capital and largest city of Ukraine
Ukraine will struggle to fight off Russian advances without U.S. aid, military analysts warn
pbs.org/newshour/world/ukraine-will-struggle-to-fight-off-russian-advances-without-u-s-aid-military-analysts-warn
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Isolation Amidst Defense Contrasts with Israel
- Ukraine lacks direct assistance enjoyed by Israel from the U.S. and other military partners in the region.
- While Israel successfully repelled 99% of Iranian missiles, Ukraine faces Russian attacks alone.
- President Zelensky emphasized the importance of modern air defense and urged allies not to turn a blind eye.
- Ukraine urgently needs financial and military support as it battles Russian aggression.
Russia-Ukraine War: Latvia to Make First Shipments of UAVs to Kyiv: Latvia is preparing to make its first shipment of drones to Ukraine as a coalition of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/latvia-readies-first-drones-for-kyiv-under-plan-for-million-uavs
European countries rebuff Kyiv’s calls for more air defences: Germany has sent two Patriot systems to Ukraine but is reluctant to give more
ft.com/content/55934ed3-b7e7-48a2-ad88-f9ed503b21b3
Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine
- The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.
- Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.
- Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.
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
Congresswoman Spartz refuses to support aid package to Ukraine as she opposes funding for Kyiv
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451581/
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
Russian paratroopers have reached the eastern edge of the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar, which Kyiv's top commander says Moscow wants taken by May 9 ... Show more reut.rs/3vW7NrG
US proposes debt to fund Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets: Hope that Washington’s idea could generate tens of billions in cash for Kyiv
ft.com/content/6cb21054-ccfc-4cb9-ab58-516d80be94de
Ukraine Business Roundup — Business & War: The following is the April 16, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-business-roundup-business-war/
Russia destroys Kyiv’s largest power plant: Ukrainian president chides allies and calls for more air defences to intercept missiles
ft.com/content/e6a88a12-94a1-4456-a564-d1890713676c
More civilians die in Ukraine as a think tank warns delays in US aid will hamper Kyiv's forces
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-deaths-50d5f9d6b26734b8736f23c8dcec337e
Ukraine warns it lacked missiles to protect power plant from Russian attack: The Trypilska thermal power station, a major electricity supplier to Kyiv region ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/ukraine-says-it-ran-out-of-missiles-to-stop-russian-strike-on-power-plant
Lifecell acquisition contract prohibits payment to sanctioned oligarch Fridman: The contract on the sale and merger of the telecom businesses Lifecell and ...
kyivindependent.com/sanctioned-oligarch-lifecell-acquisition/
Energy supply: Ukraine builds new nuclear reactors in the midst of war: While Russia is systematically attacking Ukraine's energy supply, Kiev is embarking on a ...
spiegel.de/ausland/trotz-krieges-mit-russland-ukraine-baut-neuen-atommeiler-a-f971c6b0-be52-4d26-a6ed-2d02ef4af4ea
Warning in the Ukraine war: Russian advance without US weapons for Kiev: The Institute for the Study of War warns that Russia's troops could make rapid gains on ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/warnung-im-ukraine-krieg-russen-kommen-schnell-voran-wenn-kiew-keine-us-waffen-bekommt
Canada earmarks $1.16 billion for military aid to Ukraine in 2024 budget: Canada’s budget for 2024 proposes to supply Ukraine with 1.6 billion Canadian dollars ...
kyivindependent.com/canada-earmarks-1-16-billion-for-military-aid-to-ukraine-in-2024-budget/
Ukraine elections canceled: Zelensky opponents question the legitimacy of the president
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ukraine-wahlen-abgesagt-selenskyj-gegner-hinterfragen-legitimitaet-des-praesidenten-li.2204191
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Ukraine’s army chief says eastern front under intense Russian assault: KYIV: Ukraine’s army chief said on Saturday the situation on the eastern front had ...
arabnews.com/node/2492501/world
Ukraine wants new recruits: "You must decide that you have died": Ukraine wants to draft new recruits, but they may come too late for Putin's next offensive ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/ukraine-will-neue-rekruten-du-musst-beschliessen-dass-du-gestorben-bist-19649991.html
Putin ready to negotiate - under conditions: Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if no "ideas are imposed" on it.
de.euronews.com/2024/04/12/putin-offen-fur-verhandlungen-aber-ohne-aufgezwungene-vorstellungen-anderer
Ukrainian soldiers on home leave worry about the situation at the front: A Ukrainian commander fears that the young people newly mobilized for the front may not ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/14/soldaten-der-ukraine-auf-heimaturlaub-sorgen-sich-um-die-lage-an-der-front
Sappers neutralize warhead of Kh-101 missile in Kyiv region: Pyrotechnics of the State Emergency Service have neutralized a warhead of a Russian Kh-101 missile ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3852121-sappers-neutralize-warhead-of-kh101-missile-in-kyiv-region.html
NATO-Ukraine Council meeting on air defense to take place on April 19: A NATO-Ukraine Council meeting to discuss supplies of air defense systems will take place ...
kyivindependent.com/date-set-for-ukraine-nato-council-meeting-on-air-defense/
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.
- Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.
- The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.
- An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
EU court rules in favour of Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven in blow to sanctions regime
ft.com/content/5cc41a3d-1fa9-497b-8681-086b0c1e3b20
War or No War, Ukrainians Aren’t Giving Up Their Coffee: Coffee shops and kiosks are everywhere in Ukraine’s capital, their popularity both an act of wartime ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/europe/kyiv-ukraine-coffee-culture.html
Russian missile strike targets cities across Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities reported blasts in the country's northeastern, southern and western regions on ...
reut.rs/4cTfr6L
Ukraine ‘ran out of missiles’ to thwart Russian strike on power plant, Zelensky says
cnn.com/2024/04/16/europe/ukraine-missiles-air-defense-zelensky-israel-intl/
Robert Habeck makes a surprise visit to Kyiv: Russia recently took out many Ukrainian power plants in Ukraine with massive air strikes ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/robert-habeck-besucht-ueberraschend-kiew-li.2207052
Decorated 'Hero of Ukraine' learns to live with bionic armsValeriy Kucherenko became a double amputee after being seriously injured on the battlefield in ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/decorated-hero-ukraine-learns-live-052133552.html
House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
apnews.com/article/ukraine-aid-congress-white-house-speaker-johnson-97e33b40a1fc244f8c001715b974d1f9
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Energoatom starts building new power units at Khmelnytskyi nuclear plant: Ukraine's nuclear energy agency Energoatom has started building reactor units 5 ...
kyivindependent.com/energoatom-starts-building-new-power-units-at-khmelnytskyi-nuclear-plant/
780 days of war in Ukraine: Kiev hopes for US Patriots and German Mambas: At the UN, Russia complained about the shelling of civilian targets by Ukraine with ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/13/780-tage-ukraine-krieg-kiew-hofft-auf-us-patriots-und-deutsche-mambas-im-kampf-gegen-russl
More Ukrainian energy facilities targeted in latest Russian attacks ｜ DPA: Power infrastructure in the Ukrainian regions of Kharkiv, Lviv, Kiev and Zaporizhzhya ...
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba demands more Patriot air defenses: In an interview with The Post, Ukraine’s top diplomat said he is being less ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/10/ukraine-dmytro-kuleba-patriot-systems/
Russia Targets Ukraine Power System With Ballistic Missiles: Russia fired high-speed ballistic missiles at Ukraine’s capital and western region that borders ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/russia-targets-kyiv-western-ukraine-in-ballistic-missile-strike
Russian airstrikes destroy Kyiv’s largest power plant: The largest power-generating plant in Ukraine’s Kyiv region has been destroyed in a Russian missile attack ...
cnn.com/2024/04/11/europe/ukraine-power-plant-destroyed-russia-intl/
Quick Glance: Russian strikes devastate largest power plant in Kyiv
- The largest power-generating plant in Ukraine's Kyiv region was destroyed in a Russian missile attack on Thursday, according to the energy company Centrenergo.
- As President Volodomyr Zelensky accused the West of neglecting Ukraine's need for air defenses, Russia targeted key energy infrastructure.
- Despite the devastation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Centrenergo, Andriy Gota, expressed confidence in overcoming the challenges.
- Ukraine has previously managed significant power losses, including the seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Russian forces post-invasion.
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Ukraine war: Six Russian planes destroyed by drones, says Kyiv: Security sources tell BBC Ukrainian another eight bombers were badly damaged in the attack.
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Russia destroys Kyiv's biggest power generation plantEcuador storms the Mexican embassy in Quito
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How Russian state assets could yield tens of billions in cash for Kyiv: Issuing a loan could bring tens of billions for Ukraine to finance its defence ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/12/how-russian-state-assets-could-yield-tens-of-billions-in-cash-for-kyiv
Members of the Siberian Battalion took part in training exercises in the Kyiv region on April 10. The Siberian Battalion, formed in the autumn of 2023 ... Show more kyivindependent.com/what-we-know-about-siberian-battalion-that-reportedly-crossed-into-russia/
Ukraine to manufacture components for small modular reactors: Ukraine will be manufacturing components for small modular reactors, as Ukraines state nuclear ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451608/
Kyiv Strikes Kremlin’s Bomber Plant in Tatarstan, Intel Sources Say: Kyiv Post’s HUR sources confirm that on Wednesday morning its drones hit a Russian factory ...
kyivpost.com/post/31271
Russian victory in Chasiv Yar would jeopardize ‘last stronghold’ of Donetsk region, Ukrainians say
politico.eu/article/russian-victory-over-ukranian-key-city-chasiv-yar-jeopardize-entire-donetsk-region/
Quick Glance: Russian Victory in Chasiv Yar Jeopardizes Donetsk's Last Stronghold, Ukrainians Warn
- Kyiv requires support from Western weapons to defend the city, as stated by an army spokesperson to POLITICO.
- A potential Russian victory in the Ukrainian-controlled city of Chasiv Yar would endanger the security of the remaining Ukrainian-held cities in Donetsk, emphasized by a senior Ukrainian official to POLITICO.
- Chasiv Yar holds strategic importance, situated 10 kilometers from Bakhmut. Positioned on commanding heights, it offers defense advantages and control over the surrounding region.
Is Ukraine losing the war?: Because Kiev is running out of air defense ammunition, it can hardly protect its infrastructure anymore ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000215678/verliert-die-ukraine-gerade-den-krieg
Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries deepen tensions with U.S.: The Biden administration views Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil facilities as reckless ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/15/ukraine-russia-oil-refinery-attacks/
Putin: Russia had to attack Ukraine energy sites in response to Kyiv’s strikes: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia had been obliged to launch ...
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UK Considers Sending ‘DragonFire’ Laser Prototype to Ukraine: The weapon, described as “a game changer,” uses high energy lasers that could down drones or even ...
kyivpost.com/post/31038
Quick Glance: UK Considers Providing Latest Laser Weapons to Ukraine
- Defense Secretary Grant Shapps suggests that prototypes of the latest laser weapons being developed in the UK could potentially be provided to Ukraine in the future to strengthen its air defense systems.
- Originally planned for production to begin in 2032, the UK Defense Ministry now aims to achieve this earlier - by 2027.
- Shapps aims to significantly shorten the usually lengthy development-procurement procedures so that the system can be deployed on ships and potentially on land as quickly as possible for use against combat drones.
- The DragonFire laser weapon will be distinguished by its high speed and accuracy, with the additional advantage of low cost compared to air defense missiles - a single shot lasting 10 seconds is equivalent in cost to using a standard heater for an hour.
Zelensky says Ukraine will lose the war if US Congress keeps blocking aid: Republicans in Congress have been blocking tens of billions of dollars in military aid ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/07/zelensky-says-ukraine-will-lose-the-war-if-us-congress-keeps-blocking-aid_6667658_4.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ without US aid, Zelensky warns
- President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Ukraine will lose the war against Russia if the US Congress does not approve military aid.
- Ukraine urgently calls for the US to send a $60 billion aid package blocked by Republicans in Congress.
- Russia intensifies attacks on Chasiv Yar, near Kramatorsk, a crucial hub for the Ukrainian army, resulting in casualties and destruction.
- Russian strikes, including on a nuclear power plant, raise concerns about reactor integrity, with the IAEA urging restraint.
Putin is currently increasing the pressure on Ukraine to force it to the negotiating table, said the mayor of Kiev Vitali Klitschko on "maybrit illner".
Zelensky meets Lithuanian defense minister in Kyiv: President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with recently-appointed Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-meets-lithuanian-defense-minister-in-kyiv/
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant hit by drones, U.N. monitor says: Rafael Mariano Grossi, International Atomic Energy Agency chief, said containment structures took ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/08/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-drones-strike/
Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
Russian missiles pound Ukraine's embattled energy system: Russia staged a major missile and drone strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure early on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-missile-strike-targets-cities-across-ukraine-2024-04-11/
Naftogaz: Russian attack targets two gas storage facilities: Russia's large-scale attack against Ukraine early on April 11 targeted two of Ukraine's ...
kyivindependent.com/naftogaz-russian-attack-targets-two-gas-storage-facilities/
Kyiv requests new weapons systems: With the war in Ukraine at a critical juncture, Kyiv is seeking to meet its ever-increasing needs for ammunition and weapons ...
ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1236390/kyiv-requests-new-weapons-systems/
Rescuers extinguish fire at one of Kyiv region's facilities due to Russian attack
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3851362-rescuers-extinguish-fire-at-one-of-kyiv-regions-facilities-due-to-russian-attack.html
UK government, BAE Systems sign agreements to repair equipment in Ukraine: BAE Systems has signed a contract with the U.K. government for the maintenance, repair ...
kyivindependent.com/uk-bae-systems/
Ukraine Says It’s Behind Blaze on Russian Warship in Baltic Sea: Ukrainian military intelligence was responsible for an attack on a Russian naval missile carrier ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/ukraine-says-it-s-behind-blaze-on-russian-warship-in-baltic-sea
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US official: US deepening cooperation with Moldova amid potential threats from Russia
kyivindependent.com/us-cooperation-with-moldova/
Ukraine, UK sign agreement to cooperate on arms production: Ukraine and Britain have signed a framework agreement to cooperate in the defence and arms production ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-uk-sign-agreement-cooperate-arms-production-2024-04-10/
Nova Group sets up new electricity generation company amid Russian attacks on infrastructure
kyivindependent.com/nova-group-sets-up-company-for-electricity-generation/
Russia wants to turn Kharkiv into uninhabitable "grey zone" – The Economist: British media outlet The Economist, with reference to military sources in Kyiv ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/7/7450152/
Kyiv Memorial For Brothers In Arms Who Fought And Died For Ukraine: Every week, memorial services are held in the heart of Kyiv for fallen Ukrainian soldiers ...
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Court lifts seizure of Lifecell shares, paving way for French acquisition
kyivindependent.com/court-lifts-seizure-of-lifecell-shares/
Ombudsman: Almost 37,000 Ukrainians considered missing: Ukraine registers almost 37,000 people who are considered missing, including children, other civilians ...
kyivindependent.com/ombudsman-almost-37-000-ukrainians-considered-missing/
Russia Aiming To Capture New Critical Target in Weeks: Kyiv: Fighting in the east of Ukraine has "significantly worsened in recent days," Kyiv's army chief said ...
newsweek.com/russia-capture-chasiv-yar-ukraine-oleksandr-syrskyi-1890138
Quick Glance: Russia Aims to Capture Chasiv Yar by 9 May
- Ukraine's top commander stated that Russian forces aimed to capture the town of Chasiv Yar by 9 May, marking a crucial battle for control of high ground in the east where Russia is directing its assaults.
- The potential fall of the town before the Soviet Victory Day would signal increasing Russian battlefield momentum amid a slowdown in Western military aid to Kyiv.
- Kyiv's brigades are currently holding back the assaults near Chasiv Yar and have received reinforcements in terms of ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare devices.
- Recent escalations in the war have raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's energy system, with Russia conducting significant air strikes on Ukrainian power plants and substations.
Ukraine Trolls Russia Over Black Sea Fleet Ship Loss: Kyiv has wielded its domestically-developed naval drones and missiles to target Russia's Black Sea Fleet ...
newsweek.com/ukraine-russia-black-sea-fleet-moskva-anniversary-1890190
Quick Glance: Close to Agreement: Black Sea Shipping Deal Between Ukraine and Russia
- Following extensive negotiations on the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea, an agreement was reached in March but was rejected by Kyiv at the eleventh hour.
- The United Nations and Turkey played crucial roles in mediating the talks.
- Shortly after the deal fell through, Russia initiated targeted attacks on ports in southern Ukraine.
- Even though Ukraine did not formally sign the document, it agreed for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to make the announcement on March 30.
Many Critics, Few Enthusiasts As Ukraine Moves To Fill The Ranks For The Fight Against Russia's Invasion
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Zelenskyy assessing Ukraine’s frontline strategy, weapons supply: President Voldoymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian commanders on Monday considered action at the front ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/zelenskyy-assessing-ukraine-s-frontline-strategy-weapons-supply
Ukraine, UK sign agreement to cooperate on arms production: Ukraine and Britain have signed a framework agreement to cooperate in the defence and arms production ...
reut.rs/4aKUmcT
The recipe behind Ukraine’s beloved food chain Puzata Khata: If there is one institution in Ukraine impervious to the sweeping decommunization efforts of the ...
kyivindependent.com/the-recipe-behind-ukraines-beloved-food-chain-puzata-khata/
Ukrainian oil company to drill two more oil wells in western Ukraine: Ukrnafta, a Ukrainian oil company, is preparing a site for two new exploration wells in the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450313/
The recipe behind Ukraine’s beloved food chain Puzata Khata: If there is one institution in Ukraine impervious to the sweeping decommunization efforts of the ...
kyivindependent.com/the-recipe-behind-ukraines-beloved-food-chain-puzata-khata/
Russian officer to be tried for torturing Ukrainians in Hostomel airport freezers
ukrinform.net/rubric-crime/3849135-russian-officer-to-be-tried-for-torturing-ukrainians-in-hostomel-airport-freezers.html
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