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Eighty percent of Ukraine-Israel bill will be spent in U.S. or by U.S. military: “Foreign aid” often never leaves the United States.
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Eighty percent of Ukraine-Israel bill will be spent in U.S. or by U.S ...
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.
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Having exhausted the other options, the House did the right thing on Ukraine: Having exhausted all the other options, the House finally did the right thing.
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Having exhausted the other options, the House did the right thing on ...
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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NATO chief Stoltenberg says it's 'not too late for Ukraine to prevail' against Russia
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NATO chief Stoltenberg says it's 'not too late for Ukraine to prevail' ...
Quick Glance: Nato Chief Stoltenberg in Eurofighter Looping over MV
  • Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg takes a flight in a Eurofighter in Laage, accompanied by the Commodore of the Tactical Air Force Wing 73.

  • The Eurofighters serve as air defense and traffic police, quickly responding to alerts and operating over the Baltic Sea.

  • Stoltenberg participates in a one-hour flight involving aerial refueling, interception maneuvers, and a rendezvous with Swedish Gripen fighter jets.

  • Stoltenberg is impressed by the experience, praises the pilots, and emphasizes the importance of the Laage air base for NATO.
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Ukraine war: USA supplied long-range missile: The USA has supplied Kiev with longer-range ATACMS missiles under exclusion. Meanwhile, Chancellor Scholz stands by ...
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Ukraine war: USA supplied long-range missile
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.
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War: US announces $6 billion in military aid to Ukraine: After Congress gave its approval for arms deliveries, the US announced one aid package after another.
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War: US announces $6 billion in military aid to Ukraine
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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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Biden announces immediate delivery of military aid for Ukraine
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Mitch McConnell blasts Tucker Carlson on aid package, criticizes Biden on Afghan withdrawal
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Mitch McConnell blasts Tucker Carlson on aid package, criticizes Biden on ...
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
  • Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.

  • McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.

  • He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.

  • McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
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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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Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ...
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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 ...
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AfD: Is it a peace party? Probably not
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.
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s ...
Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
  • Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.

  • The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.

  • The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.

  • Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
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Russian media: German prosecutor's office opens preliminary investigation into Knauf
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Russian media: German prosecutor's office opens preliminary ...
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Drones sent by Ukraine's SBU security service struck two Rosneft-owned oil depots in Russia's Smolensk region in an overnight attack ... Show more

Ukrainian drones struck two Rosneft oil depots in attack, Kyiv source says | Reuters
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Ukraine will get its U.S. funding. But can that turn the tide?: Ukraine has lost precious time waiting for Congress to come to its rescue, Ukraine’s Volodymyr ...
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Ukraine will get its U.S. funding. But can that turn the tide?
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.
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Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction, energy sector
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Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction ...
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Senate approves aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but deals blow to TikTok: The U.S. Senate approved a $95M foreign aid package to help Ukraine and Israel ...
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Senate approves aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but deals blow to ...
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
  • The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

  • In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

  • San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 7:05 p.m. USA announces new billion-dollar package for Ukraine +++
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 7:05 p.m. USA announces new ...
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Biden Plans a $1 Billion Ukraine Weapons Package, Officials Say: The White House is set to announce $1 billion in fresh military aid for Ukraine including 155mm ...
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Biden Plans a $1 Billion Ukraine Weapons Package, Officials Say
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Robert Habeck in an interview about aid to Ukraine: The US House of Representatives has voted for further aid to Ukraine. This inspires courage in Ukraine ...
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Robert Habeck in an interview about aid to Ukraine
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US Treasury Secretary: G7 may support aiding Ukraine with interest from Russian assets
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US Treasury Secretary: G7 may support aiding Ukraine with interest from ...
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Habeck: Habeck demonstratively calmly rejects the allegations about the nuclear phase-out
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Habeck: Habeck demonstratively calmly rejects the allegations about the ...
Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
  • A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.

  • The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.

  • The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.

  • Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
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⚡️US President Joe Biden announced that the first batch of aid to Ukraine under the newly signed law on additional funding will be sent “in the coming hours”.
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to all-time high
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to ...
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The Ukrainian president thanked the new US aid. The law will prevent the war from spreading, emphasized Volodimir Zelensky ... Show more

Ukraine war: Kiev hopes for early delivery of military aid
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Despite US aid: Scholz reaffirms Taurus rejection: The Ukrainians absolutely want the Taurus cruise missile from Germany. But the Chancellor reiterates his no to ...
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Despite US aid: Scholz reaffirms Taurus rejection
Quick Glance: Scholz Reaffirms Taurus Rejection Despite US Aid
  • Ukraine seeks Taurus missiles from Germany, but Chancellor Scholz reiterates rejection. Discussions are ongoing about alternative weapons for defense against Russia.

  • Despite US aid to Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, Scholz maintains his refusal of Taurus. Germany and the UK emphasize their role as key weapons suppliers to Ukraine.

  • The US Congress approved $61 billion in Ukraine aid, potentially enabling the delivery of ATACMS missiles with a range of 300 km. Discussions are underway about new types of weapons.

  • Germany and the UK are jointly planning the development of a remote-controlled howitzer for ground operations. Scholz sticks to his rejection of Taurus delivery despite the US decision.
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Sweden's defense minister doesn't rule out sending Patriots to Ukraine: Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson does not rule out sending Ukraine Patriot ...
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Sweden's defense minister doesn't rule out sending Patriots to ...
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World defense spending reaches highest levels on record: Report: Military spending across the world last year reached the highest levels ever recorded by a major ...
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World defense spending reaches highest levels on record: Report
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
  • Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.

  • Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.

  • Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.

  • Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
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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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Norway to provide Ukraine with new contributions for air defense
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Billion-dollar package: US House of Representatives approves aid for Ukraine: Republicans in the US House of Representatives have been blocking further military ...
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Billion-dollar package: US House of Representatives approves aid for ...
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WATCH: This is the moment the US House of Representatives approved a bill clearing the way for billions of dollars in funding for Ukraine.
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Investigation process is being examined: Krah's China course is even offensive to AfD politicians
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Investigation process is being examined: Krah's China course is even ...
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US House of Representatives voted for billions in aid for Ukraine: WASHINGTON. After months of blockade, the US House of Representatives has approved a ...
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US House of Representatives voted for billions in aid for Ukraine
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Business & War: The following is the April 16, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter ...
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Business & War
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791 days of Ukraine war: US aid is approaching: After a long struggle, the US House of Representatives approved around 57 billion euros in aid for Ukraine ...
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791 days of Ukraine war: US aid is approaching
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Zelensky: Ukraine to discuss problems created by delayed US aid during Ramstein summit
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Zelensky: Ukraine to discuss problems created by delayed US aid during ...
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Musk complains about “no war exit strategy,” Ukrainian President's Office responds - Euromaidan Press
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Musk complains about “no war exit strategy,” Ukrainian President's ...
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How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart: The former president’s return would cement a shift in the U.S. as a fact that can no longer be ignored.
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How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart
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Russia's Sberbank reports $4.32 billion profit, dividends to boost Kremlin war chest
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Russia's Sberbank reports $4.32 billion profit, dividends to boost ...
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Budanov: Ukraine faces 'difficult situation' starting mid-May: Ukraine is about to face a "difficult" but "not catastrophic" ...
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Budanov: Ukraine faces 'difficult situation' starting mid-May
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🇩🇰The Danish government has agreed to increase financing for the Ukrainian Fund for 2024, which provides military aid to Ukraine, by €590 million ... Show more
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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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ISW: Russia may shift to attacking Ukraine's transportation systems
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