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Germany revokes licences for almost all Russian consulates
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Germany orders shuttering of 4 out of 5 Russian consulates: Germany says it has told Russia to close four out of five consulates in Germany ...
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‘Diplomatic declaration of war’: Russia asked to vacate its four consulates in Germany
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Germany revokes licences for almost all Russian consulates
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/31/7404671/
Germany orders shuttering of 4 out of 5 Russian consulates: Germany says it has told Russia to close four out of five consulates in Germany ...
dw.com/en/germany-orders-shuttering-of-4-out-of-5-russian-consulates/a-65782164
‘Diplomatic declaration of war’: Russia asked to vacate its four consulates in Germany
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Moscow vows response to Germany closing Russian consulates: Russia said on Wednesday that it would respond to what it called Germany’s “provocative” decision to ...
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Russia to close four out of five consulates in Germany: Russo-German relations are at a new low after the German government announced on Wednesday that Russia ...
euronews.com/2023/05/31/russia-to-close-four-out-of-five-consulates-in-germany
Germany revokes license of four of five Russian consulates : The German government is revoking the licenses of four of the five Russian consulates in the country ...
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Ukrainian rape survivors experience silence or shame: Since the start of the war on February 24, 2022, many Ukrainian women have been sexually abused by Russian ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/23/ukrainian-rape-survivors-experience-silence-or-shame_6669224_4.html
New record number of young adults without training in Germany: Around 2.9 million young adults have no education. That is more than ever before ...
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Quick Glance: Record Number of Young Adults without Education in Germany
- Germany records a peak of 2.9 million young adults without education, especially among migrants.
- The increasing number of unskilled individuals negatively impacts the job market and widens the gap between well-qualified and unqualified individuals.
- The dual education system faces challenges like rising dropout rates and mismatched apprenticeships.
- Initiatives to modernize the education system are being called for, including better career guidance and increased apprenticeship wages.
Russia Rejects U.S. Journalist Gershkovich’s Detention Appeal: A Moscow court on Tuesday denied U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against the extension ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-rejects-us-journalist-gershkovichs-detention-appeal-a84937
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.
Suspicion of Russian financing: AfD politician Bystron is said to have complained about the denomination of the banknotes
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Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
- New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.
- The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.
- Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends: Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on Ukraine
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Ukraine 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.
Russians Transform Dubai as They Flee Putin’s War: Photo Essay: Take a look at their culture at cafes, festivals and even a sailing school.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/russians-transform-dubai-as-they-flee-putin-s-war-photo-essay
Russian Oil Refining Hampered by Floods as Drone Damage Persists: Russian oil refining is near an 11-month low as flooding hampers operations and repairs to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/russian-oil-refining-hampered-by-floods-as-drone-damage-persists
China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/china-cables/china-relied-on-extrajudicial-means-to-force-thousands-of-fugitives-to-repatriate-human-rights-activists-say/
Quick Glance: China's Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives
- Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.
- Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.
- The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.
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/
Three suspected Chinese spies arrested in Germany — caught stealing sensitive tech secrets
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Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage
- The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.
- Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.
- Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.
- During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.
UK’s Sunak hopes to deepen defence ties on trip to Germany: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, a long-awaited trip to ...
reuters.com/world/europe/uks-sunak-hopes-deepen-defence-ties-trip-germany-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Sunak and Scholz Face Tension in Berlin Meeting
- Sunak announces £500 million aid for Ukraine and plans to increase defence spending by 2030.
- Germany criticizes UK's delay in defense spending for European security.
- Scholz will address Sunak on British defense commitments.
- Berlin expresses discontent over Sunak's defense spending delay and doubts Germany's rapid defense capability.
Russian deputy defence minister detained for allegedly taking bribes: Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov oversaw military infrastructure projects.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68886406
Russian Defence Minister announces transfer of S-500 air defence missile systems to Russian troops
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452557/
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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Lavrov Says Russia, China Almost Dedollarized Their Trade: Tass: Russia and China have almost completely stopped using the dollar in their mutual trade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/lavrov-says-russia-china-almost-dedollarized-their-trade-tass
Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools: Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026 ...
kyivindependent.com/latvia-to-stop-teaching-russian-as-foreign-language-in-schools/
US government reportedly ponders crimping China's use of RISC-V: Permissive licenses may be about to collide with geopolitics
theregister.com/2024/04/24/us_commerce_china_risc_v_investigation/
Quick Glance: US Government Considers Restricting China's Use of RISC-V
- The US Department of Commerce is reportedly considering lawmakers' calls to make it harder for China to use the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA).
- RISC-V is permissively licensed, allowing developers to access the ISA for free and create proprietary or open source implementations for various applications.
- The Commerce Department is now reportedly examining RISC-V to review potential risks and assess appropriate actions that could address concerns effectively.
- China is already embracing RISC-V, with local chip design firms utilizing the ISA to develop desktop PC chips for Chinese schools and a server-grade processor for Alibaba Cloud.
Remembering Sergei Parajanov, the Bard of the Caucasus: The revered Armenian cinema auteur both embodied the region’s ethnic and cultural diversity and sought to ...
newlinesmag.com/review/remembering-sergei-parajanov-the-bard-of-the-caucasus/
LME moves to stop gaming of Russian aluminium sanctions-based rule: The London Metal Exchange (LME) moved on Tuesday to stop traders from taking Russian ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/lme-moves-stop-gaming-russian-aluminium-sanctions-based-rule-2024-04-23/
The China-Russia trade friendship may not be quite what you think: Commercial ties between the two powers appear to be catching up from an abnormally low base
ft.com/content/4bc0973c-c1f3-4df7-821d-0c262e506bb8
Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/germany-arrests-three-suspected-of-spying-for-chinese-state
Most weapons from US aid package for Ukraine are already in Germany and Poland – CNN
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452566/
Quick Glance: Senate Passes Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with Strong Bipartisan Support
- The Senate has approved $95 billion in war aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debates over U.S. involvement in foreign wars.
- The legislation would also provide $26 billion in wartime assistance to Israel, humanitarian relief to citizens of Gaza, and $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
- The changes have brought some of the nine additional Senate Republicans on board, increasing support to over half of McConnell's conference.
- The growing divide in the GOP between aid skeptics and traditional 'Reagan Republicans' who strongly support it may have significant implications for the top two Republican leaders.
German police shoot machete-wielding man at university: The incident occurred at the Mannheim University faculty of economics while lectures were taking place ...
dw.com/en/german-police-shoot-machete-wielding-man-at-university/a-68903548
Quick Glance: Police Intervention in Uni Library after Disturbance
- In a library at the University of Mannheim, the police shot at an alleged rioter, who was subsequently injured and taken to the hospital.
- During the larger police operation, there was no danger to the public, although the exact details of the incident are unclear and the investigations are still in the early stages.
- It is unclear if the young man is known to the police or the severity of his injuries. The State Criminal Police Office is also involved in the investigation due to the use of firearms.
- The incident occurred around 5 PM in the library of the faculty of economics, where students were also present without being in danger.
Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
Russian surprise attack? Ukraine loses parts of Ocheretyne: Suddenly the front in Ukraine begins to move: Russian troops make a local advance on the railway ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russischer-Uberraschungsangriff-Ukraine-verliert-Teile-von-Otscheretyne-article24895356.html
Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...
ft.com/content/0911e97e-03c8-4870-a72e-9b55f1f2405e
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 ...
ft.com/content/5dd82177-1c86-46bd-8da7-8aee6fc49a9b
46,000 UK flights experience navigation problems as Russia jams GPS – The Sun: Flights to and from the UK have been affected by the jamming of the Global ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452468/
Poland’s Allure for Tajikistan’s Exiles: Despite recent right-wing populist rule, Warsaw has become a base for the Central Asian country’s refugees and political ...
newlinesmag.com/reportage/polands-allure-for-tajikistans-exiles/
Quick Glance: Poland's Appeal for Tajikistan's Exiles
- Asliddin Sherzamonov sought refuge from Tajikistan's oppression in Russia and then in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- The Pamiri minority from Tajikistan found sanctuary in Poland due to its liberal visa rules and proximity to Germany.
- Sherzamonov and other Pamiris in Poland work against the Rahmon regime while preserving their culture and traditions.
- Tajik opposition activities have established in Poland to counter Rahmon's rule and plan a democratic future for the country.
Russia Detains Deputy Defense Minister Over Corruption Suspicions: Russian law enforcement officers have detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov on ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-detains-deputy-defence-minister-over-corruption-suspicions-a84938
Russia, the historically aggrieved hegemon: Against the backdrop of the Putin regime's military aggression, it is easy to forget the important role that Russia ...
nzz.ch/meinung/der-gekraenkte-hegemon-zu-den-historischen-bedingungen-des-russischen-imperialismus-ld.1825934
‘Our artillery is starving:’ Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid
cnn.com/2024/04/22/europe/ukraine-awaits-us-military-aid-intl-cmd/
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 updates: Germany's Scholz welcomes US aid package: Germany's chancellor said the decision by US lawmakers to approve more foreign aid for Ukraine ...
dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-germanys-scholz-welcomes-us-aid-package/live-68881394
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.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
apnews.com/article/poland-espinonage-ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-plot-a7e3f5944ba165dd30b271840ffa9f95
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.
Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its territory: Speaking to Fakt, Polish President Andrzej Duda highlighted how Russia has ...
kyivindependent.com/poland-nuclear-weapons-duda/
Russia Scraps WWII March Over Security Fears: Russia is canceling a popular procession to commemorate World War II victims for a second straight year due to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-scraps-wwii-march-in-moscow-over-security-fears-a84933
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 ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/krisen/id_100390888/ukraine-krieg-us-waffen-hilfspaket-es-ist-ein-wettlauf-gegen-die-zeit-.html
Stoltenberg calls for more Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine: The NATO Secretary General has defended Kiev's right to use Western arms supplies to attack ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/20/nach-kampfjet-abschuss-stoltenberg-fordert-mehr-patriot-luftabwehrsysteme-fur-die-ukraine
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
Russian avant-garde in desert exile: The founder Igor Savizki was an art fanatic. With courage and cunning, he saved tens of thousands of works declared ...
nzz.ch/panorama/eine-perle-zwischen-drei-wuesten-ld.1818496
Ukraine faces race against time to deploy US funding: Tough weeks ahead for Kyiv in its fight to stem Russian advances despite passage of long-awaited bill from ...
ft.com/content/099e668a-61c8-43c0-87a4-546dc09b73c2
Peter Morgan Turns His Pen From ‘The Crown’ to the Kremlin: His new play “Patriots,” now on Broadway, follows Putin’s rise to power and the Russian oligarchs who ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/theater/peter-morgan-patriots-the-crown.html
Quick Glance: Peter Morgan Unveils the Kremlin in New Play
- Peter Morgan's new play 'Patriots' on Broadway delves into Putin's rise to power and the Russian oligarchs who thought he would be their puppet.
- After shedding light on the British royal family for six seasons, Morgan wanted to explore the oligarchs who propelled Putin to power in the 1990s.
- 'Patriots' by Morgan intricately weaves the stories of four Russian men in the post-Soviet era, showcasing a diverse range of moral values.
- Morgan's shift from writing about the royals to the powerful yet less known oligarchs in 'Patriots' provides him with a fresh perspective on recent history and a new writing challenge.
EU to Take Up Ukraine Support Baton After Major US Boost : Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/eu-to-take-up-ukraine-support-baton-after-major-us-boost
Suspicion of Russian money payments: Video recordings are said to incriminate AfD politician Bystron
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-verdacht-auf-russische-geldzahlungen-videoaufnahmen-sollen-petr-bystron-belasten-a-9722ca66-9ddd-4027-8ea5-b115ac57c9d4
Quick Glance: Suspicion of Russian Money Payments: Incriminating Video Recordings of AfD Politician Bystron
- Czech authorities possess incriminating video recordings of AfD politician Petr Bystron receiving packages.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from pro-Moscow channels, supported by audio and video evidence.
- The influence operation of »Voice of Europe« led to money flowing to Kremlin-friendly politicians in the EU.
- Bystron is accused of accepting money, prompting preliminary investigations for alleged bribery.
Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says: The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/ukraine-global-military-spending.html
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
"1000 ATACMS in Ukraine package": Thiele: USA will try to surprise Russians: The US House of Representatives has managed to agree on an aid package for Ukraine ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Thiele-USA-werden-versuchen-Russen-zu-ueberraschen-article24889485.html
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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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
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
Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America: The Russian Embassy in Turkey has urged citizens to avoid flying Turkish Airlines due to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-urges-citizens-to-avoid-flying-turkish-airlines-to-latin-america-a84931
Tesla: Elon Musk fights for every car - Prices in Germany are falling: Teslas are available cheaper again in Germany: Since the car manufacturer is currently ...
stern.de/auto/e-mobilitaet/tesla--elon-musk-kaempft-um-jedes-auto---preise-in-deutschland-sinken-34652130.html
TV Tower in Kharkiv Struck as Russia Says Captured Village: A major television tower was toppled in Ukraine's war-battered city of Kharkiv on Monday after ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/22/tv-tower-in-kharkiv-struck-as-russia-says-captured-village-a84924
Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers possibly conducting espionage in Baltic Sea
kyivindependent.com/swedish-navy-chief-says-russian-shadow-fleet-possibly-also-conducting-espionage/
Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage: Six suspected spies have been arrested in quick succession. Security services see links to the war against ...
dw.com/en/germany-sees-spike-in-chinese-and-russian-espionage/a-68901355
Russia-Ukraine war: Aid approval brings Ukrainian troops closer to infusion of new firepower
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-us-aid-package-5b2cfac8351bff94d8c1ead8704110a3
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 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
With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The Initiative: The impending passage of $60 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine could help the ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-us-aid-stabilize-the-line-russia/32917226.html
Arms aid for Kiev needs time - new Russian offensive expected: How strong a possible Russian spring offensive will be also depends on how quickly Western ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/22/ukraine-militaerhilfe-russland
Russian ministry sees 2024 GDP at 2.8%, but with higher inflation, weaker rouble: Russia's economy ministry improved its expectations for 2024 gross domestic ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-ministry-sees-2024-gdp-28-with-higher-inflation-weaker-rouble-2024-04-23/
Russia Sentences Meta Communications Director to 6 Years in Absentia: Andy Stone is accused of 'publicly defending terrorism' after Meta allowed 'forms of ...
pcmag.com/news/russia-sentences-meta-communications-director-to-6-years-in-absentia
UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks: Sunak says the government would force parliament to sit late into the night on Monday ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/uks-sunak-promises-rwanda-deportation-flights-will-begin
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China: German prosecutors say a man who works for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament ...
apnews.com/article/germany-china-spying-european-parliament-lawmaker-employee-85e07313ec9580d5845cd9fd999e760e
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
'Berlin-Abo': Everything you need to know about the new €29 travel pass: Berlin's reduced-price city travel ticket to get around on public transport is going ...
thelocal.de/20240422/berlin-abo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-e29-travel-pass
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/
Moscow still intent on 'truly Russian' Ukraine, says Lavrov | DPA: After more than two years of intense fighting in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister ...
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Russia Says Captured Village Near Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar: Russia said Sunday its forces had completely captured Bohdanivka, a frontline village less than ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/21/russia-says-captured-village-near-ukraines-chasiv-yar-a84913
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/
Russia's reaction to US aid: "Inglorious end of the Kiev regime is inevitable": Dmitry Polyansky, the Russian ambassador to the United Nations in New York ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251132244/Russlands-Reaktion-auf-US-Hilfe-Unruehmliche-Ende-des-Kiewer-Regimes-ist-unausweichlich.html
Russia Floods Latest: Hundreds of Thousands Evacuated; Damage Uncertain: Higher-than-usual spring temperatures caused a large amount of snow to melt rapidly ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/russia-floods-latest-hundreds-of-thousands-evacuated-damage-uncertain
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Ukrainian army damage ship in port-city of Sevastopol by the Black Sea: The Ukrainian army announced on Sunday that it hit and damaged the Russian ship ...
euronews.com/2024/04/21/ukrainian-army-damage-ship-in-port-city-of-sevastopol-by-the-black-sea
Pictures of the Day | April 22, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
reuters.com/pictures/photos-of-the-day/pictures-day-april-22-2024-2024-04-22/
Soldiers in Ukraine anxiously await US weapons: Without US support, Ukraine's defenses would crumble.The situation on Ukraine's front line is dramatic ...
dw.com/en/front-line-soldiers-in-ukraine-anxiously-await-us-weapons/a-68879642
Large criminal families: “Their hatred is directed against everything and everyone who follows a different faith”
welt.de/vermischtes/plus251143318/Kriminelle-Grossfamilien-Ihr-Hass-richtet-sich-gegen-alles-und-jeden-der-einem-anderen-Glauben-nachgeht.html
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Niger: American soldiers leave, Russians arrive: More than a thousand American soldiers are to leave the Sahel state. The USA is shifting its attention in the ...
nzz.ch/international/niger-amerikanische-soldaten-ziehen-ab-russen-treffen-ein-ld.1827302
Russia's Nornickel moves closer to biggest buyer with plan for copper plant in China
reuters.com/markets/commodities/russias-nornickel-move-copper-plant-china-ceo-tells-interfax-2024-04-22/
WSJ: US drafting sanctions aimed at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort: Washington hopes they will allow Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive armed ...
kyivindependent.com/wsj-us-drafting-sanctions-aimed-at-chinese-banks-aiding-russias-war-effort/
Large-scale Russian offensive expected soon in Ukraine: ISW: The US think tank warned Moscow's army plans to mount a sweeping offensive as weather ...
euronews.com/2024/04/22/large-scale-russian-offensive-expected-soon-in-ukraine-isw
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