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Eurovision 2022: Ukraine win as UK's Sam Ryder comes second - BBC News: Ukraine wins the final, followed by the UK, Spain, Sweden and then Serbia in the ...
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Eurovision 2022: Ukraine win as UK's Sam Ryder comes second - BBC News: Ukraine wins the final, followed by the UK, Spain, Sweden and then Serbia in the ...
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‘Now or never’: Congressmen say US must send Ukraine aid: A Republican and a Democrat spoke with the BBC News after meeting with President Zelensky.
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Ukraine charity in Milton Keynes is saved by new landlord: Volunteer Steve Senior says the group is "over the moon" with the new site.
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Premier Inn works with charity to send mattresses to Ukraine: The aid will be transported to Ukraine over the next few months in 2024.
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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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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.
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.
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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Quick Glance: Trump Accused of Trying to 'Corrupt' 2016 Election in Hush-Money Trial
- A prosecutor alleged that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The defense argued that Trump was 'innocent' and attacked the integrity of the former Trump confidant who is now the government's star witness.
- The opening statements provided the 12-person jury and the public with a roadmap to understand the allegations in the case and Trump's expected defenses.
- Prosecutors emphasized the gravity of the case by framing it as about election interference and sought to address criticism that the case lacks the grievous allegations present in Trump's other three cases.
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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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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Over US$10 billion allocated from Ukrainian budget for defence in three months of 2024
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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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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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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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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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Significantly more than usual: US package for Ukraine should include many armored vehicles
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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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Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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UK announces largest ever military aid package for Ukraine: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine during a ...
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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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Russians continue attacks on six fronts, 86 combat clashes in one day − Ukrainian General Staff
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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 ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/biden-says-military-aid-on-way-to-ukraine-right-after-senate-approval
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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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.
It's hard for Ukrainian soldiers, but aid will help to even out situation – Zelenskyy
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Huw Edwards leaves BBC on medical advice: The presenter has been off air for months after reports he paid a young person for explicit photos.
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Quick Glance: Huw Edwards steps down from BBC due to health reasons
- Huw Edwards announced his resignation from the BBC on Monday, citing health reasons according to the corporation.
- A spokesperson for the BBC stated that after 40 years of service, Huw Edwards' decision based on medical advice was accepted.
- Mr. Edwards' wife, Vicky Flind, revealed that he is suffering from severe mental health issues and is currently receiving in-patient care.
- Mr. Edwards, one of the most prominent BBC presenters, had been involved in significant events such as royal weddings and funerals.
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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Ukraine says it destroys 15 drones launched by Russia: Ukraine’s air defense systems destroyed 15 out of 16 Russia-launched attack drones ...
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Mobilization in Ukraine: The persistent search for soldiers: Weapons are now coming from the USA, but another problem remains: How do you motivate hundreds of ...
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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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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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Fresh Support: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. US House approves $95 billion in foreign aid. China is front and center of gold’s rally ...
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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.
🔊 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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US prepares "larger than normal" aid package for Ukraine – Politico: Politico reports that the administration of US President Joe Biden is preparing a larger ...
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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 to receive new military aid from US sooner than expected, congressman says during visit to Kyiv
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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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Ukraine: What are Atacms missiles? The new weapon briefly explained: Russia's air force suffered its worst blow to date in the Ukraine war last fall ...
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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/
Infrastructure under attack: Kharkiv TV tower collapses - Reception disturbed: The Ukrainian infrastructure is a constant target of attack by the Russians ...
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Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
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US aid to Ukraine: What difference will it make in war with Russia?: For the exhausted Ukrainian artillery gunners holding off Russian forces near the eastern ...
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Russia-Ukraine war: Aid approval brings Ukrainian troops closer to infusion of new firepower
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Ukrainian sappers defuse 250-kg guided bomb in Kharkiv region: In the Kharkiv region, demining teams defused a 250-kilogram guided aerial bomb that hit a ...
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Ukraine War | US arms aid package: "It's a race against time": Ukraine is on the defensive, now it is receiving new military aid from the USA ...
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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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Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise: It says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation is "totally ...
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Hungarian FM says Ukraine carrying out 'witch hunt' against Hungarian businesses, threatens to block EU aid
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Ukraine: What does the breakthrough in the USA change about the war?: Ukraine can breathe a sigh of relief for now. The new military aid from the USA will ...
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Ukrainian forces to halt Russian offensive if US aid arrives quickly – ISW: Experts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have assessed that Ukraines ...
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US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies: The Biden administration wants to start moving weapons and equipment into Ukraine within days of ...
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Robert Habeck in an interview about aid to Ukraine: The US House of Representatives has voted for further aid to Ukraine. This inspires courage in Ukraine ...
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Ukraine to EU: Don’t let US aid package make you complacent: Washington’s support for Ukraine should not dispel a sense of urgency among EU countries ...
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Russia Sentences Meta Communications Director to 6 Years in Absentia: Andy Stone is accused of 'publicly defending terrorism' after Meta allowed 'forms of ...
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-Netanyahu vows to fight any US sanctions on IDF ...
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Who’s the boss when it comes to defense: NATO or the EU?: Both NATO and the EU want to spend a €100 billion on defense — and that’s leading to clashes between ...
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Sweden's defense minister doesn't rule out sending Patriots to Ukraine: Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson does not rule out sending Ukraine Patriot ...
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Weapons aid for Kyiv takes time - new Russian offensive expected: How strong a possible Russian spring offensive will also depend on how quickly Western military ...
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Russia-Ukraine War: UK Sends Ukraine More Missiles, Boats, Armored Vehicles: The UK will send more Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine as part of its ...
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine: This is what the new US aid package means for the course of the war
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Top EU diplomat urges members to send Patriot systems to Ukraine | DPA: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urged member states on Monday to send the Patriot ...
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US Aid Gives Kyiv Respite But Battlefield Shift Remains Far Off: US approval of more than $60 billion in aid throws a lifeline to Ukraine’s beleaguered military ...
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Another family brought back to Ukraine from occupation: Russians shot near their heads to intimidate them – photo
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Ukraine says it controls village that Russia said it had captured: Russia said on Monday its forces had taken control of Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine- the ...
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New threat situation: Federal government insists on anti-aircraft defense for Ukraine at EU meeting
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Exclusive: Ukraine is poised to send international bondholders a proposed plan to restructure its $20 billion in debt by early May
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Battles on the front line: Kremlin boasts of taking Ukrainian village in Donbas: Kiev is coming under increasing pressure in eastern Ukraine. Even though many ...
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Ukraine’s Bohdana howitzer is rolling off production lines – here’s what it can do
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Russia, the historically aggrieved hegemon: Against the backdrop of the Putin regime's military aggression, it is easy to forget the important role that Russia ...
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Despite Obama and Trump, America just proved it’s still the ‘indispensable power’
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Russia-Ukraine war: No clear indication of delivery of Patriot missiles for Ukraine
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Norway to provide Ukraine with new contributions for air defense: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said there are "significant sums" to be ...
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Steve Rosenberg: Russia defiant over new US aid to Ukraine: Pro-Kremlin media and Russian officials claim America is "getting dragged into" a war it will lose.
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EU to Take Up Ukraine Support Baton After Major US Boost : Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the ...
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Decision on ATACMS has been made – Zelenskyy after conversation with Biden: After a conversation with US President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...
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Germany promises to send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine as soon as possible
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Ukraine War: Zelenskiy Says Aid Gives Ukraine the Means to Retake Initiative: New US support gives Ukraine the potential to retake the initiative in its fight ...
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Setback for Ukraine as Russia takes control of the settlement of Bohdanivka : Russia is continuing its assault on Ukraine. Ukraine is on the verge of losing ...
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Large-scale Russian offensive expected soon in Ukraine: ISW: The US think tank warned Moscow's army plans to mount a sweeping offensive as weather ...
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Military: Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar, outskirts: Around 20,000 to 25,000 Russian soldiers are trying to storm Chasiv Yar and the ...
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What is Earth Day, when is it and what has it achieved?: The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to all-time high
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Pictures of the Day | April 22, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Patriots for Ukraine: Calls grow for EU countries to step up donations: European Union countries who own air defence systems are under pressure to step up their ...
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