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Despite US aid: Scholz confirms Taurus rejection: The Ukrainians really want the Taurus cruise missile from Germany. But the Chancellor once again reiterates his ...
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Despite US aid: Scholz confirms Taurus rejection
Quick Glance: Scholz Reaffirms Taurus Rejection Despite US Aid
  • Ukraine seeks Taurus missiles from Germany, but Chancellor Scholz reiterates rejection. Discussions are ongoing about alternative weapons for defense against Russia.

  • Despite US aid to Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, Scholz maintains his refusal of Taurus. Germany and the UK emphasize their role as key weapons suppliers to Ukraine.

  • The US Congress approved $61 billion in Ukraine aid, potentially enabling the delivery of ATACMS missiles with a range of 300 km. Discussions are underway about new types of weapons.

  • Germany and the UK are jointly planning the development of a remote-controlled howitzer for ground operations. Scholz sticks to his rejection of Taurus delivery despite the US decision.
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Uncle Sam finally coughs up weapons — but is it too late to save Ukraine from Putin?
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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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GOP senator: Greene ‘dragging our brand down’: Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took a shot at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Tuesday, saying she is “dragging our ...
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GOP senator: Greene ‘dragging our brand down’
Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
  • Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.

  • Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.

  • Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.

  • The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
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Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz Find Common Cause to Support Each Other on Defense: UK-German ties appeared under strain as recently as last month, with British ...
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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
  • Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.

  • Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.

  • The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.

  • Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
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US Senate also approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of delay, the US Senate has now passed the billion-dollar aid package for Ukraine ...
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US Senate also approves billions in aid to Ukraine
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Ukraine live ticker: Apparently drone attacks in several regions of Russia | FAZ: Ukraine live ticker 2023: Current news & news about the Ukraine war ► Read the ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine
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What will Trump's foreign policies be if he wins the White House?: Republican former President Donald Trump is planning to fundamentally alter the United States' ...
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What will Trump's foreign policies be if he wins the White House?
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Russian bribe affair: New evidence confirms suspicions against AfD politician Bystron
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Russian bribe affair: New evidence confirms suspicions against AfD ...
Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
  • New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.

  • The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.

  • Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.

  • Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
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Trump praises House speaker after vote on Ukraine aid: Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump voiced support for House Speaker ...
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Trump praises House speaker after vote on Ukraine aid
Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
  • Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.

  • Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.

  • The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.

  • Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
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Russia to intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine, Kremlin warns : Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned Kremlin will intensify attacks ...
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Russia to intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine ...
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 5:16 p.m. Biden: New military package for Ukraine “in the next few hours” +++
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 5:16 p.m. Biden: New military package ...
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Ukrainian drones struck two Rosneft oil depots in attack, Kyiv source says: Drones sent by Ukraine’s SBU security service struck two Rosneft-owned oil depots in ...
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Ukrainian drones struck two Rosneft oil depots in attack, Kyiv source says
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Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular services: Staying abroad “does not relieve a citizen of his or her duties to the homeland ...
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Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular ...
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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U.S. will send Ukraine longer-range weapons under aid bill. Why it matters - National | Globalnews.ca
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McConnell blasts Tucker Carlson for demonizing Ukraine aid: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) blasted conservative commentator Tucker Carlson on ...
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McConnell blasts Tucker Carlson for demonizing Ukraine aid
Quick Glance: McConnell Blasts Tucker Carlson for Demonizing Ukraine Aid
  • McConnell criticized conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for playing a leading role in demonizing the idea of sending military aid to Ukraine.

  • Carlson's interview with Putin was widely criticized for not challenging Putin's dubious claims.

  • Putin dominated the interview, barely letting Carlson ask questions and later complained about the lack of tough questions.

  • Several Republicans expressed concerns about the infiltration of what they view as Russian 'propaganda' in conservative media and among their party's base.
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Ukraine strikes two more fuel depots in Russia, despite US warnings: Russian oil giant Rosneft lost some 26,000 cubic meters of fuel following Ukrainian drone ...
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Ukraine strikes two more fuel depots in Russia, despite US warnings
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Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges: Opposition activists had exposed Timur Ivanov’s vast wealth, including yachts ...
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Russia’s deputy defense minister arrested on bribery charges
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Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction, energy sector
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Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction ...
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Attacks on Kharkiv: leave or stay?: Air strikes on Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine have been rare so far - but Russia is apparently exploiting gaps in the defenses ...
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Attacks on Kharkiv: leave or stay?
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.
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NYT: Project Maven AI having mixed results on Ukraine's battlefields: Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine presented the first opportunity to test ...
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NYT: Project Maven AI having mixed results on Ukraine's battlefields
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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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Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will ...
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‘We Will Increase Intensity of Attacks on Storage Bases’ – Russia to Step Up Strikes on Western Weapons in Ukraine
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