EU to prepare new sanctions against Russia following Putin's speech

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EU to prepare new sanctions against Russia following Putin's speech: The European Commission president said the penalties will focus on "civilian technology ...

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When it comes to defence, EU public discourse needs more consistency: Despite the positive signals since the start of the year, the EU’s public discourse still ...

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China warns Antony Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’

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Quick Glance: China warns US to Choose Cooperation or Confrontation with Antony Blinken

Blinken expected to demand Beijing cease support for Russia

Tensions rise over accusations of China aiding Russia in Ukraine

US accused of hindering Chinese industrial growth through export controls

US and China seek to stabilize relations before US election campaign

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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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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

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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/

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Putin announces plans to visit China in May: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he plans to visit China in May, in what could become the first foreign trip ...

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Apr 25

Macron aims to cement French influence in EU, lift party fortunes with landmark speech

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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.

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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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Ukraine's farm minister tenders resignation over corruption allegations

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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.

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Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse

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Apr 25

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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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 ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452908/

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War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says: The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv "in the next few hours" ...

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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.

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Kremlin says US long-range missiles sent to Ukraine will not change war’s outcome

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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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Russia War: Poland Ready to Help Ukraine Return Conscription-Age Men Home: Poland’s defense chief said the country is prepared to assist Ukraine in getting ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/poland-ready-to-help-ukraine-return-conscription-age-men-home

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

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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 | 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 appropriation of Immanuel Kant: Putin's prey philosopher: Russia's ruler calls Kant his favorite philosopher. Now Chancellor Scholz replies: Anyone who ...

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Quick Glance: Putinism and Kant's Legacy: Russia's Interpretive Battle

Chancellor Scholz counters Putin's appropriation of Kant as his favorite philosopher.

Governor Alichanow of Kaliningrad declares Kant as a 'Russian trophy' in the cognitive war.

The revision of Kant's legacy by Putin supporters demonstrates ideological clarity.

Scholz emphasizes Kant's thoughts on Eternal Peace regarding the situation in Ukraine.

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Russia is lying about "Polish plans to annex part of Ukraine" – Polish foreign minister

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452900/

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European Parliament condemns Putin's election as illegitimate: The European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a resolution condemning Russian President ...

kyivindependent.com/european-parliament-condemns-putin-election-as-illegitimate/

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Denmark announces additional $633 million in military support to Ukraine: The Danish parliament agreed to add 4.4 billion Danish kroner ($633 million) in ...

kyivindependent.com/denmark-announces-633-million-military-support-to-ukraine/

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Russia threatens to decrease diplomatic relations with US in response to REPO Act

kyivindependent.com/russia-threatens-to-decrease-diplomatic-relations-with-us-in-response-to-repo-act/

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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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As Biden, Sunak pledge more cruise missiles for Ukraine, Germany’s Scholz adamant on Taurus refusal

politico.eu/article/joe-biden-rishi-sunak-olaf-scholz-ukraine-taurus-missiles/

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Ukraine now producing 40-50% more electronic warfare devices than before full-scale invasion

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452896/

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Qatar Will Host Meeting to Discuss Ukrainian Proposal to End War: National security advisors and senior officials from around the world are set to meet in Doha ...

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Border guards repel attack of Russian subversive group in Sumy region: In the Sumy region, border guards fought a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group (RSG) ...

ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3856537-border-guards-repel-attack-of-russian-subversive-group-in-sumy-region.html

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Ukraine is copying Lukashenko: Ukrainians living abroad should go back home and fight

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What Mario Draghi would mean for Germany as head of the EU Commission: The Italian could soon replace Ursula von der Leyen. A change that would radically change ...

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Pope urges warring countries to come to negotiation table: Pope Francis has called for world peace amid the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452889/

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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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Lithuania rejects claim it launched drone attack against Belarus : A Lithuanian military spokesman blasted Minsk's claims of an attempted aerial strike as ...

euronews.com/2024/04/25/lithuania-rejects-claim-it-launched-drone-attack-against-belarus

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Apr 24

Ukraine to hear good news on Patriot systems “soon” - President’s Office: The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, says he is sure the country will ...

ukrinform.net/rubric-defense/3856167-ukraine-to-hear-good-news-on-patriot-systems-soon-presidents-office.html

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

ft.com/content/4aa9b10f-93bf-4af3-b5e0-e2865ad78af7

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With war in Ukraine on its border, Poland should be among countries setting EU agenda, minister says

apnews.com/article/poland-foreign-policy-ukraine-sikorski-dd5dce48f3821eaf8789496848427919

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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Apr 25

Six people injured as enemy attacks Cherkasy region in the morning: Russian troops attacked the Cherkasy region in the morning, damaging a critical ...

ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3856476-six-people-injured-as-enemy-attacks-cherkasy-region-in-the-morning.html

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Apr 24

REPO Act: Russian-Asset Seizure Law Spurs Debate Over Impact on Dollar: Congressional passage Tuesday of authority granting President Joe Biden new powers to ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/russia-asset-seizure-law-spurs-yellen-praise-angst-over-dollar

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Agriculture minister tenders his resignation : Myloka Solskyi, Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, who is suspected of illegal transactions involving ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452986/

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US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells ...

politico.eu/article/us-accuses-china-backing-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/

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The Uncertain States of America. What challenges to backing Ukraine are not addressed by aid bill adopted by Congress?

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Debt brake undermined: Sik-S wants billions for Ukraine and the army: The Security Policy Commission of the Council of States has spoken out in favor of a fund ...

nzz.ch/schweiz/milliardenschweres-paket-fuer-aufwuchs-der-armee-und-ukraine-hebelt-die-schuldenbremse-aus-ld.1828099

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Pistorius at Maischberger: USA delivers weapons quickly, Germany is stonewalling at Taurus

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How Johnson came to allow a vote on Ukraine aid after months of delays: After more than six months of hedging, backtracking, and unfulfilled promises, U.S ...

kyivindependent.com/what-caused-johnson-to-allow-vote-on-ukraine-aid-after-months-of-delays/

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EU Commission begins meetings with Ukraine on agrarian legislation screening : The European Commission has begun explanatory discussions with Ukrainian ...

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Apr 24

U.S. Confirms It Sent Missiles With 300-Kilometer Range To Ukraine: The U.S. State Department confirmed on April 24 that the United States sent long-range ...

rferl.org/a/ukraine-us-confirms-acatms-300-kilometer-russia-range-military-aid-russia/32919389.html

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Apr 24

Biden says soldiers in trenches in Ukraine's east cheered when US voted to approve military aid for Ukraine

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Sweden Calls for Ban of Russian LNG Ahead of EU Meeting: The EU continues to inch towards a comprehensive ban of Russian liquefied natural gas ...

highnorthnews.com/en/sweden-calls-ban-russian-lng-ahead-eu-meeting

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GOP lawmakers cheer conservative media slams on Marjorie Taylor Greene: "Moscow Marjorie — incredible," one GOP member told Axios.

axios.com/2024/04/25/republicans-marjorie-taylor-greene-nypost-fox-news

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Apr 25

Scholz and Sunak agree on closer arms cooperation: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was received with military honors at the German Chancellery on Wednesday ...

de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/scholz-und-sunak-vereinbaren-engere-rustungszusammenarbeit

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Apr 24

US military aid alone won't be enough to defeat Russia – Ukraine's foreign minister

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452789/

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Apr 24

Ukraine: USA takes the lead in providing support. EU must do more: In the long term, Europeans cannot rely on America to take responsibility for European ...

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Lithuania considers helping Ukraine get military-age men back: Lithuania is considering helping Ukraine to repatriate men liable for military service ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452921/

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Ukraine's Mariia Sulialina wins 2024 Civil Rights Defender award: Ukraine's human rights activist Mariia Sulialina has won the 2024 Civil Rights Defender of the ...

kyivindependent.com/ukraines-mariia-sulialina-wins-2024-civil-rights-defender-award/

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Apr 24

European Commission disburses €1.5bn macro-finance tranche to Ukraine: On Wednesday, 24 April, the European Commission announced the disbursement of a €1 ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452746/

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Apr 24

While Donald Trump sleeps : The Ukraine aid vote in the House of Representatives exposed Republican divisions that will endure

ft.com/content/8c68cbb2-335b-4a07-b000-c2e075bb3443

Quick Glance: Melania Trump Launches Initiative to Woo Gay Conservatives at Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser

Melania Trump unveiled an initiative at a fundraiser to attract conservative gay support for Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy.

The event aimed to strengthen ties with conservative LGBTQ+ supporters and invest resources in educational efforts and pro-Trump messages.

Led by Richard Grenell, the first openly gay Cabinet member in the U.S., the initiative seeks to persuade the LGBTQ+ community that Donald Trump is the best choice.

Melania Trump's involvement represents a stark contrast to past campaigns as she takes on a key role in supporting conservative gay and lesbian voters.

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Russian Propaganda Predicts Big ATACMS Attacks the Kremlin Probably Can’t Stop: Moscow-friendly mil-bloggers mostly predicted the US-made missiles will hit air ...

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Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal: Russia and Ukraine have agreed in a Qatari-brokered deal to exchange almost 50 children ...

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Trump and Ukraine: Unpredictability as a Geopolitical Threat: In a “PRO Global” series, the NZZ wants to show what consequences a second US presidency of Donald ...

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A Ukraine-born congresswoman voted no on aid. Her hometown feels betrayed.: Indiana Republican Victoria Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress ...

washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/25/victoria-spratz-ukrainian-congresswoman-aid-betrayed/

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Apr 24

Latvian defense minister: Drone coalition raises over $535 million to buy drones for Ukraine

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German defense minister: Russia already produces surplus military equipment: Russia is already producing more arms and military equipment than it needs for its ...

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Russian-installed official says two dead in Ukraine drone attack in Zaporizhzhia: A Russia-installed official in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region said on ...

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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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Shortage of personnel in Ukrainian labor market increased significantly since last year

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Apr 24

EU decides to ban single-use plastic packaging from 2030: The EU is declaring war on single-use plastic: From 2030, all packaging is to be recyclable ...

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George Will: House Republicans voted to endanger ‘civilization’ with Ukraine aid opposition

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Investigation process is being examined: Krah's China course is even offensive to AfD politicians

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Apr 24

German lawmaker: Scholz to keep seeking excuses against Taurus supplies to Ukraine

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Apr 24

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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Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on space nukes : A UNSC draft resolution calling on countries to prevent an arms race in outer space has been vetoed by Russia ...

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Apr 24

Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference

kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-france-proposes-new-sanctions-to-russian-disinformation-election-interference/

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Apr 24

Explaining Washington’s REPO Act that could kick-start the confiscation of frozen Russian assets

kyivindependent.com/explaining-washingtons-repo-act-that-could-kick-start-the-confiscation-of-frozen-russian-assets/

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Apr 24

Uncle Sam finally coughs up weapons — but is it too late to save Ukraine from Putin?

politico.eu/article/uncle-sam-united-states-coughs-up-weapons-late-save-ukraine-vladimir-putin/

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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Apr 24

GOP senator: Greene ‘dragging our brand down’: Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took a shot at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Tuesday, saying she is “dragging our ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4617334-gop-senator-thom-tillis-says-greene-dragging-our-brand-down/

Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact

Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.

Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.

Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.

The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.

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U.S. administration announces $1B defense package for Ukraine: The U.S. Department of State says Washington is allocating a defense aid package for Ukraine worth ...

ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3856363-us-administration-announces-1b-defense-package-for-ukraine.html

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Apr 25

General Staff: 104 combat clashes on front lines in past day: Over the past day, 104 combat engagements were recorded on the battlefield in Ukraine. — Ukrinform.

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