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Those desiring regime change in Russia should be careful what they wish for: Many western analysts are clearly hoping Putin’s disastrous Ukraine war brings his ...
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Those desiring regime change in Russia should be careful what they wish for: Many western analysts are clearly hoping Putin’s disastrous Ukraine war brings his ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/30/those-desiring-regime-change-in-russia-should-be-careful-what-they-wish-for
Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
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.
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-
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
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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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 ...
politico.eu/article/mike-pence-vladimir-putin-russia-united-states-nato-donald-trump-ukraine/
Bloomberg: Russian diesel exports continue to drop amid Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-russian-diesel-exports-continue-to-drop-amid-drone-strikes-on-oil-refineries/
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.
Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats: The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.
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Focus: Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung ...
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Germany arrests two suspected of spying for Russia, planning attacks: Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany on suspicion of spying ...
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Israel Launches Missile Strikes on Iran, US Officials Say: Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran following last week’s missile and drone barrage from ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
- Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.
- Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.
- US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.
- Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
As Russia’s attacks step up, Ukraine fears waning Western support: An interview with the country’s new national security chief
economist.com/europe/2024/04/15/as-russias-attacks-step-up-ukraine-fears-waning-western-support
The Baltic balancing act over the threat from Russia: Fears grow in the region that Putin could test Nato’s resolve with provocations or the ‘nightmare scenario’ ...
ft.com/content/2047a8d3-3b6b-485a-bcfa-f42ae8e352ee
Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-growing-arms-sector-thwarted-by-cash-shortages-attacks-2024-04-19/
Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote: Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68840261
Big blow for Moscow: Chinese banks are increasingly turning away from Putin: Due to the threat of US sanctions, numerous Chinese banks are now withdrawing from ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/schlag-moskau-china-banken-einschraenkung-transaktionen-russland-zr-93020405.html
Ukraine war latest: Russian missile launchers, radar stations destroyed in Crimea, Ukraine ups production of Bohdana howitzers
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-russian-radar-stations-destroyed-in-crimea-ukraine-ups-production-of-bohdana-howitzers/
UPDATE: Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kill 8, including children, injure at least 29
kyivindependent.com/russian-attack-on-dnipro-kills-1-injures-six/
Ukrainian General Staff show footage of attack on Russian airfield in Dzhankoi – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451846/
Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield: Russia said Thursday that fresh US aid for Ukraine will not change anything on the battlefield ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/kremlin-says-us-aid-will-not-help-ukraine-on-battlefield
Pence predicts Putin will target a NATO country if he’s successful in Ukraine: Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday called on House lawmakers to help ...
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Putin wants to get closer to the Taliban: Russia is currently considering taking the Taliban off its list of terrorist organisations, officials have indicated ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/putin-wants-to-get-closer-to-the-taliban/
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/five-futures-russia-stephen-kotkin
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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.
Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602827-moskowitz-trolls-greene-with-foreign-aid-amendments/
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.
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
Kremlin Slams France’s Seizure of Russia-Linked Villa: The Kremlin on Thursday denounced the seizure in France of a villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/kremlin-slams-frances-seizure-of-russia-linked-villa-a84889
Fewer Russians Getting Married Despite State's Encouragement to Start Families – Official Data
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/fewer-russians-getting-married-despite-states-encouragement-to-start-families-official-data-a84886
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/
Water levels rise in rivers in Russia's Kurgan, Tomsk regions: Water levels have continued to rise in the Tobol and Ob rivers in Russia's Kurgan and Tomsk ...
reuters.com/world/europe/water-levels-rise-rivers-russias-kurgan-tomsk-regions-2024-04-18/
Russia attacks 5 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 1: Russian forces attacked five border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on April 18 ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-shells-5-communities-in-sumy-oblast-injuring-1/
Tupolev bomber crashes in Russia: Three of the four pilots were able to save themselves using the ejector seat. The search is still ongoing for the fourth pilot ...
diepresse.com/18382867/tupolew-bomber-stuerzt-in-russland-ab
IAEA reports attempted drone attack just outside Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
kyivindependent.com/attempted-drone-attack-just-outside-zaporizhzhia-nuclear/
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
French judicial authorities seize properties belonging to Putin associates: A villa in the Basque Country linked to Vladimir Putin's ex-wife and a Paris ...
lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2024/04/17/french-judicial-authorities-seize-property-belonging-to-putin-associates_6668750_8.html
German police arrest two men for plotting sabotage on Russia's behalf: The two German-Russian nationals are accused of planning attacks on US military sites ...
euronews.com/2024/04/18/german-police-arrest-two-men-for-plotting-sabotage-on-russias-behalf
Virtual backdoor in Windows: IT experts stop malware controlled by Russia: Russia's secret service is apparently using software that has now been uncovered ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/cyberkrieg-it-experten-stoppen-aus-russland-gesteuerte-schadsoftware-a-266b5bcd-3a96-4b5e-8d9e-591b62a163fa
French Law Enforcement Officers Confiscates Putin Ex-Wife’s Villa: Last December, France seized a villa on the Atlantic Ocean purchased for €5 ...
kyivpost.com/post/31321
What's Causing Russia's Record Floods?: What is driving the record-bad flooding that has devastated parts of Russia and Kazakhstan and forced tens of thousands ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/whats-causing-russias-record-floods-a84893
Central Asia: Welcome to the ‘opportunity zone’: The Great Game’s got a new name.
eurasianet.org/central-asia-welcome-to-the-opportunity-zone
Russia's prized S-400 launchers blasted in Crimea strike, Ukraine says: Moscow's much-celebrated S-400 is considered to be the Russian equivalent of the US-made ...
businessinsider.com/russia-prized-s400-launchers-blasted-crimea-strike-ukraine-says-2024-4
What to read to understand Chechnya: Four books and a film that unpack an influential region of Russia
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/16/what-to-read-to-understand-chechnya
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
Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling medical facilities and of killing medical staff
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-shelling-medical-facilities-and-of-killing-medical-staff-
Russia to Hire Contract Soldiers in Bid to Avoid Unpopular Draft: Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it tries to avoid a new mass call-up ...
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ECB’s Lagarde digs in as US pushes Europe on using Russian assets for Ukraine aid
politico.eu/article/ecbs-lagarde-digs-in-as-us-pushes-europe-on-using-russian-assets-for-ukraine-aid/
Ukraine destroys Russia's Dzhankoi helicopter base air defenses, enabling further deep strikes on occupied Crimea - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/19/ukraine-destroys-russias-dzhankoi-helicopter-base-air-defenses-enabling-further-deep-strikes-on-occupied-crimea/
Opinion | Moment of Truth on Ukraine and Israel: Both countries urgently need U.S. aid to defend themselves against brazen adversaries that seek their ...
wsj.com/articles/moment-of-truth-on-ukraine-and-israel-war-ammo-aid-package-iran-russia-7ed30288
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
At Least 7 People Killed in Russian Floods – IStories: At least seven people have been killed in historic flooding that hit the Ural Mountains cities of Orenburg ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/at-least-7-people-killed-in-russian-floods-istories-a84879
Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun: The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content ...
kyivindependent.com/microsoft-says-russian-disinformation-campaign-targeting-us-election-has-begun/
Ukrainian writer Dmytro Kapranov dies at 56: Ukrainian writer and public figure Dmytro Kapranov died on April 16, according to the Kapranov brothers’ official ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-writer-dmytro-kapranov-dies-at-56/
Espionage and sabotage: Russia brings the war in Ukraine to Germany: The police have arrested two Russian-Germans in Bavaria. They are said to have spied on ...
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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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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/
The Counteroffensive: A look at the Russian military's war dolphins: Editor’s Note: This article was published by the twice-weekly newsletter “The ...
kyivindependent.com/the-counteroffensive-a-look-at-the-russian-militarys-war-dolphins/
Sergei Gerasimov: A difficult March for Ukraine: March was an eventful month for Ukraine: Putin's victory in the presidential election ...
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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 ...
politico.eu/article/nato-secretary-general-jens-stoltenberg-asks-allies-give-air-defense-systems-ukraine-russia-attacks/
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.
Frontline report: Ukraine hammers Russian supply lines as Kupiansk offensive loses steam - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/19/frontline-report-ukraine-hammers-russian-supply-lines-as-kupiansk-offensive-loses-steam/
GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: ‘They would like to see the Russians win’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603977-gop-lawmaker-slams-republican-colleagues-over-ukraine-support-they-would-like-to-see-the-russians-win/
Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...
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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 ...
kyivindependent.com/sources-hur-confirms-attack-on-russian-bomber-factory-in-tatarstan/
50K Russian Soldiers Confirmed Killed in Ukraine – Independent Tally: Over 50,000 Russian soldiers have been confirmed killed in Ukraine since the start of the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/50k-russian-soldiers-confirmed-killed-in-ukraine-independent-tally-a84867
Russia Says Neutralized 20 Drones, 2 Missiles: Russia on Thursday said it had neutralized 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/russia-says-neutralized-20-drones-2-missiles-a84877
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 ...
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-wladimir-putin-ernennt-alte-wegbegleiterin-irina-podnossowa-zur-obersten-richterin-a-d7320aac-e91f-4047-a5dc-414ff79ecc15
Putin wants to avoid sanctions - Iran plays an important role in this: Western sanctions against Russia's economy are forcing Putin's regime to explore new trade ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/putin-will-sanktionen-umgehen-dabei-spielt-der-iran-eine-wichtige-rolle/
Iran-Israel: Putin tells West Asia to pull back from a catastrophic clash : President Putin has expressed hope that all sides will show reasonable restraint and ...
wionews.com/videos/iran-israel-putin-tells-west-asia-to-pull-back-from-a-catastrophic-clash-712225
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/
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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‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’
pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/ukraine-war-children-transfer-filmmaker-q-and-a/
The "cannon fodder" of tomorrow: war museums prepare Russian schoolchildren for an early death
n-tv.de/politik/Kriegs-Museen-bereiten-russische-Schueler-auf-fruehen-Tod-vor-article24878145.html
Poland’s President Becomes the Latest Leader to Visit Donald Trump as Allies Eye a Possible Return
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240418-181033/
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.
“Maischberger”: “We should work on Merkel’s closeness to Russia,” says the CDU man
welt.de/vermischtes/article251084430/Maischberger-Merkels-Russland-Naehe-sollten-wir-aufarbeiten-sagt-der-CDU-Mann.html
Putin's war against European values is no longer just in Ukraine: The unprecedented Russian campaign of conquest against European values is not only taking ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/putins-krieg-gegen-europaeische-werte-nicht-mehr-nur-in-der-ukraine-19661896.html
Over 2,000 imported components found in Russian Su-series fighter jets – Ukraine intel - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/18/over-2000-imported-components-found-in-russian-su-series-fighter-jets-reveals-ukraine-intel/
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.
Water level of Tobol River in Russia’s Kurgan exceeds 9 meters: The water level of the Tobol River in the city of Kurgan in Russia’s southern Urals has risen ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/water-level-of-the-tobol-in-russia-s-kurgan-exceeds-9-meters
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