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Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
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Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery
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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Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield: Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military ...
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Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield
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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Drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) attacked two oil depots in Russia's Smolensk Oblast overnight, destroying 26,000 cubic meters of fuel ... Show more

Sources: SBU drone attack destroys 26,000 cubic meters of Russian fuel in Smolensk Oblast
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Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...
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Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming ...
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Russian court places Forbes journalist Mingazov under house arrest, says RIA: A Russian court has ordered a journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes ...
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Russian court places Forbes journalist Mingazov under house arrest ...
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
  • Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.

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

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

  • Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
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Zelenskyy names vital priorities for Ukraine's success at the Ramstein meeting - Euromaidan Press
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Zelenskyy names vital priorities for Ukraine's success at the ...
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Having exhausted the other options, the House did the right thing on Ukraine: Having exhausted all the other options, the House finally did the right thing.
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

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

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

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Opinion: Russia’s energy infrastructure attacks are depopulating Ukraine: The collapse of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure last year due to Russia’s war brought ...
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Opinion: Russia’s energy infrastructure attacks are depopulating Ukraine
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⚡️On the night of April 26, Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Ka-32 helicopter at the Russian Defense Ministry's Ostafyevo airfield in Moscow ... Show more
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Ukrainian anti-aircraft units shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber for the first time, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on April 19 ... Show more

Air Force: Ukraine downs Russian Tu-22M3 bomber for first time
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Ukraine’s HUR Claims Detsroying Ka-32 Helicopter at Moscow Airfield: The helicopter was allegedly used by the Moscow Aviation Center to support operations of the ...
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Ukraine’s HUR Claims Detsroying Ka-32 Helicopter at Moscow Airfield
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With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The Initiative: The impending passage of $60 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine could help the ...
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With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The ...
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The Free Russia Legion is one of three anti-Kremlin Russian militias fighting for Ukraine. Its deputy commander is a pony-tailed former fitness coach called ... Show more

Meet Russia’s Christian soldier who wants to oust Putin – POLITICO
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Ukraine war latest: Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar; Budanov says Ukraine to face 'difficult situation' from mid-May
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Ukraine war latest: Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar; ...
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Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time: Kyiv has been calling for the long-range system following mounting Russian attacks in the south and east.
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Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time
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Sumy Oblast fortifies amid looming threat of Kharkiv attack: SUMY OBLAST – A group of military officers, local police chiefs, border guards ...
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Sumy Oblast fortifies amid looming threat of Kharkiv attack
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Zelenskyy suspects intimidation campaign by Russia after Kharkiv TV tower destroyed
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Quick Glance: Russian Attack Causes Destruction of TV Tower in Kharkiv
  • A television tower in Kharkiv was ripped in two by a Russian missile strike on Monday, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to make the second largest city in Ukraine uninhabitable.

  • Impressive footage showed the main mast of the tower breaking off and collapsing in the city, which has been under missile and drone attacks for weeks.

  • Zelenskyy briefed US President Joe Biden about the airstrike that occurred shortly before their conversation.

  • The Service for State Special Communications reported partial damage to the tower's structure, resulting in a temporary loss of television signal. Efforts are underway to restore it, with residents advised to use cable, online TV, or radio if they lack a digital TV signal.
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Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast injure woman: A 47-year-old woman in the Nikopol district sustained mine-blast injuries and is currently being treated ...
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Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast injure woman
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Russia seeking to ban 'anti-Russian separatist movement': The organization is loosely described, but characterized as having the goal of trying to ...
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Russia seeking to ban 'anti-Russian separatist movement'
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Ukraine aid bill finally passes the House – what happens next?: After months of political wrangling in Congress, frustration in Kyiv and a deteriorating ...
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Ukraine aid bill finally passes the House – what happens next?
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Source: Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy facilities overnight: Ukrainian special services, together with the military, orchestrated a large-scale drone ...
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Source: Ukrainian drones strike Russian energy facilities overnight
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Russia claims 2 killed in attack on Belgorod: A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Belgorod Oblast overnight on April 20 killed two people ...
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Russia claims 2 killed in attack on Belgorod
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.
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Ukraine war latest: US House passes $61 billion in aid for Ukraine; Navy confirms Russian ship hit in Sevastopol
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Ukraine war latest: US House passes $61 billion in aid for Ukraine; Navy ...
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The GOP’s Pro-Russia Caucus Lost. Now Ukraine Has to Win.: Once U.S. money starts flowing again, the dynamics of the war will change.
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The GOP’s Pro-Russia Caucus Lost. Now Ukraine Has to Win.
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Russian man gets 5 years labour for street interview about Ukraine war: A Russian man was sentenced to five years' forced labour on Monday (22 April) for ...
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Russian man gets 5 years labour for street interview about Ukraine war
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit ...
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Russia attacks 4 communities in Sumy Oblast: Russian forces struck four communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast in seven separate attacks ...
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Russia attacks 4 communities in Sumy Oblast
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Russia orders jail term for Meta spokesman in absentia on ‘terrorism’ charges: MOSCOW: A Russian military court on Monday sentenced in absentia Meta spokesman ...
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Russia orders jail term for Meta spokesman in absentia on ‘terrorism’ ...
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Russian attacks in Kharkiv Oblast injure 4: A missile attack on the village of Shestakove injured a 42-year-old man. In the Bohodukhiv district ...
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Russian attacks in Kharkiv Oblast injure 4
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Russian Mad Max – Moscow Troops Install Giant Metal Enclosure to Fend Off Drones [VIDEO]
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50K Russian Soldiers Confirmed Killed in Ukraine – Independent Tally: Over 50,000 Russian soldiers have been confirmed killed in Ukraine since the start of the ...
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50K Russian Soldiers Confirmed Killed in Ukraine – Independent Tally
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Russian man jailed for 10 years over railway sabotage, treason: Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, what were previously treated as ...
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Russian man jailed for 10 years over railway sabotage, treason
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Ukraine launches drone attacks targeting Russian energy infrastructure, Ukraine special services source says
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Ukraine launches drone attacks targeting Russian energy infrastructure ...
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Opinion: Russia’s energy infrastructure attacks are depopulating Ukraine: The collapse of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure last year due to Russia’s war brought ...
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Opinion: Russia’s energy infrastructure attacks are depopulating Ukraine