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Ukraine war: Russia reveals exemptions as men flee call-up: IT workers, bankers and state media reporters will avoid Russia's first draft since World War Two.
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Moscow is not threatening anybody with nuclear weapons: Russian deputy foreign minister
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Ukraine war: Russia reveals exemptions as men flee call-up: IT workers, bankers and state media reporters will avoid Russia's first draft since World War Two.
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Moscow is not threatening anybody with nuclear weapons: Russian deputy foreign minister
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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.
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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Exclusive: China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show
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Biden signs $95 billion aid package with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. Calls for TikTok ban or sale
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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.
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 ...
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European Commission proposes sanctions against ships transporting equipment from North Korea to Russia – Reuters
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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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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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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 ...
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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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Possible payments from foreign sources: Attorney General initiates preliminary investigations against AfD politician Krah
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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.
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.
Moscow: Deputy Defense Minister Ivanov accused of corruption: Timur Ivanov is said to have accepted large, massive bribes. Now the deputy, Sergei Shoigus ...
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Russia, US clash at UN Security Council meeting over nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution ...
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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 ...
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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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Exclusive: Russian ministry stress scenario has growth stalling, rouble diving, document shows
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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 ...
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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.
Russia-Ukraine to exchange 48 children, claims Moscow; Kyiv refuses to confirm: Russia-Ukraine to exchange 48 children, claims Moscow; Kyiv refuses to confirm
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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 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.
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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 ...
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Russian Deputy Defense Minister Held in Custody on Bribery Accusations: A Russian deputy defense minister who was exposed in an investigation by late ...
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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.
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 ...
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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” +++
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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.
Russia establishes advisory body to evaluate books' compliance with national legislation
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Russia to push Ukraine further back if Kyiv gets long range US missiles, says Kremlin
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Russian priest suspended after presiding over Navalny's funeral: The document posted on the website of the Moscow City Diocese did not give an official ...
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Defense Official’s Bribery Arrest Signals Shoigu’s Waning Influence in the Kremlin
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran: North Korea sent its highest-level delegation to Iran in about five years as the US raised ...
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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.
Russia Energy Sites on Fire After Drone Attacks – Governor: Energy sites in Russia's western Smolensk region were in flames on Wednesday after being hit by ...
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WATCH: Ukrainians celebrate passage of US military aid package: Onlookers waved to legislators, including Senator Tom Carper, who recalled meeting with the ...
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
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Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
Russia Blocks US Bid to Reaffirm Ban on Nuclear Weapons in Space: Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have reaffirmed a global ...
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Germany probes claims far-right MEP took payments from Russia, China: MEP Maximilian Krah is under pressure to withdraw his candidacy as AfD’s top candidate in ...
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Russian advance blamed on Ukrainian troops rotation blunder: Report says Russia’s forces took advantage of defence gap and gained 5km of terrain
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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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Reuters: Russia's April oil and gas revenue to double compared to 2023, slightly drop from March
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Russian deputy defence minister detained for allegedly taking bribes: Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov oversaw military infrastructure projects.
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Moscow pressured Nicaragua to file genocide case against Germany, intel sources say
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Russia, US clash at UN Security Council meeting over nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution ...
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Blinken visits Beijing: Now the US wants to sanction Chinese banks: The threat from Washington is already affecting payment transactions between Russia and China ...
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Russia loses 880 soldiers and 43 artillery systems in one day: Ukrainian forces reveal how many soldiers Russia lost over the past day
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Habeck raises growth forecast to 0.3 percent: The government is raising its growth forecast for the current year slightly. There are “signs of a slight economic ...
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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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Russia scraps WWII march in Moscow over security fears: For more than a decade, Russians across the country have paraded through cities each May 9 holding ...
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Think tank: Putin is not running out of money to fund war in Ukraine | DPA: Russia's economy will grow by 2.8% this year and expand at a slightly slower 2 ...
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Ukrainian drones struck two Rosneft oil depots in attack, Kyiv source says: Drones sent by Ukraine’s SBU security service struck two Rosneft-owned oil depots in ...
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Russia blocks UN resolution calling for prevention of nuclear weapons in space: Vote comes after Washington accused Moscow of developing space-based capabilities ...
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Ukraine live ticker: Apparently drone attacks in several regions of Russia | FAZ: Ukraine live ticker 2023: Current news & news about the Ukraine war ► Read the ...
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Ukraine war: US Congress approves billions in aid to Ukraine: There was no more US aid to Ukraine for months. Now Congress has released new funds ...
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Bloomberg: Russia to supply China with cheaper gas compared to European market at least through 2027
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Russia Detains Deputy Defense Minister Over Corruption Suspicions: Russian law enforcement officers have detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov on ...
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Quick Glance: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Detained on Bribery Suspicions
- A Russian deputy defense minister, Timur Ivanov, exposed in an investigation by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was placed in custody on Wednesday under suspicion of accepting significant bribes.
- Ivanov, 48, a longtime ally of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was responsible for construction and procurement for the Armed Forces and was associated with the high-profile reconstruction of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol occupied by Moscow's forces.
- Several independent Russian media outlets alleged that Ivanov and his family amassed immense wealth through kick-backs on contracts he approved at the ministry.
- Critics argue that the substantial funds flowing into the Ukraine offensive have provided officials with new avenues to enrich themselves through covert procurement agreements.
George Will: House Republicans voted to endanger ‘civilization’ with Ukraine aid opposition
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second ...
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Ukrainian government restricts passport issuance for military-age men abroad: The Ukrainian government, further tightening regulations on mobilisation ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.
- Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.
- He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.
- Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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UK rejects European Parliament’s claim Gibraltar is undermining Russian sanctions
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US military aid alone won't be enough to defeat Russia – Ukraine's foreign minister
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Moscow criticizes attacks: Huge column of fire rises above Russian oil storage facility
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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
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Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine: Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian storage bases that house Western-supplied weapons ...
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Russia to supply China with gas by almost 30% cheaper than European consumers by 2027 – Bloomberg
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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 ...
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Blinken to warn China against helping Russia develop its military industry: On his trip to Beijing, the U.S. secretary of state will try to consolidate America’s ...
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Quick Glance: Deep Disagreements Despite Improved US-China Relations
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai to engage with his Chinese counterparts.
- Although US-China ties are on a steadier footing, numerous unresolved issues persist.
- Topics such as trade, military communication, and tensions in Taiwan strain relations.
- The US threatens sanctions against Chinese firms supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
Sweden Eyes Russia Threat as it Invests in Energy Grid and Infrastructure: The Nordic nation is upgrading its civil defenses, and energy infrastructure is a ...
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Russia, Ukraine Hold First In-Person Talks to Return Displaced Children: Russia and Ukraine have for the first time held in-person talks to exchange children ...
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Ukraine names ‘Tortured Poets Department’ of writers killed in war: Ukraine paid homage to Ukrainian writers who died during the country’s war with Russia by ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges: Opposition activists had exposed Timur Ivanov’s vast wealth, including yachts ...
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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 ...
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Sunak to announce UK’s ‘largest ever’ military support package for Ukraine: The package includes missiles, armoured vehicles and funds to build swarms of new ...
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
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 ...
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Ukraine strikes two more fuel depots in Russia, despite US warnings: Russian oil giant Rosneft lost some 26,000 cubic meters of fuel following Ukrainian drone ...
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Russia's Epic Floods Expose Lack of Preparedness for Climate Crisis: When the water started rising sharply in Orenburg, a regional capital near Russia’s border ...
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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 ...
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia : The U.S. secretary of state is on his second visit to China in a year, but progress on ...
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Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
- USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.
- Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.
- Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.
- Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
Russia Pushes Its Largest Private Bank to Redomicile at Home: Russia began moves to compel the country’s largest private bank to redomicile by seeking to suspend ...
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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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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.
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