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China warns Antony Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’
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Quick Glance: China warns US to Choose Cooperation or Confrontation with Antony Blinken
- Blinken expected to demand Beijing cease support for Russia
- Tensions rise over accusations of China aiding Russia in Ukraine
- US accused of hindering Chinese industrial growth through export controls
- US and China seek to stabilize relations before US election campaign
Russia War: Poland Ready to Help Ukraine Return Conscription-Age Men Home: Poland’s defense chief said the country is prepared to assist Ukraine in getting ...
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Quick Glance: Poland and Lithuania Support Ukraine in Repatriating Men Fit for Battle
- Kyiv requires hundreds of thousands more soldiers to combat Russia
- Poland and Lithuania pledge to aid Ukraine in repatriating its men of fighting age
- An estimated 200,000 Ukrainian men in Poland have fled the conflict
- Ukraine suspended consular services for military-aged men abroad to facilitate their return
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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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.
A top Russian military official reportedly linked to Ukraine's Mariupol arrested for bribe-taking
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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.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met British finance minister Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv and called for sanctions against Russia to be tightened to stop Moscow ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-meets-britains-jeremy-hunt-kyiv-2024-04-25/
Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here
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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/
Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Zelenskyy thanks Congressional leaders for aid, highlights benefits of ATACMS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held telephone conversations on 25 April ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7453003/
Ukraine war: Kyiv uses longer-range US missiles for first time: Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea ...
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"A careless word": Lukashenko warns West of apocalypse: Belarus' ruler Lukashenko is conjuring up the worst case scenario. "One careless word ...
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‘Lviv Is Ukraine’: Warsaw Assures It Has No Territorial Claims to Ukraine: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski flatly contradicted Kremlin propaganda by ...
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US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine: The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday, and will include Patriot systems.
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/us-weapons-contract-ukraine-00154450
Planned meeting in Switzerland: According to Zelensky, Russia wants to prevent a peace conference
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Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces
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Ukrainian pilots preparing for flights on F-16s in France: Ukrainian pilots are undergoing basic flight training on F-16 fighter jets in France’s southwest.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452842/
Men fit for military service should return: Kiev no longer gives passports to Ukrainians abroad
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US wants ATACMS supply to Ukraine to encourage Berlin to decide on Taurus supply: The US hopes that the decision of the allies to supply Ukraine with long-range ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7453020/
It’s going to be Ursula von der Leyen again, right? Not so fast.
While still the front-runner for a second term, the EU Commission president is no longer a ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/european-commission-president-ursula-von-der-leyen-alternative-election-eu/
Ukraine going to do even more long-range attacks on Russia soil: UK: The UK's military chief told the FT that Ukraine's "ability to continue deep operations" ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-to-do-more-long-range-attacks-russia-soil-uk-2024-4
Quick Glance: Ukraine to Increase Strikes in Russia, UK Defense Chief Says
- Ukraine is set to increase long-range attacks inside Russia to shape the war with western military aid.
- Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlighted positive trends in the support for Ukraine.
- The US dropped reservations about providing long-range missiles to Ukraine.
- The UK has increased its commitment to Ukraine's defense and signed long-term contracts with defense industry suppliers.
Ukraine is copying Lukashenko: Ukrainians living abroad should go back home and fight
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/die-ukraine-kopiert-lukaschenko-auslands-ukrainer-sollen-zurueck-in-die-heimat-und-kaempfen-li.2209274
Ukraine's obsolete S-200 missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-obsolete-s-200-missile-systems-reportedly-back-on-track-to-hit-russian-targets/
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/
Oleksandr Yushchenko, Chief Sergeant of Khartiia Brigade, killed in action: Oleksandr Yushchenko, Chief Sergeant of the 13th Rapid Reaction Khartiia Brigade of ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7453018/
Ukraine's new Paveway bombs can hurt 'soft' Russian targets: analyst: The UK is sending Ukraine a new type of laser-guided bomb that could compete with Russia's ...
businessinsider.com/ukraines-new-paveway-bombs-can-hurt-soft-russian-targets-analyst-2024-4
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of April 25, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian governor claims Russians tricked into donating to Ukraine's military
kyivindependent.com/russian-governor-claims-citizens-tricked-into-sending-millions-of-rubles-to-ukraines-military/
Russia | Putin Builds More Weapons Than He Needs in Ukraine: Why?: The German Defense Minister sees signs that the Russian economy is producing more weapons than ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100393432/russland-putin-baut-mehr-waffen-als-er-in-der-ukraine-braucht-warum-.html
Denmark to increase military assistance to Ukraine by almost €600 million in 2024
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452996/
Denmark announces additional $633 million in military support to Ukraine: The Danish parliament agreed to add 4.4 billion Danish kroner ($633 million) in ...
kyivindependent.com/denmark-announces-633-million-military-support-to-ukraine/
70% of energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks in Kyiv has been restored, authorities say
kyivindependent.com/70-of-energy-infrastructure-damaged-by-russian-shelling-in-kyiv-have-been-restored/
Poll: 64% of Ukrainians believe democracy best form of government: Ukraine ranks sixth among countries surveyed, with a significant majority supporting the ...
kyivindependent.com/poll-64-of-ukrainians-believe-democracy-best-form-of-government/
As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz adamant on Taurus refusal
politico.eu/article/joe-biden-rishi-sunak-olaf-scholz-ukraine-taurus-missiles/
Ukraine thanks the US for billions in new military aid to help stop Russia's advance
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-military-aid-package-kharkiv-drones-cadd79c8abd56ad58d07c93253e04ef1
Zelensky: Ukraine hopes to continue cooperation with US regardless of election results
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ukraine-hopes-to-continue-cooperation-with-us-even-regardless-of-election-results/
Russian appropriation of Immanuel Kant: Putin's prey philosopher: Russia's ruler calls Kant his favorite philosopher. Now Chancellor Scholz replies: Anyone who ...
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Quick Glance: Putinism and Kant's Legacy: Russia's Interpretive Battle
- Chancellor Scholz counters Putin's appropriation of Kant as his favorite philosopher.
- Governor Alichanow of Kaliningrad declares Kant as a 'Russian trophy' in the cognitive war.
- The revision of Kant's legacy by Putin supporters demonstrates ideological clarity.
- Scholz emphasizes Kant's thoughts on Eternal Peace regarding the situation in Ukraine.
Fight against Russia: Ukraine stops issuing passports to Ukrainians of military age living abroad
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Ukraine passes list of 561 Ukrainian children held in Russia to Qatar, ombudsman says
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-passes-list-of-561-ukrainian-children-held-in-russia-to-qatar/
The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the outright seizure of Russian assets is justifiable but is only one possibility ...
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Russia threatens to decrease diplomatic relations with US in response to REPO Act
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European Parliament condemns Putin's election as illegitimate: The European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a resolution condemning Russian President ...
kyivindependent.com/european-parliament-condemns-putin-election-as-illegitimate/
US President Joe Biden has signed into law a $94bn foreign funding bill that includes military aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
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Russian missile damages civilian, railway infrastructure in Ukraine's Cherkasy region, air force says
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Ukraine’s Budget ‘Very Uncertain’ Next Year, Finance Chief Says: Ukraine’s finance chief said a $61 billion US aid package helps cover budget gaps for this year ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/ukraine-s-budget-very-uncertain-next-year-finance-chief-says
Paid articlePaid 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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/qatar-will-host-meeting-to-discuss-ukrainian-proposal-to-end-war
PTSD crisis looms as troop shortages take toll on Ukrainian soldiers’ mental health
kyivindependent.com/ptsd-crisis-looms-as-troop-shortages-take-toll-on-ukrainian-soldiers-mental-health/
Ukraine: USA sends supplies, including Atacms, but no Patriots: After the end of the congressional blockade, President Biden immediately released new weapons for ...
nzz.ch/international/die-usa-werfen-der-ukraine-einen-rettungsring-zu-nachschub-kommt-ld.1827805
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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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
Italy announces signing of agreement on reconstruction of Odesa: Italy has announced the signing of an agreement with Ukraine and the UN cultural agency UNESCO ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452908/
Lithuania rejects claim it launched drone attack against Belarus : A Lithuanian military spokesman blasted Minsk's claims of an attempted aerial strike as ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/lithuania-rejects-claim-it-launched-drone-attack-against-belarus
Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular services: Staying abroad “does not relieve a citizen of his or her duties to the homeland ...
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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.
Russia loses over 1,000 soldiers over past day: Russias losses in the war against Ukraine have surpassed 462,980 troops
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In Photos: Washington announced a major new military aid package for Ukraine on April 24. This is what the weaponry and equipment tranche ... Show more www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-war-washington-billion-dollar-weapons-package/32920332.html
Fire broke out following a Ukrainian drone attack at oil depots in Russia's Smolensk region reut.rs/3JyBSRl
Biden announces immediate delivery of military aid for Ukraine: Now that the House of Representatives and Senate have approved the new military aid for Ukraine ...
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AfD: Is it a peace party? Probably not: At least since the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine, the AfD has positioned itself as a peace party ...
stern.de/politik/afd--ist-sie-eine-friedenspartei--eher-nicht-34656224.html
Quick Glance: AfD and Espionage: Intense Debate in Bundestag
- The Greens criticize the AfD for contacts with Russia and China.
- Von Notz calls the AfD a disgrace and anti-democratic.
- Faeser warns of espionage and criticizes the AfD objectively.
- Employee of AfD's lead candidate Krah arrested for espionage.
With war in Ukraine on its border, Poland should be among countries setting EU agenda, minister says
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Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
- Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.
- Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.
- He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
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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Russian air attack injures seven in Kharkiv region: Local official: A Russian air attack on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region on Thursday hit an area close ...
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Sorokin novel: Systematically censored contemporary literature in Russia: The publishing house Eksmo-AST wants to remove the last part of Vladimir Sorokin's ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/systematisch-zensurierte-gegenwartsliteratur-in-russland-ld.1827915
REPO Act: Russian-Asset Seizure Law Spurs Debate Over Impact on Dollar: Congressional passage Tuesday of authority granting President Joe Biden new powers to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/russia-asset-seizure-law-spurs-yellen-praise-angst-over-dollar
Ukraine war latest: US secretly provides Ukraine with 100 ATACMS; Denmark announces additional military aid for Kyiv
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-us-secretly-provides-ukraine-with-100-atacms-denmark-announces-additional-military-aid-for-kyiv/
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 ...
nzz.ch/pro-global/trump-und-die-ukraine-unberechenbarkeit-als-geopolitische-bedrohung-ld.1825694
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-has-europe-worried-about-the-risks-of-war
Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal: Russia and Ukraine have agreed in a Qatari-brokered deal to exchange almost 50 children ...
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Russia-Ukraine war | Kyiv using long-range missile against Moscow : In a surprise move, Ukraine and its allies think they could help change the tide of the war ...
wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-using-long-range-missile-against-moscow-714850
Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/europe/russian-minister-timur-ivanov-detained-bribery-intl/
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.
Media: Number of Russian drones on front lines has doubled in 3 months: The sources in the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces told the outlet that ...
kyivindependent.com/media-number-of-russian-drones-on-front-lines-has-doubled-in-3-months/
A Ukraine-born congresswoman voted no on aid. Her hometown feels betrayed.: Indiana Republican Victoria Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/25/victoria-spratz-ukrainian-congresswoman-aid-betrayed/
Zelensky: Ukraine to discuss problems created by delayed US aid during Ramstein summit
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ukraine-to-discuss-problems-created-by-delayed-us-aid-during-ramstein-meeting/
How Johnson came to allow a vote on Ukraine aid after months of delays: After more than six months of hedging, backtracking, and unfulfilled promises, U.S ...
kyivindependent.com/what-caused-johnson-to-allow-vote-on-ukraine-aid-after-months-of-delays/
Italy to cooperate with UNESCO in rebuilding Odesa, cathedral damaged by Russian attacks
kyivindependent.com/italy-to-cooperate-with-unesco-to-help-rebuild-odesa-cathedral-damaged-by-russian-attacks/
Biden Signs $95B in Foreign Aid, as New Report Details U.S. Weapons Transfer Violates Int’l Law
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/biden_signs_95b_in_foreign_aid_as_new_report_details_us_weapons_transfer_violates_intl_law
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 ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-us-confirms-acatms-300-kilometer-russia-range-military-aid-russia/32919389.html
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