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Ukraine courts Africa and 'Global South' as peace plans proliferate: Ukraine's foreign minister began a tour of African countries this week ...
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Ukraine courts Africa and 'Global South' as peace plans proliferate: Ukraine's foreign minister began a tour of African countries this week ...
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abortion - the Soviet and Russian means of family planning: Russia is losing people - also because of the war in Ukraine. Putin wants women to have eight ...
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War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says: The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv "in the next few hours" ...
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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.
Hardest Geezer: Russ Cook reaches fundraising target after Africa run: Russ Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, crossed the finish line in Tunisia after 352 days ...
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US secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine: Biden had previously held back Atacms system out of fears of escalating war with Russia
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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.
Men fit for military service should return: Kiev no longer gives passports to Ukrainians abroad
n-tv.de/politik/Kiew-gibt-Auslandsukrainern-keine-Reisepaesse-mehr-article24899884.html
Ukraine war: US secretly sends long-range missiles to help Kyiv: President Biden is reported to have approved the weapons shipment in February ...
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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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Fight against Russia: Ukraine stops issuing passports to Ukrainians of military age abroad
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Venezuela Is Setting the Stage for a $154 Billion Debt Restructuring: After years of fits and starts, Venezuela is setting the stage for one of the largest and ...
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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kiev has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/us-secretly-sent-long-range-atacms-missiles-to-ukraine
Russian missile damages civilian, railway infrastructure in Ukraine's Cherkasy region, air force says
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Russia vetoes UN vote on nuclear weapons in space: Speaking on April 24, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., described Russia's veto ...
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Qatar Will Host Meeting to Discuss Ukrainian Proposal to End War: National security advisors and senior officials from around the world are set to meet in Doha ...
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South Africa Sends Top Officials to UAE Over Gupta Extraditions: South Africa’s state prosecuting authority urged the presidency to help resolve an impasse with ...
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Biden announces immediate delivery of military aid to Ukraine: After the House of Representatives and Senate approved the new military aid for Ukraine ...
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Ukraine warzone items in artist Yuliia Holovatiuk-Ungureanu's show: Artist and refugee Yuliia Holovatiuk-Ungureanu says the display is “my way of serving my ...
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Polish defense minister: Poland ready to help Ukraine get its military-aged men back
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Trump and Ukraine: Unpredictability as a Geopolitical Threat: In a “PRO Global” series, the NZZ wants to show what consequences a second US presidency of Donald ...
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‘We're here to finish the job,’ say Esperance stars of Sundowns clash: Esperance star midfielders Oussema Bouguerra and André Bukia have collectively ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-25-were-here-to-finish-the-job-say-esperance-stars-of-sundowns-clash/
REPO Act: Russian-Asset Seizure Law Spurs Debate Over Impact on Dollar: Congressional passage Tuesday of authority granting President Joe Biden new powers to ...
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“You duck away”: AfD politicians accuse party leadership of failure in the Krah case
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Europe Worried About the Risks of War: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
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US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells ...
politico.eu/article/us-accuses-china-backing-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/
U.S. Secretly Shipped New Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine: Ukrainian forces for the first time used a longer-range version of weapons known as ATACMS ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/us-ukraine-russia-missiles.html
FT: UK defense chief says Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia: Ukrainian troops will be able to boost the effectiveness of their long-range attacks ...
kyivindependent.com/ft-uk-defense-chief-says-ukraine-to-increase-long-range-strikes-in-russia/
Russian court orders seizure of $440mn from JPMorgan: Move follows lawsuit from state-owned bank VTB to ‘recover losses’ from America’s largest lender
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Russia producing weapons in excess of its war needs – German Defence Minister: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has stated that the Russian defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452853/
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and path to TikTok ban, sending bill to Biden's desk
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Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
‘Shipments Start in the Next Few Hours’ – US Rushes Military Aid to Ukraine: Immediately after President Biden’s announcement, the Pentagon revealed a $1 billion ...
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Investigation process is being examined: Krah's China course is even offensive to AfD politicians
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Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield: Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/ukraine-aid-senate.html
Sweden Calls for Ban of Russian LNG Ahead of EU Meeting: The EU continues to inch towards a comprehensive ban of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
highnorthnews.com/en/sweden-calls-ban-russian-lng-ahead-eu-meeting
Putin "if in doubt, has plans": Pistorius warns against Russia's rearmament: Ukraine has long suffered from a shortage of ammunition. The USA is now supplying ...
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Scholz and Sunak agree on closer arms cooperation: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was received with military honors at the Federal Chancellery on Wednesday ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/scholz-und-sunak-vereinbaren-engere-rustungszusammenarbeit
Possible payments from foreign sources: Attorney General initiates preliminary investigations against AfD politician Krah
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-maximilian-krah-vorermittlungsverfahren-wegen-moeglicher-zahlungen-eingeleitet-a-8a5f1a61-d3af-4df4-be01-2a9efd82a516
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
While Donald Trump sleeps : The Ukraine aid vote in the House of Representatives exposed Republican divisions that will endure
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Quick Glance: Melania Trump Launches Initiative to Woo Gay Conservatives at Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser
- Melania Trump unveiled an initiative at a fundraiser to attract conservative gay support for Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy.
- The event aimed to strengthen ties with conservative LGBTQ+ supporters and invest resources in educational efforts and pro-Trump messages.
- Led by Richard Grenell, the first openly gay Cabinet member in the U.S., the initiative seeks to persuade the LGBTQ+ community that Donald Trump is the best choice.
- Melania Trump's involvement represents a stark contrast to past campaigns as she takes on a key role in supporting conservative gay and lesbian voters.
U.S. Confirms It Sent Missiles With 300-Kilometer Range To Ukraine: The U.S. State Department confirmed on April 24 that the United States sent long-range ...
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With war in Ukraine on its border, Poland should be among countries setting EU agenda, minister says
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Ukraine and Portugal start talks on security guarantees: On 24 April, Ukraine and Portugals representatives began working on a draft bilateral security agreement ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452819/
Ukraine lost Avdiivka because of aid delay – US National Security Advisor: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has acknowledged that the Ukrainian Armed ...
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Biden says soldiers in trenches in Ukraine's east cheered when US voted to approve military aid for Ukraine
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Batohi questions magistrate’s decision to strike Koko case off the roll: The magistrate took the most drastic option in the case involving the former Eskom chief ...
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‘I don’t feel appreciated’: Sundowns coach Mokwena says people don’t value his hard work
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-24-i-dont-feel-appreciated-sundowns-coach-mokwena-says-people-dont-value-his-hard-work/
JONATHAN JANSEN | 8 myths about teachers: what parents often get wrong: Spending time with parents at a graduation ceremony got me pondering some of the ...
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Ukraine stops issuing: No passports for Ukrainians of military age abroad: Ukraine stops issuing: No passports for Ukrainians of military age abroad
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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.
Largest NATO cyber defense exercise begins in Estonia: NATO's largest cyber defense exercise, Locked Shields, began in Tallinn, Estonia, on April 24 ...
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Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time: Kyiv has been calling for the long-range system following mounting Russian attacks in the south and east.
euronews.com/2024/04/24/ukraine-uses-long-range-missiles-for-first-time-as-talks-held-over-displaced-children
Ukraine: USA takes the lead in providing support. EU must do more: In the long term, Europeans cannot rely on America to take responsibility for European ...
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Biden signs new billions in aid for Ukraine: “We seized the opportunity, we came together and we did it,” said US President Joe Biden at the White House.
de.euronews.com/2024/04/24/biden-unterschreibt-neue-milliardenhilfen-fur-die-ukraine
Danish Carlsberg Group to invest about US$50.5 million in Ukrainian business: The Danish Carlsberg Group will invest about UAH 2 billion (approx. US$50 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452793/
Zelensky: Russia planning to disrupt global peace summit in Switzerland: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 24 that Ukraine has precise intelligence ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-russia-planning-to-disrupt-global-peace-summit-in-switzerland/
Yermak: 'I can tell you for sure – there will be more Patriots': Speaking on national television, Andriy Yermak said Kyiv was "talking with many ...
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Moscow: Deputy Defense Minister Ivanov accused of corruption: Timur Ivanov is said to have accepted large, massive bribes. Now the deputy, Sergei Shoigus ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/24/russland-verteidigungsministerium-iwanow-korruption
Latvian defense minister: Drone coalition raises over $535 million to buy drones for Ukraine
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Russia to push Ukraine further back if Kyiv gets long range US missiles, says Kremlin
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Ukraine receives 1.5 billion euros from EU in second tranche of financial aid: The EU approved the four-year Ukraine Facility in February, allocating 33 billion ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-receives-1-5-billion-euros-from-eu-in-second-tranche-of-financial-aid/
US military aid alone won't be enough to defeat Russia – Ukraine's foreign minister
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Wenzeni uZuma? He stole and rendered country useless, says Bheki Mtolo: KwaZulu-Natal ANC secretary Bheki Mtolo is in the spotlight this week after describing ...
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Quick Glance: Wenzeni uZuma? Bheki Mtolo criticizes corruption
- ANC KwaZulu-Natal secretary Bheki Mtolo criticizes Jacob Zuma's tenure as destructive through corruption with the Gupta brothers.
- Mtolo emphasized the difference between Zuma's actions and previous presidents who did not associate with theft when dealing with the Guptas.
- Mtolo noted the decline in ANC votes since Zuma's presidency and blamed him for the loss of support.
- Criticism of Zuma led to unrest among MK Party supporters questioning what Zuma had done wrong, while Mtolo continued speaking undeterred.
Ukraine's Mariia Sulialina wins 2024 Civil Rights Defender award: Ukraine's human rights activist Mariia Sulialina has won the 2024 Civil Rights Defender of the ...
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 5:16 p.m. Biden: New military package for Ukraine “in the next few hours” +++
n-tv.de/politik/17-16-Biden-Neues-Militaerpaket-fuer-Ukraine-in-den-naechsten-Stunden--article23143824.html
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.
France, Germany Proceed With Plan to Develop New Battle Tank: Germany and France will seal an agreement on Friday to jointly develop a new battle tank as Europe ...
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South Africa Election: Voters Judge ANC's Successes Abroad, Failures at Home
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What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine: After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
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Billions in support against Russia: Zelenskyi thanks the USA for "vital help": The US Senate has approved a new aid package for Ukraine. The first deliveries are ...
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Russia establishes advisory body to evaluate books' compliance with national legislation
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Exclusive: Russian ministry stress scenario has growth stalling, rouble diving, document shows
reuters.com/markets/europe/russian-ministry-stress-scenario-has-growth-stalling-rouble-diving-document-2024-04-24/
Musa Mseleku reveals he 'turned down' bogus college offers: "I fully understand what happened and why he accepted this."
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Zelenskyy thanks senators, Americans and Biden for approval of Ukraine aid: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the approval of assistance for ...
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US support decided: Ukrainian soldiers regain hope: A television tower collapses, rockets hit a residential area: Russia is intensifying its attacks on eastern ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/germanys-scholz-urges-europe-to-do-for-ukraine-as-uk-pm-ups-defence-spending
The West Is Stronger than Russia. It Must Prove that to Win Ukraine More Allies: Opinion | Since the beginning of the war, Ukraine has been tasked with securing ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/24/the-west-is-stronger-than-russia-it-must-prove-that-to-win-ukraine-more-allies-a84945
Ukraine refuses to confirm Russia claims of exchange of 48 children : Russia on Wednesday (Apr 24) announced a deal with Ukraine to exchange almost 50 children ...
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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/
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
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Russian attack injures six people in Ukraine's Kharkiv, governor says: Russian missiles damaged residential buildings and injured six people in Ukraine's ...
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Despite US aid: Scholz confirms Taurus rejection: The Ukrainians really want the Taurus cruise missile from Germany. But the Chancellor once again reiterates his ...
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Quick Glance: Scholz Reaffirms Taurus Rejection Despite US Aid
- Ukraine seeks Taurus missiles from Germany, but Chancellor Scholz reiterates rejection. Discussions are ongoing about alternative weapons for defense against Russia.
- Despite US aid to Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, Scholz maintains his refusal of Taurus. Germany and the UK emphasize their role as key weapons suppliers to Ukraine.
- The US Congress approved $61 billion in Ukraine aid, potentially enabling the delivery of ATACMS missiles with a range of 300 km. Discussions are underway about new types of weapons.
- Germany and the UK are jointly planning the development of a remote-controlled howitzer for ground operations. Scholz sticks to his rejection of Taurus delivery despite the US decision.
Two in three cars sold globally could be electric by 2035, says International Energy Agency
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Russia arrests political opposition activists in absentia: The Syktyvkar city court in Russia issued arrests in absentia to world chess champion and Free Russia ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-arrests-world-chess-champion-participants-in-free-russia-forum-in-absentia/
Ukrainian Intelligence Says They Got the Russians to Arrest One of Their Own: An intelligence source said law enforcement detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur ...
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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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