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NATO Chief Warns Putin Is 'Planning for More War': Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called on alliance members to continue giving aid to Ukraine because ...
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NATO Chief Warns Putin Is 'Planning for More War'
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NATO chief Stoltenberg warns "Putin is not planning for peace, he is planning for more war"
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NATO Chief Warns Putin Is 'Planning for More War': Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called on alliance members to continue giving aid to Ukraine because ...
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NATO Chief Warns Putin Is 'Planning for More War'
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NATO chief Stoltenberg warns "Putin is not planning for peace, he is planning for more war"
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Russia's war on Ukraine: Nato chief talks of arms supplies for long time to come: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg sees little chance of a quick end to the violence ...
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Russia's war on Ukraine: Nato chief talks of arms supplies for long time ...
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NATO chief: 'Dangerous world' demands defense spending boost: The alliance has presented its review of the past year which was dominated by war in Ukraine ...
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NATO chief: 'Dangerous world' demands defense spending boost
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"Has made clear commitment": Stoltenberg rebukes Berlin for missing two percent target
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Security situation in Europe: Amherd talks to NATO Secretary General about possible closer cooperation
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Security situation in Europe: Amherd talks to NATO Secretary General about ...
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NATO countries increase defense spending to $1.2 trillion: Only seven Allies met the two percent target. Secretary General Stoltenberg warns: "Let's not move as ...
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NATO countries increase defense spending to $1.2 trillion
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NATO defense spending: Germany falls well short of two percent target: Seven countries spent more than two percent of their economic power on defense in 2022 ...
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NATO defense spending: Germany falls well short of two percent target
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Rearmament: NATO countries increase defense spending to $1.2 trillion: The 30 NATO countries spent almost two percent more on armaments in 2022 ...
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Rearmament: NATO countries increase defense spending to $1.2 trillion
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Majority of NATO members still short of alliance's spending pledge: While NATO members have ramped up their defence spending, only seven out of 30 allies ...
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Majority of NATO members still short of alliance's spending pledge
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NATO chief urges allies to give air defence systems to Ukraine: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg pressed member countries to give air defence systems to ...
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NATO chief urges allies to give air defence systems to Ukraine
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
  • NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.

  • He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.

  • Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.

  • These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
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NATO’s Stoltenberg asks allies to give air defense systems to Ukraine: The call comes as Germany plans an ‘Immediate Action on Air Defence’ initiative to ...
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NATO’s Stoltenberg asks allies to give air defense systems to Ukraine
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
  • Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.

  • Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.

  • The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.

  • An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
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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 ...
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Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses
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US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?: Showdown looms: Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to rally Republican malcontents ...
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US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
  • The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.

  • Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

  • President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.

  • To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
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Zelenskyy to US: Iran’s attack on Israel is ‘wake-up call’ to fortify America’s allies
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Zelenskyy to US: Iran’s attack on Israel is ‘wake-up call’ to fortify ...
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Vindman: US passing more aid would provide Ukraine with ‘big boost of morale’: Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said the U.S. passing new aid for Ukraine ...
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Vindman: US passing more aid would provide Ukraine with ‘big boost of ...
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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies: Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia counters the plane ...
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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies
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'Very real risk': CIA chief warns of Ukraine defeat this year: Ukraine is severely lacking in artillery ammunition and anti-aircraft defenses in the fight ...
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'Very real risk': CIA chief warns of Ukraine defeat this year
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Ukraine speaks of shooting down: Russian Air Force loses heavy supersonic bomber: A Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber crashed in Russia. Moscow speaks of technical ...
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Ukraine speaks of shooting down: Russian Air Force loses heavy supersonic ...
Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
  • Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.

  • Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.

  • The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.

  • NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine aid bill amendments
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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.
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Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now: If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push ...
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Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now
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Zelensky begs for help: is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is coming to a head, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
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Zelensky begs for help: is Ukraine losing the war?
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Source: Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy facilities overnight: Ukrainian special services, together with the military, orchestrated a large-scale drone ...
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Source: Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy facilities overnight
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation ...
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At the limit: Districts no longer want to accept Ukraine refugees: “The integration of all the people is no longer possible”: The districts are calling for ...
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At the limit: Districts no longer want to accept Ukraine refugees
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Dutch PM offers to buy Patriot systems from allies for Ukraine: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte offered on April 17 to buy Patriot air defense systems from more ...
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Dutch PM offers to buy Patriot systems from allies for Ukraine
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again ...
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.
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Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber: The Russian defense ministry said the bomber crashed as it was returning from a mission in ...
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Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber
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Poland's president becomes latest leader to visit Donald Trump: Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda ...
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Poland's president becomes latest leader to visit Donald Trump
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.
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‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’
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‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many ...
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Robert Habeck wants Germany to rebuild Ukraine: A defense industry delegation from Berlin spies opportunities amid the rubble.
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Robert Habeck wants Germany to rebuild Ukraine
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Top Russian colonel reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike on occupied Luhansk: Kropotov, the commander of the 59th Guards Communications Brigade ...
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Top Russian colonel reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike on occupied ...
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Zelensky says NATO must decide if alliance and Ukraine ‘indeed are allies’
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Zelensky says NATO must decide if alliance and Ukraine ‘indeed are allies’
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Live updates: House to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid bills: The House is expected to vote Saturday on legislation to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan ...
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Live updates: House to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid bills
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Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
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Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership
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Possible attack on Zelenskyj - Poland arrests man: Polish police are said to have arrested a suspect suspected of being involved in a planned assassination ...
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Possible attack on Zelenskyj - Poland arrests man
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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 ...
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EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences