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US Congress gives green light: Biden: Ukraine will receive new weapons this week: After a months-long delay, the US House of Representatives voted this weekend ...
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US Congress gives green light: Biden: Ukraine will receive new weapons ...
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Billions in support against Russia: Zelensky thanks the USA for “vital help”: The US Senate has approved a new aid package for Ukraine. The first deliveries are ...
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Billions in support against Russia: Zelensky thanks the USA for “vital ...
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Ukraine Pushes Military-Aged Men To Return Home: Ukraine on Tuesday suspended consular services for men of fighting age living abroad ...
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Ukraine Pushes Military-Aged Men To Return Home
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.
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US Senate also approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of delay, the US Senate has now passed the billion-dollar aid package for Ukraine ...
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US Senate also approves billions in aid to Ukraine
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Six injured in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv: Russian missiles damaged residential buildings and injured six people in Ukraine’s second-largest ...
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Six injured in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
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MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets: Lawmakers want to see more support for Ukraine as US and UK counterparts advance.
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MEPs call to seize Russia’s hundreds of billions in frozen assets
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
  • The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

  • Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

  • As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

  • Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
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New EU regulation aims to reduce packaging waste in households: Large packages that contain more air than product will no longer be available in the EU in the ...
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New EU regulation aims to reduce packaging waste in households
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Finland's Stubb says best way to avoid war is to 'talk less and prepare more': In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about a Bulgarian pro-Russian ...
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Finland's Stubb says best way to avoid war is to 'talk less and prepare ...
Quick Glance: Romanian parties withdraw from joint mayoral bid
  • Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the National Liberal Party (PNL) have made the decision to withdraw their joint candidate in the race for the mayorship of Bucharest. This announcement was made by the parties on Tuesday, two weeks prior to the commencement of their campaign for local and European elections, scheduled for June 9.
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran: North Korea sent its highest-level delegation to Iran in about five years as the US raised ...
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran
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Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools: Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026 ...
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Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools
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UK announces €580 million in new military aid for Ukraine: The pledge comes just days after the US approved a multi-billion support package for the war-torn ...
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UK announces €580 million in new military aid for Ukraine
Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
  • British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.

  • Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.

  • The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.

  • The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
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Anne Brorhilker: The mystery surrounding Germany's most prominent prosecutor: Anne Brorhilker is the best-known fighter against financial crime in Germany ...
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Anne Brorhilker: The mystery surrounding Germany's most prominent ...
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Biden Plans a $1 Billion Ukraine Weapons Package, Officials Say: The White House is set to announce $1 billion in fresh military aid for Ukraine including 155mm ...
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Biden Plans a $1 Billion Ukraine Weapons Package, Officials Say
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Russian bribe affair: New evidence confirms suspicions against AfD politician Bystron
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Russian bribe affair: New evidence confirms suspicions against AfD ...
Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
  • New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.

  • The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.

  • Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.

  • Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
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Russian surprise attack? Ukraine loses parts of Ocheretyne: Suddenly the front in Ukraine begins to move: Russian troops make a local advance on the railway ...
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Russian surprise attack? Ukraine loses parts of Ocheretyne
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Russian media: Drone attacks strike infrastructure in Russia's Voronezh, Lipetsk oblasts
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Russian media: Drone attacks strike infrastructure in Russia's ...
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Ukraine names ‘Tortured Poets Department’ of writers killed in war: Ukraine paid homage to Ukrainian writers who died during the country’s war with Russia by ...
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Ukraine names ‘Tortured Poets Department’ of writers killed in war
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Russia's deputy defense minister detained on suspicions of bribery: Russia's Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on April 23 on the ...
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Russia's deputy defense minister detained on suspicions of bribery
Quick Glance: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Detained on Bribery Suspicions
  • A Russian deputy defense minister, Timur Ivanov, exposed in an investigation by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was placed in custody on Wednesday under suspicion of accepting significant bribes.

  • Ivanov, 48, a longtime ally of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was responsible for construction and procurement for the Armed Forces and was associated with the high-profile reconstruction of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol occupied by Moscow's forces.

  • Several independent Russian media outlets alleged that Ivanov and his family amassed immense wealth through kick-backs on contracts he approved at the ministry.

  • Critics argue that the substantial funds flowing into the Ukraine offensive have provided officials with new avenues to enrich themselves through covert procurement agreements.
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Ambassador: Ukraine in talks to set up joint production of Patriot systems: Kyiv is pushing Washington for the joint production of Patriot air defense systems to ...
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Ambassador: Ukraine in talks to set up joint production of Patriot systems
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023: The trend barometer continues to decline for the AfD: the party is moving further and further ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023
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Attacks on Kharkiv: Go or Stay?: Air strikes on Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine have so far been rare - but Russia is apparently exploiting gaps in its defense ...
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Attacks on Kharkiv: Go or Stay?
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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Trump praises House speaker after vote on Ukraine aid: Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump voiced support for House Speaker ...
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Trump praises House speaker after vote on Ukraine aid
Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
  • Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.

  • Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.

  • The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.

  • Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
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The SPD does not want to name Scholz as its candidate for chancellor until the summer of 2025
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Quick Glance: SPD Plans to Officially Nominate Scholz as Chancellor Candidate in Summer 2025
  • The SPD has decided to announce its Chancellor candidate in the summer of 2025 to prioritize work over campaigning.

  • The CDU and CSU anticipate an internal struggle over the Chancellor candidacy. Merz emphasized humility and respect towards this position.

  • Wüst is considered a potential Chancellor candidate for the Union and highlights the importance of decision-making by state chairmen and prime ministers.

  • According to Kühnert, the SPD is always ready for campaigning but warns against coalition campaigning, emphasizing the party's independence.
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Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction, energy sector
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Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction ...
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Media: Greece preparing to give Ukraine at least 1 Patriot system, possibly 2: The news follows a story by the Financial Times (FT) on April 22 ...
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Media: Greece preparing to give Ukraine at least 1 Patriot system ...
Quick Glance: Responsibility for Hitting a House with a Golf Shot
  • Hitting a house with a golf shot requires a proper response, similar to a traffic accident hit-and-run situation.

  • While homeowners on golf courses are often seen as self-reliant, both law and etiquette dictate that a golfer is responsible for damages.

  • Ignoring responsibility after damaging a house can lead to legal consequences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper ethical behavior.

  • Although the homeowner's reaction may vary, it is always crucial to take ownership and handle the situation appropriately.
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Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges: Opposition activists had exposed Timur Ivanov’s vast wealth, including yachts ...
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Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges
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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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What will Trump's foreign policies be if he wins the White House?: Republican former President Donald Trump is planning to fundamentally alter the United States' ...
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What will Trump's foreign policies be if he wins the White House?
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Russian tactics in Ukraine: "Destroy, then advance through the rubble": Russia is intensifying its attacks on cities and towns in the east of the country. U.S ...
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Russian tactics in Ukraine:
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Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine: Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian storage bases that house Western-supplied weapons ...
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Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine
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US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday: US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this ...
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US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday
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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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Söder settles accounts with Baerbock: “Only confusion and international damage”: Markus Söder doesn't find much good about the work of Green Party Foreign ...
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Söder settles accounts with Baerbock: “Only confusion and international ...
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Ukraine War: The Hit TV Tower in Kharkiv - will the city be the next Mariupol?: In Kharkiv, from where the writer Serhij Zhadan sends his messages to the world ...
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Ukraine War: The Hit TV Tower in Kharkiv - will the city be the next ...
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Bloomberg: Germany urging US to send another Patriot system to Ukraine: Ukraine is facing a shortage of air defense systems amid an uptick in Russian attacks on ...
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Bloomberg: Germany urging US to send another Patriot system to Ukraine
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Russian forces gain ground in eastern Ukraine : Fighting is currently raging near Avdiivka in the Donetsk region as Moscow tries to take advantage before Western ...
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Russian forces gain ground in eastern Ukraine
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57 billion euros in Ukraine aid: Biden wants to “sign immediately”: US President Joe Biden has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the 57 billion ...
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57 billion euros in Ukraine aid: Biden wants to “sign immediately”
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Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has ...
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Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will ...
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Ukraine's UN envoy: Russia uses sexual violence as weapon of war: Citing testimony from people released from Russian captivity, Ukraine's UN envoy ...
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Ukraine's UN envoy: Russia uses sexual violence as weapon of war