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Ukrainian rape survivors experience silence or shame: Since the start of the war on February 24, 2022, many Ukrainian women have been sexually abused by Russian ...
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Ukrainian government allocates US$200 million for construction of fortifications: The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 8 billion (circa US$200 million) for ...
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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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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.
Most weapons from US aid package for Ukraine are already in Germany and Poland – CNN
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Quick Glance: Senate prepares for final passage of Ukraine-Israel aid bill
- The House-passed supplemental funding package to provide long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other allies was advanced by the Senate on Tuesday to prepare the legislation for final passage.
- Senators voted 80-19 to proceed with the $95 billion foreign aid package, encompassing funds for humanitarian aid, national security items, and potentially a TikTok ban.
- Active discussions continue among senators to reach an agreement on amendments for a swift final vote on the four-bill package, with talks hitting a snag over the weekend.
- It is widely anticipated that regardless of the outcome of such negotiations, the legislation will receive support from nearly all Democrats and about half of the Republican conference, surpassing the 60 votes needed for approval.
Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends: Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on Ukraine
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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
LIVE: Senate votes on long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Sunak vows more spending for UK defence in 'dangerous world': Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday he would lift defence spending to 2 ...
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Quick Glance: Sunak and Scholz Face Tension in Berlin Meeting
- Sunak announces £500 million aid for Ukraine and plans to increase defence spending by 2030.
- Germany criticizes UK's delay in defense spending for European security.
- Scholz will address Sunak on British defense commitments.
- Berlin expresses discontent over Sunak's defense spending delay and doubts Germany's rapid defense capability.
Joe Biden tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy US weapons will arrive ‘quickly’: President expected to sign law unlocking long-delayed $60bn in funding for Ukraine this ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
Ramzan Kadyrov: Rumors of illness - is Putin losing an ally?: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is said to be seriously ill. This means that an important support for ...
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Quick Glance: Ramsan Kadyrow: Rumors of Illness and Political Implications
- Speculation around Ramsan Kadyrow's health raises concerns as he is a key ally of Putin in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow and Putin share a long history dating back to the Second Chechen War.
- Kadyrow faces allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, while playing a crucial role in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow's health could destabilize the power structure in Chechnya, given his regime's strong reliance on him personally.
China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
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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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Sunak to announce UK’s ‘largest ever’ military support package for Ukraine: The package includes missiles, armoured vehicles and funds to build swarms of new ...
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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.
What Ukraine lost while waiting for the US aid bill to pass: The long-awaited passing of the U.S. aid bill in the House of Representatives over the weekend was ...
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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.
Russians tried to breach Ukrainian defences on Novopavlivka front 17 times – General Staff
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Largest fire engine convoy to deliver aid to Ukraine: A convoy including 20 fire engines will leave Kent and carry more than 2,800 pieces of equipment.
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Finland among world's top military aid donors to Ukraine: The value of Finnish military support for the war-torn country has multiplied recently.
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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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Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ...
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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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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.
Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction, energy sector
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Ukraine's farm minister named as suspect in corruption case: Ukraine's anti-corruption agency is treating Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky as a suspect in an ...
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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 ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/russian-forces-gain-ground-in-eastern-ukraine
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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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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Reuters World News: Ukraine's depleted army, and other top stories: Tensions mount inside Iran as crackdowns intensify on the streets.
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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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LIVE: EU parliament debate on Gaza, Ukraine, Georgia and Haiti: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Russia threatens to step up attacks on western weapons in Ukraine: Russian defence minister reacts to US passage of military aid as Kyiv’s forces struggle to ...
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Poll: 62% of Ukrainians say they are prepared to fight for country: Ukrainians have the highest readiness to fight for their country among other European ...
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German Ambassador to Ukraine attends deminer training in Mykolaiv – photo: German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jaeger has shared photographs from his visit to ...
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Government allocates additional over $200 million for fortifications: The government has allocated an additional over Hr 8 billion (around $202 ...
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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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MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 52
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Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags: Far from the trenches, at orderly new centres across Ukraine, civilian recruiters armed with ...
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Over US$10 billion allocated from Ukrainian budget for defence in three months of 2024
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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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Ukraine Anti-graft Office Suspects Agriculture Minister of Fraud: Ukrainian anti-graft agencies say they have discovered that Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi ...
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Approval of US aid to Ukraine prompts EU to provide more active support – European Commission President
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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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Federal Attorney General reports arrest: Krah reacts to espionage allegations against AfD employees
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Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
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“River of Death” between Ukraine and Romania: Hundreds are fleeing war and mobilization here
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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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Mobilization in Ukraine: The persistent search for soldiers: Several hundred thousand soldiers have to be found. But the track record is modest.
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Significantly more than usual: US package for Ukraine should include many armored vehicles
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War in Ukraine: EU states do not want to give up Patriots: The EU has called on member states to support Ukraine with air defense systems ...
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Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
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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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McConnell: Delay in Ukraine aid ‘strained prospects’ of defeating Russia: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday said the months-long delay in ...
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Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
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SBU detains man suspected of directing Russian attacks on Ukrainian special forces base
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Biden says military aid on way to Ukraine after Senate approval: EU foreign and defence minister agree Ukraine needs better air defences but stop sort of ...
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Pentagon Preparing Package for Ukraine, Promising Armor, Artillery and Air Defenses ASAP
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Ukraine: TV tower collapses after missile strike in Kharkiv: The local military says that digital TV has been cut off in the surrounding area.
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It's hard for Ukrainian soldiers, but aid will help to even out situation – Zelenskyy
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Ukraine to receive new military aid from US sooner than expected, congressman says during visit to Kyiv
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Military: Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne, situation 'difficult'
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🔊 The US House has passed a Ukraine military aid package which heads to the US Senate and then President Joe Biden's desk this week ...
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What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine: After weeks of Russian advance, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
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Hungarian FM says Ukraine carrying out 'witch hunt' against Hungarian businesses, threatens to block EU aid
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Britain names Gwyn Jenkins as national security adviser: Britain will appoint Gwyn Jenkins, one of the country's top generals, as its next national security ...
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Zelensky: Ukraine, US 'finalized' agreements on ATACMS: Ukraine "finalized" with the U.S. details of the agreements on long-range Army ...
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Russia warns Europe: If you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt
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Parliament backs temporary trade benefits for Ukraine paving the way to talks for long-term agreement
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Ukraine's parliament passes law adapting education policy to match EU standards
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-olaf-scholz-uk-germany-wants-rishi-sunak-to-spend-big-on-defense/
Russian drone attack injures seven in Ukraine’s Odesa: Officials : Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that injured seven people in the Black Sea port of ...
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The West did not forget Ukraine | eKathimerini.com: A year ago, American officials seemed satisfied with how the war in Ukraine was going ...
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We know about Ukraine's urgent needs – Pentagon: The United States and the Pentagon have been in constant communication with Ukraine, allies and partners ...
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Ukraine war: ECB calls for Austria's RBI to withdraw more quickly from Russia: As the largest Western financial institution in Russia, Raiffeisenbank ...
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Russia bombs Russia: Oops.
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Russia will ramp up strikes on Western arms in Ukraine, Kremlin warns: The U.S. is preparing to furnish Kyiv with more weapons.
politico.eu/article/russia-strikes-western-arms-ukraine-kremlin-war-military/
Russians continue attacks on six fronts, 86 combat clashes in one day − Ukrainian General Staff
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Russian attacks against 5 Ukrainian regions kill 5, injure 12 over past day: Casualties were reported in Donetsk, Kherson, Sumy, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv oblasts.
kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-against-5-ukrainian-regions-kill-5-injure-12-over-past-day/
Zelenskyy says US aid package must reach frontline as soon as possible: The long-awaited €89 billion aid bill was approved by the House, and will go through the ...
euronews.com/2024/04/22/zelenskyy-says-us-aid-package-must-reach-frontline-as-soon-as-possible
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.
Mike Pence: Russian aggression poses 'serious threat' to Europe: Former Vice President of the US, Mike Pence, joins Euronews Correspondent Stefan Grobe on the ...
euronews.com/2024/04/22/mike-pence-russian-aggression-poses-serious-threat-to-europe
Military expert in the ntv early start: What Russia "can't have, it destroys": Russia is causing enormous devastation in its war of aggression against Ukraine ...
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Russia’s Belgorod region says 120 civilians killed by Ukraine strikes since 2022: Russia’s Belgorod region which borders Ukraine said that 120 civilians had been ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/russia-s-belgorod-region-says-120-civilians-killed-by-ukraine-strikes-since-2022
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