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Eastern Europe expert on Ukraine and Russia's neo-imperialism: "Putin acts like a 19th-century ruler"
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Eastern Europe expert on Ukraine and Russia's neo-imperialism: "Putin acts like a 19th-century ruler"
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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.
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-putin-ties-risk-relations-with-eu-top-diplomat-says
Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68878627
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 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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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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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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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 ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/22/krieg-in-der-ukraine-eu-staaten-wollen-patriots-nicht-abgeben
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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Ukraine Anti-graft Office Suspects Agriculture Minister of Fraud: Ukrainian anti-graft agencies say they have discovered that Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/ukraine-anti-graft-office-suspects-agriculture-minister-of-fraud
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
kyivindependent.com/inside-the-swedish-ammunition-plant-at-the-forefront-of-europes-push-to-ramp-up-shell-production/
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.
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
PM Sunak to announce largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine during visit to Poland
kyivindependent.com/pm-sunak-to-announce-largest-ever-military-aid-package-to-ukraine-during-visit-to-poland/
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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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.
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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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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🔊 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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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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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.
politico.eu/article/slovak-crowd-fund-ammunition-ukraine-robert-fico/
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/
Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says: The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/ukraine-global-military-spending.html
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
politico.eu/article/ukraine-aid-package-us-to-eu-dont-get-complacent-because-of-us-aid-package/
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-Trump’s criminal trial kicks off with opening statements
-Netanyahu vows to fight any US sanctions on IDF ...
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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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Sweden's defense minister doesn't rule out sending Patriots to Ukraine: Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson does not rule out sending Ukraine Patriot ...
kyivindependent.com/swedens-defense-minister-doesnt-rule-out-sending-patriots-to-ukraine/
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 receive new military aid from US sooner than expected, congressman says during visit to Kyiv
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-receive-new-military-aid-from-us-sooner-than-possible-congressmen-say-during-visit-to-kyiv/
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 ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/22/ukraine-militaerhilfe-russland
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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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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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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/us-aid-gives-kyiv-respite-but-battlefield-shift-remains-far-off
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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Russia-Ukraine war: No clear indication of delivery of Patriot missiles for Ukraine
wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-no-clear-indication-of-delivery-of-patriot-missiles-for-ukraine-714024
Norway to provide Ukraine with new contributions for air defense: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said there are "significant sums" to be ...
kyivindependent.com/norway-to-provide-ukraine-with-new-contributions-for-air-defense/
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 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452457/
Germany promises to send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine as soon as possible
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452370/
Ukraine aid: Trump relents, now Europe must step up: The new American arms aid is a huge relief for the hard-pressed Ukraine. But no one can rely on this being ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine Aid: Europe Must Step Up
- American military aid brings relief to Ukraine, but doesn't guarantee a turnaround in the defense war.
- Trump's approval remains uncertain, and political support in Washington is volatile.
- Russia's structural superiority and US political volatility call for increased support for Ukraine.
- Defending against Putin's imperialism becomes a long-term task - Europe needs to invest more in defense.
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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Two years of war have impoverished many Ukrainians: The elderly, the displaced and the disabled are the worst affected
economist.com/europe/2024/04/21/two-years-of-war-have-impoverished-many-ukrainians
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 ...
euronews.com/2024/04/22/large-scale-russian-offensive-expected-soon-in-ukraine-isw
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 ...
kyivindependent.com/military-over-20-000-russian-soldiers-trying-to-attack-chasiv-yar-its-outskirts/
Russia has sentenced a Meta executive to 6 years in prison: Meta's Andy Stone won't be locked up unless he decides to visit Russia after the sentence for ...
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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 ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/22/patriots-for-ukraine-calls-grow-for-eu-countries-to-step-up-donations-of-air-defence-syste
Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to all-time high
n-tv.de/politik/Ukraine-Krieg-treibt-weltweite-Militaerausgaben-auf-Hoechststand-article24890574.html
791 days of Ukraine war: US aid is approaching: After a long struggle, the US House of Representatives approved around 57 billion euros in aid for Ukraine ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/22/791-tage-ukraine-krieg-us-hilfe-naht
Don’t relax, Europe — the US hard right isn’t finished yet: Ultra-conservative Americans have views about the old continent that would dismay most Europeans
ft.com/content/a9e85226-0946-4b09-b755-6b44d885c677
Ukraine to receive all promised F-16 fighter jets from Denmark: Danish Ambassador to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen has stated that Copenhagen will deliver all the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452310/
The GOP’s Pro-Russia Caucus Lost. Now Ukraine Has to Win.: Once U.S. money starts flowing again, the dynamics of the war will change.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/republican-ukraine-russia-aid/678150/
Slovaks raise over €3 million for ammunition for Ukraine: Slovak citizens who are unhappy about the policy of Robert Fico’s government towards Ukraine have ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452382/
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 ...
wionews.com/videos/setback-for-ukraine-as-russia-takes-control-of-the-settlement-of-bohdanivka-713843
Budanov: Ukraine faces 'difficult situation' starting mid-May: Ukraine is about to face a "difficult" but "not catastrophic" ...
kyivindependent.com/budanov-ukraine-faces-difficult-situation/
🔊 What you need to know today:
-Opening arguments to begin in Trump’s trial
-IDF unit faces US sanction threat
-Zelenskiy welcomes passage of US military aid ...
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Russia captures key frontline village in eastern Ukraine as Zelensky pleads for urgent US aid
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Ukraine faces race against time to deploy US funding: Tough weeks ahead for Kyiv in its fight to stem Russian advances despite passage of long-awaited bill from ...
ft.com/content/099e668a-61c8-43c0-87a4-546dc09b73c2
Vienna fulfills 197 percent asylum quota: The federal capital feels left alone when it comes to looking after asylum seekers and those displaced from Ukraine ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000216281/wien-erfuellt-asylquote-zu-197-prozent
Poland cannot transfer Patriots to Ukraine but will provide other help, Tusk says
kyivindependent.com/poland-cannot-transfer-patriots-to-ukraine-but-will-provide-other-help-tusk-says/
Zelensky: Draft age lowered because younger generation fit, tech-savvy: Ukraine's military needs younger men not only because they are physically fitter ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-draft-age-lowered/
Opinion | The House Votes for a ‘Strong America’: Large bipartisan majorities vote for more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
wsj.com/articles/the-house-votes-for-a-strong-america-mike-johnson-ukraine-israel-taiwan-f6a8bc5e
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