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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the explosion in Poland on Tuesday that claimed two lives was probably caused by a Ukrainian ... Show more   https://wapo.st/3UDugRo

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Unique albino from Polish zoo named international penguin of the year: Kokosanka, a five-year-old African penguin, was rewarded with a herring cake ...
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Unique albino from Polish zoo named international penguin of the year
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Top Russian colonel reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike on occupied Luhansk: Kropotov, the commander of the 59th Guards Communications Brigade ...
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Top Russian colonel reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike on occupied ...
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Here's what a Ukrainian defeat to Russia might look like: Russia is poised to seize control of more of Ukraine this year as US aid runs low.
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Here's what a Ukrainian defeat to Russia might look like
Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
  • Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.

  • Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.

  • The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.

  • NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.
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NATO-Ukraine Council approves more aid for air defense: NATO defense ministers have promised Ukraine early air defense support. The Ukrainian President had ...
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NATO-Ukraine Council approves more aid for air defense
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
  • NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.

  • He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.

  • Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.

  • These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
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Ukrainian-born Republican Spartz proposes reducing military aid for Ukraine: Republican Representative Victoria Spartz, the only U.S. lawmaker born in Ukraine ...
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Ukrainian-born Republican Spartz proposes reducing military aid for ...
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What is the Russian bomber plane that Ukraine says it shot down?: The Ukrainian military said its anti-missile units succeeded for the first time on Friday in ...
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What is the Russian bomber plane that Ukraine says it shot down?
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What will it take for Ukraine to win?: A new Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia would be extremely daunting and not a sure thing. But it could succeed.
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What will it take for Ukraine to win?
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‘Double-tap’ attack. Understanding one of Russia’s cruelest tactics in Ukraine: Hitting a building, waiting for first responders and the media to arrive ...
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‘Double-tap’ attack. Understanding one of Russia’s cruelest tactics in ...
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After the hammer attack against Navalny employees: 2 arrests in Poland: Two men have been arrested in Poland after the attack against Leonid Volkov ...
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After the hammer attack against Navalny employees: 2 arrests in Poland
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Ukraine says Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region injure over 25 people, damage critical infrastructure
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Ukraine says Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region injure over 25 ...
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Opinion: A look at the drone arsenal Russia uses against Ukraine: Drone combat in Russia’s war against Ukraine is changing warfare. Unmanned aerial vehicles ...
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Opinion: A look at the drone arsenal Russia uses against Ukraine
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81st anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Mermaids and celebrations
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81st anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising ...
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Opinion: Why is Ukraine rejecting the Belarusian opposition?: Immediately after World War II, the Paris-exiled Polish intellectual  Jerzy Giedroyc (of Lithuanian ...
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Opinion: Why is Ukraine rejecting the Belarusian opposition?
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Bloomberg: Russian diesel exports continue to drop amid Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries
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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.
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Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since ...
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Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Arms Sector Struggles Amid Cash Shortages and Attacks
  • Hundreds of Ukrainian arms businesses face funding challenges and fear Russian attacks.

  • The government is urged to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and allow export licenses.

  • Private investments are primarily motivated by domestic entrepreneurs prioritizing patriotism over profit.

  • Manufacturing weapons in Ukraine during a full-scale war poses financial and security risks.
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable
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Brave New Ukraine: How the World’s Most Besieged Democracy Is Adjusting to Permanent War
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Brave New Ukraine: How the World’s Most Besieged Democracy Is Adjusting to ...
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Poland to Make Defense Top Priority During 2025 EU Presidency: Poland plans to intensify its push for increased defense spending when it takes over the European ...
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Poland to Make Defense Top Priority During 2025 EU Presidency
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Putin is already working on a “mass army of Soviet proportions”: Is Putin really attacking NATO? In the Baltics, this is not an abstract fear ...
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Putin is already working on a “mass army of Soviet proportions”
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Polish Company Creotech Instruments to Launch Most Advanced Satellite in History: Polish company Creotech pioneers advanced satellite technology for Earth ...
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Polish Company Creotech Instruments to Launch Most Advanced Satellite in ...
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Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protects refineries, says report
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Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protects ...
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CIA Director warns Ukraine can lose war in 2024 without US aid - Euromaidan Press
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CIA Director warns Ukraine can lose war in 2024 without US aid - ...
Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia
  • CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.

  • Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.

  • There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.

  • Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
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Russia’s ‘Turtle Tank’ – its Latest Battlefield Innovation to Combat Kyiv FPV Drones
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‘A bumpy ride:’ CEO of MacPaw, developer of apps for Apple devices, on business during war
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‘A bumpy ride:’ CEO of MacPaw, developer of apps for Apple devices ...
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Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces ahead of springtime advance: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
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Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces ahead of springtime advance
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Air Force: Ukraine downs 13 Russian drones overnight on April 18: The drones were intercepted by Ukrainian anti-aircraft units and mobile fire groups in Kherson ...
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Air Force: Ukraine downs 13 Russian drones overnight on April 18
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Humeniuk dismissed as press chief for southern military command: The General Staff's announcement did not mention the reason for Humeniuk's dismissal ...
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Humeniuk dismissed as press chief for southern military command
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West faces stark choice on Ukraine losing the war: Ukraine is now experiencing a level of existential threat comparable only to the situation immediately after ...
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West faces stark choice on Ukraine losing the war
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Air alarm in Kiev: Robert Habeck in the hotel shelter: After an air raid alarm in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, Federal Minister of Economics and Vice Chancellor ...
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Air alarm in Kiev: Robert Habeck in the hotel shelter
Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
  • Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.

  • Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.

  • Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.

  • Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
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8 Dead, 29 Injured in Russian Overnight Attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Region: Russian missiles and drones hit the cities of Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, the town of ...
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8 Dead, 29 Injured in Russian Overnight Attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Region
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On Ukraine’s front lines, frustration and determination : Soldiers and civilians alike hear the artillery and watch the news from Washington ...
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On Ukraine’s front lines, frustration and determination
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Tusk's Sudden Declaration on Joining German Defense Project: "Even Defense Committee Members Were Unaware" - PolandDaily24.com
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Tusk's Sudden Declaration on Joining German Defense Project:
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Ukraine intel: Russia to start offensive aiming at seizing Luhansk, Donetsk oblasts in July - Euromaidan Press
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Ukraine intel: Russia to start offensive aiming at seizing Luhansk ...
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Young Ukrainian Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Combat Medicine: Fedir Serdiuk is an example of how entrepreneurship can serve the fight for survival ...
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Young Ukrainian Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Combat Medicine
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Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down: Is Russia deliberately sending migrants to Finland? Helsinki is worried about this and would like to deter ...
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Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down
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Celebrating Heritage: World Heritage Day Shines Spotlight on Poland's Rich Cultural Tapestry
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Celebrating Heritage: World Heritage Day Shines Spotlight on Poland's Rich ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
  • The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.

  • Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

  • President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.

  • To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
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Kyiv Independent editor-in-chief shortlisted for Gongadze Prize for journalism: Kyiv Independent Editor-in-Chief Olga Rudenko has been shortlisted for the ...
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Kyiv Independent editor-in-chief shortlisted for Gongadze Prize for ...