all branches of national and regional governments of the Russian Federation
Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular services: Staying abroad “does not relieve a citizen of his or her duties to the homeland ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/europe/ukraine-consulates-mobilization-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.
- Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.
- He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.
- Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
NATO target for defence spending should rise due to 'more dangerous world', Grant Shapps says
news.sky.com/story/nato-target-for-defence-spending-should-rise-due-to-more-dangerous-world-grant-shapps-says-13121877
In numbers: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza: More than 34,000 Palestinians killed and vast swathes of the enclave are in ruins as Israel continues its assault.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/by-the-numbers-200-days-of-israels-war-on-gaza
UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - meaning tens of billions of pounds of extra funding
news.sky.com/story/uk-to-increase-defence-spending-to-2-5-of-gdp-meaning-tens-of-billions-of-pounds-of-extra-funding-13121450
"We've entered a period in history in which competition between countries has sharpened profoundly"
PM Rishi Sunak and the Secretary General of NATO ... Show more news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-uk-politics-sunak-starmer-general-election-vote-labour-tories-sky-news-politics-hub-12593360
Quick Glance: Sunak and Scholz Face Tension in Berlin Meeting
- Sunak announces £500 million aid for Ukraine and plans to increase defence spending by 2030.
- Germany criticizes UK's delay in defense spending for European security.
- Scholz will address Sunak on British defense commitments.
- Berlin expresses discontent over Sunak's defense spending delay and doubts Germany's rapid defense capability.
Live updates: Tensions simmer between Iran and Israel as war devastates Gaza: Israel is carrying out what appears to be one of its largest operations in the West ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-21-24/
Ukrainian and Western leaders laud passage of U.S. aid while Kremlin warns of 'ruin'
pbs.org/newshour/world/ukrainian-and-western-leaders-laud-passage-of-u-s-aid-while-kremlin-warns-of-ruin
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.
Russian, Ukrainian families arrive in Qatar for healthcare and support: Doha says families will receive medical, psychological and social support ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/21/russian-ukrainian-families-arrive-in-qatar-for-healthcare-and-support
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 788: As the war enters its 788th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-788
US troops set to withdraw from Niger, State Department official says: US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/us-troops-to-withdraw-from-niger/
How a store manager from India ended up killed on the battlefields of Ukraine fighting for Russia
cnn.com/2024/04/19/india/india-russia-ukraine-one-mans-death-intl-hnk-ml/
Super bomber probably shot down: Russia is said to have lost dozens of fighter planes since 2022
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-soll-seit-2022-Dutzende-Kampfflieger-verloren-haben-article24888600.html
Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine: Russian officials says the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/ukraine-says-it-shot-down-russian-strategic-bomber-after-strike-kills-nine
Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
- Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.
- Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.
- The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.
- NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.
The US has banned funding for the Azov Brigade since 2017 based on Russian propaganda, yet Azov fighters are received at the highest levels in the West ... Show more euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/20/we-fight-real-nazis-of-today-azov-commander-slams-us-weapons-ban-in-plea-for-aid/
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 growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since ...
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’s air defenders claim two major firsts, but missiles evading interception kill 7
cnn.com/2024/04/19/europe/ukraine-air-defense-russian-bomber-dnipropetrovsk-intl/
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/
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-offensive-putin-8fce40ee08fdcc483f1d0fbe51c44bbe
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/
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
Russia is recruiting female convicts for Ukraine war: report: The late founder of the mercenary Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, had started the practice of ...
businessinsider.com/russia-recruiting-female-convicts-military-report-2024-4
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
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/
House To Vote On Crucial U.S. Aid Package For Ukraine, Israel: The U.S. House of Representatives is to vote on April 20 on a much-delayed $95 ...
rferl.org/a/u-s-house-on-brink-of-approving-crucial-ukraine-aid/32913484.html
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 ...
jpost.com/international/article-797716
‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, 234 Australian state MPs
theage.com.au/world/europe/stop-list-russia-sanctions-ex-victorian-premier-daniel-andrews-234-australian-state-mps-20240418-p5fkpc.html
Sergey Shoigu Monitors Performance at a Tank Factory and Declares All is Well – Is It?
kyivpost.com/post/31366
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/
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/
Russia-Ukraine war: Thousands of Russian soldiers want out: Growing numbers of Russian soldiers are trying to get out of the war in Ukraine ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-putin-deserter-asylum-5c7642cd14431d9af65076df2df4b861
Quick Glance: Russian Soldiers Desert Putin's War Without Hero's Welcome Abroad
- Thousands of Russian soldiers desert the army to escape the war in Ukraine.
- Soldiers face criminal charges in Russia and seek asylum in the West, living in hiding.
- Western nations grapple with the dilemma of Russian soldiers as spies, criminals, or heroes.
- Rise in asylum claims by Russians, but few are granted protection, raising concerns over national security risks.
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.
Ukraine’s top commander says eastern frontline has ‘significantly worsened’: Outgunned forces struggle to halt multipronged and intensifying Russian offensive
ft.com/content/53228051-f42b-4c63-bad6-e6a5bfd54d7c
Russia is struggling to find its missing soldiers: Vladimir Putin’s war has left thousands of searching families in limbo
economist.com/europe/2024/04/11/russia-is-struggling-to-find-its-missing-soldiers
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779: As the war enters its 779th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-779
Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
go.france24.com/Cgi
French Foreign Ministry refuses to talk to Russians since they lie, Russia is outraged
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7451006/
DragonFire: UK laser could be used against Russian drones on Ukraine front line: The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68795603
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.
Russia sends military trainers, air defence system to Niger: State media: Violence in the region has worsened since coups in Niger and its neighbours Mali and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/12/russia-sends-military-trainers-air-defence-system-to-niger-state-media
How 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia escaped a Russian re-education camp: 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia was abducted to a Russian re-education camp in Crimea ...
euronews.com/2024/04/13/how-17-year-old-ukrainian-valeriia-escaped-a-russian-re-education-camp
France, India, Russia, UK issue travel warnings over Israel-Iran tensions: Warnings come as Tehran promises reprisals against Israel for deadly April 1 attack on ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/12/france-india-russia-uk-issue-travel-warnings-over-israel-iran-tensions
Russian military trainers and air defence system arrive in Niger: The new Niger government has made a complete pivot to Russia, breaking away from France and its ...
trtworld.com/africa/russian-military-trainers-and-air-defence-system-arrive-in-niger-17747555
David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia : UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior ...
ft.com/content/178dc1ac-caa2-4518-9206-cb310398e168
Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Chechnya is banning music that's too fast or slow. These songs wouldn't make the cut
npr.org/2024/04/09/1243632570/chechnya-music-ban-bpm
Russia strikes Ukrainian infrastructure in major missile and drone attack: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Russia fired more than 40 ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240411-russia-pounds-ukraine-infrastructure-in-major-missile-and-drone-strike-war-volodymyr-zelensky
Russia-Ukraine war: US announces sale of $138 million in Hawk missile systems support to Ukraine
apnews.com/article/ukraine-weapons-russia-war-funding-95cd3466442ddd609077e9f0d11d3beb
Quick Glance: U.S. approves emergency sale of HAWK missile systems support to Ukraine
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken approved Ukraine's emergency request to buy spare parts and repair services for its HAWK missile systems, worth some $138 million.
- The money will be used for engineering and integration services, communications equipment, tests and support, as well as training and spare parts.
- The approval comes as Republicans in the House have blocked President Joe Biden's $60 billion supplemental funding package.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for additional air defense systems and missiles as the city of Kharkiv is bombarded.
Russian forces stage deadly attacks in southern, northern Ukraine: Russian forces launched deadly attacks on Wednesday on frequent targets in the south and north ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-missile-attack-kills-four-odesa-district-governor-says-2024-04-10/
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 777: As the war enters its 777th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-777
After deadly attack, Russia’s Central Asian workers report rising racism: Migrants say they are being collectively punished as Tajik nationals are suspected of ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/9/after-deadly-attack-russias-central-asian-workers-report-rising-racism
It is no longer in our interest to talk to Russian officials – French foreign minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450322/
Biden administration preparing to prevent Americans from using Russian-made software over national security concern
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/biden-administration-americans-russian-software/
Chechnya is banning music that's too fast or slow. These songs wouldn't make the cut
npr.org/2024/04/09/1243632570/chechnya-music-ban-bpm
Ukraine's energy system has stabilised, no major power imports expected, ministry says
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-energy-system-stable-no-major-power-imports-expected-ministry-says-2024-04-07/
More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia: More than 10,400 homes across Russia have been flooded as swiftly melting snow swelled some of Europe's biggest ...
reut.rs/3JbrYoq
State Department: Russia is playing 'very dangerous game' at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
kyivindependent.com/state-department-russia-is-playing-very-dangerous-game-at-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant/
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.
‘Burning subjects’ for Russa’s Lavrov on China visit: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Moscow’s key diplomatic and economic partner China on ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/07/-burning-subjects-for-russa-s-lavrov-on-china-visit-
Russia losing about 1,000 soldiers a day but won't stop mass attacks: "The increase reflects Russia's ongoing reliance on mass to sustain pressure on Ukrainian ...
businessinsider.com/russia-losing-about-1000-soldiers-daily-not-stop-mass-attacks-2024-4
Russia fired five missiles in two separate strikes about 40 minutes apart, killing at least three people and damaging several residential buildings and an ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-fires-five-missiles-ukraines-zaporizhzhia-three-people-killed-2024-04-05/
After France and Latvia: Norway does not rule out NATO troops for Ukraine: The discussion about NATO troops for Ukraine continues. Norway's foreign minister is ...
fr.de/politik/norwegen-nato-truppen-ukraine-krieg-verteidigung-russland-putin-zr-92989103.html
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 772: As the war enters its 772nd day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/6/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-772
Zelensky: Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems to cover the country: President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview for national television on April 6 ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ukraine-needs-25-patriot-air-defense-systems-to-be-completely-covered/
Quick Glance: Ukraine Calls for 25 Patriot Systems for Air Defense
- Ukrainian President Selenskyj demands 25 Patriot air defense systems to protect against Russian attacks.
- Russia targets Ukraine with drones and rockets, impacting civilian infrastructure.
- Selenskyj warns of potential shortages in air defense ammunition and emphasizes the need for Western assistance.
- Experts highlight the importance of support to halt the Russian advance and strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Ukraine Claims One of Its Biggest Attacks Inside Russia Just Destroyed Six Bombers
thedailybeast.com/ukraine-claims-one-of-its-biggest-attacks-inside-russia-just-destroyed-six-bombers
Breakaway Moldovan region says drone hit military facility: A kamikaze drone hit a military facility belonging to the defence ministry of pro-Russian separatist ...
reuters.com/world/europe/breakaway-moldovan-region-says-drone-hit-military-facility-2024-04-05/
Russia claims to have captured village in Ukraine’s Donetsk region: Russian forces have captured the village of Vodyane in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240405-russia-claims-to-have-captured-village-in-ukraine-s-donetsk-region
Dam bursts amid flooding in Russia's Urals, evacuation underway, emergency services say
reuters.com/world/europe/dam-bursts-amid-flooding-russias-urals-evacuation-underway-emergency-services-2024-04-05/
Russia’s neighbours urge Nato allies to bring back military service: Following Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, conscription is being rebooted ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68728096
Finland decides to close border with Russia indefinitely: Finland's government has decided to keep the border with Russia closed "until further notice ...
kyivindependent.com/finland-decides-to-close-border-with-russia-indefinitely/
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine lowers conscription age to plug shortfall in troops: Ukraine has lowered the military conscription age from 27 to 25 in an effort to ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-conscription-mobilization-251058a942a253f3eaec2c53373adf03
Quick Glance: Ukraine Lowers Conscription Age to 25
- Ukraine lowered the conscription age from 27 to 25 to replenish depleted ranks after over two years of war.
- President Zelenskyy signed the new mobilization law passed by parliament.
- An audit revealed the need for new recruits was overestimated, leading to the conscription age change.
- Despite concerns about the economy, the conscription age is lowered as Ukraine braces for a summer offensive by Russian forces.
Ukraine receives $32.4 million grant from Russia-leaning Serbia - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/05/ukraine-receives-32-4-million-grant-from-russia-leaning-serbia/
Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, was pounded by strikes during the 25-month war and been one of the worst afflicted as Russia has renewed its missile ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/three-rescue-workers-killed-russian-drone-attack-ukraines-kharkiv-officials-say-2024-04-03/
After terror attack, Russia sees U.S. role and claims it is at war with NATO: Russian officials have largely ignored why authorities failed to prevent a ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/03/russia-terror-attack-blame-us/
Exclusive: US sanctions hamper Russian efforts to repair refineries: When engineers at Russian oil firm Lukoil discovered a turbine had broken at their largest ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-sanctions-hamper-russian-efforts-repair-refineries-sources-say-2024-04-04/
US intel warns of potential terrorist threat at gatherings after Moscow attack: ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack in Moscow that killed 137.
abcnews.go.com/US/us-intel-warns-potential-terrorist-threat-gatherings-after/story
Russia Shakes Up Navy Command After Black Sea Losses to Ukraine: Russia’s Defense Ministry announced a shakeup of top naval posts after a series of ships in the ...
trib.al/euW6sy7
Japan extends sanctions against Russia, banning exports of over 160 industrial goods
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/5/7449848/
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