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The Russian and Turkish flags were lowered to mark the closure of a centre set up to monitor a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh ... Show more

Ceasefire monitoring centre in Nagorno-Karabakh shuts as Russian peacekeepers withdraw | Reuters

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US: If China won't act, we will - Blinken: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will act if China does not stop sending parts to Russia.

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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia

Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.

He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.

China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.

A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.

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US to rush Patriot missiles to Ukraine as Pentagon builds up support: Move comes as Biden administration begins parcelling out funds unlocked by Congress this ...

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US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package

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Quick Glance: US Sending New Patriot Missiles to Ukraine

As part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, the U.S. will provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems, announced Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday.

Discussing the need for Patriots, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participated in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on Friday morning, where about 50 countries virtually gathered in a Pentagon-led session.

Included in the new funding, the largest tranche of USAI aid sent so far, are the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) as well as Switchblade and Puma drones, counter-drone systems, and artillery.

Months of deadlock among bitterly divided members of Congress over the funding led to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., having to form a bipartisan coalition to pass the bill.

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Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service: A Belarusian hacker activist group claims to have infiltrated the network of the country’s main ...

apnews.com/article/belarus-cyberattack-kgb-dissent-efc7e6acd9dfe8a118e1d2f526c4d6fa

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Arrest of Russian defence minister's deputy may be strike by rival 'clan': Sergei Shoigu, Russia's defence minister, has tried to send a

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Russia Holds Rates With Little Inflation Relief in Sight: Russia kept interest rates unchanged on Friday, as inflation risks from a persistently tight labor ...

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Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections

cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/blinken-china-interview-intl-hnk/

Quick Glance: China Emphasizes Stronger Collaboration with US Amid Challenges

China stresses the importance of enhanced cooperation with the United States despite facing significant obstacles.

Xi emphasized to the US Secretary of State on Friday that the two superpowers 'should be partners rather than rivals' and should support each other's success, as reported by the state news agency Xinhua.

During the five and a half hours of discussions, Blinken raised the issue of 'Chinese support to the Russian defence industrial base', and contentious topics such as Taiwan and the South China Sea were also addressed.

Recent years have seen tumultuous China-US relations, exacerbated by factors including a trade war, a visit by then-House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in 2022, and a dispute over the US downing of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon last year.

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Putin announces plans to visit China in May: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he plans to visit China in May, in what could become the first foreign trip ...

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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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🔊 In an interview with @Reuters, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said there are a range of options when it comes to dealing with frozen Russian assets ...

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🔊 Listen to @SecYellen in an interview with @aagalloni talk China and Russia, on the Reuters World News podcast

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Russian central bank warns of slower drop in inflation as it holds rates at 16%: Inflation is set to ease more slowly than previously thought, Russia's central ...

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UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...

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Quick Glance: Freezing of London Property Following ICIJ Report

Roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists revealed that the London townhouse remained untouched by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official, U.K. authorities froze Igor Komarov's property.

In February, the ongoing connection between Komarov and the townhouse in Herbert Crescent - a prime location in Central London - was highlighted. The property was acquired in 2007 for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company under his control.

Instead of directly listing Komarov, a trust was indicated as the beneficial owner of the BVI company, Wastom Holdings Ltd., in the submissions under the U.K.'s Register of Overseas Entities.

It is suggested that the British Government should now disclose details about trusts overseeing properties directly or through companies. This transparency measure would aid in uncovering assets owned by Putin's associates and corrupt individuals, leaving them no refuge.

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There are also new allegations against Bystron: Kremlin wrote a “manifesto” for the AfD

n-tv.de/politik/Kreml-schrieb-Manifest-fuer-die-AfD-article24904060.html

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“Maybrit Illner”: “There has never been this level of treason in Germany,” shouts Laschet

welt.de/vermischtes/article251229476/Maybrit-Illner-In-Deutschland-hat-es-dieses-Ausmass-an-Landesverrat-noch-nicht-gegeben-ruft-Laschet.html

Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations

Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'

Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.

Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.

The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.

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Kyrgyzstan Blocks TikTok: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project

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Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats

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Kremlin designed concept to achieve “majority in elections at all levels” for AfD

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Sweden should hike military budget to 2.6% of GDP, defence committee says: Sweden should raise its military spending to around 2.6% of GDP by 2030 ...

reuters.com/world/europe/sweden-should-hike-military-budget-26-gdp-defence-committee-says-2024-04-26/

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🔊 What you need to know today: -US Supreme Court divided on Trump immunity case -Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction reversed -Yellen: range of options for ...

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns about China's support for Russia's military, University of Southern California has called off its ... Show more

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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say

apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-long-range-missiles-4d2254639eb5a503d8b0a291ed0680e9

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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Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?: The AfD likes to appear patriotic. But this image is crumbling after the latest espionage allegations ...

tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/kreml-strategiepapier-afd-100.html

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The persistence of an old anti-Semitic myth: The dark legacy and ongoing body count of an ancient anti-Semitic myth

theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/the-persistence-of-an-old-anti-semitic-myth/678184/

Quick Glance: The Legacy of an Ancient Anti-Semitic Myth

Mary Antin recounts the false accusations against Jews regarding the Passover festival in a 1911 article in The Atlantic.

The 'blood libel', rooted in medieval beliefs, continues to have deadly consequences, exemplified by the case of Russian Jew Menachem Mendel Beilis.

Contemporary dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jewish ritual murders persists, as evidenced by recent events.

Despite the historical backdrop, the Passover celebration remains a traditional festival unrelated to the false accusations.

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LIVE: Russian cosmonauts step out of the ISS for a spacewalk: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Von Notz in the Bundestag: "AfD is a shame for our country": Fierce exchange of blows in the Bundestag: The Greens are attacking the AfD head-on because of ...

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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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Biden signs $95 billion aid package with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. Calls for TikTok ban or sale

apnews.com/article/joe-biden-mike-johnson-ukraine-israel-b72aed9b195818735d24363f2bc34ea4

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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Survey before European elections: AfD loses support after espionage scandal: The allegations of possible influence by Russia and China on the AfD concern many ...

spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-zustimmung-sinkt-nach-spionageaffaere-vor-europawahlen-a-22513360-0136-4a68-9f2a-48f780004c0e

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Sweden Ramps Up Defense Spending Goal to 2.6%, Past NATO Target: Sweden’s military spending is set to rise to 2.6% relative to the size of its economy by 2030 ...

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Baltic Sea: Bundeswehr intercepts another Russian reconnaissance aircraft: According to its own information, the Air Force stopped and accompanied another plane ...

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Exclusive: Half of Russia's payments to China made through middlemen, sources say

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Russia stands alone in vetoing UN resolution on nuclear weapons in space: "The United States assesses that Russia is developing a new satellite carrying a ...

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Journalist with Forbes in Russia detained for posts criticizing the military: A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine has been detained on ...

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Why Putin needs Trump to win : Vladimir Putin is still counting on a Trump victory in November to take America off the field.

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Scottish National Party MP, Mhairi Black, asked Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden on Wednesday whether reports of mass graves in Gaza would constitute war ... Show more

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Kim Jong Un tested rocket that could hit Seoul — and may aid Russia: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a new rocket which is capable of ...

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Quick Glance: Kim Jong Un's Rocket Tests and Possible Russian Assistance

Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a rocket capable of hitting Seoul in South Korea and potentially aiding Russia in the conflict with Ukraine.

The 240-millimeter multiple rocket launcher has an estimated range of 40 to 60 kilometers and could enhance the artillery capabilities of the Korean People's Army.

Experts suggest the rocket could be significant for export, such as to Russia, and useful in the war in Ukraine.

Despite denials of an arms deal, reports indicate North Korea has been shipping military equipment to Russia, possibly indicating collaboration between the two countries.

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Americans largely split on support for Ukraine aid as Congress passes deal: Survey

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Chechnya: Is "Putin's bloodhound" Kadyrov dying?: According to media reports, Chechen ruler Ramzan Kadyrov is seriously ill. The Kremlin is concerned with his ...

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Quick Glance: Ramsan Kadyrow: Rumors of Illness and Political Implications

Speculation around Ramsan Kadyrow's health raises concerns as he is a key ally of Putin in the Ukraine conflict.

Kadyrow and Putin share a long history dating back to the Second Chechen War.

Kadyrow faces allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, while playing a crucial role in the Ukraine conflict.

Kadyrow's health could destabilize the power structure in Chechnya, given his regime's strong reliance on him personally.

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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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China is ‘helping fuel the biggest threat’ to European security since the Cold War, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns ... Show more

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Poland’s foreign minister says Putin should fear a war with NATO: In a speech Thursday, Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski said Russian President ...

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Russia claims it struck Western arms being transported in Ukraine by rail : Russia on Friday (Apr 26) said that it had used missiles and artillery to target ...

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Europe needs to be stronger, not a U.S. ‘vassal,’ says France’s Macron: Emmanuel Macron outlined his vision for Europe, including plans to bolster defense ...

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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense

Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.

He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.

Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.

He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.

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Here’s All the Countries With TikTok Bans as Platform’s Future in U.S. Hangs In Balance

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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim

ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.

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🔊 What you need to know today: -Blinken visits China, warns Beijing over Russia support -US Supreme Court hears Trump’s immunity case -Gang violence spreads as ...

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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 ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/poland-ready-to-help-ukraine-return-conscription-age-men-home

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

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Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces

apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-conscription-law-poland-0357b7f90095c8bfaaad1ec16a4b7a66

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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors

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Ukraine agriculture minister released on bail in $7m corruption case: Ukraine has pledged to bolster its anticorruption efforts as part of its bid for European ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/ukraine-detains-agriculture-minister-in-7m-corruption-case

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Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space: The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.

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Russian Forces Advance in Eastern Ukraine as Kyiv Awaits US Weaponry: Russian forces pressed forward in eastern Ukraine and in some areas accelerated their ...

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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...

cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/russia-veto-un-space-nuclear-weapons-intl-hnk/

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UK Men Charged Under New Security Law Over Pro-Russia Attack: Several British men were charged under a new national security law for supporting Russia by ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/uk-men-charged-under-new-security-law-over-pro-russia-attack

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Ukraine Destroys Russia's Ka-32 Helicopter in Moscow: Video: Ukrainian intelligence claimed to have set the Russian aircraft on fire at an airfield located just ...

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Who owns Immanuel Kant?: Putin's prey philosopher: Russia's ruler calls Kant his favorite philosopher. Chancellor Scholz replies: Anyone who wages a ...

spiegel.de/ausland/olaf-scholz-nimmt-den-philosophen-immanuel-kant-gegen-wladimir-putin-in-schutz-in-kaliningrad-gilt-kant-als-beute-a-0b79bab7-3f4e-4c44-90b5-5d51c1ade37f

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.

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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns: “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around ...

politico.eu/article/russia-would-lose-in-a-war-with-nato-polish-fm-warns/

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.

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Ukrainian long-range suicide drone crashes in Russia: A Ukrainian E-300 Enterprise fixed-wing long-range drone reportedly crashed in Russia ...

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Russian media claims server and storage supply has returned to pre-sanctions levels despite ongoing restrictions

tomshardware.com/tech-industry/russian-media-claims-server-and-storage-supply-has-returned-to-pre-sanctions-levels-despite-ongoing-restrictions

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Military briefing: Russia’s narrowing advantage in Ukraine: Moscow’s forces are unlikely to muster a massive offensive this year

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US astronauts prepare for historic Boeing Starliner launch to ISS: Two US astronauts arrived Thursday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida ...

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Zelenskyy blasts Russian nuclear risks on Chernobyl anniversary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday that Russia’s capture of a major ...

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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of April 26, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about: Anything would be more persuasive than Biden’s “don’t.”

thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4618266-biden-needs-to-give-putin-something-to-worry-about/

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Putin "is up to something": Pistorius warns against arming Russia: Ukraine has long suffered from a lack of ammunition. Now the USA is supplying long-range ...

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North Korea sends delegation to Iran in growing effort to break diplomatic isolation

apnews.com/article/north-korea-iran-diplomacy-military-cooperation-russia-f82461908cb59a15a634747e9ab48f6c

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.

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🔊 What you need to know today: -Blinken visits China, warns Beijing over Russia support -US Supreme Court hears Trump’s immunity case -Gang violence spreads as ... Show more

Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors | Reuters

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US warns China to stop supporting Russia's war on Ukraine during Beijing meeting: The US and China have ramped up diplomatic talks despite major differences on ...

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Planned meeting in Switzerland: According to Zelensky, Russia wants to prevent a peace conference

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Ukraine can keep on fighting Russia — but the 'victory' it wants might be out of reach

cnbc.com/2024/04/26/the-victory-ukraine-wants-over-russia-might-not-be-achievable.html

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Qatar pledges $3m to Ukrainian human rights body: Funds aim to provide support for children, others affected by armed conflict in Ukraine ...

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Survivors in orbit: Unique mutations in bacteria on the ISS: There are extreme conditions for living beings in space. Researchers have now observed that bacteria ...

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Lawyer says Russia arrests Forbes journalist: A press representative has been arrested again in Russia. Forbes magazine's Sergei Mingasov is accused of spreading ...

welt.de/politik/ausland/article251241458/Laut-Anwalt-Russland-nimmt-Forbes-Journalisten-fest.html

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Construction boss accused of bribing Russian minister as scandal widens: A third man has been detained in a bribery investigation centering on Deputy Russian ...

nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-corruption-scandal-deputy-defense-minister-timur-ivanov-fomin-rcna149298

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.

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