Ukrainian-American businessman Lev Parnas and his partner were ...

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Protests Outside and Fistfight Inside Georgian Parliament Over “Foreign Agent Law”

Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill

Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.

Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.

The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.

The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.

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Biden promises U.S. Steel will remain an American company: President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged that U.S. Steel would remain a "totally American company ...

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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel

US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.

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DeSantis signs bill requiring lessons about ‘atrocities’ of communism for all grades

tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/17/desantis-communism-lessons-schools-k-12-bill-signing/

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Opinion | Donald Trump and American Justice: Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opinion/donald-trump-trial.html

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Russian Missile Barrage on Ukraine City Kills 18: Rescuers were removing mountains of rubble on Thursday from the site of a lethal Russian missile strike on ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/russian-missile-barrage-on-ukraine-city-kills-18-a84864

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Tipping by card: How digitalization is changing our tipping culture: Will tipping be compulsory now? An American custom reaches Switzerland.

nzz.ch/wirtschaft/trinkgeld-per-karte-wie-die-digitalisierung-unsere-trinkgeld-kultur-veraendert-ld.1826371

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Germany Arrests 2 Over Military Base Attack Plot for Russia: Two German-Russian men have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia and planning attacks in ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/germany-arrests-2-over-military-base-attack-plot-for-russia-a84878

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Apple renews For All Mankind and announces a spinoff series set in the Soviet Union

engadget.com/apple-renews-for-all-mankind-and-announces-a-spinoff-series-set-in-the-soviet-union-173950761.html

Quick Glance: Apple TV+ Announces For All Mankind Renewal and Spinoff

Today is a day of celebration.

For All Mankind gets a renewal and a spinoff titled Star City.

The series explores an alternate history, imagining the scenario if America had not been the first to reach the moon.

Expanding the For All Mankind universe with the spinoff Star City provides a new perspective on the space race from the Soviet angle.

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Kremlin Says U.S. Aid for Ukraine Won’t Change Military Situation: Russia said Thursday that fresh U.S. aid for Ukraine will not change the dynamics on the ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/kremlin-says-us-aid-for-ukraine-wont-change-military-situation-a84888

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Ukraine: Attack on Dzhankoi base allegedly with Atacms missiles: While the Ukrainian troops are under pressure at the front, they are trying to hit the enemy far ...

nzz.ch/international/ukraine-angriff-auf-basis-dschankoi-angeblich-mit-atacms-raketen-ld.1826882

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Zelensky calls for more anti-aircraft defenses and more support from allies: The defense against Iran's attack on Israel shows many people in Ukraine how ...

tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-drohnenangriff-tote-100.html

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Russia, Iran turning Israel and Ukraine into ‘battlefield laboratories,’ experts say

thehill.com/homenews/4601166-russia-iran-israel-ukraine-battlefield-laboratories/

Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire

The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.

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WTA roundup: Coco Gauff downs another American in Stuttgart: No. 3 seed Coco Gauff outlasted Sachia Vickery for a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 win on Wednesday in an ...

reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-coco-gauff-downs-another-american-stuttgart-2024-04-18/

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An Irish Liquidator Plays Cat and Mouse With Russian Jets: A Dublin court has ruled that the assets of a pair of Irish subsidiaries of a Moscow company are fair ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/an-irish-liquidator-plays-cat-and-mouse-with-russian-jets

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Bayreuth: Suspected Russian spies arrested: The two German-Russians are strongly suspected of having worked for a foreign secret service in a particularly ...

sueddeutsche.de/politik/bayreuth-russland-spione-verhaftung-sabotage-1.6562973

Quick Glance: Bavaria: Arrests for Alleged Espionage and Sabotage

In Bavaria, two suspected spies with ties to Russia were arrested. They had been scouting potential targets, including US military facilities.

One of the detainees planned arson and explosives attacks on military infrastructure in Germany. Authorities searched their homes and workplaces.

A warrant was issued for suspected membership in a terrorist organization. The arrests are considered a significant breakthrough in combating the Russian espionage network.

Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann emphasized the need for a resolute response to the threat posed by the Russian power apparatus.

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G7 finance leaders pledge cooperation on Iran sanctions, frozen Russian assets: Finance leaders from the Group of Seven industrial democracies on Wednesday ...

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Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh: The region is now under the full control of Azerbaijan after a brief conflict last year.

euronews.com/2024/04/18/russia-begins-to-withdraw-its-peacekeeper-forces-from-karabakh

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Russian Shelling Kills 2 in East Ukraine: Russian shelling killed two people in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Thursday, authorities said ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/russian-shelling-kills-2-in-east-ukraine-a84877

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Ukraine Says Hit Russian Airfield in Annexed Crimea: Ukraine said Thursday its forces had struck a large Russian airfield on the annexed Crimean peninsula ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/ukraine-says-hit-russian-airfield-in-annexed-crimea-a84885

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EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...

euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/eu-leaders-under-pressure-to-bolster-ukraines-struggling-air-defences

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Russian drone attack in Ivano-Frankivsk region targeted critical infrastructure, governor says

reuters.com/world/europe/russian-drone-attack-ivano-frankivsk-region-targeted-critical-infrastructure-2024-04-18/

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At least 10 killed in Russian attack on Chernihiv, Zelensky says ｜ DPA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more air defence support from Western ...

nordot.app/1153280216530781148

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Belgium, Czech Republic want sanctions for Russian interference in EU elections

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Ron DeSantis signs bill restricting challenges to books in public schools: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to restrict challenges to books in school libraries ...

nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/desantis-signs-bill-restricting-challenges-books-public-schools-rcna148169

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When will Meghan Markle’s jam be available to buy?: The new brand has revealed its first product is strawberry jam

independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/meghan-markle-american-riviera-orchard-jam-b2530028.html

Quick Glance: Discover When Meghan Markle's Jam Will Be Available for Purchase

Shortly after debuting her highly anticipated lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, Meghan Markle unveiled the first product.

Markle made a return to Instagram to reveal the brand's identity and a website featuring a logo representing her neighborhood 'Montecito' with a sign-up link for the waitlist.

The initial product will be strawberry jam, with a focus on home, garden, food, and lifestyle content based on information from the trademark application documents.

While the specific release date remains undisclosed, interested individuals can already join the waitlist and anticipate further updates on Markle's product line.

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Ukraine war: Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Chernihiv north of Kyiv: Four people have been killed after three missiles hit near the centre of Chernihiv ...

bbc.com/news/world-europe-68833833

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Germany urges dozen of allies to send air defence systems to Ukraine: Berlin launches global call to help protect cities, troops and infrastructure from Russia’s ...

ft.com/content/6db9f905-2dc3-41fd-b57a-1d062a62cc69

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Christine Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk

ft.com/content/f4996537-329d-4946-821e-67d11f5928b7

highnorthnews.com/en/eu-parliament-approves-rules-national-bans-russian-lng-fails-address-transshipments

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EU Parliament Approves Rules for National Bans of Russian LNG, Fails to Address Transshipments

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Germany arrests two for alleged military sabotage plot on behalf of Russia: Authorities have searched the homes and workplaces of the two suspects accused of ...

jpost.com/international/article-797716

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Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump: The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his ...

theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/

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Canada to Start Taxing Tech Giants in 2024 Despite US Complaints: Canada will start applying a proposed tax on the world’s biggest technology companies this year ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/canada-to-start-taxing-tech-giants-in-2024-despite-us-complaints

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New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...

newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469

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More than a dozen killed in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment block

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Nepotism in Russia: Putin's former college friend appointed supreme judge: From now on, the Russian judiciary will be led by an old companion of the Kremlin ...

spiegel.de/ausland/russland-wladimir-putin-ernennt-alte-wegbegleiterin-irina-podnossowa-zur-obersten-richterin-a-d7320aac-e91f-4047-a5dc-414ff79ecc15

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Tomorrow's "cannon fodder": War museums prepare Russian students for early death: “Special military operations” museums are springing up like mushrooms in ...

n-tv.de/politik/Kriegs-Museen-bereiten-russische-Schueler-auf-fruehen-Tod-vor-article24878145.html

businessinsider.com/us-israeli-defeat-irans-missiles-big-boost-for-regional-alliance-2024-4

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US-Israeli defeat of Iran's missiles is a big boost for its regional alliance : The aerial success against Iran's missiles was a major boost for the US's aim of ...

Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’

Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.

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Florida Schools Must Teach 'Evils Of Communism,' Ron DeSantis Orders: A new law requires K-12 schools to teach how communist ideologies "conflict with the ...

huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-florida-schools-communism_n_66200bdfe4b07db21fd5de66

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EU foreign policy chief warns Middle East 'on edge of regional war': G7 foreign ministers are meeting to discuss new ways of securing military funding ...

euronews.com/2024/04/18/eu-foreign-policy-chief-josep-borrell-warns-middle-east-on-edge-of-regional-war

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Russian Missile Barrage on Ukraine City Kills 16: Three Russian cruise missiles crashed into the center of the historic Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russian-missile-barrage-on-ukraine-city-kills-16-a84864

Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense

At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.

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After the destruction of the prototype: Russians upgrade their "turtle tank": More than a week ago, the first "turtle tank" was spotted in Ukraine ...

n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Russen-ruesten-ihren-Schildkroeten-Panzer-auf-article24881401.html

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Ukraine Latest News: Chernihiv Hit by Deadly Russian Missile Attack - Bloomberg: Russian forces attacked Chernihiv killing and wounding several people in a ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/ukraine-s-northern-city-hit-by-deadly-russian-missile-attack

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Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun: The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content ...

kyivindependent.com/microsoft-says-russian-disinformation-campaign-targeting-us-election-has-begun/

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Russia on a mission to capture Chasiv Yar, at least 17 killed in Ukraine's Chernihiv#RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWar

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Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have begun

reuters.com/world/us/microsoft-finds-russian-influence-operations-targeting-us-election-have-slowly-2024-04-17/

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Suspected Russian spies arrested in Bavaria: Police in Bayreuth, Bavaria, have arrested two suspected Russian spies. Among other things ...

focus.de/panorama/sollen-anschlaege-geplant-haben-mutmassliche-russische-spione-in-bayern-verhaftet_id_259865733.html

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German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia: German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are ...

dw.com/en/german-police-arrest-two-suspected-of-spying-for-russia/a-68854481

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Two men arrested in Germany for Russian espionage: According to ARD information, two German-Russians were arrested for preparing sabotage operations on behalf of ...

tagesschau.de/investigativ/russland-sabotage-100.html

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english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/russian-peacekeepers-started-withdrawal-from-nagorno-karabakh-kremlin

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Russian peacekeepers started withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh: Kremlin: Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan’s ...

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RFE/RL Schemes investigation reveals over 2,000 foreign-made parts used in Russian Sukhoi fighter jets

kyivindependent.com/rfe-rl-schemes-investigation-reveals-over-2-000-foreign-made-parts-used-in-russian-sukhoi-fighter-jets/

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Russian Peacekeepers Withdrawing From Nagorno-Karabakh, Kremlin Confirms: The Kremlin confirmed Azerbaijani media reports on Wednesday that Russian peacekeepers ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russian-peacekeepers-withdrawing-from-nagorno-karabakh-kremlin-confirms-a84869

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Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...

kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/

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Russian court orders retrial of physicist jailed for treason: Russia's Supreme Court on Wednesday annulled a treason verdict against a physicist sentenced to 12 ...

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‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’

pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/ukraine-war-children-transfer-filmmaker-q-and-a/

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German authorities arrest 2 for allegedly planning military sabotage plot on Russia's behalf

kyivindependent.com/german-authorities-arrest-2-for-allegedly-planning-military-sabotage-plot-on-russias-behalf/

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EU activates crisis response corps to fight Russian interference: x

euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-activates-crisis-response-corps-to-fight-russian-interference/

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Air Force: Ukraine downs 13 Russian drones overnight on April 18: The drones were intercepted by Ukrainian anti-aircraft units and mobile fire groups in Kherson ...

kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-downs-13-out-of-13-russian-drones-overnight-on-april-18/

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Russian shelling kills one in east Ukraine : Russian shelling killed one person in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region on Thursday, authorities said ...

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Russian court orders retrial of physicist jailed for treason

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Record Number of Russian Soldiers Convicted of Murder in 2023 – Data: A record number of Russian soldiers were convicted of murder in 2023, the ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/record-number-of-russian-soldiers-convicted-of-murder-in-2023-data-a84873

pbs.org/newshour/show/how-kharkiv-is-coping-after-2-years-of-war-and-constant-russian-strikes

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How Kharkiv is coping after 2 years of war and constant Russian strikes: Another deadly Russian strike in Ukraine killed at least 17 people, including three ...

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Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/

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Russian Hypersonic Missile Scientist Jailed for 'High Treason': Alexander Kuranov has been sentenced to seven years in a "high-security penal colony ...

newsweek.com/russian-hypersonic-missile-scientist-jailed-high-treason-today-weapons-alexander-kuranov-1891662

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Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran's Raisi: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on ...

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/putin-urges-restraint-in-call-with-irans-raisi-a84860

Quick Glance: Call for Restraint: Putin Engages With Iran's Raisi

During a phone call with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned against further escalation in the Middle East, emphasizing the potential 'catastrophic consequences.'

Putin expressed the expectation for all parties to exhibit reasonable restraint to prevent a new round of confrontation that could lead to 'catastrophic consequences' for the entire region, as outlined by the Kremlin's report on the call.

The already tense situation in the Middle East heightened over the weekend following Iran and its allies launching over 300 missiles and drones towards Israel. Israel reported successfully intercepting 99% of the projectiles using air defense systems.

Moscow and Iran share strong military and political ties. The call on Tuesday was initiated at the request of the Iranian side.

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Zelenskyy: Ukrainian military attacked Russian airfield in occupied Crimea: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that the Ukrainian military had ...

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‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, 234 Australian state MPs

theage.com.au/world/europe/stop-list-russia-sanctions-ex-victorian-premier-daniel-andrews-234-australian-state-mps-20240418-p5fkpc.html

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US committee finds China is subsidizing American fentanyl crisis

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DeSantis Limits Florida Book Challenges, Blames Activists Making a ‘Mockery’ of the System

thedailybeast.com/desantis-limits-florida-book-challenges-blames-activists-making-a-mockery-of-the-system

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Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...

tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/

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Russian attack kills people in Ukraine's Chernihiv, hits infrastructure, governor says

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Ukraine war: Russian strike hits apartment building killing 10: The bombardment comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, who is lacking artillery and ammunition ...

euronews.com/2024/04/17/ukraine-war-russian-strike-hits-apartment-building-eight-killed

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