Protester painted in Ukraine colors ejected from Cannes red carpet
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de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/warnung-im-ukraine-krieg-russen-kommen-schnell-voran-wenn-kiew-keine-us-waffen-bekommt
Ukraine backers blast ‘double standard’ after allies rush to Israel’s defense: Zelenskyy and his supporters ask: If you can do it for Israel, why not for ...
politico.eu/article/ukraine-backers-israel-double-standard-united-states-iran-attack-united-kingdom-france-russia/
Christine Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk
ft.com/content/f4996537-329d-4946-821e-67d11f5928b7
Chernihiv strike shows lack of air defense resulting in civilian deaths, Kuleba says
kyivindependent.com/lack-of-air-defense-help-killing-civilians-kuleba-says/
Ukraine's air defenses full of holes: Russia's attacks are becoming more devastating
nzz.ch/international/loechrige-flugabwehr-der-ukraine-russlands-angriffe-werden-verheerender-ld.1826311
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