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EU leaders set to sign off on Ukraine ammunition deal: A meeting of European Union leaders will be dominated by discussion of Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
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EU leaders set to sign off on Ukraine ammunition deal: A meeting of European Union leaders will be dominated by discussion of Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
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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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Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package: Ukrainian President Zelensky says munitions in $6bn package "can save lives right now".
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Rebuilding Ukraine with an international skilled labour initiative ｜ DPA: German Development Minister Svenja Schulze has announced plans to support the ...
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General Staff: 79 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours: In the past 24 hours, 79 combat engagements took place on the battlefield in Ukraine ...
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Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine: The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
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Ukraine Detains First Minister in Zelenskiy’s Graft Crackdown: Ukraine’s agriculture minister became the first cabinet member under Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s ...
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War: US announces $6 billion in military aid to Ukraine: After Congress gave its approval for arms deliveries, the US announced one aid package after another.
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West must prevent becoming as dependent on China as it was on Russia – Stoltenberg
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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.
US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid ...
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LIVE: US Secretary of State Lloyd Austin speaks after Ukraine meeting: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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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 ...
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Ukraine war: Kyiv's plea for Patriots falls short in Greece and Spain: Greece says it cannot spare its defence systems and Spain reportedly says it can only ...
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USA: Kiev allowed to use long-range ATACMS short-range missiles against occupied Crimea
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Spain will supply Ukraine with batch of Patriot missiles, media says: Spain has agreed to supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles amid pressure from NATO and the EU ...
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 7:05 p.m. USA announces new billion-dollar package for Ukraine +++
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Military briefing: Russia’s narrowing advantage in Ukraine: Moscow’s forces are unlikely to muster a massive offensive this year
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China warns Antony Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’
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Quick Glance: Blinken warns of Chinese influence attempts and Russia support
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of Chinese attempts to influence the upcoming US elections, despite a previous commitment from Xi Jinping not to do so.
- Blinken emphasized the importance of cutting off any Chinese interference in the US elections and raised concerns about social divisions in the US.
- Furthermore, Blinken addressed China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and threatened additional action if it continues.
- He also defended the right to protest, discussed ending the conflict in Gaza, and the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Swiss parliamentary committee backs $5.5 bln aid plan for Ukraine: A Swiss parliamentary committee late on Thursday voted to back a 5 billion Swiss franc ($5 ...
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Ukraine Aid: Europe's Supplies Compared to the US: The EU states have not managed to compensate for the months-long lack of American military aid ...
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Latvia, Ukraine to boost drone production: Latvia and Ukraine vowed an increase in the manufacture of drones, while Latvia is also set to provide Ukraine with a ...
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US announces $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine: The U.S. will provide Ukraine with a $1 billion military aid package, the U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd ...
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Source: Ukraine destroys Russian Ka-32 helicopter at Moscow airfield: A Russian multirole helicopter Ka-32 was destroyed at the Ostafyevo airfield in Moscow ...
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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.
Estonia delivers two patrol boats to Ukraine: Estonia, in coordination with Denmark, has delivered two patrol boats to Ukraine to secure vital sea lines in the ...
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US expected to provide €5.5 billion to fund weapons for Ukraine: The package will include a wide array of munitions for air defence, including for the ...
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Xi warns Blinken: Stop being two-faced: America is “saying one thing and doing another,” Chinese leader cautions top US diplomat.
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Russia claims it struck Western arms being transported in Ukraine by rail : Russia on Friday (Apr 26) said that it had used missiles and artillery to target ...
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Spain to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine: Report: Spain will send a small number of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, El Pais newspaper reported on Friday ...
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"A careless word": Lukashenko warns West of apocalypse: Belarus' ruler Lukashenko is conjuring up the worst case scenario. "One careless word ...
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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
US secretly sent Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles: Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United ...
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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.
EU Weighs Sanctions on Russian LNG Projects, Transshipments: The European Union is discussing with member states proposals to sanction key Russian liquefied ...
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French President Macron warns in speech: "Our Europe can die": In 2017, Macron caused a stir with his Europe speech. Seven years later, the French president is ...
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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.
El Pais: Spain to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine: The move is the latest from Western nations responding to calls from Kyiv for more air defenses in the face ...
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Ukraine withdraws US-supplied Abrams tanks from front lines over Russian drone threat
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Denmark to increase military assistance to Ukraine by almost €600 million in 2024
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452996/
Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Paid articlePaid Norway has provided Ukraine with US$902 million worth of military supplies in recent months
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Zelensky reminds world of Russian nuclear threat on Chornobyl anniversary: The Zaporizhzhia plant – the largest nuclear plant in Europe – has been under Russian ...
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New Latvian Foreign Affairs chief arrives in Kyiv : Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, who was appointed last week, arrived in Ukraine on Friday 26 April.
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Politico: US to announce new $6 billion weapons contract for Ukraine: The contract will include Patriot air defense systems, artillery, drones ...
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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.
Media: US hopes ATACMS delivery will push Germany to send Ukraine Taurus missiles
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Ukraine's Agrarian Policy Minister released on bail of US$1.9 million : Mykola Solskyi, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, has been released from ...
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Stoltenberg: 'It is not too late for Ukraine to prevail': Ukraine can still win the war against Russia, but allies have more to do to ensure Kyiv ...
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Army Budget and Ukraine: The Alliance of Cynics and Hypocrites: They actually did it: Councilors from the center and the left parties are putting together a 15 ...
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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 ...
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Lawyer says Russia arrests Forbes journalist: A press representative has been arrested again in Russia. Forbes magazine's Sergei Mingasov is accused of spreading ...
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Blinking in China: Long conversations, little agreement: American Secretary of State Blinken criticizes Beijing for its support of Russia in the Ukraine war.
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Quick Glance: Efforts for Agreement between China and US Despite Challenges
- China expresses the desire to strengthen its ties with the United States, but significant challenges persist.
- During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of a partnership between the two superpowers.
- Despite efforts to stabilize the relationship between China and the US, important issues were raised that jeopardize the recent improvement.
- Regarding China's aggressive actions near the Philippines, the US side pointed it out to China and pledged to defend its ally.
US wants ATACMS supply to Ukraine to encourage Berlin to decide on Taurus supply: The US hopes that the decision of the allies to supply Ukraine with long-range ...
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Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here
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Estonia, Denmark transfer two naval patrol boats to Ukraine: Ukraine requires naval vessels for tasks such as the protection of Black Sea shipping routes.
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Zelenskyy thanks Congressional leaders for aid, highlights benefits of ATACMS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held telephone conversations on 25 April ...
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Air defence systems for Ukraine to be key topic of upcoming Ramstein format meeting
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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 says struck train in Ukraine carrying Western arms: Russia said Friday it had used missiles and artillery to target railway infrastructure and Western ...
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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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ISW: Russian forces looking to make 'tactical gains' west of Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar remains primary pressure point
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Europol says Turks involved with the most threatening criminal networks in Europe - Nordic Monitor
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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.
Sweden Ramps Up Defense Spending Goal to 2.6%, Past NATO Target: Sweden’s military spending is set to rise to 2.6% relative to the size of its economy by 2030 ...
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Paid articlePaid Oleksandr Yushchenko, Chief Sergeant of Khartiia Brigade, killed in action: Oleksandr Yushchenko, Chief Sergeant of the 13th Rapid Reaction Khartiia Brigade of ...
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Why Putin needs Trump to win : Vladimir Putin is still counting on a Trump victory in November to take America off the field.
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Planned meeting in Switzerland: According to Zelensky, Russia wants to prevent a peace conference
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US includes long-range ATACMS missiles in arms deliveries to Ukraine: In an initial $1 billion military aid package on Wednesday, the White House agreed to ...
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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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Why We're Not Israel — A Ukrainian Reflection On The West's Double Standard: When the U.S. and other Western countries recently defended Israel against Iran's ...
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AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone threat: According to senior U.S. military officials, Russian surveillance drones and ...
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Men fit for military service should return: Kiev no longer gives passports to Ukrainians abroad
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Ukrainians can now be dismissed for failing to inform employers about relatives in Russia or occupied territories
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UK anticipates Ukraine will escalate long-range strikes on Russia: The UK Defence Chief, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin asserts that Ukraine will increase the number ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine to Increase Strikes in Russia, UK Defense Chief Says
- Ukraine is set to increase long-range attacks inside Russia to shape the war with western military aid.
- Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlighted positive trends in the support for Ukraine.
- The US dropped reservations about providing long-range missiles to Ukraine.
- The UK has increased its commitment to Ukraine's defense and signed long-term contracts with defense industry suppliers.
Russia seeking to ban 'anti-Russian separatist movement': The organization is loosely described, but characterized as having the goal of trying to ...
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Biden: We're gonna be sending equipment to Ukraine in the next few hours: US President Joe Biden has announced that the first batch of aid to Ukraine under the ...
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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.
Ukraine is copying Lukashenko: Ukrainians living abroad should go back home and fight
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Estonian MP to ride his bicycle from Tallinn to Kyiv to raise money for Ukraine's Armed Forces – photo
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US Treasury Secretary: G7 may support aiding Ukraine with interest from Russian assets
kyivindependent.com/us-treasury-secretary-g7-may-support-aiding-ukraine-with-interest-from-russian-assets/
Italy announces signing of agreement on reconstruction of Odesa: Italy has announced the signing of an agreement with Ukraine and the UN cultural agency UNESCO ...
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White House shares what kind of weapons Ukraine needs most now: The White House has stated that air defence equipment is currently a priority for Ukraine.
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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/us-secretly-sent-long-range-atacms-missiles-to-ukraine
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