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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: 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.
Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Legendary hockey player Dominik Hašek slams IOC for allowing Russian athletes in 2024 Olympics
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452719/
Ukraine updates: Biden signs US military aid bill : US President Joe Biden has signed legislation authorizing the long-awaited release of much-needed military ...
dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-biden-signs-us-military-aid-bill/live-68906573
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.
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 ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-funding-congress-1138337200942ca738ffc28bfc289570
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.
Russian court rejects new appeal by US reporter Evan Gershkovich: A Russian court on Tuesday rejected the latest in a series of appeals by Wall Street Journal ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-court-rejects-detained-us-journalist-gershkovichs-latest-appeal-2024-04-23/
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.
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.
REPO Act: Russian-Asset Seizure Law Spurs Debate Over Impact on Dollar: Congressional passage Tuesday of authority granting President Joe Biden new powers to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/russia-asset-seizure-law-spurs-yellen-praise-angst-over-dollar
Planned meeting in Switzerland: According to Zelensky, Russia wants to prevent a peace conference
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-krieg-russland-plant-wlodomir-selenskyj-zufolge-vereitelung-der-friedenskonferenz-in-der-schweiz-a-695a0600-0f98-43fd-a104-429276b7aa22
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 ...
ft.com/content/c7432bdc-3449-421e-8045-701ac16a3d07
The persistence of an old anti-Semitic myth: The dark legacy and ongoing body count of an ancient anti-Semitic myth
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/the-persistence-of-an-old-anti-semitic-myth/678184/
Quick Glance: The Legacy of an Ancient Anti-Semitic Myth
- Mary Antin recounts the false accusations against Jews regarding the Passover festival in a 1911 article in The Atlantic.
- The 'blood libel', rooted in medieval beliefs, continues to have deadly consequences, exemplified by the case of Russian Jew Menachem Mendel Beilis.
- Contemporary dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jewish ritual murders persists, as evidenced by recent events.
- Despite the historical backdrop, the Passover celebration remains a traditional festival unrelated to the false accusations.
There are also new allegations against Bystron: Kremlin wrote a “manifesto” for the AfD
n-tv.de/politik/Kreml-schrieb-Manifest-fuer-die-AfD-article24904060.html
A top Russian military official reportedly linked to Ukraine's Mariupol arrested for bribe-taking
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-military-official-arrested-ccb1091d14a0a5521b46e785ab6fabca
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.
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.
Kremlin designed concept to achieve “majority in elections at all levels” for AfD
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251241360/Kreml-entwarf-Konzept-um-fuer-AfD-Mehrheit-bei-Wahlen-auf-allen-Ebenen-zu-erreichen.html
Russia-Ukraine war: Aid approval brings Ukrainian troops closer to infusion of new firepower
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-us-aid-package-5b2cfac8351bff94d8c1ead8704110a3
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: Freezing of London Property Following ICIJ Report
- Roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists revealed that the London townhouse remained untouched by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official, U.K. authorities froze Igor Komarov's property.
- In February, the ongoing connection between Komarov and the townhouse in Herbert Crescent - a prime location in Central London - was highlighted. The property was acquired in 2007 for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company under his control.
- Instead of directly listing Komarov, a trust was indicated as the beneficial owner of the BVI company, Wastom Holdings Ltd., in the submissions under the U.K.'s Register of Overseas Entities.
- It is suggested that the British Government should now disclose details about trusts overseeing properties directly or through companies. This transparency measure would aid in uncovering assets owned by Putin's associates and corrupt individuals, leaving them no refuge.
North Korea sends delegation to Iran in growing effort to break diplomatic isolation
apnews.com/article/north-korea-iran-diplomacy-military-cooperation-russia-f82461908cb59a15a634747e9ab48f6c
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.
Here’s All the Countries With TikTok Bans as Platform’s Future in U.S. Hangs In Balance
time.com/6971009/tiktok-banned-restrictions-worldwide-countries-united-states-law/
Munz: Only with Putin's consent: Arrest of Shoigu's deputy "is a power struggle in the Kremlin"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Festnahme-von-Schoigu-Vize-ist-Machtkampf-im-Kreml-article24896959.html
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
Kremlin minister on war in Ukraine: Lavrov apparently hints at Russian summer offensive on Kharkiv
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-ukraine-krieg-sergej-lawrow-deutet-offenbar-sommeroffensive-auf-charkiw-an-a-5accf5e8-4321-4764-a9e8-3bfae135172b
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/
Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?: The AfD likes to appear patriotic. But this image is crumbling after the latest espionage allegations ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/kreml-strategiepapier-afd-100.html
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 7:05 p.m. USA announces new billion-dollar package for Ukraine +++
n-tv.de/politik/19-05-USA-kuendigen-neues-Milliardenpaket-fuer-Ukraine-an--article23143824.html
Russia: We Told Israel ‘Iran Does Not Want Escalation’: Russia has made clear to Israel that Iran "does not want escalation," Moscow's Foreign Minister Sergei ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/19/russia-we-told-israel-iran-does-not-want-escalation-a84901
Russian space chief says new rocket will put Falcon 9 reuse to shame: There's just one catch...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/russian-space-chief-says-new-rocket-will-put-falcon-9-reuse-to-shame/
Sydney mall attack: Confronting pro-Kremlin troll on false claims Jewish student was killer
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68822846
Russia to push Ukraine further back if Kyiv gets long range US missiles, says Kremlin
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/russia-to-push-ukraine-further-back-if-kyiv-gets-long-range-us-missiles-says-kremlin
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
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
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
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 ...
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-ukraine-krieg-kreml-bruestet-sich-mit-einnahme-von-ukrainischem-dorf-im-donbass-a-d62267dd-8c0a-40c6-9746-e0b5c714de2b
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
Kremlin says any new 'colonial' U.S. aid to Ukraine won't change frontline situation
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Russia's Yandex reports Q1 revenue rise as market awaits spin-off news: Russian internet giant Yandex reported a 40% rise in first-quarter revenue to 228 ...
reuters.com/technology/russias-yandex-reports-q1-revenue-rise-market-awaits-spin-off-news-2024-04-26/
Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down: Ukraine has launched a barrage of drones across Russia overnight in attacks that appeared to ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drones-energy-68f8e26eaff94e440f71578c43334332
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
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/
More civilians die in Ukraine as a think tank warns delays in US aid will hamper Kyiv's forces
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-deaths-50d5f9d6b26734b8736f23c8dcec337e
Georgia not ready for EU, says ruling party: The pronouncement comes as tensions fray between Tbilisi and Brussels over a ‘Kremlin-inspired’ foreign agent law.
politico.eu/article/georgia-not-ready-eu-membership-georgian-dream-irakli-garibashvili-russian-law-agent-bill-protest-tbilisi/
How a store manager from India ended up killed on the battlefields of Ukraine fighting for Russia
cnn.com/2024/04/19/india/india-russia-ukraine-one-mans-death-intl-hnk-ml/
House to vote on billions of dollars of Russian government money sitting in U.S. banks
nbcnews.com/news/world/house-vote-billions-dollars-russian-government-money-sitting-us-banks-rcna148671
Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal: Russia and Ukraine have agreed in a Qatari-brokered deal to exchange almost 50 children ...
go.france24.com/ONs
Kremlin cagey on Iran missile warning, calls for restraint in Middle East: The Kremlin refused to confirm or deny on Wednesday if Moscow had been forewarned of ...
reut.rs/3UlW4fx
Lawyer says Russia arrests Forbes journalist: A press representative has been arrested again in Russia. Forbes magazine's Sergei Mingasov is accused of spreading ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251241458/Laut-Anwalt-Russland-nimmt-Forbes-Journalisten-fest.html
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/
Russia-Ukraine war: Thousands of Russian soldiers want out: Growing numbers of Russian soldiers are trying to get out of the war in Ukraine ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-deserter-asylum-5c7642cd14431d9af65076df2df4b861
Quick Glance: Russian Soldiers Desert Putin's War Without Hero's Welcome Abroad
- Thousands of Russian soldiers desert the army to escape the war in Ukraine.
- Soldiers face criminal charges in Russia and seek asylum in the West, living in hiding.
- Western nations grapple with the dilemma of Russian soldiers as spies, criminals, or heroes.
- Rise in asylum claims by Russians, but few are granted protection, raising concerns over national security risks.
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-offensive-putin-8fce40ee08fdcc483f1d0fbe51c44bbe
Russian Officials Face Restrictions on Foreign Trips, Kremlin Confirms: Russian officials face various restrictions on their ability to travel abroad ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/19/russian-officials-face-restrictions-on-foreign-trips-kremlin-confirms-a84903
Drone attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant significantly increases accident risk, IAEA head says
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-drone-a28710a691f3259b5dd6586787838b60
Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
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
The Russian T-14 super tank becomes a propaganda debacle for the Kremlin: In the West it is considered almost impossible that the Armata will work at all ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000216450/der-russische-superpanzer-t-14-wird-fuer-den-kreml-zum-propaganda-debakel
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
Russian peacekeepers started withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh: Kremlin: Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan’s ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/russian-peacekeepers-started-withdrawal-from-nagorno-karabakh-kremlin
Mass brawl breaks out in Georgian parliament over media law: A huge punch-up has erupted in Georgia's parliament over a controversial foreign influence law ...
euronews.com/2024/04/15/mass-brawl-breaks-out-in-georgian-parliament-over-controversial-media-law
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.
Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
apnews.com/article/nuclear-arms-space-un-us-japan-russia-175d45ddb658729eff060bd8a83b8a55
After the hammer attack against Navalny employees: 2 arrests in Poland: Two men have been arrested in Poland after the attack against Leonid Volkov ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/nach-hammer-attacke-gegen-nawalny-mitarbeiter-zwei-verdachtige-in-polen-festgenommen
Kremlin comments on decision to exclude Putin from 80th anniversary of Normandy landings
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451518/
Reuters: Kremlin clamps down on officials' travel over state secret fears: Pressure is being placed on all government ministries by Russia’s Federal ...
kyivindependent.com/reuters-paranoid-kremlin-clamps-down-on-officials-travel-over-state-secret-fears/
Putin ready to negotiate - under conditions: Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if no "ideas are imposed" on it.
de.euronews.com/2024/04/12/putin-offen-fur-verhandlungen-aber-ohne-aufgezwungene-vorstellungen-anderer
Slovaks rally behind arms fundraiser for Ukraine, defying Fico's government: To support the Czech initiative to aid Ukraine, which the Slovak government refused ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovaks-rally-behind-arms-fundraiser-for-ukraine-defying-ficos-government/
Russia Vetoes Nukes in Space in UN Security Council Vote, Kremlin Diplomat Says Opponents Aren’t Fair
kyivpost.com/post/31685
Use Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine: Currently, the U.S. has frozen Russian assets valued at $60 billion. If the U.S. government were to seize these assets ...
thehill.com/opinion/international/4590146-use-russian-assets-to-rebuild-ukraine/
Russia says US support for Ukraine will end as ‘humiliating fiasco’ like ‘Vietnam and Afghanistan’
thehill.com/policy/defense/4610062-russia-says-us-support-for-ukraine-will-end-as-humiliating-fiasco-like-vietnam-and-afghanistan/
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
Report: Russia is said to have planned AfD strategy with a “manifesto” - Party denies
berliner-zeitung.de/news/bericht-russland-soll-afd-strategie-mit-manifest-geplant-haben-partei-dementiert-li.2209906
Zelenskiy Calls For More Air Defenses After Deadly Ukraine Strike: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has again appealed to Ukraine's Western allies and partners to ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-strikes-dnipro/32911952.html
Ukraine strikes two more fuel depots in Russia, despite US warnings: Russian oil giant Rosneft lost some 26,000 cubic meters of fuel following Ukrainian drone ...
politico.eu/article/united-states-warnings-ukraine-strikes-two-fuel-depots-russia/
Russia sentences Meta's communications director to six years in prison over "terrorism" charges
techspot.com/news/102708-russia-sentences-meta-communications-director-six-years-prison.html
West faces stark choice on Ukraine losing the war: Ukraine is now experiencing a level of existential threat comparable only to the situation immediately after ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/west-faces-stark-choice-on-ukraine-losing-the-war/
Russian media: American pro-Kremlin fighter, propagandist killed in Donetsk Oblast
kyivindependent.com/russian-media-missing-american-pro-kremlin-fighter-killed-in-donetsk-oblast/
Russia declares German foundation 'undesirable': Moscow has blacklisted the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, a free-market think-tank as "undesirable ...
dw.com/en/russia-declares-german-foundation-undesirable/a-68863930
China is surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine, US intelligence finds
apnews.com/article/united-states-china-russia-ukraine-war-265df843be030b7183c95b6f3afca8ec
Quick Glance: China Supports Russia in Weapons Manufacturing with Impact on Ukraine
- China is aiding Russia in significantly expanding its defense industrial base, leading to the most ambitious military manufacturing since the Soviet era. The support includes a variety of machine tools, drone and turbojet engines, as well as technologies for cruise missiles, microelectronics, and nitrocellulose used in weapons propellant. Chinese and Russian entities are also collaborating on drone production in Russia.
- The assistance from China is significantly influencing Russia's ability to continue its assault on Ukraine, while Ukraine's military struggles with equipment shortages, exacerbated by Republicans blocking a vote on new American military aid. US officials attribute Russia's rapid military build-up largely to Chinese support, with China accounting for 90% of Russia's microelectronics imports in 2023.
- President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken have raised concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and are trying to persuade China to cease this practice. Pressure on China continues to ensure that companies do not provide support to the Russian defense sector, which could have significant consequences.
- China is assisting Russia in enhancing its satellite and space capabilities for use in Ukraine. The US is actively engaging with banks worldwide to establish compliance systems to avoid inadvertent involvement in supporting the Russian defense industrial base, which would result in sanctions. Efforts to convince China to halt this support are ongoing to prevent further bolstering of Russia's military capabilities.
Belgium opens probe into pro-Russia network accused of paying MEPs: Moscow’s “objectives are clear,” said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
politico.eu/article/belgiam-prosecutor-open-probe-pro-russia-network-accused-pay-mep/
Water levels rise and homes flood in Russia after a dam bursts near the Kazakhstan border
apnews.com/article/russia-ural-mountains-floods-orsk-dam-break-9f14551354c528c7dfcf4cd764b8738a
Russia paid pro-Kremlin lawmakers to influence EU elections, says Belgium: Authorities investigating cash payments to MEPs ahead of June vote ...
ft.com/content/8bb921fa-57b3-44aa-80d6-b35794a523db
Russia-linked hackers claim cyberattacks on U.S., French and Polish water utilities
axios.com/2024/04/17/russia-us-water-system-hacks-sandworm
Nord stream methane leaks won’t majorly affect climate, study finds: There were fears the incident could lead to significant climate risks.
politico.eu/article/nord-stream-methane-leaks-unlikely-to-affect-climate-latest-study-finds/
Denying Russia’s only strategy for success : If the West mobilizes its resources to resist the Kremlin,Russia cannot defeat Ukraine or the West – and will likely ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/denying-russias-only-strategy-for-success/
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