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Sweden Eyes Russia Threat as it Invests in Energy Grid and Infrastructure: The Nordic nation is upgrading its civil defenses, and energy infrastructure is a ...
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Russia Oil Refining Curbed as Maintenance Follows Drone Strikes: Russia’s oil-processing rates remain under pressure as refineries, which have barely recovered ...
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US announces Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of aid package: Zelenskyy said at least seven Patriot systems are needed to protect Ukrainian cities.
euronews.com/2024/04/26/us-announces-patriot-missiles-for-ukraine-as-part-of-aid-package
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.
What new aid really means for Ukraine — and for Putin: Kyiv will have to husband its new resources carefully before trying to liberate Russian-occupied land
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UK Men Charged Under New Security Law Over Pro-Russia Attack: Several British men were charged under a new national security law for supporting Russia by ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/uk-men-charged-under-new-security-law-over-pro-russia-attack
Arrest of Russian defence minister's deputy may be strike by rival 'clan': Sergei Shoigu, Russia's defence minister, has tried to send a
reuters.com/world/europe/arrest-russian-defence-ministers-deputy-may-be-strike-by-rival-clan-2024-04-26/
🔊 Listen to @SecYellen in an interview with @aagalloni talk China and Russia, on the Reuters World News podcast
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AfD leader Chrupalla justifies actions in Russia on “Maybritt Illner” and China affair
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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
NATO chief Stoltenberg says it's 'not too late for Ukraine to prevail' against Russia
france24.com/en/europe/20240425-nato-chief-stoltenberg-says-it-s-not-too-late-for-ukraine-to-prevail-against-russia
Quick Glance: Nato Chief Stoltenberg in Eurofighter Looping over MV
- Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg takes a flight in a Eurofighter in Laage, accompanied by the Commodore of the Tactical Air Force Wing 73.
- The Eurofighters serve as air defense and traffic police, quickly responding to alerts and operating over the Baltic Sea.
- Stoltenberg participates in a one-hour flight involving aerial refueling, interception maneuvers, and a rendezvous with Swedish Gripen fighter jets.
- Stoltenberg is impressed by the experience, praises the pilots, and emphasizes the importance of the Laage air base for NATO.
Shadow-Fleet Oil Tanker That Crashed Had Void Western Insurance: A shadow-fleet oil tanker that crashed in Denmark’s vital straits produced a set of insurance ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/shadow-fleet-oil-tanker-that-crashed-had-void-western-insurance
There are also new allegations against Bystron: Kremlin wrote a “manifesto” for the AfD
n-tv.de/politik/Kreml-schrieb-Manifest-fuer-die-AfD-article24904060.html
Ukraine sends another batch of humanitarian grain to Sudan: Sudan has received another batch of Ukrainian grain within the Grain from Ukraine initiative.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453147/
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
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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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Russia Striking Ukraine Railways to 'Paralyze' Army Cargo – Ukraine Source: A senior Ukrainian security source told AFP on Friday that Russia had increased ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/26/russia-striking-ukraine-railways-to-paralyze-army-cargo-ukraine-source-a84972
Two horses that bolted through London have undergone surgery, UK official says: Two military horses that bolted through the streets of London after being spooked ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/military-horses-that-broke-free-undergo-surgery/103772386
Ukraine retrieves bodies of 140 fallen soldiers: The Geneva Conventions dictate that people who lost their lives during war are entitled to a dignified burial.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-retrieves-bodies-of-140-fallen-soldiers/
Poland and Lithuania to help Ukraine repatriate men of fighting age: Kyiv needs hundreds of thousands of more soldiers to fight Russia
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Quick Glance: Poland and Lithuania Support Ukraine in Repatriating Men Fit for Battle
- Kyiv requires hundreds of thousands more soldiers to combat Russia
- Poland and Lithuania pledge to aid Ukraine in repatriating its men of fighting age
- An estimated 200,000 Ukrainian men in Poland have fled the conflict
- Ukraine suspended consular services for military-aged men abroad to facilitate their return
Ukraine court orders agriculture minister into custody for suspected corruption: A Ukrainian court ordered on Friday for Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky to be ...
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As Gaza cease-fire talks resume, the coming fight for Rafah looms large: Washington has said it cannot support a major military operation in Rafah ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/26/rafah-gaza-israel-hostages-ceasefire/
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Bodies of 140 fallen Ukrainian defenders brought back to Ukraine: As a result of repatriation measures, bodies of 140 fallen defenders were brought back to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453104/
Top Russia Grain Trader Changes Name Amid Dispute With Regulator: Major Russian grain exporter TD Rif is changing its name as a dispute with local regulators ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/top-russia-grain-trader-changes-name-amid-dispute-with-regulator
Sweden should hike military budget to 2.6% of GDP, defence committee says: Sweden should raise its military spending to around 2.6% of GDP by 2030 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/sweden-should-hike-military-budget-26-gdp-defence-committee-says-2024-04-26/
Ukrainian pilots preparing for flights on F-16s in France: Ukrainian pilots are undergoing basic flight training on F-16 fighter jets in France’s southwest.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452842/
Nearly 80 combat clashes across war zone over past 24 hours, Russian forces launch over 20 attacks on Avdiivka front – Ukraine's General Staff
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453179/
Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines: Ukrainian journalist and soldier Alla Pushkarchuk, call sign "Ruta," was killed in action in ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-journalist-soldier-killed-on-front-lines/
Risk of military incidents on Belarus-Ukraine border quite high: Lukashenko: President also said there could be an ‘apocalypse’ if Russia used nuclear weapons in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/risk-of-military-incidents-on-belarus-ukraine-border-quite-high-lukashenko
Ukrainians can now be dismissed for failing to inform employers about relatives in Russia or occupied territories
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453129/
Former British minister warns against frozen conflict in Ukraine | DPA: Former British defence secretary Ben Wallace has warned against suggestions that the ...
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
- Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.
- He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.
- Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.
- He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
Russia arrests Forbes reporter over social media posts on Bucha massacre: Russia has arrested a journalist from the Russian edition of Forbes magazine for social ...
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Ukraine and Latvia to increase drone production: Latvia will work with Ukraine to increase the production of drones within the framework of the drone coalition.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453151/
Reaction to sanctions: Russia confiscates assets of major American bank: Because Russian money has been frozen in the USA, Moscow is expropriating assets of the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/reaktion-auf-us-sanktionen-russland-beschlagnahmt-vermoegenswerte-von-us-grossbank-li.2209718
Survey before European elections: AfD loses support after espionage scandal: The allegations of possible influence by Russia and China on the AfD concern many ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-zustimmung-sinkt-nach-spionageaffaere-vor-europawahlen-a-22513360-0136-4a68-9f2a-48f780004c0e
Russians do not reduce intensity of their attacks, with total of 114 combat clashes during one day − General Staff
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453044/
Poland's Foreign Minister Sikorski to Russia and China: “End the war!”: Radoslaw Sikorski gave a groundbreaking speech. He recalled that China helped the Poles ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/polen-aussenminister-sikorski-an-russland-und-china-beendet-den-krieg-li.2209505
Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
- Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.
- Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.
- He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
Exclusive | Putin Didn’t Directly Order Alexei Navalny’s February Death, U.S. Spy Agencies Find
wsj.com/world/russia/alexei-navalny-death-us-intelligence-71bc95b0
Russia Reduces LNG Forecasts As Western Sanctions Delay Arctic Projects: The latest Russian forecasts for liquefied natural gas suggest that officials do not ...
highnorthnews.com/en/russia-reduces-lng-forecasts-western-sanctions-delay-arctic-projects
Von Notz in the Bundestag: "AfD is a shame for our country": Fierce exchange of blows in the Bundestag: The Greens are attacking the AfD head-on because of ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/afd-russland-china-spionage-bundestag-100.html
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Ukrainian civil rights defender receives human rights award for documenting war crimes against children
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452926/
Baltic Sea: Bundeswehr intercepts another Russian reconnaissance aircraft: According to its own information, the Air Force stopped and accompanied another plane ...
spiegel.de/politik/bundeswehr-faengt-erneut-russisches-aufklaerungsflugzeug-ab-a-1d949da1-f135-42bc-8ff9-d7939cab3a74
Ukrainian Agrarian Minister Solskyi taken into custody: The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine (HACC) has imposed a preventive measure of detention on ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453049/
Ukraine's military intelligence launches cyberattack against United Russia party
kyivindependent.com/source-ukraines-military-intelligence-launches-cyberattack-targeting-united-russias-platforms/
Lawyer says Russia arrests Forbes journalist: A press representative has been arrested again in Russia. Forbes magazine's Sergei Mingasov is accused of spreading ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251241458/Laut-Anwalt-Russland-nimmt-Forbes-Journalisten-fest.html
Sanctions against Russian iron: Ukrainian producers ready to replace Russian imports on European market
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453190/
Ukraine's Security Service called Belarusian threats to Kyiv hospitals a psyop: The Ukrainian Security Service urged people to interpret Belarusian officials ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453171/
Russia says struck train in Ukraine carrying Western arms: Russia said Friday it had used missiles and artillery to target railway infrastructure and Western ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/26/russia-says-struck-train-in-ukraine-carrying-western-arms-
Hospitals evacuated in Kyiv after threat from Belarus: Two hospitals in the Ukrainian capital evacuated patients and medical staff after the head of the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/26/kyiv-hospitals-evacuated-belarus-threat/
abortion - the Soviet and Russian means of family planning: Russia is losing people - also because of the war in Ukraine. Putin wants women to have eight ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/abtreibung-das-sowjetische-und-russische-mittel-der-familienplanung-ld.1826567
Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here
apnews.com/article/eurovision-song-contest-ukraine-performers-war-74a2ebe1fb293e08c691c8f6e35f86e9
Poland to change asylum rules for Ukrainians with expired documents: The Polish government will consider Ukraines decision to suspend consular services for men ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453149/
Where the problem of MFA decision on restrictions on consular services for Ukrainian men abroad lies
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7184695/
AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone threat: According to senior U.S. military officials, Russian surveillance drones and ...
kyivindependent.com/ap-ukraine-pulls-us-abrams-tanks-from-battlefield-amid-russian-drone-threat/
Kim Jong Un tested rocket that could hit Seoul — and may aid Russia: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a new rocket which is capable of ...
businessinsider.com/north-korea-new-rocket-russia-ukraine-seoul-kim-jong-un-2024-4
Quick Glance: Kim Jong Un's Rocket Tests and Possible Russian Assistance
- Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a rocket capable of hitting Seoul in South Korea and potentially aiding Russia in the conflict with Ukraine.
- The 240-millimeter multiple rocket launcher has an estimated range of 40 to 60 kilometers and could enhance the artillery capabilities of the Korean People's Army.
- Experts suggest the rocket could be significant for export, such as to Russia, and useful in the war in Ukraine.
- Despite denials of an arms deal, reports indicate North Korea has been shipping military equipment to Russia, possibly indicating collaboration between the two countries.
No talks possible with Russia on Crimea: There can be no negotiations with Russia regarding Crimea so Ukraine continues to work within the framework of the ...
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2 repairmen in Kharkiv adjusted Russian attacks on Ukrainian mobile fire groups: Two repairmen, who had been adjusting Russian attacks on the positions of mobile ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453071/
Eyewitnesses: Kremlin Troops Dug Into Chornobyl’s Irradiated Dirt, Cooked Food Over Radioactive Campfires, Thousands Exposed
kyivpost.com/post/31734
British man charged with acting on behalf of Russia in plot to torch Ukrainian-linked business
euronews.com/2024/04/26/british-man-charged-with-acting-on-behalf-of-russia-in-plot-to-torch-ukrainian-linked-busi
ISW: Russian forces looking to make 'tactical gains' west of Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar remains primary pressure point
kyivindependent.com/isw-russian-forces-looking-to-make-tactical-gains-west-of-avdiivka-chasiv-yar-remains-primary-pressure-point/
Russia stands alone in vetoing UN resolution on nuclear weapons in space: "The United States assesses that Russia is developing a new satellite carrying a ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/no-surprise-russia-vetoes-un-resolution-reaffirming-ban-on-nukes-in-space/
'Moron!' Prince Harry blasted as he dons British military medals in new video: Prince Harry made a new appearance at an awards ceremony but royal fans were not ...
express.co.uk/news/royal/1892583/prince-harry-soldier-of-the-year-award-medals-video
British Army says horses that bolted and ran loose in central London continue 'to be cared for'
apnews.com/article/military-horses-loose-army-london-bolted-5c08bd482840b9ed5089033df52c8862
Ihor Poshyvailo: Churches, religious sites play special role in Ukraine’s resistance
kyivindependent.com/ihor-poshyvailo-churches-religious-sites-play-special-role-in-ukraines-resistance/
Ukraine passes list of 561 Ukrainian children held in Russia to Qatar, ombudsman says
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-passes-list-of-561-ukrainian-children-held-in-russia-to-qatar/
Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat: Experts say the $61bn package will replenish military stocks but won’t help Kyiv’s ...
aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/25/ukrainians-welcome-delayed-us-aid-but-doubt-it-signals-russias-defeat
Poll: 64% of Ukrainians believe democracy best form of government: Ukraine ranks sixth among countries surveyed, with a significant majority supporting the ...
kyivindependent.com/poll-64-of-ukrainians-believe-democracy-best-form-of-government/
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-Blinken visits China, warns Beijing over Russia support
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Frontline report: Russian forces double down on Krasnohorivka offensive - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/26/frontline-report-russian-forces-double-down-on-krasnohorivka-offensive/
There are so many drones that we just can't make it without electronic warfare systems. Why Ukraine is losing to Russia in the technology race
pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2024/04/25/7452816/
ExxonMobil’s profit falls 28% on weaker gas prices and refining margins: Oil major’s finance chief highlights ‘troubling’ geopolitical events in the Middle East ...
ft.com/content/d1582cea-4375-4bd6-9da9-e5255733495a
‘No More Flowers’: Says Ukrainian Flower Farm After Owner Dies in Battle: There’ll be no more roses in a flower farm in central Ukraine after its owner ...
kyivpost.com/post/31726
Russian media: Russian deputy defense minister detained for bribery stripped of his position, assets
kyivindependent.com/russian-media-russian-deputy-defense-minister-ivanov-accused-of-bribery-stripped-of-his-position-assets/
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.
Emmanuel Macron warns Europe 'could die' calling for stronger defence : French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (Apr 25) warned that today's ...
wionews.com/world/emmanuel-macron-warns-europe-could-die-calling-for-stronger-defence-714981
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Ukrainian long-range suicide drone crashes in Russia: A Ukrainian E-300 Enterprise fixed-wing long-range drone reportedly crashed in Russia ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-long-range-suicide-drone-crashes-in-russia/
PTSD crisis looms as troop shortages take toll on Ukrainian soldiers’ mental health
kyivindependent.com/ptsd-crisis-looms-as-troop-shortages-take-toll-on-ukrainian-soldiers-mental-health/
Ukraine is copying Lukashenko: Ukrainians living abroad should go back home and fight
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/die-ukraine-kopiert-lukaschenko-auslands-ukrainer-sollen-zurueck-in-die-heimat-und-kaempfen-li.2209274
Russia says will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are deployed : Russia will make NATO nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/russia-says-will-target-nato-nuclear-weapons-in-poland-if-they-are-deployed-
Ukraine agriculture minister released on bail in $7m corruption case: Ukraine has pledged to bolster its anticorruption efforts as part of its bid for European ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/ukraine-detains-agriculture-minister-in-7m-corruption-case
Two hospitals in Ukraine’s Kyiv evacuating over feared Russian strikes: Authorities in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Friday announced the evacuation of two ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/26/two-hospitals-in-ukraine-s-kyiv-evacuating-over-feared-russian-strikes-
Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country as it tries to replenish forces
apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-conscription-law-poland-0357b7f90095c8bfaaad1ec16a4b7a66
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