials say: A Russian deputy defence minister has been detained on suspicion of bribe-taking ...
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Money laundering: EU Parliament bans cash payments over 10,000 euros: The EU Parliament has declared war on money laundering: The new rules also affect Russian ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/geldwaesche-eu-parlament-verbietet-barzahlungen-ueber-10-000-euro-19676676.html
Russian Law Enforcement Says Thwarted Fake Bomb Threat: Russian security and law enforcement authorities said Thursday they have thwarted a fake bomb threat ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/russian-law-enforcement-says-thwarted-fake-bomb-threat-a84951
Russian attack injures six people in Ukraine's Kharkiv, governor says: Russian missiles damaged residential buildings and injured six people in Ukraine's ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-attack-injures-six-people-ukraines-kharkiv-governor-says-2024-04-24/
McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
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Reuters: Canada grants Airbus waiver against sanctions on Russian titanium: Airbus has been granted a waiver by the Canadian government, allowing it to continue ...
kyivindependent.com/reuters-canada-grants-airbus-waiver-against-sanctions-on-russia-titanium/
Russian advance blamed on Ukrainian troops rotation blunder: Report says Russia’s forces took advantage of defence gap and gained 5km of terrain
ft.com/content/eb8c506c-181e-407a-8148-2ce0b1ac7cd6
Ukraine going to do even more long-range attacks on Russia soil: UK: The UK's military chief told the FT that Ukraine's "ability to continue deep operations" ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-to-do-more-long-range-attacks-russia-soil-uk-2024-4
Quick Glance: Ukraine to Increase Strikes in Russia, UK Defense Chief Says
- Ukraine is set to increase long-range attacks inside Russia to shape the war with western military aid.
- Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlighted positive trends in the support for Ukraine.
- The US dropped reservations about providing long-range missiles to Ukraine.
- The UK has increased its commitment to Ukraine's defense and signed long-term contracts with defense industry suppliers.
‘She will live on in the hearts and minds of her many family and friends’: Cyclist killed in Dún Laoghaire crash named
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/25/she-will-live-on-in-the-hearts-and-minds-of-her-many-family-and-friends-cyclist-killed-in-dun-laoghaire-crash-is-named/
Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-france-proposes-new-sanctions-to-russian-disinformation-election-interference/
Heavy snowfall causes traffic chaos in Helsinki region: TRAFFIC in the Finnish capital region was in complete disarray yesterday due to heavy snowfall ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25156-heavy-snowfall-causes-traffic-chaos-in-helsinki-region.html
Russia establishes advisory body to evaluate books' compliance with national legislation
kyivindependent.com/russia-establishes-advisory-body-to-evaluate-books-compliance-with-national-legislation/
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