Czechia to launch second railway route to Ukraine: The Czech railway operator RegioJets second line to Ukraine will commence operations on 27 March ...
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Ukraine will not extend contract with Russian gas company Gazprom: Herman Halushchenko, Minister of Energy of Ukraine, has confirmed that Kyiv will not extend ...
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EU Drafts Law to Send Profits From Frozen Russian Sovereign Assets to Ukraine: The European Union has prepared legislation that would see Ukraine start to ...
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Macron: We have no limits and will react to Russia's behaviour: French President Emmanuel Macron has assured that his country has no limits in helping Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: Macron: No Limits in Responding to Russia's Behavior
- French President Emmanuel Macron stated that his country 'has no limits' when it comes to helping Ukraine and responding to Russia's behavior.
- Macron highlighted that the situation in Ukraine is 'more complicated than ever' as Russia has shifted to a military economy, causing uncertainty in the international arena.
- He emphasized that it is in Europe's interest to continue aiding Ukraine in the long term, as 'the fate of international law and liberal democracy is being decided in Ukraine'.
- Macron noted that 'France has its own position on nuclear deterrence' and stressed that it is Putin who threatens other countries 'completely inappropriately' with nuclear weapons.
Scholz says debate about Germany's Ukraine support is 'ridiculous' | DPA
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German foreign minister tries to change Scholz's mind about supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles
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Private Investors to Provide $15 Billion to Rebuild Ukraine After Russia's War
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US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
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Quick Glance: US and G-7 Partners Warn Iran Over Potential Missile Supply to Russia
- The United States and its allies cautioned Iran on Friday about the possibility of facing new sanctions if it indeed plans to support Russia with ballistic missiles for the war against Ukraine.
- For months, the Biden administration has been sounding the alarm as Russia attempts to acquire ballistic missiles from Iran while Moscow struggles to replenish its diminishing stockpile.
- As of now, the US government has not verified the transfer of missiles from Iran to Russia. Nevertheless, American officials express concern over statements made by Iranian authorities hinting at an imminent deal.
- In January, the Democratic administration stated that although US intelligence officials had not confirmed the completion of a Russian-Iranian deal, they were worried about the active progress of Russia's negotiations to obtain missiles from Iran.
Taurus debate: Why Olaf Scholz really doesn't deliver cruise missiles: Olaf Scholz has reiterated his rejection of a Taurus delivery to Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: Taurus Dispute: Scholz vs. Union in Heated Debate
- Scholz emphasizes the need for support for Ukraine but rejects the Taurus delivery.
- He criticizes the Union for spreading half-truths and emphasizes the importance of prudence.
- A heated exchange between Scholz and CDU politicians Wadephul and Röttgen dominates the debate.
- The discussion ends abruptly as Scholz concludes the question session after an hour and hastily leaves the chamber.
Ukrainian government allocates additional 5 billion hryvnias for purchase of drones
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Ukraine expects first tranche of €50 billion from EU next week: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that next week Ukraine expects to receive the ...
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EU set to approve fresh sanctions against Russia over Navalny's death: Bloomberg reported earlier in March that the EU was readying a new package targeting ...
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A growing number of Russian families are settling in Latin America, visa approval data shows, as Russia's war in Ukraine enters its third year ... Show more
China Set for Record Russian Oil Imports in March, Kpler Says: China is on track to import a record amount of Russian crude this month, bolstered by large ...
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Bundestag to initiate investigation into leak of discussion on Taurus supply to Ukraine
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NBC Politics : The White House will provide $300 million in additional weapons to Ukraine, national security adviser Jake Sullivan says. www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house-provide-300-million-weapons-package-ukraine-rcna143021
Quick Glance: U.S. Sending $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine
- The Biden administration announced sending up to $300 million in weapons to Ukraine, sourced from savings from under-bid contracts.
- The package includes air defense interceptors, artillery rounds, and armor systems to hold off advancing Russian troops for a few weeks.
- The Senate passed an emergency aid bill with $60.1 billion for Ukraine, but its fate in the House is uncertain.
- The political paralysis in the U.S. has led to critical shortages on Ukraine's battlefields as Russia continues to bombard the country.
German chancellor defends his refusal to send Ukraine Taurus missiles: The German government has been humiliated by a recent leaked recording of senior officers ...
euronews.com/2024/03/13/german-chancellor-olaf-scholz-defends-his-refusal-to-send-ukraine-taurus-missiles
Ukraine Delivers Surprise Rate Cut as Inflation Eases, Aid Expected: Ukraine’s central bank unexpectedly lowered borrowing costs, citing slowing inflation and ...
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Ukrainian railways present first medical evacuation train for Ukrainian defenders – photo
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Business - Russia withstands Western sanctions as war economy proves profitable: President Vladimir Putin has been re-elected to a fifth term in office after a ...
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Rheinmetall plans to open at least 4 plants in Ukraine: Armin Papperger, CEO of the German armament concern Rheinmetall, has announced plans to open at least ...
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Russia’s Rising War Economy Sets Stage for Election: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the ...
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Belgium unveils $445 million defense aid packages for Ukraine: Belgium has announced defense aid packages for Ukraine worth 412 million euros ($445 million) ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-pledges-445-million-defense-aid-package-to-ukraine/
Charles Michel: ‘Europe must prepare for war’: If Europe wants to exist in peace it must shift to a “war economy” mode and significantly bolster defense ...
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Scandal grows in Bundestag over leaked details from meeting on Taurus missiles for Ukraine
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Seeking to escape the Ukraine war and its impact on the economy, Russians are settling in Latin America, drawn by lenient visa rules ... Show more
Government consultation: Chancellor Olaf Scholz still clearly rejects Taurus delivery
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US Senator Lindsay Graham arrives in Kyiv: Republican Senator Lindsay Graham arrived in Kyiv, the U.S. Embassy shared on social media on March 18.
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Ukraine Business Roundup — March 12: The following is the March 12, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in ...
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Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder supported the Chancellor's no to the delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine and the fundamental rejection of sending ground ...
Five billion euros: EU states agree on funding for weapons for Ukraine: In its defensive war against Russia, Ukraine is now receiving further aid from the EU.
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Former German chancellor praises Scholz's 'no' to Taurus delivery | DPA
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Tycoon Deripaska says Western firms shouldn't be pressured to sell Russian assets
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European Commission allocates €500 million for companies to increase ammunition production
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Russian fuel facilities in Oryol, Nizhny Novgorod hit by Ukraine drone attacks, officials say
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Czechia finds funding to purchase 800,000 shells for Ukraine: Ukraines allies have provided almost all of the funding required to carry out the Czech initiative ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/6/7445303/
EU agrees five billion euro boost for military aid to Ukraine: The move provides a welcome boost for Kyiv as US support wavers and its outgunned forces struggle ...
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Quick Glance: EU secures 5.5bn € for Ukraine military aid
- A financial boost for Kyiv as US support wavers and its forces battle Russia.
- EU countries have agreed to provide 5 billion euros for military aid to Ukraine to support Kyiv as its forces struggle against Russia's invasion.
- The compromise will enable the fund to finance a Czech initiative to procure hundreds of thousands of urgently needed artillery shells from countries outside Europe.
- The EU is pushing to strengthen weapons and ammunition production by its defense industry, as it continues to face challenges in increasing output two years into the conflict.
Survey in the Bundestag: Scholz reiterates no to Taurus delivery to Ukraine: Chancellor Olaf Scholz refuses to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles ...
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Quick Glance: Concrete or Prudent? Chancellor's Taurus Decision Analyzed
- Critics highlight flaws in Chancellor Scholz's leadership, while also acknowledging his intelligence.
- The debate surrounding the Taurus missile delivery to Ukraine misses the core issue.
- Scholz emphasizes the importance of limiting the weapon's range for political reasons.
- Concerns about Ukraine's leadership and the potential consequences of the weapon delivery are discussed.
Kyiv Says Moscow Bombs Apartments In Kupyansk; Russia Says 9 Regions Attacked By Ukrainian Drones
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Quick Glance: '20 Days in Mariupol' Wins Oscar for Best Documentary
- Mstyslav Chernov's '20 Days in Mariupol,' a harrowing first-person account of the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, won the best documentary Oscar on Sunday night.
- Chernov, photographer Evgeniy Maloletka, and producer Vasilisa Stepanenko arrived an hour before Russia began bombing the port city. Two weeks later, they were the last journalists working for an international outlet in the city, sending crucial dispatches to the outside world showing civilian casualties of all ages, the digging of mass graves, the bombing of a maternity hospital, and the sheer extent of the devastation.
- Chernov called on Russia to cease aggression in Ukraine and urged the release of hostages and civilians in their jails.
- The work of Chernov, Maloletka, Stepanenko, and Lori Hinnant won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for public service and was prominently featured in a Pulitzer for breaking news photography that same year.
Democrats probe Musk’s SpaceX, examining Russia’s alleged Starlink use: The lawmakers warned SpaceX that Russia’s alleged use of Starlink “poses a serious threat ...
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Quick Glance: US Lawmakers Question Starlink by Musk on Russia Claims
- House Democrats are seeking answers from SpaceX under Elon Musk amid claims of Russian forces using the technology in Ukraine.
- Democratic lawmakers express concern over alleged Russian use of Starlink technology and demand clarification from SpaceX.
- Starlink terminals are crucial for Ukrainian army operations and have reportedly been utilized by Russian troops, posing a serious threat.
- SpaceX has been asked to provide information on potential illegal use of the technology and reveal actions taken to comply with US sanctions against Russia.
FT: Ukraine may get 3 billion euros from frozen Russian assets in summer: Ukraine may receive up to 3 billion euros in funds from the profits of frozen Russian ...
kyivindependent.com/ft-ukraine-may-receive-first-tranche-of-frozen-russian-assets-in-summer/
Kyiv halts Moscow’s offensive – Zelensky; deadlock shifts war momentum in Russia’s favour – US spies
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SSO Snipers Eliminate Six Russian Soldiers in Kherson Direction: Striking Video: Special Operations Forces snipers successfully take down a group of Russian ...
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Military: Ukraine downs 17 Russian drones overnight: Ukraine shot down 17 of the 22 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on March 12 ...
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Quick Glance: Putin poised to win 6 more years: Impact on Ukraine and Russia
- Putin is set to win another six-year term, affecting the Ukraine war and Russia's relations.
- Putin's campaign focuses on fulfilling his goals in Ukraine, framing the conflict as a battle against the West.
- The economy's resilience and Putin's promises to extend subsidized mortgages have boosted his popularity.
- Putin's crackdown on dissent has silenced critics, paving the way for an increasingly authoritarian regime.
UK officially proposes Germany to exchange Taurus for Storm Shadow missiles to provide them to Ukraine
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Russia Election: Putin’s War Economy Boosts Outlook for Many: Two years after the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, many in Russia have reason to feel the wartime ...
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Spokesman for Ukraine's Air Force fired: No grounds were provided for the decision to remove Ihnat from his position
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What creative plan for confiscating Russian assets does UK propose?: Most Western countries are afraid of setting a precedent by confiscating frozen Russian ...
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BlackRock and JPMorgan are backing a $15 billion investor fund to rebuild Ukraine
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No, Russia won't win: The Ukrainian economy is doing better than expected. There is nothing to be gained for Putin on this front
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Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 122: Editor’s Note: This is issue 122 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from March 2-8 ...
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"More terrible things happen in torture chambers": Azovstal steelworks defender Nava publishes book about captivity – photo
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Premier Inn works with charity to send mattresses to Ukraine: The aid will be transported to Ukraine over the next few months in 2024.
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Two Ukrainian Startups Enter Europe’s Most Promising ‘Unicorn’ List: Two Ukrainian EdTech startups have made it to the “Top 100 Next Unicorns” list that ...
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Taurus can fly 500 kilometers - under the radar: The delivery of the Taurus cruise missile to Ukraine has been under discussion for weeks ...
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Five things to know about Russia’s upcoming presidential election: Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a fifth term as Russians vote from Friday to ...
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Scholz assures Zelenskyy of support amid Taurus delivery blockade: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...
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Germany’s Scholz says sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine is ‘out of the question’
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Justice minister: Ukraine willing to accept loans if necessary to secure US aid: "If this sort of discussion will delay the process of the provision of ...
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Weapons aid for Ukraine: Union wants Bundestag to vote again on Taurus delivery: Ukraine asks for Taurus cruise missiles, but Chancellor Scholz refuses to ...
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Ukraine war: Is Europe doing enough to help against Russia?: With US military support stalled in Congress, European leaders are rapidly changing their thinking.
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Ukraine war a lethal mix of killer tech old and new: When it comes to technology, the war in Ukraine is a war of juxtapositions. On the one hand ...
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SIPRI Institute sees arms race: Ukraine climbs to fourth place among arms importers
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Heading platoons, repairing machines and doing twice as much: How the war has changed the lives of Ukrainian women
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Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Russia did not manage to increase salaries in Crimea to all-Russian level in 10 years of occupation
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Hundreds of companies bankrupt: How robust is Russia's economy?: The number of corporate bankruptcies in Russia has risen sharply since the beginning of 2024 ...
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Why Germany is reluctant to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine: Olaf Scholz seems determined to defy pressure from Germany’s allies and domestic opposition
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EU Commissioner Letta: “All the data shows that we are being left behind by the USA”
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Hungary: Orban praises Trump as “President of Peace”: It would be better for the world and Hungary if Donald Trump returned: This is what Hungarian Prime ...
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USA promises Ukraine equipment for 300 million dollars: The US Congress is arguing about military aid for Ukraine. Now the government is announcing a ...
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Baerbock says Taurus-Storm Shadow missiles swap 'an option': Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said she was open to a deal in which ...
kyivindependent.com/baerbock-says-taurus-storm-shadow-missiles-swap-would-be-option/
Ukraine War: The mobilization of additional soldiers becomes a question of fate: The army leadership needs hundreds of thousands of additional soldiers to hold ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-krieg-die-mobilisierung-zusaetzlicher-soldaten-wird-zur-schicksalsfrage/100022915.html
Taurus delivery: Will Chancellor Scholz give in to pressure from the Greens?: Leading Green MPs are calling for Taurus to be delivered to Ukraine ...
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War in Ukraine: London offers support for possible Taurus delivery: The British Foreign Secretary also does not rule out a ring swap. Meanwhile ...
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Moldy showers, clogged toilets: This is what life is like in Bundeswehr barracks: When is Germany “fit for war”? And what gaps do the material sales to Ukraine ...
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Ukrainian forces strike Russian Pantsir anti-air missile system on Tavriia front: Over the past day, the Defence Forces of Ukraine struck a self-propelled and ...
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