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Senators struggle to get on same page with Russia sanctions: Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are struggling to reach an agreement on sanctions aimed at Moscow.
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Senators make headway on Russia sanctions bill, but two sticking points remain: Senate Democrats and Republicans are close to striking a deal on a sanctions ...
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Senators struggle to get on same page with Russia sanctions: Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are struggling to reach an agreement on sanctions aimed at Moscow.
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Senators make headway on Russia sanctions bill, but two sticking points remain: Senate Democrats and Republicans are close to striking a deal on a sanctions ...
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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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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.
Attacks on Kharkiv: Go or Stay?: Air strikes on Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine have so far been rare - but Russia is apparently exploiting gaps in its defense ...
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Quick Glance: Russian Attack Causes Destruction of TV Tower in Kharkiv
- A television tower in Kharkiv was ripped in two by a Russian missile strike on Monday, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to make the second largest city in Ukraine uninhabitable.
- Impressive footage showed the main mast of the tower breaking off and collapsing in the city, which has been under missile and drone attacks for weeks.
- Zelenskyy briefed US President Joe Biden about the airstrike that occurred shortly before their conversation.
- The Service for State Special Communications reported partial damage to the tower's structure, resulting in a temporary loss of television signal. Efforts are underway to restore it, with residents advised to use cable, online TV, or radio if they lack a digital TV signal.
Ramzan Kadyrov: Rumors of illness - is Putin losing an ally?: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is said to be seriously ill. This means that an important support for ...
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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.
Ukraine Moves To Bring Military-Aged Men Home To Fight: Ukraine said Tuesday it was introducing new measures that would encourage military-aged men to return to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/ukraine-moves-to-bring-military-aged-men-home-to-fight-a84932
China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-putin-ties-risk-relations-with-eu-top-diplomat-says
LIVE: EU parliament debate on Gaza, Ukraine, Georgia and Haiti: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Joe Biden tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy US weapons will arrive ‘quickly’: President expected to sign law unlocking long-delayed $60bn in funding for Ukraine this ...
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Largest fire engine convoy to deliver aid to Ukraine: A convoy including 20 fire engines will leave Kent and carry more than 2,800 pieces of equipment.
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Finland among world's top military aid donors to Ukraine: The value of Finnish military support for the war-torn country has multiplied recently.
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Ukraine's farm minister named as suspect in corruption case: Ukraine's anti-corruption agency is treating Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky as a suspect in an ...
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Ukraine war: Kyiv limits consular help for men of fighting age abroad: The rights of Ukrainians remain key, says Kyiv, but the priority is to protect the ...
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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 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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Media: Greece preparing to give Ukraine at least 1 Patriot system, possibly 2: The news follows a story by the Financial Times (FT) on April 22 ...
kyivindependent.com/media-greece-preparing-to-give-ukraine-at-least-1-patriot-system-possibly-2/
UK announces largest ever military aid package for Ukraine: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine during a ...
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Quick Glance: Sunak to Announce Largest Military Aid Package for Ukraine
- UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak travels to Warsaw to announce military aid for Ukraine.
- The announcement includes £500 million in additional military funding for Kyiv in its fight against Russia's invasion.
- Other topics include the call for increased weapon supplies to Ukraine and strengthening NATO air defense in Europe.
- Germany and other countries are supporting Ukraine with additional air defense systems and advocating for higher defense spending.
Federal Attorney General reports arrest: Krah reacts to espionage allegations against AfD employees
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Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
Bloomberg: Germany urging US to send another Patriot system to Ukraine: Ukraine is facing a shortage of air defense systems amid an uptick in Russian attacks on ...
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-germany-urging-us-to-send-another-patriot-to-ukraine/
Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags: Far from the trenches, at orderly new centres across Ukraine, civilian recruiters armed with ...
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Russia Hosts China, Iran Security Chiefs to Discuss Cooperation: Russia’s Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev and China’s security chief Chen Wenqing ...
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Meta comms chief handed six year Russian prison sentence for 'justifying terrorism'
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Ukraine Anti-graft Office Suspects Agriculture Minister of Fraud: Ukrainian anti-graft agencies say they have discovered that Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/ukraine-anti-graft-office-suspects-agriculture-minister-of-fraud
EU Weighs Sanctions on Firms Shipping Weapons Tech to Russia - Bloomberg: The European Union is assessing potential sanctions against more than a dozen companies ...
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Approval of US aid to Ukraine prompts EU to provide more active support – European Commission President
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Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
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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 ...
kyivindependent.com/german-building-materials-firm-knauf-announces-withdrawal-from-russia/
Significantly more than usual: US package for Ukraine should include many armored vehicles
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Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
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Mobilization in Ukraine: The persistent search for soldiers: Several hundred thousand soldiers have to be found. But the track record is modest.
nzz.ch/international/mobilisierung-in-der-ukraine-die-hartnaeckige-suche-nach-soldaten-ld.1825914
Thousands of European flights reportedly affected by suspected Russian jamming: Russia has been accused of jamming GPS signals in nearby countries such as ...
kyivindependent.com/thousands-of-european-flights-affected-by-suspected-russian-jamming/
Ukraine war: ECB calls for Austria's RBI to withdraw more quickly from Russia: As the largest Western financial institution in Russia, Raiffeisenbank ...
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War in Ukraine: EU states do not want to give up Patriots: The EU has called on member states to support Ukraine with air defense systems ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/22/krieg-in-der-ukraine-eu-staaten-wollen-patriots-nicht-abgeben
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
kyivindependent.com/inside-the-swedish-ammunition-plant-at-the-forefront-of-europes-push-to-ramp-up-shell-production/
120 People Killed in Russian Border Region Since Invasion of Ukraine, Governor Says
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/120-people-killed-in-russian-border-region-since-invasion-of-ukraine-governor-says-a84934
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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Biden says military aid on way to Ukraine after Senate approval: EU foreign and defence minister agree Ukraine needs better air defences but stop sort of ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/biden-says-military-aid-on-way-to-ukraine-right-after-senate-approval
Swedish Navy suspects Russian "shadow fleet" of espionage: The Swedish Navy has confirmed for the first time that Russias so-called shadow fleet in the Baltic ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452506/
57 billion euros in Ukraine aid: Biden wants to “sign immediately”: US President Joe Biden has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the 57 billion ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/23/57-mrd-euro-ukraine-hilfe-biden-will-sofort-unterzeichnen
Military: Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne, situation 'difficult'
kyivindependent.com/military-russian-forces-using-chemical-weapons-to-storm-ocheretyne-situation-difficult/
Ukraine: TV tower collapses after missile strike in Kharkiv: The local military says that digital TV has been cut off in the surrounding area.
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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Ukraine's parliament passes law adapting education policy to match EU standards
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Ukraine to receive new military aid from US sooner than expected, congressman says during visit to Kyiv
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-receive-new-military-aid-from-us-sooner-than-possible-congressmen-say-during-visit-to-kyiv/
What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine: After weeks of Russian advance, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
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Hungarian FM says Ukraine carrying out 'witch hunt' against Hungarian businesses, threatens to block EU aid
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Russia bombs Russia: Oops.
politico.eu/article/russia-air-force-drops-massive-missile-russian-territory/
Zelensky: Ukraine, US 'finalized' agreements on ATACMS: Ukraine "finalized" with the U.S. details of the agreements on long-range Army ...
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US Senate to Vote on $61 Billion Ukraine Aid Package After House's Months-Long Delay
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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.
Fresh Support: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. US House approves $95 billion in foreign aid. China is front and center of gold’s rally ...
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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.
Sberbank to pay $8bn in dividends after record profit: Half of it is going to Russian state’s coffers to help fund war on Ukraine
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Russian drone attack injures seven in Ukraine’s Odesa: Officials : Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that injured seven people in the Black Sea port of ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/russian-drone-attack-injures-seven-in-ukraine-s-odesa-officials-
We know about Ukraine's urgent needs – Pentagon: The United States and the Pentagon have been in constant communication with Ukraine, allies and partners ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452477/
🔊 The US House has passed a Ukraine military aid package which heads to the US Senate and then President Joe Biden's desk this week ...
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US prepares "larger than normal" aid package for Ukraine – Politico: Politico reports that the administration of US President Joe Biden is preparing a larger ...
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-olaf-scholz-uk-germany-wants-rishi-sunak-to-spend-big-on-defense/
Russia's use of prisoners to feed war machine is widespread: A law passed at the end of March allows suspects to escape conviction if they choose to go fight on ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/23/russia-s-use-of-prisoners-to-feed-war-machine-is-widespread_6669261_4.html
Mike Pence: Russian aggression poses 'serious threat' to Europe: Former Vice President of the US, Mike Pence, joins Euronews Correspondent Stefan Grobe on the ...
euronews.com/2024/04/22/mike-pence-russian-aggression-poses-serious-threat-to-europe
Military expert in the ntv early start: What Russia "can't have, it destroys": Russia is causing enormous devastation in its war of aggression against Ukraine ...
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Ukraine: What are Atacms missiles? The new weapon briefly explained: Russia's air force suffered its worst blow to date in the Ukraine war last fall ...
nzz.ch/international/ukraine-krieg-was-sind-atacms-raketen-die-neue-waffe-kurz-erklaert-ld.1763411
Ukraine faces energy deficits, to restrict power supply for business, industry: Ukraine faces power deficits caused by Russian attacks on its energy system ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-faces-energy-deficits-to-restrict-power-supply-for-business-industry/
China Loses Its Appetite for Russian Coal as Import Costs Rise: China is losing its appetite for Russian coal as import taxes and logistical snarls push Asia’s ...
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Infrastructure under attack: Kharkiv TV tower collapses - Reception disturbed: The Ukrainian infrastructure is a constant target of attack by the Russians ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Fernsehturm-von-Charkiw-stuerzt-ein-Empfang-gestoert-article24893046.html
Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
politico.eu/article/slovak-crowd-fund-ammunition-ukraine-robert-fico/
Ukraine facing €4.38 billion post-war bill to restore telecom industry crippled by Russian attacks
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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.
Ukraine War | US arms aid package: "It's a race against time": Ukraine is on the defensive, now it is receiving new military aid from the USA ...
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How Ukraine War Is Stretching Russian Workers to their Limits: Opinion | Whether the Ukraine war has been good for Russia’s working class is a question that ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/how-ukraine-war-is-stretching-russian-workers-to-their-limits-a84926
Minister accused of illegally appropriating more than $7 million in state-owned land, attempting to seize another plot
kyivindependent.com/minister-accused-of-illegally-appropriating-more-than-7-million-in-state-owned-land-attempting-to-seize-more-plots/
US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies: The Biden administration wants to start moving weapons and equipment into Ukraine within days of ...
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German spy agency seeks more powers amid Russia's suspected financing of far right
reuters.com/world/europe/german-spy-agency-seeks-more-powers-amid-russias-suspected-financing-far-right-2024-04-22/
What, if anything, does Europe have to offer Trump?: Trump will likely want to divest himself of, as he sees it, the irritation that is Ukraine ...
politico.eu/article/what-if-anything-does-europe-have-to-offer-trump/
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’s ‘complete embrace’ of North Korea could embolden Kim Jong Un, US says: Russia’s “complete embrace” of North Korea could increase Kim Jong Un’s appetite ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/russia-s-complete-embrace-of-north-korea-could-embolden-kim-jong-un-us-says
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.
Ukraine: What does the breakthrough in the USA change about the war?: Ukraine can breathe a sigh of relief for now. The new military aid from the USA will ...
nzz.ch/international/ukraine-was-aendert-der-durchbruch-in-den-usa-am-krieg-ld.1827401
Robert Habeck in an interview about aid to Ukraine: The US House of Representatives has voted for further aid to Ukraine. This inspires courage in Ukraine ...
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Weapons aid for Kyiv takes time - new Russian offensive expected: How strong a possible Russian spring offensive will also depend on how quickly Western military ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/22/ukraine-militaerhilfe-russland
Ukraine to EU: Don’t let US aid package make you complacent: Washington’s support for Ukraine should not dispel a sense of urgency among EU countries ...
politico.eu/article/ukraine-aid-package-us-to-eu-dont-get-complacent-because-of-us-aid-package/
Despite Obama and Trump, America just proved it’s still the ‘indispensable power’
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Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.
extremetech.com/computing/russia-is-working-on-a-128-core-supercomputing-platform-report
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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