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No Country for Nuclear Madmen: Everything that can be done must done to avert global nuclear annihilation.
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Iraq invasion: prosecution in Ukraine war shows double standards of West.: The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Putin. A breakthrough ...
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No Country for Nuclear Madmen: Everything that can be done must done to avert global nuclear annihilation.
commondreams.org/opinion/putin-belarus-nuclear-weapons
Iraq invasion: prosecution in Ukraine war shows double standards of West.: The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Putin. A breakthrough ...
fr.de/politik/irak-krieg-ukraine-strafverfolgung-voelkerrecht-bush-usa-putin-russland-sondertribunal-92173467.html
Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
ft.com/content/e63d6bb3-4381-4731-9724-d059e4eabf60
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.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
apnews.com/article/poland-espinonage-ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-plot-a7e3f5944ba165dd30b271840ffa9f95
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.
We can buy Patriot systems for Ukraine, says Dutch PM: Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, has proposed at the EU leaders summit in Brussels that ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451755/
60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
n-tv.de/politik/So-sieht-der-grosse-Ukraine-Befreiungsschlag-aus-den-USA-aus-article24882269.html
Latvia calls for help in protecting Ukrainian skies, as in Israel : Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa believes that it is now crucial to help Ukraine protect ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451713/
Kremlin says any new 'colonial' U.S. aid to Ukraine won't change frontline situation
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Ukrainian forces destroy 13 enemy Shahed attack drones overnight: The Air Defense Forces have destroyed all 13 Russian Shahed-131/136 combat drones. — Ukrinform.
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3853804-ukrainian-forces-destroy-13-enemy-shahed-attack-drones-overnight.html
Yellen calls Republican delays in approving Ukraine aid inexcusable: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday underscored the Biden administration's ...
reut.rs/3xGLYwS
Minister: Denmark first to buy military aid for Ukraine from Ukrainian manufacturer
kyivindependent.com/denmark-first-to-buy-weapons-for-ukraine-from-ukrainian-manufacturer-in-deal-worth-28-5-million/
Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote: Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68840261
Zelensky begs for help: Is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is getting worse, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/selenskyj-nato-niederlage-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
Every unit should get it: Kiev hands over a vital weapon to troops: Since the large-scale invasion by Russian troops, Ukraine has been particularly intensively ...
n-tv.de/politik/Kiew-uebergibt-Truppen-ueberlebenswichtige-Waffe-article24883331.html
Two men arrested in Germany for Russian espionage: Two German-Russians were arrested in Germany on suspicion of espionage and preparing sabotage operations ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/18/verdacht-auf-russische-spionage-zwei-manner-in-deutschland-festgenommen
Ukraine Says It Attacked Russian Military Air Base in Crimea: Ukraine said it attacked a large air base in Russian-occupied Crimea, highlighting its ability to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/ukraine-says-it-attacked-russian-military-air-base-in-crimea
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Zelensky calls for more anti-aircraft defenses and more support from allies: The defense against Iran's attack on Israel shows many people in Ukraine how ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-drohnenangriff-tote-100.html
US House to vote on foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel on Saturday: Speaker Mike Johnson’s project has pitted him against the more radical wing of the ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-04-18/us-house-to-vote-on-foreign-aid-package-for-ukraine-and-israel-on-saturday.html
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Pentagon chief and top US general warn of consequences of delaying aid to Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451732/
US House Intelligence Committee calls for immediate approval of assistance to Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451579/
Robert Habeck visits Ukraine: His delicate mission: Robert Habeck is in Ukraine. It is a sensitive visit by the Vice Chancellor. Because he must disappoint some ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100388272/robert-habeck-zu-besuch-in-der-ukraine-seine-heikle-mission.html
German investor accuses Ukraine of corruption: “Reminiscent of Yanukovych’s darkest times”
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/deutscher-investor-wirft-ukraine-korruption-vor-erinnert-an-dunkelste-zeiten-janukowitschs-li.2207127
Ukraine air defense: G7 ministers seeking urgent support : Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers warned on Thursday that Ukraine risked ...
reuters.com/world/g7-foreign-ministers-seek-urgent-defence-support-ukraine-2024-04-18/
TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-aid.html
Russia's war: EU promises further aid to Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986
German Vice Chancellor arrives in Kyiv with unannounced visit: Robert Habeck, German Minister of Economy and Vice Chancellor, arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451780/
Peasants' protests: Ukraine and the EU's agricultural policy: Ukrainian agricultural goods have been able to be freely imported into the EU for almost two years ...
nzz.ch/meinung/konflikt-um-agrargueter-die-ukraine-legt-die-misere-der-europaeischen-landwirtschaftspolitik-offen-ld.1826487
Ukraine: Attack on Dzhankoi base allegedly with Atacms missiles: While the Ukrainian troops are under pressure at the front, they are trying to hit the enemy far ...
nzz.ch/international/ukraine-angriff-auf-basis-dschankoi-angeblich-mit-atacms-raketen-ld.1826882
Borrell calls on EU states to send anti-missile systems to Ukraine: "We have Patriots, we have anti-missile systems. We have to take them (out) from our ...
kyivindependent.com/borrell-calls-on-eu-states-to-send-anti-missile-systems-to-ukraine/
Russia, Iran turning Israel and Ukraine into ‘battlefield laboratories,’ experts say
thehill.com/homenews/4601166-russia-iran-israel-ukraine-battlefield-laboratories/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Warning in the Ukraine war: Russian advance without US weapons for Kiev: The Institute for the Study of War warns that Russia's troops could make rapid gains on ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/warnung-im-ukraine-krieg-russen-kommen-schnell-voran-wenn-kiew-keine-us-waffen-bekommt
EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's president pleads for support
pbs.org/newshour/world/eu-leaders-vow-to-impose-tougher-sanctions-against-iran-as-ukraines-president-pleads-for-support
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry outraged by Georgian PM's statement about law on "foreign agents" and Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451853/
EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/eu-leaders-under-pressure-to-bolster-ukraines-struggling-air-defences
Germany is already seeking air defence systems for Ukraine from Persian Gulf states
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451717/
LIVE: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies to the House Appropriations Committee on Israel, Gaza, Iran and Ukraine
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Foreign investor in Ukraine accuses officials of corruption: Anglo-German businessman makes extortion claims against figures in security services and ...
ft.com/content/47ab8286-248d-4fec-80ce-b08ed1409243
Spying on US base: Russian saboteurs arrested in Bavaria: Two suspected Russian spies are arrested in Bavaria. The Federal Prosecutor's Office accuses them of ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russische-Saboteure-in-Bayern-verhaftet-article24882459.html
Quick Glance: Bavaria: Arrests for Alleged Espionage and Sabotage
- In Bavaria, two suspected spies with ties to Russia were arrested. They had been scouting potential targets, including US military facilities.
- One of the detainees planned arson and explosives attacks on military infrastructure in Germany. Authorities searched their homes and workplaces.
- A warrant was issued for suspected membership in a terrorist organization. The arrests are considered a significant breakthrough in combating the Russian espionage network.
- Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann emphasized the need for a resolute response to the threat posed by the Russian power apparatus.
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- Netanyahu vows Israel will make its own defense decisions
- US House to vote on Ukraine ...
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After stalling for months, Ukraine aid heads to vote in House of Representatives: Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68840405
EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/nach-irans-angriff-auf-israel-eu-krisengipfel-staaten-beschliessen-ausweitung-von-iran-sanktionen-li.2207040
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
reuters.com/world/china-foreign-ministry-welcomes-blinkens-visit-china-tensions-simmer-2024-04-18/
'The war in Ukraine has, in practice, thrown Russia into China's arms': In the global balance of power, Russia's pivot towards China and its possible integration ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/17/the-war-in-ukraine-has-in-practice-thrown-russia-into-china-s-arms_6668676_23.html
Ukraine to join NATO's largest cybersecurity exercise for the first time: For the first time in history, Ukrainians will take part in the worlds largest ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451702/
Dutch PM offers to buy Patriot systems from allies for Ukraine: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte offered on April 17 to buy Patriot air defense systems from more ...
kyivindependent.com/dutch-pm-offers-to-buy-patriot-systems-from-allies-for-ukraine/
Kharkiv’s Resilient But Exhausted Villagers Need Our Protection: Opinion | I run a small charity based in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/kharkivs-resilient-but-exhausted-villagers-need-our-protection-a84890
Russia claims to have neutralised 20 drones and 2 missiles : Russia said that it had intercepted 20 drones and two ballistic missiles on Thursday (April 18) ...
wionews.com/world/russia-claims-to-have-neutralized-20-drones-and-2-missiles-712519
Poland's president becomes latest leader to visit Donald Trump: Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240418-poland-s-president-becomes-latest-leader-to-visit-donald-trump
Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3
wionews.com/world/biden-urges-congress-to-pass-ukraine-aid-bill-as-kyiv-warns-its-defeat-against-russia-would-lead-to-ww3-712538
Russia on a mission to capture Chasiv Yar, at least 17 killed in Ukraine's Chernihiv#RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWar
Russian drone attack in Ivano-Frankivsk region targeted critical infrastructure, governor says
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-drone-attack-ivano-frankivsk-region-targeted-critical-infrastructure-2024-04-18/
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to issue 10 Bohdana howitzers for first time, more coming in May
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451824/
German vice-chancellor visits Kyiv as German delegation promises new IRIS-T delivery shortly
kyivindependent.com/german-vice-chancellor-visits-kyiv/
Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451676/
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.
- Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.
- The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.
- An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
Will months-long blockade end?: US Congress to vote on Ukraine aid this week: The US aid package for Ukraine has been stuck in Congress for months ...
n-tv.de/politik/US-Kongress-stimmt-noch-diese-Woche-ueber-Ukraine-Hilfen-ab-article24881549.html
Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling medical facilities and of killing medical staff
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-shelling-medical-facilities-and-of-killing-medical-staff-
German authorities arrest 2 for allegedly planning military sabotage plot on Russia's behalf
kyivindependent.com/german-authorities-arrest-2-for-allegedly-planning-military-sabotage-plot-on-russias-behalf/
Why Trump ‘hates Ukraine’: The once and possibly future U.S. president blames the country for his political woes.
politico.eu/article/why-donald-trump-hates-ukraine-us-congress-kyiv-war/
No reason not to supply 1.5 million artillery shells to Ukraine in one year – Czech PM
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451700/
Virtual backdoor in Windows: IT experts stop malware controlled by Russia: Russia's secret service is apparently using software that has now been uncovered ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/cyberkrieg-it-experten-stoppen-aus-russland-gesteuerte-schadsoftware-a-266b5bcd-3a96-4b5e-8d9e-591b62a163fa
Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
pbs.org/newshour/show/senate-dismisses-impeachment-articles-against-dhs-secretary-mayorkas-before-trial-begins
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Navalny's widow points to "Ukraine's mistake" in interview for Time: Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451699/
Quick Glance: The Legacy of Alexei Navalny: An Interview with Yulia Navalnaya
- The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has shaken a revolutionary movement and deeply affected his family and friends.
- Yulia Navalnaya continues her husband's commitment to fight against Putin's regime.
- She discusses the tragedy, her decision to lead the opposition movement, and the ongoing threat posed by the regime.
- The Russian opposition unites around the memory of Alexei Navalny and the struggle for a democratic Russia.
War in Ukraine: Russia to Enlist More Hired Soldiers to Avoid Conscription: Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it presses its invasion of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/war-in-ukraine-russia-to-enlist-more-hired-soldiers-to-avoid-conscription
Ukraine war: Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Chernihiv north of Kyiv: Four people have been killed after three missiles hit near the centre of Chernihiv ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68833833
Ukraine to receive second tranche of EUR 1.5 billion macro-finance next week – European Commission
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451721/
Another air defence system will be in Ukraine soon – IRIS-T manufacturer : Helmut Rauch, the head of the arms company Diehl Defence, which produces IRIS-T SLM ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451815/
US Congress wants to allow seizure of Russian assets and make Biden expand sanctions
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451762/
Ukrainian writer Dmytro Kapranov dies at 56: Ukrainian writer and public figure Dmytro Kapranov died on April 16, according to the Kapranov brothers’ official ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-writer-dmytro-kapranov-dies-at-56/
PM Shmyhal meets with US Treasury Secretary Yellen: Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held talks on the long-awaited U.S ...
kyivindependent.com/pm-shmyhal-meets-with-us-treasury-secretary-yellen/
Slovaks rally behind arms fundraiser for Ukraine, defying Fico's government: To support the Czech initiative to aid Ukraine, which the Slovak government refused ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovaks-rally-behind-arms-fundraiser-for-ukraine-defying-ficos-government/
Poll: Ukrainians see Polish blockade as most negative external factor: Ukrainians see tense relations with Poland, namely the ongoing blockade by Polish farmers ...
kyivindependent.com/poll-ukrainians-see-polish-blockade-as-most-negative-foreign-policy-factor/
Christine Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk
ft.com/content/f4996537-329d-4946-821e-67d11f5928b7
New package from Denmark: Ukraine to receive $313 million in military aid: Denmark has announced the allocation of the 17th military aid package to Ukraine worth ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3853512-new-package-from-denmark-ukraine-to-receive-313-million-in-military-aid.html
Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
cnn.com/2024/04/17/europe/russia-strike-chernihiv-ukraine-air-defense-intl/
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- 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.
The Counteroffensive: A look at the Russian military's war dolphins: Editor’s Note: This article was published by the twice-weekly newsletter “The ...
kyivindependent.com/the-counteroffensive-a-look-at-the-russian-militarys-war-dolphins/
Russia is bombing Ukraine into darkness — and leaving Europe short of power: The EU relied on Kyiv for energy help last winter, but Russia is now taking out ...
politico.eu/article/russias-bombing-ukraine-darkness-leaving-europe-short-power/
‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’
pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/ukraine-war-children-transfer-filmmaker-q-and-a/
Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
politico.eu/article/hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-calls-for-eu-leadership-change-at-the-upcoming-elections/
The peace conference on the Bürgenstock is threatened with collapse: Russia is not there and apparently neither is China. What sense does the Federal Council's ...
luzernerzeitung.ch/schweiz/kommentar-der-friedenskonferenz-auf-dem-buergenstock-droht-der-absturz-ld.2608463
Two men arrested in Germany for Russian espionage: According to ARD information, two German-Russians were arrested for preparing sabotage operations on behalf of ...
tagesschau.de/investigativ/russland-sabotage-100.html
Germany detains two over alleged plotting of attacks in complicity with Russia: The suspects targeted military infrastructure and industrial sites in Germany as ...
politico.eu/article/germany-authorities-arrest-two-suspects-alledged-russia-spying-sabotage-attacks/
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