US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
- The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.
- The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.
- In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
U.S. Announces $6 Billion Aid Package Including Patriot Air-Defense Systems: The United States will provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles for its air-defense ...
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Zelenskyy meets with UK Chancellor of Exchequer in Kyiv to discuss sanctions: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday, 25 April that he had ...
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Lithuania considers helping Ukraine get military-age men back: Lithuania is considering helping Ukraine to repatriate men liable for military service ...
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US State Department: No position on Ukraine's suspension of consular services
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Poland to change asylum rules for Ukrainians with expired documents: The Polish government will consider Ukraines decision to suspend consular services for men ...
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Ukrainian Intelligence Says They Got the Russians to Arrest One of Their Own: An intelligence source said law enforcement detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur ...
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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.
‘Lviv Is Ukraine’: Warsaw Assures It Has No Territorial Claims to Ukraine: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski flatly contradicted Kremlin propaganda by ...
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Russian advance blamed on Ukrainian troops rotation blunder: Report says Russia’s forces took advantage of defence gap and gained 5km of terrain
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26,000 Cubic Meters of Russian Fuel Lost as SBU Drones Target Two Oil Depots in Smolensk Region
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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 ...
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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.
Russia claims to have captured Novomykhailivka, Ukraine's Armed Forces insist they hold part of the village
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Biden promises speedy delivery of 'battlefield' aid for Ukraine: US President Joe Biden promised that tens of billions of dollars of much-delayed military aid ...
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‘I want to make up for mistakes’: The Russian POWs fighting for Ukraine: Ex-Russian troops have been recruited to fight for anti-Kremlin militias that say they ...
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The US has sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use within 🇺🇦 Ukrainian territory, confirmed State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel ... Show more
Air defence, artillery, long-range weapons: Zelenskyy lists Ukraine's needs at Ramstein meeting
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| Montreal Gazette: "Staying abroad does not relieve a citizen of his or her duties," Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleb announced as country tries ...
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'I just want to be safe': Ukrainian man in Canada faces limbo amid consular freeze
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Ukraine is Anticipating the Upcoming of a New Era for its Relations with Brazil : The Ukrainian side is sending Brazil messages signaling its desire for ...
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Up to 100 Ukrainian men were left waiting in line on Wednesday to pick up passports or ID cards at the Ukrainian State Enterprise “Document” ... Show more
‘Like North Korea’: Ukrainian Men in Poland Express Anger at Consular Service Suspension | Balkan Insight
‘Like North Korea’: Ukrainian Men in Poland Express Anger at Consular Service Suspension | Balkan Insight
Wednesday's papers: Ukrainian conscription, Stubb in Sweden, and wolves in Turku: Ilta-Sanomat went to meet Ukrainians at an assistance depot run by the ...
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Russian forces attack 10 Ukrainian oblasts over past 24 hours: Russian troops struck the territory of 10 Ukrainian oblasts on 20 April, leaving civilians dead.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: ‘We will have a chance at victory’ thaks to weapons provided in new US aid package
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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.
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 ...
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Russians advance fast because of air defence shortage at front – ISW: Due to the depletion of Ukraine’s air defences at the front, Russian aircraft are ...
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Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow says 50 Ukrainian drones shot down: Ukraine has launched a barrage of drones across Russia overnight in attacks that appeared to ...
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Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since Russia's full-scale invasion. Some are struggling to fund ... Show more
Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks | Reuters
Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks | Reuters
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.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 790: As the war enters its 790th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-790
Here's what a Ukrainian defeat to Russia might look like: Russia is poised to seize control of more of Ukraine this year as US aid runs low.
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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.
Ukraine says Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region injure over 25 people, damage critical infrastructure
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Pole detained for proposing to assist Russian secret services in assassination attempt on Zelenskyy
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Russian, Ukrainian families arrive in Qatar for healthcare and support: Doha says families will receive medical, psychological and social support ...
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Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protects refineries, says report
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Russia claims to have neutralised 20 drones and 2 missiles : Russia said that it had intercepted 20 drones and two ballistic missiles on Thursday (April 18) ...
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Ukrainian writer Dmytro Kapranov dies at 56: Ukrainian writer and public figure Dmytro Kapranov died on April 16, according to the Kapranov brothers’ official ...
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Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces ahead of springtime advance: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
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Delay in US aid could lead to operationally significant gains for Russian forces – ISW
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House passes billions in aid for Ukraine, Israel after months of struggle: The House pushed swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to ...
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Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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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.
Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels deliver tonne of explosives over 1,000 kilometres
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Ukrainian citizen files first ever criminal complaint in Argentinian court concerning his torture in Russian-occupied territories
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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 ...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785: As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.
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Ukraine ‘ran out of missiles’ to block Russian strikes, Zelenskyy says: The Ukrainian president argued Iran’s attack on Israel demonstrated that Western ...
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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 ...
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Ukraine's battlefield situation worsening 'significantly': Ukraine's military chief warns of worsening battlefield situation in the east.
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Lithuania to allocate 400,000 euros to provide metal detectors in Ukrainian schools
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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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Iran attack live updates: Israel vows to respond to retaliatory drone and missile strikes
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ISW compares capabilities of Israeli and Ukrainian air defence to repel attacks: Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have compared the air ...
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In response to questioning on why Washington does not provide Ukraine the same military assistance it does Israel, US State Department spokesperson Matthew ... Show more
Robots Reinforce Ukraine’s Most Vulnerable District As A Key Brigade Melts Down: One obvious advantage of drones over human soldiers: they don’t have politics.
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Ukraine's Emergency Service response protocols completely changed: The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has reviewed its response protocols which concern the ...
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Our best hope to stop the war in Ukraine is at the negotiating table: Encouraging Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal, while securing our own border ...
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Poland has Soviet-made air defense missiles that may be sent to Ukraine, Duda says
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Ukraine brings back bodies of 99 fallen soldiers: Ukraine has brought back the bodies of 99 soldiers who died during Russia's full-scale invasion ...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel and said his country needed help from its allies to fend off ... Show more
Ukraine's Zelenskiy condemns Iranian attack, says Ukraine needs help, like Israel | Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy condemns Iranian attack, says Ukraine needs help, like Israel | Reuters
Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support
- President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
- Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.
- Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.
- US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779: As the war enters its 779th day, these are the main developments.
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Russia claims advances as Ukraine hails new aid - World News: Russia said Sunday its forces had gained territory near the key battleground town of Chasiv Yar in ...
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📉 Ukrainian defence minister discusses ammunition shortage with his Lithuanian counterpart Ukrainian defence minister discusses ammunition shortage with his Lithuanian counterpart | Ukrainska Pravda
Ukrainian drone attack on aircraft plant in Russia's Voronezh Oblast: satellite images emerge
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The situation in Ukraine: Russia refuses to take part in the peace summit: A peace summit is scheduled to take place in Switzerland in June. The government in ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland: Key Highlights
- Switzerland plans to host a high-level Ukraine peace conference in June.
- The conference aims to establish a dialogue for peace in Ukraine.
- Switzerland emphasizes the involvement of Global South countries.
- Russia is unlikely to participate in the initial discussions.
What is the Russian bomber plane that Ukraine says it shot down?: The Ukrainian military said its anti-missile units succeeded for the first time on Friday in ...
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Ukraine weapons package ‘ready to go’ once aid bill clears Congress: It will take less than a week, U.S. officials say, for a resupply of some weapons to reach ...
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Zelenskyy inspects fortifications being built in Kharkiv Oblast – photo, video: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has inspected the construction of defences and ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/9/7450427/
Russia Hits Major Power Plant Near Kyiv in Latest Strike on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure
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Ukrainian Defence Ministry explains why demobilisation provision was removed from bill
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450637/
PM Shmyhal orders government to reconsider rules for deferment of military service
kyivindependent.com/pm-shmyhal-orders-government-to-reconsider-rules-for-deferment-of-military-service/
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
Ukrainian couple rescues 14 Prymachenko paintings from burning nuseum amid Russian invasion
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/17/from-inferno-to-international-acclaim-the-improbable-saga-of-prymachenkos-rescued-art/
Russia targets Ukrainian energy sites in overnight attacks: Russia hit two energy sites in aerial strikes on southern Ukraine overnight, officials said on ...
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Russian missiles strike Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, kill 17 people as the war approaches a critical stage
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Russia’s FSB Says Foiled Ukrainian Landing Attempt in Kherson Region: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said Thursday that it thwarted an attempted landing ...
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Delegation from Ukraine meets local companies: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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UK's Cameron meets Trump, urges US to maintain Ukraine assistance - Euromaidan Press
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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.
Russia Arrests Four Accused of Helping Ukraine Army: Russia arrested four people Wednesday, accusing them of sending money to Ukrainian armed forces and planning ...
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