Quick Glance: Ukraine Conflict: Scholz Rejects Taurus Delivery
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine to avoid Germany's involvement in the war.
- The Ukrainian army withdraws from the town of Lastotschkyne as Russian forces advance.
- A partisan group shares a video of old Russian tanks in Crimea, highlighting the use of outdated weapons.
- Russia avoids publicly addressing the anniversary of the invasion in Ukraine, according to the Institute for War Studies.
Quick Glance: Investigation Opened into Abuse of Conscripts in Ternopil
- Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigations has launched an investigation into the abuse of power by military officials after a video of Ternopil military enlistment office employees beating and forcefully pushing conscripts into a van went viral on social media.
- Another video shared online shows two individuals physically assaulting men lying in beds at the military enlistment office.
- Criminal proceedings have been initiated for the abuse of power by military officials (Art.).
- The Ternopil Prosecutor's Office for the Defence of the Western Region will oversee the investigation.
Quick Glance: Avi Benlolo: No Sympathy for the Nazis
- It is time for Canada to confront the war criminals among us.
- Despite the public outcry over Canada's honoring of a former Nazi in our parliament, columnist Colby Cosh drew criticism from the Jewish community this week.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had arrived in Berlin. This is Zelensky’s first visit to Germany since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war ... Show more https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-arrives-in-berlin-to-meet-with-german-officials/
Quick Glance: Zelenskiy to Visit Rome for Meeting with Pope Francis and Italian Officials
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet with government officials and Pope Francis.
- The meeting with the pope is the most important part of Zelenskiy's trip to Italy.
- The pope received an invitation from Zelenskiy to visit Kyiv, but also expressed interest in visiting Moscow for the same peace mission.
- Zelenskiy has emphasized that his plan is not open for negotiation.
Quick Glance: Sweden tops Eurovision 2023 betting with Loreen as favorite
- Bookmaker William Hill puts Loreen from Sweden as favorite, followed by Kaarija from Finland and Tvorchi from Ukraine.
- Liverpool will host the Grand Final of the song contest on behalf of last year's winners Ukraine.
- William Hill is donating profits from Eurovision to humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
- Eurovision blogger William Lee Adams emphasizes the importance of capturing the zeitgeist for victory.
Air defense downed 18 Iranian-made Shahed drones, one Lancet drone, two Orlan-10, four unspecified drones, and three cruise missiles ... Show more https://kyivindependent.com/air-force-downs-25-russian-drones-3-missiles-overnight/
The G7 and the EU plan to ban Russian gas imports on routes where Moscow has cut supplies before, according to a document seen by the Financial Times ... Show more https://kyivindependent.com/media-g7-eu-to-ban-russian-gas-import-resumption/
Quick Glance: Sweden Wins Eurovision Song Contest, Germany Last Again
- Sweden wins the ESC, Finland comes in second.
- Germany lands in last place again in 2023.
- Loreen wins the ESC for Sweden for the second time.
- Sweden and Finland were the top favorites of the competition.
During his address at the annual Victory Day celebration at Moscow’s Red Square, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that “a real war has once again ... Show more https://kyivindependent.com/putin-delivers-speech-at-victory-day-parade-in-moscow/
Quick Glance: Russian Victory Day Celebrations Reduced
- Due to the war in Ukraine, officials in Russia have scaled back annual celebrations of Victory Day, the country’s most important national holiday.
- More than 20 cities have forgone military parades and organizers have called off a popular nationwide march to honor veterans.
- Some governors have cited security concerns in canceling Victory Day events.
- Some local leaders have canceled their parades in solidarity with frontline regions.
Ukraine's Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko said on April 22 that the government had created a commission to inspect the use of the Pochaiv Lavra ... Show more https://kyivindependent.com/untitled-31/
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Right when the Eurovision final was live, Russia attacked Ternopil region - the home region of TVORCHI who represented Ukraine at the contest this year ... Show more #RussiaIsATerroristState
Quick Glance: I'll be President until victory is achieved, and then I'm not sure what. - I'd like to go to the beach and drink a beer - Zelenskyy
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is not considering his future after Ukraine's victory in the battle with Russia, but he has promised to remain in office until that occurs.
- Details: Letterman inquired about Zelenskyy's future intentions.
- "Until our victory is won," Zelenskyy said, "I will definitely remain President."
- Previously, Zelenskyy stated that he felt the war in Ukraine would end when Russian President Vladimir Putin died.