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US announces Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of aid package: Zelenskyy said at least seven Patriot systems are needed to protect Ukrainian cities.
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US announces Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of aid package
Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
  • The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.

  • The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.

  • In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
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After espionage scandals: expert warns against AfD: It is the second scandal involving the AfD, in which authoritarian regimes are said to be involved ...
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After espionage scandals: expert warns against AfD
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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns: “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around ...
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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns
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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Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines: Ukrainian journalist and soldier Alla Pushkarchuk, call sign "Ruta," was killed in action in ...
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Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines
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Macron pitches 'made in Europe' to guarantee prosperity in 'Sorbonne II' speech: "Europe could die," French President Emmanuel Macron warned in a much-awaited ...
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Macron pitches 'made in Europe' to guarantee prosperity in 'Sorbonne II' ...
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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Xi warns Blinken: Stop being two-faced: America is “saying one thing and doing another,” Chinese leader cautions top US diplomat.
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Xi warns Blinken: Stop being two-faced
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U.S. President Signs Bill To Provide New Aid for Ukraine: U.S.
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U.S. President Signs Bill To Provide New Aid for Ukraine
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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U.S. Announces $6 Billion Aid Package Including Patriot Air-Defense Systems: The United States will provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles for its air-defense ...
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U.S. Announces $6 Billion Aid Package Including Patriot Air-Defense ...
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Ukraine court orders agriculture minister into custody for suspected corruption: A Ukrainian court ordered on Friday for Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky to be ...
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Ukraine court orders agriculture minister into custody for suspected ...
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New law: Will our kebab soon become even more expensive?: The prices for kebabs have already risen in the past year. A new initiative aims to achieve more ...
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New law: Will our kebab soon become even more expensive?
Quick Glance: New Law: Will Our Döner Get More Expensive?
  • Döner prices may increase after previous rise due to higher costs.

  • Application to register Döner as Traditional Specialty Guaranteed (TSG).

  • Requirements for authentic Döner: meat types, ingredients, preparation.

  • Producer group proposes strict rules - longer preparation times expected.
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Ukraine passes list of 561 Ukrainian children held in Russia to Qatar, ombudsman says
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Ukraine passes list of 561 Ukrainian children held in Russia to Qatar ...
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Von der Leyen finally stands up for nature law — just as it may fall: After months of silence, the Commission chief made a plea for her embattled bill in a ...
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Von der Leyen finally stands up for nature law — just as it may fall
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Law to recognize Silesian as regional language in Poland approved by parliament: Right-wing opposition parties voted against the bill, arguing that Silesian is a ...
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Law to recognize Silesian as regional language in Poland approved by ...
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Russia says will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are deployed : Russia will make NATO nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they ...
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Russia says will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are ...
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TikTok - This is how the USA, the EU and others are taking action against the platform
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
  • ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

  • Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

  • ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

  • As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone threat: According to senior U.S. military officials, Russian surveillance drones and ...
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AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone ...
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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 ...
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Poll: 64% of Ukrainians believe democracy best form of government
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EU revises Schengen border code: disappointment in the border region: In the future, when introducing controls at internal borders, proportionality will be ...
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EU revises Schengen border code: disappointment in the border region
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ISW: Russian forces looking to make 'tactical gains' west of Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar remains primary pressure point
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ISW: Russian forces looking to make 'tactical gains' west of ...
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FT: UK defense chief says Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia: Ukrainian troops will be able to boost the effectiveness of their long-range attacks ...
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FT: UK defense chief says Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia
Quick Glance: Ukraine to Increase Strikes in Russia, UK Defense Chief Says
  • Ukraine is set to increase long-range attacks inside Russia to shape the war with western military aid.

  • Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlighted positive trends in the support for Ukraine.

  • The US dropped reservations about providing long-range missiles to Ukraine.

  • The UK has increased its commitment to Ukraine's defense and signed long-term contracts with defense industry suppliers.
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‘Blatantly illegal’: Zelenskyy administration under fire for denying services to Ukrainian men abroad
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‘Blatantly illegal’: Zelenskyy administration under fire for denying ...
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
  • Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.

  • Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.

  • He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.

  • Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
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Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat: Experts say the $61bn package will replenish military stocks but won’t help Kyiv’s ...
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Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat
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Poland Expands Defense Arsenal Through South Korean Collaboration: Poland enhances defense capabilities with South Korean collaboration, focusing on indigenous ...
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Poland Expands Defense Arsenal Through South Korean Collaboration
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La construction d'une autoroute polonaise est retardée après la découverte d'un site de l'âge du bronze
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La construction d'une autoroute polonaise est retardée après la découverte ...
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What Ukraine lost while waiting for the US aid bill to pass: The long-awaited passing of the U.S. aid bill in the House of Representatives over the weekend was ...
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What Ukraine lost while waiting for the US aid bill to pass
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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Russian spy sentenced to 2.5 years in Poland: The District Court in the Polish city of Gdansk sentenced a Russian citizen accused of espionage on behalf of ...
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Russian spy sentenced to 2.5 years in Poland
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Eyewitnesses: Kremlin Troops Dug Into Chornobyl’s Irradiated Dirt, Cooked Food Over Radioactive Campfires, Thousands Exposed
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Eyewitnesses: Kremlin Troops Dug Into Chornobyl’s Irradiated Dirt ...
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Flins: A Natural Monument Welcoming Visitors to Szprotawa: Explore Flins, a geological marvel in Szprotawa. Discover its unique history and ongoing conservation ...
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Flins: A Natural Monument Welcoming Visitors to Szprotawa
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British man charged with acting on behalf of Russia in plot to torch Ukrainian-linked business
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British man charged with acting on behalf of Russia in plot to torch ...
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Hospitals evacuated in Kyiv after threat from Belarus: Two hospitals in the Ukrainian capital evacuated patients and medical staff after the head of the ...
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Hospitals evacuated in Kyiv after threat from Belarus
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Government bans sending passports to military-age Ukrainian men abroad: The Ukrainian government has banned sending identification documents and passports abroad ...
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Government bans sending passports to military-age Ukrainian men abroad
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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 ...
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A Ukraine-born congresswoman voted no on aid. Her hometown feels betrayed.
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Ukrainian long-range suicide drone crashes in Russia: A Ukrainian E-300 Enterprise fixed-wing long-range drone reportedly crashed in Russia ...
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Ukrainian long-range suicide drone crashes in Russia
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Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead: MOSCOW: Ukrainian and Russian forces exchanged drone and artillery fire on Thursday ...
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Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead
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‘No More Flowers’: Says Ukrainian Flower Farm After Owner Dies in Battle: There’ll be no more roses in a flower farm in central Ukraine after its owner ...
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‘No More Flowers’: Says Ukrainian Flower Farm After Owner Dies in Battle
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Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says
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Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign ...