Drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) attacked two oil depots in Russia's Smolensk Oblast overnight, destroying 26,000 cubic meters of fuel ... Show more kyivindependent.com/sources-sbu-drones-attack/
State department confirms US began secretly providing Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles in March
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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.
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 ...
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of April 24, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of April 23, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Zelensky on US aid: 'We will do everything to compensate for the 6 months that have passed in debate and doubt'
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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.
What Ukraine lost while waiting for the US aid bill to pass: The long-awaited passing of the U.S. aid bill in the House of Representatives over the weekend was ...
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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.
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
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North Korea sends delegation to Iran: North Korea's delegation is led by Yun Jung Ho, North Korea’s minister of external economic relations ...
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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.
Zelensky: Russia planning to disrupt global peace summit in Switzerland: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 24 that Ukraine has precise intelligence ...
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Explaining Washington’s REPO Act that could kick-start the confiscation of frozen Russian assets
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Latvian defense minister: Drone coalition raises over $535 million to buy drones for Ukraine
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Government bans sending passports to military-age Ukrainian men abroad: The Ukrainian government has banned sending identification documents and passports abroad ...
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Ukraine, Portugal start talks on security agreement: Ukraine and Portugal have begun negotiations on a draft bilateral security agreement ...
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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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Russia establishes advisory body to evaluate books' compliance with national legislation
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Prosecutors to request arrest of agriculture minister over alleged illegal acquisition of state-owned land
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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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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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Justice Ministry freezes assets, accounts of ex-Supreme Court chief after failing to comply with court order
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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 ...
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Who was Pavlo Petrychenko, the prominent activist recently killed in combat?: In his battle for Ukraine, Pavlo Petrychenko used not only weapons but also his ...
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Reuters: Canada grants Airbus waiver against sanctions on Russian titanium: Airbus has been granted a waiver by the Canadian government, allowing it to continue ...
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Bloomberg: Russia to supply China with cheaper gas compared to European market at least through 2027
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SBU suspects metropolitan of Kremlin-linked church of leaking information about Ukrainian forces
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Zaluzhnyi to start new ambassador to UK role 'in a matter of weeks': Speaking to KYIV24, presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said some ...
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Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
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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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Parliament passes bill strengthening gambling oversight in first reading: Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, backed in the first reading on April 24 ...
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NYT: Project Maven AI having mixed results on Ukraine's battlefields: Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine presented the first opportunity to test ...
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Russia launches missile attacks on Kharkiv, leaving 2 injured: Russia launched missile attacks on Kharkiv in the early hours of April 24, damaging four ...
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Russian attacks over past day kill 1, injure at least 23: Russian forces also struck Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, causing damage but ...
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Russian man jailed for 10 years over railway sabotage, treason: Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, what were previously treated as ...
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Ombudsman: Children in occupied Ukraine 'forced to make trench candles'
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Russia's deputy defense minister detained on suspicions of bribery: Russia's Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on April 23 on the ...
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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.
Trump praises House speaker after vote on Ukraine aid: Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump voiced support for House Speaker ...
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Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
- Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.
- Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.
- The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.
- Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
Russian media: Drone attacks strike infrastructure in Russia's Voronezh, Lipetsk oblasts
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Ukraine's UN envoy: Russia uses sexual violence as weapon of war: Citing testimony from people released from Russian captivity, Ukraine's UN envoy ...
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ISW: Russia may shift to attacking Ukraine's transportation systems: "Russian forces may shift their target set to hit Ukrainian transportation ...
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Ukraine war latest: Russian forces use chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne: Key developments on April 23: * Military: Russian forces using chemical weapons to ...
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National Guard: Russia needs years to capture Kharkiv: Russian forces would need years to occupy the city of Kharkiv, Oleksandr Pivnenko ...
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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.
Ambassador: Ukraine in talks to set up joint production of Patriot systems: Kyiv is pushing Washington for the joint production of Patriot air defense systems to ...
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Ukraine reportedly suspending consular, passport services for military-age men abroad
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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.
Media: Greece preparing to give Ukraine at least 1 Patriot system, possibly 2: The news follows a story by the Financial Times (FT) on April 22 ...
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Quick Glance: Responsibility for Hitting a House with a Golf Shot
- Hitting a house with a golf shot requires a proper response, similar to a traffic accident hit-and-run situation.
- While homeowners on golf courses are often seen as self-reliant, both law and etiquette dictate that a golfer is responsible for damages.
- Ignoring responsibility after damaging a house can lead to legal consequences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper ethical behavior.
- Although the homeowner's reaction may vary, it is always crucial to take ownership and handle the situation appropriately.
Reuters: US preparing $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine: The U.S. is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth $1 billion ...
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Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction, energy sector
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Bloomberg: EU considering sanctions against foreign companies behind Russian defense tech
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PM Sunak to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine during visit to Poland
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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.
MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 52
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Thousands of European flights reportedly affected by suspected Russian jamming: Russia has been accused of jamming GPS signals in nearby countries such as ...
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Government allocates additional over $200 million for fortifications: The government has allocated an additional over Hr 8 billion (around $202 ...
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Bloomberg: Germany urging US to send another Patriot system to Ukraine: Ukraine is facing a shortage of air defense systems amid an uptick in Russian attacks on ...
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Military: Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne, situation 'difficult'
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Poll: 62% of Ukrainians say they are prepared to fight for country: Ukrainians have the highest readiness to fight for their country among other European ...
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Governor: Over 20 Russian missiles targeted Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant in 2024
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SBU detains man suspected of directing Russian attacks on Ukrainian special forces base
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Hungarian FM says Ukraine carrying out 'witch hunt' against Hungarian businesses, threatens to block EU aid
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Ukraine to receive new military aid from US sooner than expected, congressman says during visit to Kyiv
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Ukraine's parliament passes law adapting education policy to match EU standards
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Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers possibly conducting espionage in Baltic Sea
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Governor: Russian attack on Dnipro district injures 4: Russian forces launched a missile attack against the Dnipro district in the afternoon ...
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Ukraine faces energy deficits, to restrict power supply for business, industry: Ukraine faces power deficits caused by Russian attacks on its energy system ...
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Minister accused of illegally appropriating more than $7 million in state-owned land, attempting to seize another plot
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Russian attacks against 5 Ukrainian regions kill 5, injure 12 over past day: Casualties were reported in Donetsk, Kherson, Sumy, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv oblasts.
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Ukrainian grain exports slump in March, expected to further slow down this year: Ukrainian grain exports decreased in March and are expected to further slow down ...
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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 ...
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DTEK needs $350 million to rebuild power plants: Ukraine's largest private energy company, DTEK, announced on April 22 that it requires $350 million to ...
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Media: German building materials firm Knauf to withdraw from Russia: The German producer of building materials Knauf said it is ceasing its operations in Russia ...
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Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
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Norway to provide Ukraine with new contributions for air defense: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said there are "significant sums" to be ...
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Biden tells Zelensky he will sign aid bill as soon as Senate approves: Zelensky said that Biden assured him "that the package will be approved quickly and ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
Zelensky: Ukraine, US 'finalized' agreements on ATACMS: Ukraine "finalized" with the U.S. details of the agreements on long-range Army ...
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Ukraine war latest: Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar; Budanov says Ukraine to face 'difficult situation' from mid-May
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Ukraine's obsolete S-200 missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets
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Russia sentences Meta spokesperson in absentia for 'justifying terrorism'
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