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Putin's Deputy Defense Minister Arrested for 'High Treason': Reports: Timur Ivanov's detention has sparked speculation about whether it might signal a purge ...
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: Ukraine attacks Russian-occupied areas with long-range missiles from US, officials disclose
- Recently, Ukraine has started utilizing long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States. These missiles were employed to attack a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and to bombard Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, as reported by American officials on Wednesday.
- A senior US military official stated on Wednesday that the White House and military planners thoroughly assessed the risks associated with providing long-range firepower to Ukraine and concluded that the current timing is suitable for their provision.
Russia Rejects U.S. Journalist Gershkovich’s Detention Appeal: A Moscow court on Tuesday denied U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against the extension ...
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Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich
- Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.
- Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.
- Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
- Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.
Legendary hockey player Dominik Hašek slams IOC for allowing Russian athletes in 2024 Olympics
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Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends: Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on Ukraine
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Ukraine updates: Biden signs US military aid bill : US President Joe Biden has signed legislation authorizing the long-awaited release of much-needed military ...
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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.
REPO Act: Russian-Asset Seizure Law Spurs Debate Over Impact on Dollar: Congressional passage Tuesday of authority granting President Joe Biden new powers to ...
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Russian media state Russian Deputy Defence Minister suspected of high treason: Vazhnye Istorii, a Russian media outlet, has stated that the real reason for the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452740/
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.
North Korea sends delegation to Iran in growing effort to break diplomatic isolation
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
European Commission proposes sanctions against ships transporting equipment from North Korea to Russia – Reuters
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A top Russian military official reportedly linked to Ukraine's Mariupol arrested for bribe-taking
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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.
U.S. Secretly Shipped New Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine: Ukrainian forces for the first time used a longer-range version of weapons known as ATACMS ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/us-ukraine-russia-missiles.html
Ukrainian and Western leaders welcome US aid package: Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed the passing of a desperately needed aid package for Ukraine by ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Lavrov Says Russia, China Almost Dedollarized Their Trade: Tass: Russia and China have almost completely stopped using the dollar in their mutual trade ...
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
Russia Detains Deputy Defense Minister Over Corruption Suspicions: Russian law enforcement officers have detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov on ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-detains-deputy-defence-minister-over-corruption-suspicions-a84938
Quick Glance: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Detained on Bribery Suspicions
- A Russian deputy defense minister, Timur Ivanov, exposed in an investigation by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was placed in custody on Wednesday under suspicion of accepting significant bribes.
- Ivanov, 48, a longtime ally of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was responsible for construction and procurement for the Armed Forces and was associated with the high-profile reconstruction of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol occupied by Moscow's forces.
- Several independent Russian media outlets alleged that Ivanov and his family amassed immense wealth through kick-backs on contracts he approved at the ministry.
- Critics argue that the substantial funds flowing into the Ukraine offensive have provided officials with new avenues to enrich themselves through covert procurement agreements.
The China-Russia trade friendship may not be quite what you think: Commercial ties between the two powers appear to be catching up from an abnormally low base
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Russian priest suspended after presiding over Navalny's funeral: The document posted on the website of the Moscow City Diocese did not give an official ...
kyivindependent.com/media-russian-priest-suspended-after-presiding-over-navalnys-funeral/
Remembering Sergei Parajanov, the Bard of the Caucasus: The revered Armenian cinema auteur both embodied the region’s ethnic and cultural diversity and sought to ...
newlinesmag.com/review/remembering-sergei-parajanov-the-bard-of-the-caucasus/
Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...
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Russia, US clash at UN Security Council meeting over nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/us-russia-set-for-a-showdown-at-un-over-nuclear-weapons-in-space
Munz: Only with Putin's consent: Arrest of Shoigu's deputy "is a power struggle in the Kremlin"
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Chechnya's Kadyrov Suffering From Pancreatic Necrosis – Novaya Gazeta Europe: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has been living with a diagnosis of pancreatic ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/22/chechnyas-kadyrov-suffering-from-pancreatic-necrosis-novaya-europe-a84923
Quick Glance: Ramsan Kadyrow: Rumors of Illness and Political Implications
- Speculation around Ramsan Kadyrow's health raises concerns as he is a key ally of Putin in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow and Putin share a long history dating back to the Second Chechen War.
- Kadyrow faces allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, while playing a crucial role in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow's health could destabilize the power structure in Chechnya, given his regime's strong reliance on him personally.
Poland’s Allure for Tajikistan’s Exiles: Despite recent right-wing populist rule, Warsaw has become a base for the Central Asian country’s refugees and political ...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/polands-allure-for-tajikistans-exiles/
Quick Glance: Poland's Appeal for Tajikistan's Exiles
- Asliddin Sherzamonov sought refuge from Tajikistan's oppression in Russia and then in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- The Pamiri minority from Tajikistan found sanctuary in Poland due to its liberal visa rules and proximity to Germany.
- Sherzamonov and other Pamiris in Poland work against the Rahmon regime while preserving their culture and traditions.
- Tajik opposition activities have established in Poland to counter Rahmon's rule and plan a democratic future for the country.
46,000 UK flights experience navigation problems as Russia jams GPS – The Sun: Flights to and from the UK have been affected by the jamming of the Global ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452468/
Russia-Ukraine war: Aid approval brings Ukrainian troops closer to infusion of new firepower
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Hugo Boss to sell its Russian subsidiary: Along with many other Western companies, Hugo Boss suspended its retail operations in Russia after the beginning of the ...
kyivindependent.com/hugo-boss-to-sell-its-russian-subsidiary/
Russia Scraps WWII March Over Security Fears: Russia is canceling a popular procession to commemorate World War II victims for a second straight year due to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-scraps-wwii-march-in-moscow-over-security-fears-a84933
Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its territory: Speaking to Fakt, Polish President Andrzej Duda highlighted how Russia has ...
kyivindependent.com/poland-nuclear-weapons-duda/
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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Russia to push Ukraine further back if Kyiv gets long range US missiles, says Kremlin
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Russia threatens to step up attacks on western weapons in Ukraine: Russian defence minister reacts to US passage of military aid as Kyiv’s forces struggle to ...
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Russia scraps WWII march in Moscow over security fears: For more than a decade, Russians across the country have paraded through cities each May 9 holding ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/23/russia-scraps-wwii-march-in-moscow-over-security-fears_6669277_4.html
Russian avant-garde in desert exile: The founder Igor Savizki was an art fanatic. With courage and cunning, he saved tens of thousands of works declared ...
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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 ...
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Reuters: Russia's April oil and gas revenue to double compared to 2023, slightly drop from March
kyivindependent.com/reuters-russias-april-oil-and-gas-revenue-to-double/
Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America: The Russian Embassy in Turkey has urged citizens to avoid flying Turkish Airlines due to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-urges-citizens-to-avoid-flying-turkish-airlines-to-latin-america-a84931
Moscow pressured Nicaragua to file genocide case against Germany, intel sources say
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Kant and the case for peace : Three centuries after his birth, the Prussian philosopher’s arguments for a rational, clear-eyed pacifism are more relevant than ...
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Defense Official’s Bribery Arrest Signals Shoigu’s Waning Influence in the Kremlin
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/24/defense-officials-bribery-arrest-signals-shoigus-waning-influence-in-the-kremlin-a84946
Russia Sentences Meta Communications Director to 6 Years in Absentia: Andy Stone is accused of 'publicly defending terrorism' after Meta allowed 'forms of ...
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With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The Initiative: The impending passage of $60 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine could help the ...
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Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says: The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/ukraine-global-military-spending.html
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Russian ministry sees 2024 GDP at 2.8%, but with higher inflation, weaker rouble: Russia's economy ministry improved its expectations for 2024 gross domestic ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-ministry-sees-2024-gdp-28-with-higher-inflation-weaker-rouble-2024-04-23/
Think tank: Putin is not running out of money to fund war in Ukraine | DPA: Russia's economy will grow by 2.8% this year and expand at a slightly slower 2 ...
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Russia Sentences Meta Spokesman to Jail in Absentia for ‘Terrorism’: A Russian court has sentenced Meta spokesman Andy Stone to six years in prison in absentia ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/22/russia-sentences-meta-spokesman-to-jail-in-absentia-for-terrorism-a84925
Russia Says Captured Village Near Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar: Russia said Sunday its forces had completely captured Bohdanivka, a frontline village less than ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/21/russia-says-captured-village-near-ukraines-chasiv-yar-a84913
Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine: Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian storage bases that house Western-supplied weapons ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/russia-to-step-up-strikes-on-western-weapons-in-ukraine/
Russia Blocks US Bid to Reaffirm Ban on Nuclear Weapons in Space: Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have reaffirmed a global ...
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Kremlin minister on war in Ukraine: Lavrov apparently hints at Russian summer offensive on Kharkiv
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10 Years Later, Russian Volunteer Fighters Recall Fueling the War in Donbas: Ten years ago, Alexander Krasnogorodtsev, an artist from St.
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/10-years-later-russian-volunteer-fighters-recall-fueling-the-war-in-donbas-a84917
Russia Floods Latest: Hundreds of Thousands Evacuated; Damage Uncertain: Higher-than-usual spring temperatures caused a large amount of snow to melt rapidly ...
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Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time: Kyiv has been calling for the long-range system following mounting Russian attacks in the south and east.
euronews.com/2024/04/24/ukraine-uses-long-range-missiles-for-first-time-as-talks-held-over-displaced-children
Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second ...
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TV Tower in Kharkiv Struck as Russia Says Captured Village: A major television tower was toppled in Ukraine's war-battered city of Kharkiv on Monday after ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/22/tv-tower-in-kharkiv-struck-as-russia-says-captured-village-a84924
Russia's Nornickel moves closer to biggest buyer with plan for copper plant in China
reuters.com/markets/commodities/russias-nornickel-move-copper-plant-china-ceo-tells-interfax-2024-04-22/
Battles on the front line: Kremlin boasts of taking Ukrainian village in Donbas: Kiev is coming under increasing pressure in eastern Ukraine. Even though many ...
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Russia Threatens Tit-for-Tat Response if U.S. Allows Transfer of Russian Assets to Kyiv
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/22/russia-threatens-tit-for-tat-response-if-us-allows-transfer-of-russian-assets-to-kyiv-a84921
WSJ: US drafting sanctions aimed at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort: Washington hopes they will allow Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive armed ...
kyivindependent.com/wsj-us-drafting-sanctions-aimed-at-chinese-banks-aiding-russias-war-effort/
Without European rearmament, NATO is setting itself up for failure: As long as the Russian imperial state exists in its current form, the threat it poses to ...
politico.eu/article/without-eu-rearmament-nato-set-itself-failure-war-ukraine/
Russian man sentenced to 5 years of labor for criticizing war in Ukraine: Russian authorities appear to be intensifying their crackdown on critics of the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/russia-prosecution-criticize-war-ukraine/
Poland 'ready' to host nuclear weapons, Polish president says: Poland is ready to host nuclear weapons on its territory, President Andrzej Duda announced on ...
euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/poland-ready-to-host-nuclear-weapons-polish-president-says/
Quick Glance: Poland 'Ready' to Host Nuclear Weapons: President
- Poland is prepared to host nuclear weapons if NATO decides to deploy them due to Russia's militarization in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Andrzej Duda stated in a recent interview.
- Being a NATO member and a strong supporter of Ukraine, Poland shares a border with both Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, Moscow's ally.
- He emphasized that discussions regarding nuclear cooperation between Poland and the United States have been ongoing for a considerable period.
- During the latest NATO summit in Vilnius, the allies committed to taking all necessary measures to ensure the credibility, effectiveness, safety, and security of the nuclear deterrent mission.
Keep helping Ukraine, US tells Europe after own aid pledge: US ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith calls on Europe to continue aid to Ukraine following $60 billion ...
politico.eu/article/us-nato-aid-ukraine-europe/
US will ‘quickly’ send military aid to Ukraine, Biden tells Zelenskyy: The United States will act swiftly to provide new military assistance to help Kyiv in its ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/22/us-will-quickly-send-military-aid-to-ukraine-biden-tells-zelenskyy
Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
Russian forces gain ground in eastern Ukraine : Fighting is currently raging near Avdiivka in the Donetsk region as Moscow tries to take advantage before Western ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/russian-forces-gain-ground-in-eastern-ukraine
Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges: Opposition activists had exposed Timur Ivanov’s vast wealth, including yachts ...
politico.eu/article/russia-deputy-defense-minister-timur-ivanov-bribery-arrest/
Ukraine says it controls village that Russia said it had captured: Russia said on Monday its forces had taken control of Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine- the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/ukraine-says-it-controls-village-that-russia-said-it-had-captured-
Russia captures key frontline village in eastern Ukraine as Zelensky pleads for urgent US aid
wionews.com/world/russia-captures-key-frontline-village-in-eastern-ukraine-as-zelensky-pleads-for-urgent-us-aid-713881
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally
- The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.
- In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.
- An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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Bloomberg: Russia to supply China with cheaper gas compared to European market at least through 2027
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-russia-to-supply-china-with-28-cheaper-gas-compared-to-european-market-at-least-through-2027/
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 ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/ukraine-claims-to-shoot-down-russian-bomber-though-moscow-denies
Russian man gets 5 years labour for street interview about Ukraine war: A Russian man was sentenced to five years' forced labour on Monday (22 April) for ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/russian-man-gets-5-years-labour-for-street-interview-about-ukraine-war/
Russia: US aid for Ukraine will claim lives: More money will most likely flow from the US to Ukraine. The West is relieved, the Kremlin is sharply critical.
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/usa-hilfe-kreml-ukraine-tote-krieg-russland-100.html
US aid delays leave Ukrainians at low ebb: Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s morale
ft.com/content/da68b725-cc44-41dd-ad13-d3a66c233bf1
Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers possibly conducting espionage in Baltic Sea
kyivindependent.com/swedish-navy-chief-says-russian-shadow-fleet-possibly-also-conducting-espionage/
Blinken to warn China against helping Russia develop its military industry: On his trip to Beijing, the U.S. secretary of state will try to consolidate America’s ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-24/blinken-to-warn-china-against-helping-russia-develop-its-military-industry.html
Quick Glance: Deep Disagreements Despite Improved US-China Relations
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai to engage with his Chinese counterparts.
- Although US-China ties are on a steadier footing, numerous unresolved issues persist.
- Topics such as trade, military communication, and tensions in Taiwan strain relations.
- The US threatens sanctions against Chinese firms supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
Bloomberg: Blinken to warn Beijing over support for Russia in upcoming trip to China
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-blinken-to-warn-beijing-over-support-for-russia-in-upcoming-trip-to-china/
'The war in Ukraine has, in practice, thrown Russia into China's arms': In the global balance of power, Russia's pivot towards China and its possible integration ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/17/the-war-in-ukraine-has-in-practice-thrown-russia-into-china-s-arms_6668676_23.html
Moscow says US hybrid war against Russia will turn into humiliation : Russia said on Sunday that US lawmakers’ approval of $60.84 billion more in support for ...
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