EU countries rubber-stamp emergency gas cuts, Poland and Hungary oppose:

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Zelenskyy blasts Russian nuclear risks on Chernobyl anniversary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday that Russia’s capture of a major ...

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Romanian Orthodox Church welcomes Moldovan priests wanting to join: Romania's Orthodox Church says it will keep welcoming priests bolting from Moldova's ...

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Quick Glance: Romanian Orthodox Church Embraces Moldovan Priests

A growing conflict within Moldova's Orthodox community between the churches affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate and the Romanian Church reflects the divided opinion among parishioners.

Over 60 priests have switched from the Moscow-linked church to the Romanian Church since last year, aligning with Moldova's pro-European authorities' goal to join the European Union by 2030.

The pressure to choose between the two rival churches highlights Moldova's tumultuous history, having been part of the Russian Empire, Soviet Union, and 'Greater Romania' in the past.

While the Romanian Church continues to welcome Moldovan priests and establish new churches, the Moldova Metropolis has defrocked priests joining the rival church and urges them to return.

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Putin confirms he will visit China in May: The Russian president previously visited China last October to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.

kyivindependent.com/putin-to-visit-china-in-may/

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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors

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LIVE: Russian cosmonauts step out of the ISS for a spacewalk: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Germany Supports Swedish Push for EU Ban of Russian LNG: Just days after Swedish calls to sanction imports of Russian liquefied natural gas ...

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Russia Reduces LNG Forecasts As Western Sanctions Delay Arctic Projects: The latest Russian forecasts for liquefied natural gas suggest that officials do not ...

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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns: “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around ...

politico.eu/article/russia-would-lose-in-a-war-with-nato-polish-fm-warns/

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.

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“Georgia is not ready to become an EU member”: protests under the spy law continue

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Europol says Turks involved with the most threatening criminal networks in Europe - Nordic Monitor

nordicmonitor.com/2024/04/europol-says-turks-among-the-most-threatening-criminal-networks-in-europe/

Quick Glance: Europol's Insights on Turkish Criminal Networks in Europe

A Europol report confirms that under President Erdogan, Turkey has become a hub for criminal syndicates posing a serious threat to European security.

Turkish criminal networks extend across the Western Balkans, engaging in fraudulent schemes and arms trafficking, with Turkey being highlighted as a key location for online fraud systems.

Turkey plays a key role in illegal firearms trafficking into Europe and exports weapons to conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa.

Despite pressure from FATF, Turkey remains on the grey list and has intensified operations against criminal networks in the last 10 months, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of suspects.

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Russian Soldiers Have Killed Over 100 People Since Returning from Ukraine – Vyorstka

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India Grants Marine Insurance Approval for Russian Firms: India has granted marine insurance approval to four Russian firms, adding impetus to Moscow’s efforts ...

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German spycatchers raise game against China and Russia: Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ ...

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Portugal's democracy turns 50: Thousands to commemorate Carnation Revolution: Thousands are expected to take to the streets to celebrate the 50th anniversary on ...

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EU court adviser backs data privacy activist Schrems in Meta fight

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Russian media: Russian deputy defense minister detained for bribery stripped of his position, assets

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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.

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Putin is a "Small Pathetic Man" Who Needs More Wars to SurviveAmerican-born businessman Bill Browder, author of the Magnitsky Act that has been ... Show more

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Lukashenko says several dozen Russian nuclear weapons have been deployed in Belarus

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Russia says it may downgrade ties with US if its assets are confiscated: Russia is considering downgrading the level of its diplomatic relations with the United ...

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🔊 What you need to know today: -Blinken visits China, warns Beijing over Russia support -US Supreme Court hears Trump’s immunity case -Gang violence spreads as ...

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Russia | Putin Builds More Weapons Than He Needs in Ukraine: Why?: The German Defense Minister sees signs that the Russian economy is producing more weapons than ...

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Russian media claims server and storage supply has returned to pre-sanctions levels despite ongoing restrictions

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US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine: The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday, and will include Patriot systems.

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Quick Glance: US Readies Announcement of $6B Weapons Contracts for Ukraine

The U.S. is finalizing one of its largest military aid packages for Ukraine, set to include contracts worth up to $6 billion for weapons and equipment for Kyiv's forces.

The equipment, including ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, is not expected to arrive in Ukraine for several years as the funds are allocated under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is likely to announce the new aid during a virtual meeting on Friday of the over 50 nations that make up the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

The immediate aid and long-range missiles follow a similar move by the U.K. and France, who have also ramped up their support for Ukraine.

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Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead: MOSCOW: Ukrainian and Russian forces exchanged drone and artillery fire on Thursday ...

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Exclusive: China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show

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EU auditors warn against combustion engine ban: EU must not weaken industrial sovereignty and financially overtax citizens with “ambition in climate ...

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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 ...

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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors

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Poland signs $1.6 billion deal with South Korea for rocket artillery launchers: Most of the systems will be built in Poland itself.

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Russian spy sentenced to 2.5 years in Poland: The District Court in the Polish city of Gdansk sentenced a Russian citizen accused of espionage on behalf of ...

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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 ...

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Siberian Teen Jailed 3.5 Years for Anti-War Posts, Graffiti: A teenager from the Siberian city of Chita has been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for anti-war ...

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Russian missile damages civilian, railway infrastructure in Ukraine's Cherkasy region, air force says

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Lithuania ridicules Belarusian claim of thwarted drone attack: Major Gintautas Ciunis, a representative of the Strategic Communications Department of the ...

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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...

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Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about: Anything would be more persuasive than Biden’s “don’t.”

thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4618266-biden-needs-to-give-putin-something-to-worry-about/

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Chinese military officials met US and Russian naval officials this week: Senior Chinese military officials held separate meetings with U.S. and Russian naval ...

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Ukraine Drone Kills 2 in Frontline Region, Russian Official Says: A senior Russian proxy official in the occupied Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia said Thursday ...

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EU weighs sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas: Brussels hasn’t yet gone after Moscow’s gas sector.

politico.eu/article/eu-weighs-sanctions-on-russian-liquefied-natural-gas/

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Cyberattacks on Poland surged after election of pro-Ukraine government, NetScout says

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The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders ...

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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles

The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.

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Has Germany’s far-right AfD become a gateway for Chinese and Russian spies?: The arrest this week of an aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s ...

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A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch

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The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the outright seizure of Russian assets is justifiable but is only one possibility ...

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Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield: Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/ukraine-aid-senate.html

Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Russian Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Planning To Fight for Kyiv: Russia on Thursday handed a long jail term to a Siberian man accused of state treason and ...

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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 13:59 Moscow: Train with Western weapons on board bombed +++

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NATO starts deploying troops as Russia races to win: NATO is starting to deploy combat troops to Ukraine. Soldiers from Poland, France, the UK ...

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Russian media reports fire at oil production facility in Omsk

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Russian air attack injures seven in Kharkiv region: Local official: A Russian air attack on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region on Thursday hit an area close ...

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Ukraine's obsolete S-200 missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets

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Russian programmers play 'cat and mouse' game to outsmart censors: When Antony Rudkovsky was about 15, he began to teach himself how to build virtual private ...

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How Delayed U.S. Aid Expanded the War in Ukraine’s Skies: After being held up by half a year of partisan infighting in Congress, U.S.

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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.

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South Korea's Hanwha to supply more rocket launchers to Poland for $1.64 bln

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Oligarch sanction setbacks are no big deal, Brussels says: A string of EU court judgements overruling asset freezes on Russian businessmen doesn't upend the ...

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Russia loses 950 soldiers and 31 artillery systems over past day: Ukrainian forces continue to inflict losses on Russian troops, and Russia has lost 950 soldiers ...

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Ukraine war: Kyiv uses longer-range US missiles for first time: Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea ...

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Russia Denies Plans to Ban Passport Renewals Abroad: Russia on Thursday denied reports that it was considering barring its own citizens from renewing passports ...

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EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing

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Kharkiv's children continue education below ground amid Russian airstrikes: In recent weeks, Russia has ramped up its airstrikes on Kharkiv ...

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Russian court orders seizure of $440mn from JPMorgan: Move follows lawsuit from state-owned bank VTB to ‘recover losses’ from America’s largest lender

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Jastrzębski Węgiel Takes a Step Closer to Polish Volleyball Championship Title - PolandDaily24.com

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 792: As the war enters its 792nd day, these are the main developments.

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Ukrainian long-range suicide drone crashes in Russia: A Ukrainian E-300 Enterprise fixed-wing long-range drone reportedly crashed in Russia ...

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Banishment of Russian in Latvia: Unhelpful for coexistence: In Latvia, basic knowledge of Latvian is mandatory. And Russian is banned from schools ...

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Iga Świątek Triumphs in Madrid Opener: Poland's tennis player Iga Świątek dazzled the crowds at the Madrid Open, triumphing 6-1, 6-4 over China's Xiyu Wang in ...

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Russia Seeks to Ban Nonexistent ‘Anti-Russian Separatist Movement’: Russia is seeking to ban the vaguely defined “anti-Russian separatist movement” as an ...

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Ukraine using covert US long-range missiles: The U.S. sent a a $1 billion weapons package to Ukraine to aid in their fight against Russia

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France Wants More Sanctions on Russia for Election Meddling and Disinformation Campaign

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Police rumble gang stealing antique books across Europe: Works by Russian literary greats such as Alexander Pushkin and Nikolai Gogol were substituted with ...

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BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots: The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.

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The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?: The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed ...

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