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Ukraine liberates teenage girl, 17, taken from occupied territories to Russia: Myroslava, a 17-year-old teenage girl whom the Russians took from the temporarily ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451999/
Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot: Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/germany-arrests-two-dual-nationals-over-alleged-russian-sabotage-plot
Ukraine's budding private-arms sector is facing setbacks as funding dries up and Russian missile strikes intensify www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-growing-arms-sector-thwarted-by-cash-shortages-attacks-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Arms Sector Struggles Amid Cash Shortages and Attacks
- Hundreds of Ukrainian arms businesses face funding challenges and fear Russian attacks.
- The government is urged to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and allow export licenses.
- Private investments are primarily motivated by domestic entrepreneurs prioritizing patriotism over profit.
- Manufacturing weapons in Ukraine during a full-scale war poses financial and security risks.
Ukraine strikes Russia with weapons of its own production – ISW: Ukraines strikes on Russian military infrastructure, oil refining and exports ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451920/
Robert Habeck has to stay in an air raid shelter on his trip to Ukraine: Air alert in Kiev: Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck had to seek shelter in a bunker during ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/robert-habeck-muss-auf-ukraine-reise-in-luftschutzbunker-34642426.html
Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
apnews.com/article/poland-espinonage-ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-plot-a7e3f5944ba165dd30b271840ffa9f95
Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
Ukraine, Czech Republic begin bilateral security agreement negotiations: In lieu of NATO membership, Kyiv is seeking to sign similar agreements with as many of ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-czech-republic-begin-bilateral-security-agreement-negotiations/
Ukraine says it shot down a Russian Backfire supersonic bomber for first time: Ukraine reports shooting down a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber for the first ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-shoots-down-russian-tu-22m3-supersonic-bomber-first-time-2024-4
Quick Glance: NATO Countries Pledge Air Defense Aid to Ukraine
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk threatens consequences for collaborators with Russian intelligence services.
- NATO countries promise additional air defense systems to Ukraine.
- US Secretary of State Blinken accuses China of enabling Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
- The Russian military attacks the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, while Lawrow reaffirms Russia's claim on Ukraine.
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-offensive-putin-8fce40ee08fdcc483f1d0fbe51c44bbe
Ukraine claims shooting down a Russian Tu-22M strategic bomber. Intelligence sources say Ukraine used the old S-200 SAM system to hit the aircraft from 300 ... Show more euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/19/media-ukraine-used-old-s-200-long-range-sam-to-down-russias-tu-22m3-strategic-bomber-for-the-first-time/
Ukraine says Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region injure over 25 people, damage critical infrastructure
wionews.com/world/ukraine-says-russian-strikes-on-dnipropetrovsk-region-injure-over-25-people-damage-critical-infrastructure-712899
Zelenskiy Calls For More Air Defenses After Deadly Ukraine Strike: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has again appealed to Ukraine's Western allies and partners to ...
rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-strikes-dnipro/32911952.html
German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
ft.com/content/9ee73d65-9575-410c-acba-3bc8b0bc08ae
Possible attack on Zelenskyj - Poland arrests man: Polish police are said to have arrested a suspect suspected of being involved in a planned assassination ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/18/moglicher-anschlag-auf-selenskyj-polen-nimmt-mann-fest
Strategic bomber crashes in Russias Stavropol region: Strategic bomber crashes in Russias Stavropol region
wionews.com/world/strategic-bomber-crashes-in-russias-stavropol-region-712914
Ukraine war latest: Russian missile launchers, radar stations destroyed in Crimea, Ukraine ups production of Bohdana howitzers
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-russian-radar-stations-destroyed-in-crimea-ukraine-ups-production-of-bohdana-howitzers/
Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protects refineries, says report
reuters.com/world/europe/russias-bashneft-protects-refineries-with-anti-drone-nets-ria-says-2024-04-19/
Tu-22M3 bomber jet crashes in Russia: one crew member killed – photo, video: A Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber has crashed in Russias Stavropol Krai ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451925/
Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia: The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/germany-russia-spying-arrests.html
Two men arrested in Germany for Russian espionage: Two German-Russians were arrested in Germany on suspicion of espionage and preparing sabotage operations ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/18/verdacht-auf-russische-spionage-zwei-manner-in-deutschland-festgenommen
Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
cnn.com/2024/04/17/europe/russia-strike-chernihiv-ukraine-air-defense-intl/
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Strike on Dzhankoi airfield: Ukraine's intelligence reports hitting 4 Russian S-400 systems
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451807/
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court granted permission to confiscate assets of former Motor Sich president Bohuslaiev
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451814/
UPDATE: Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kill 8, including children, injure at least 29
kyivindependent.com/russian-attack-on-dnipro-kills-1-injures-six/
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces ahead of springtime advance: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
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Germany arrests two for alleged military sabotage plot on behalf of Russia: Authorities have searched the homes and workplaces of the two suspects accused of ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine aid bill amendments
kyivindependent.com/marjorie-taylor-greene/
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
Not a single case of arms smuggling from Ukraine recorded – Ministry of Internal Affairs
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451804/
Pole detained for proposing to assist Russian secret services in assassination attempt on Zelenskyy
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451862/
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785: As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-785
Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
pbs.org/newshour/show/senate-dismisses-impeachment-articles-against-dhs-secretary-mayorkas-before-trial-begins
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Governor: Russia launches missile attack on Chernihiv, casualties reported: Russian forces launched a missile attack on the city of Chernihiv on the morning of ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-missile-attack-on-chernihiv-results-into-casualties-governor-says/
Ukraine's Intelligence Chief unveils plan in Russia: More raids by Russian volunteers and drone strikes
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451761/
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
reuters.com/world/china-foreign-ministry-welcomes-blinkens-visit-china-tensions-simmer-2024-04-18/
After arrests in Germany: possible attack on Zelenskyj - Poland arrests suspected Russian spy
spiegel.de/ausland/moeglicher-anschlag-auf-wolodymyr-selenskyj-polen-nimmt-mutmasslichen-russischen-spion-fest-a-901da5ef-9ea9-4947-91d5-d796ee9c2451
Espionage and sabotage: Russia brings the war in Ukraine to Germany: The police have arrested two Russian-Germans in Bavaria. They are said to have spied on ...
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Air Force: Ukraine downs 29 of 36 Russian aerial targets overnight: Ukrainian air defenses downed 15 missiles and 14 Shahed-type drones during a Russian attack ...
kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-downs-29-of-36-russian-aerial-targets-overnight-on-april-19/
Ukrainian writer Dmytro Kapranov dies at 56: Ukrainian writer and public figure Dmytro Kapranov died on April 16, according to the Kapranov brothers’ official ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-writer-dmytro-kapranov-dies-at-56/
Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast kill 2, injure 3: A 63-year-old woman's body was found under the rubble in Selydove, located around 30 kilometers west of ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-on-donetsk-oblast-killing-2-injuring-3-on-april-18/
Reaction to suspected sabotage attempts: Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/auswaertiges-amt-bestellt-nach-mutmasslichen-sabotageversuchen-russischen-botschafter-ein-a-f22d9ec9-3afa-44f4-88d5-93f10bb5fc5f
Culture Ministry removes historical status of Kyiv's Peoples' Friendship Arch, allows for dismantling
kyivindependent.com/culture-ministry-removes-historical-status-of-kyivs-peoples-friendship-arch-allows-for-dismantling/
Two men arrested in Germany for Russian espionage: According to ARD information, two German-Russians were arrested for preparing sabotage operations on behalf of ...
tagesschau.de/investigativ/russland-sabotage-100.html
Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada announces new additional support package : Yuliia Kovaliv, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada, has announced an additional package of ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451749/
With new tanks: the Bundeswehr rebuilds a troop type that was scrapped: More than ten years ago, the Army Air Defense Force was disbanded and the Gepard tanks ...
n-tv.de/politik/Bundeswehr-baut-eingestampfte-Truppengattung-wieder-auf-article24882716.html
Ukraine Ambassador to US reveals details of support for Ukraine to be considered by US Congress
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451759/
US Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ukraine Partnership Forum: The Forum sought to harness US public-private sector support for Ukraine’s recovery
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Cyber group linked to Russian military intelligence poses global threat: A cyber group with links to Russian military intelligence is set to become a significant ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/cyber-group-linked-to-russian-military-intelligence-poses-a-global-threat
Transparency International: Court leaves ex-Defense Ministry official suspected of embezzlement without pre-trial detention
kyivindependent.com/transparency-international-court-doesnt-detain-ex-defense-ministry-official-accused-of-embezzlement/
New package from Denmark: Ukraine to receive $313 million in military aid: Denmark has announced the allocation of the 17th military aid package to Ukraine worth ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3853512-new-package-from-denmark-ukraine-to-receive-313-million-in-military-aid.html
Estonian Foreign Ministry on Russian strike on Chernihiv: This wouldn't have happened if Ukraine had everything they asked to protect their skies
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451645/
EU Ambassador on attack on Chernihiv: Russia must pay for these war crimes: After the Russian missile strike on Chernihiv, which caused numerous casualties and ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3853539-eu-ambassador-on-attack-on-chernihiv-russia-must-pay-for-these-war-crimes.html
Ukrainian court sentences Russian captive to 12 years' imprisonment for firing on civilian car near Bucha
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451656/
Russian attack kills at least 13 in Ukraine's Chernihiv, officials say: A Russian missile attack killed at least 13 residents and damaged buildings and municipal ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-attack-kills-people-ukraines-chernihiv-hits-infrastructure-governor-says-2024-04-17/
161 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia found in Germany: National Police Chief Ivan Vyhivskyi has reported how many Ukrainian children abducted by Russia were ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451586/
‘Double-tap’ attack. Understanding one of Russia’s cruelest tactics in Ukraine: Hitting a building, waiting for first responders and the media to arrive ...
kyivindependent.com/double-tap-attack-understanding-one-of-russias-cruelest-tactics-in-ukraine/
Police in Brussels have moved to shut down an ongoing gathering of Europe’s hard-right elite, with UK politician Nigel Farage in attendance today and Hungarian ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/brussels-police-shut-down-nigel-farage-viktor-orban-right-wing-jamboree/
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
How Biden could help Ukraine with arms without Congress: Over six months of deadlock in the US Congress, passing new aid legislation for Ukraine ...
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7183868/
Delay in US aid could lead to operationally significant gains for Russian forces – ISW
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451577/
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports destroying Mi-8 helicopter at Russia's Samara airfield – photo, video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451612/
Norway says it is handing over F-16s to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russian rear
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451323/
Norwegian foreign minister comes to Odesa during his visit to Ukraine: Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, who has been on a visit to Ukraine since ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451629/
State Customs Service: Polish protesters to renew blockade at another crossing: Polish protesters plan to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing from April ...
kyivindependent.com/border-crossing-korczowa-krakovets-april-18/
Israel Weighs Response to Iran Attack: Middle East Live Updates: A flurry of talks sought to avert a wider war after Iran’s weekend attack ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/16/world/iran-israel-gaza-war-news/as-israel-weighs-its-options-against-iran-diplomats-push-to-ease-tensions
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Norwegian foreign minister visits Odesa: Barth Eide visited Odesa's port and said that he was "deeply impressed by the way Ukraine has been able to ...
kyivindependent.com/norwegian-foreign-minister-visits-ukraine/
Russian military facilities in Bryansk left without electricity, Ukrainian intelligence reports – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451469/
State Department: US planes will not be flying over Ukrainian skies: U.S. planes will not be flying over Ukrainian skies to engage with Russian attacks ...
kyivindependent.com/state-department-us-planes-will-not-be-flying-over-ukrainian-skies/
Ukraine ‘ran out of missiles’ to block Russian strikes, Zelenskyy says: The Ukrainian president argued Iran’s attack on Israel demonstrated that Western ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/ukraine-ran-out-of-missiles-to-block-russian-strikes-zelenskyy-says
Zelenskyy after intelligence report: Russia will try to intensify their offensive, but we will respond
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451372/
Blinken to raise China’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base during visit
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/blinken-to-raise-china-s-support-for-russia-s-defense-industrial-base-during-visit
Ukraine opens embassy in Mozambique: The Embassy of Ukraine has officially launched operations in the Republic of Mozambique. — Ukrinform.
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3853137-ukraine-opens-embassy-in-mozambique.html
Russian agent involved in plot to kill Prokudin detained in Kherson region: Counter-intelligence officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-crime/3852915-russian-agent-involved-in-plot-to-kill-prokudin-detained-in-kherson-region.html
Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels deliver tonne of explosives over 1,000 kilometres
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451235/
2,000 elderly people known to be victims of enforced disappearance – Defence Intelligence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451504/
Canada to hand over 450 SkyRanger multi-role UAVs to Ukraine in summer: Ukraine’s Defence Ministry has announced that initial outcomes from a session of the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451317/
Ukrainian intelligence officers strike Russian Strela missile system: Fighters with the active operations unit of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3852858-ukrainian-intelligence-officers-strike-russian-strela-missile-system.html
UK Defence Intelligence comments on Ukrainian capabilities and Russian defence after explosions in Tatarstan in early April
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451466/
Ukrainian citizen files first ever criminal complaint in Argentinian court concerning his torture in Russian-occupied territories
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451420/
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