China and Russia's complicated friendship, explained
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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
Vindman: US passing more aid would provide Ukraine with ‘big boost of morale’: Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said the U.S. passing new aid for Ukraine ...
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G-7 Warns China Against Aiding Russia in Its War Against Ukraine: Top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries leveled one of their strongest warnings yet ...
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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: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
- Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.
- Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.
- The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.
- NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.
NATO has air defense systems ready for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says: Announcements are expected “in the near future,” the NATO Secretary General said after ...
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- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
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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.
Moscow still intent on 'truly Russian' Ukraine, says Lavrov ｜ DPA: After more than two years of intense fighting in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister ...
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Germany cuffs alleged Russian spies over plot to bomb industrial and military targets
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US aid delays leave Ukrainians at low ebb: Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s morale
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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies: Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia counters the plane ...
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- Asliddin Sherzamonov sought refuge from the oppression in Tajikistan and found a new home in Poland, along with many Pamiris, an ethnic minority.
- Pamiris practice Ismailism, a sect of Shia Islam, and have independent leaders who often hold more influence than state authorities.
- The National Alliance of Tajikistan, a coalition of opposition parties and groups, operates from Warsaw against President Rahmon's regime.
- Poland has emerged as a key hub for the Tajik opposition in Europe, hosting political leaders, independent journalists, and activists working against Rahmon's rule.
Russian 2024 GDP growth seen matching 2023 at 3.6%, finance minister says: Russia's GDP in 2024 is expected to grow at the same rate as in 2023 ...
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U.S. Citizen Killed in Moscow-Held Donetsk – Russian Media: A U.S. citizen known to have fought with pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine between 2014 and 2017 has ...
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Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and ...
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Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber: The Russian defense ministry said the bomber crashed as it was returning from a mission in ...
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What will it take for Ukraine to win?: A new Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia would be extremely daunting and not a sure thing. But it could succeed.
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Slash tax on profits from Russia’s frozen assets, US urges allies : Maximise every euro from immobilised reserves to aid Ukraine, says Biden adviser Daleep Singh
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Russia’s front-line gains highlight Kyiv’s desperate need for US military aid: From the top down, the assessment of Ukraine’s armed forces’ position in fighting ...
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Russian Officials Face Restrictions on Foreign Trips, Kremlin Confirms: Russian officials face various restrictions on their ability to travel abroad ...
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
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Ukraine says Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region injure over 25 people, damage critical infrastructure
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3 Russians parachute from Stratosphere to North Pole, set world record: 3 Russians parachute from Stratosphere to North Pole, set world record
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Russia aims to destroy Ukraine’s energy generation capacity: After a first campaign of attacks on transmission infrastructures in 2022-23 ...
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Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran? : Countries across the geopolitical spectrum are urging de-escalation in the Middle East as Israel ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia: The Pentagon has had supplies ready to go for months but hasn’t moved them because it is out of ...
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Russia ramps up weapons production, using mass quantity to outgun Ukraine: Russia has managed to overcome its initial losses in Ukraine by putting factories into ...
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Suspected Russian saboteurs: An attack to which Germany would have no answer: Henchmen of the Russian secret service are said to have planned attacks in Germany ...
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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Strategic bomber crashes in Russias Stavropol region: Strategic bomber crashes in Russias Stavropol region
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CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war in 2024 without fresh aid: The CIA chief warned Thursday that Ukraine could lose the war to Russia by the end of this year ...
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- CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.
- Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.
- There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.
- Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats: The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.
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Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since ...
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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.
Focus: Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung ...
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Germany arrests two suspected of spying for Russia, planning attacks: Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany on suspicion of spying ...
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Foreign policy of the traffic light government: Germany is only a lightweight: The Chancellor in China, the Foreign Minister in the Middle East: The government ...
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China is leading supplier for Russian military complex – Blinken: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticised China for supporting Russias defence ...
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Russia loses 870 soldiers, 9 tanks and 21 artillery systems over past day: Russias losses in the war against Ukraine have surpassed 457,830 troops
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Big blow for Moscow: Chinese banks are increasingly turning away from Putin: Due to the threat of US sanctions, numerous Chinese banks are now withdrawing from ...
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Sergey Shoigu Monitors Performance at a Tank Factory and Declares All is Well – Is It?
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Ukraine War: Why the Istanbul Negotiations Failed: An American political magazine reconstructs the Istanbul meetings just a few weeks after the start of the war ...
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- 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.
EU watchdog warns bloc still needs Russian LNG: Warning comes as Nordic and Baltic countries seek total ban on imports of the fuel from Moscow
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Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia: The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to ...
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China opens new air routes near Taiwanese islands: TAIPEI: China's aviation regulator said on Friday (Apr 19) it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities ...
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Chinese spies target Dutch industries to strengthen military, intelligence agency says
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G7 pledges swift aid for Ukraine, seeks to calm Middle East: CAPRI, Italy, April 19 (Reuters) - Group of Seven (G7) major powers pledged on Friday to bolster ...
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Russia doesn’t have capability to knock Ukraine out of war: Ex-US commander: Ben Hodges, who led US forces in Europe, says Western powers should overcome their ...
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