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Germany charges 5 people for sale of gas turbines to Russian state-owned company in occupied Crimea
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Germany charges 5 people for sale of gas turbines to Russian state-owned ...
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Kuleba begins first trip to India: Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he was in the Indian capital New Delhi at the invitation of Indian Foreign Minister ...
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Kuleba begins first trip to India
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National Resistance Center: Over 10,000 households in occupied Donetsk Oblast remain without power supply 'for weeks'
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National Resistance Center: Over 10,000 households in occupied Donetsk ...
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Germany charges 5 people for sale of gas turbines to Russian state-owned company in occupied Crimea
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Germany charges 5 people for sale of gas turbines to Russian state-owned ...
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Kuleba begins first trip to India: Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he was in the Indian capital New Delhi at the invitation of Indian Foreign Minister ...
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Kuleba begins first trip to India
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National Resistance Center: Over 10,000 households in occupied Donetsk Oblast remain without power supply 'for weeks'
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National Resistance Center: Over 10,000 households in occupied Donetsk ...
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Mine explosions kill civilian, injure another in Kherson Oblast: Explosions in Kherson Oblast caused by mines killed one man and injured another ...
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Mine explosions kill civilian, injure another in Kherson Oblast
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Ukrainian POWs faced conditional release from Hungary: Two Ukrainian prisoners of war, part of a group of 11 handed over to Hungary by Russia in June 2023 ...
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Ukrainian POWs faced conditional release from Hungary
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Reuters: Russia turns to Belarusian gasoline amid decreasing domestic supplies: Russia is increasing imports of gasoline from Belarus to avert possible shortages ...
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Reuters: Russia turns to Belarusian gasoline amid decreasing domestic ...
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Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast town kills 12-year-old child: Russia attacked the town of Borova in Kharkiv Oblast on the evening of March 27 ...
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Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast town kills 12-year-old child
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Russian governor claims drone hit Belgorod administrative building: A Ukrainian drone allegedly hit the Russian city of Belgorod's administrative building ...
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Russian governor claims drone hit Belgorod administrative building
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Top judicial official, previously accused of holding Russian citizenship, resigns
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Top judicial official, previously accused of holding Russian citizenship ...
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Russian attacks on Nikopol, Donetsk Oblast kill man, injure 3 civilians: Russian troops attacked Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and Ukrainsk in Donetsk Oblast ...
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Russian attacks on Nikopol, Donetsk Oblast kill man, injure 3 civilians
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Russian investigators receive 143 reports about missing persons after Moscow shooting
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Russian investigators receive 143 reports about missing persons after ...
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Council of Europe Development Bank lends almost $110 million to Ukraine for housing
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Council of Europe Development Bank lends almost $110 million to Ukraine ...
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At least 6 people injured in Russian attack on Mykolaiv: Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych wrote at 2:32 p.m. local time that, according to preliminary ...
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At least 6 people injured in Russian attack on Mykolaiv
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Russian drone attack in Kherson Oblast kills woman: Mykhailivka, a small village on the western bank of the Dnipro River, has been hit by Russian attacks ...
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Russian drone attack in Kherson Oblast kills woman
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Russian media: Number of wounded in Moscow attack rises to 360: Russian authorities had previously estimated the number of wounded to be around 180.
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Russian media: Number of wounded in Moscow attack rises to 360
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Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Russian air defenses shot down 68 Ukrainian drones, says Defense Ministry : Russia intercepted 68 Ukrainian drones overnight from Friday to Saturday in its ...
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Russian air defenses shot down 68 Ukrainian drones, says Defense Ministry
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Russia Striking Ukraine Railways to 'Paralyze' Army Cargo – Ukraine Source: A senior Ukrainian security source told AFP on Friday that Russia had increased ...
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Russia Striking Ukraine Railways to 'Paralyze' Army Cargo – Ukraine Source
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Exchange of blows on Illner: Amann to Chrupalla: "Should stick on a Russian flag"
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Exchange of blows on Illner: Amann to Chrupalla:
Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
  • Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'

  • Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.

  • Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.

  • The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
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US Agencies Say Putin Didn’t Order Navalny’s February Death: WSJ: US intelligence agencies have found that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely didn’t order ...
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US Agencies Say Putin Didn’t Order Navalny’s February Death: WSJ
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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns: “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around ...
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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns
Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
  • Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.

  • Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.

  • He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.

  • Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
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Ukraine looks to stop the bleeding as US readies more aid: Ukraine will soon receive much-needed relief to stabilize the front lines of their war with Russia ...
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Ukraine looks to stop the bleeding as US readies more aid
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.
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The Axis of Upheaval: How America’s Adversaries Are Uniting to Overturn the Global Order
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The Axis of Upheaval: How America’s Adversaries Are Uniting to Overturn ...
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Russian Officials Say Ukrainian Attacks Kill 3: Ukrainian bombardments killed three people in separate attacks on Russian border regions and in occupied ...
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Russian Officials Say Ukrainian Attacks Kill 3
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Russian media: Russian deputy defense minister detained for bribery stripped of his position, assets
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Russian media: Russian deputy defense minister detained for bribery ...
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.
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Russia-Iran Military Alliance Gives Israel Cause for Concern: Israel’s trading of missile attacks with Iran this month may be on hiatus, yet the unprecedented ...
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Russia-Iran Military Alliance Gives Israel Cause for Concern
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Russia says will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are deployed : Russia will make NATO nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they ...
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Russia says will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are ...
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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...
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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space
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Putin confirms he will visit China in May: The Russian president previously visited China last October to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
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Putin confirms he will visit China in May
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Why Russia and Iran can dodge Western sanctions: Iran has been living with Western sanctions for almost 40 years, and never have so many sanctions been imposed ...
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Why Russia and Iran can dodge Western sanctions
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Media: German building materials firm Knauf to withdraw from Russia: The German producer of building materials Knauf said it is ceasing its operations in Russia ...
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Media: German building materials firm Knauf to withdraw from Russia
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US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine: The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday, and will include Patriot systems.
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US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine
Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
  • The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.

  • The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.

  • In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
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Russia claims it struck Western arms being transported in Ukraine by rail : Russia on Friday (Apr 26) said that it had used missiles and artillery to target ...
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Russia claims it struck Western arms being transported in Ukraine by rail
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Ukraine Drone Kills 2 in Frontline Region, Russian Official Says: A senior Russian proxy official in the occupied Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia said Thursday ...
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Ukraine Drone Kills 2 in Frontline Region, Russian Official Says
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Uncle Sam finally coughs up weapons — but is it too late to save Ukraine from Putin?
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Uncle Sam finally coughs up weapons — but is it too late to save Ukraine ...
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.
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Russian Forces Advance in Eastern Ukraine as Kyiv Awaits US Weaponry: Russian forces pressed forward in eastern Ukraine and in some areas accelerated their ...
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Russian Forces Advance in Eastern Ukraine as Kyiv Awaits US Weaponry
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Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?: The AfD likes to appear patriotic. But this image is crumbling after the latest espionage allegations ...
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Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?
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Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has ...
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Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will ...
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Russia says it may downgrade ties with US if its assets are confiscated: Russia is considering downgrading the level of its diplomatic relations with the United ...
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Russia says it may downgrade ties with US if its assets are confiscated
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Source: Ukraine destroys Russian Ka-32 helicopter at Moscow airfield: A Russian multirole helicopter Ka-32 was destroyed at the Ostafyevo airfield in Moscow ...
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Source: Ukraine destroys Russian Ka-32 helicopter at Moscow airfield
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Sumy Oblast fortifies amid looming threat of Kharkiv attack: SUMY OBLAST – A group of military officers, local police chiefs, border guards ...
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Sumy Oblast fortifies amid looming threat of Kharkiv attack
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U.S. Announces $6 Billion Aid Package Including Patriot Air-Defense Systems: The United States will provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles for its air-defense ...
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U.S. Announces $6 Billion Aid Package Including Patriot Air-Defense ...
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Lithuania ridicules Belarusian claim of thwarted drone attack: Major Gintautas Ciunis, a representative of the Strategic Communications Department of the ...
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Lithuania ridicules Belarusian claim of thwarted drone attack