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US secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine: Biden had previously held back Atacms system out of fears of escalating war with Russia
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Quick Glance: Ukraine attacks Russian-occupied areas with long-range missiles from US, officials disclose
- Recently, Ukraine has started utilizing long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States. These missiles were employed to attack a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and to bombard Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, as reported by American officials on Wednesday.
- A senior US military official stated on Wednesday that the White House and military planners thoroughly assessed the risks associated with providing long-range firepower to Ukraine and concluded that the current timing is suitable for their provision.
Danish Carlsberg Group to invest about US$50.5 million in Ukrainian business: The Danish Carlsberg Group will invest about UAH 2 billion (approx. US$50 ...
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Ukrainian rape survivors experience silence or shame: Since the start of the war on February 24, 2022, many Ukrainian women have been sexually abused by Russian ...
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Ukraine: USA sends supplies, including Atacms, but no Patriots: After ending the blockade in Congress, President Biden immediately cleared new weapons for ...
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How will the recently-passed US military aid help Ukraine?: US President Joe Biden is expected to pass a bill on Wednesday giving Ukraine $60 billion in its ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
- President Joe Biden rushed weaponry to Ukraine and signed a $95 billion aid package that included assistance for Israel, Taiwan, and other global hotspots.
- Despite months of delays and damage, Biden promised that US weapons shipments would arrive in the next hours to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion.
- Ukraine has started using US long-range missiles, but it remains uncertain if they can make enough progress to sustain American political support.
- A TikTok sale or ban in the US was included in the aid package, highlighting the mix of political and strategic interests in supporting Ukraine.
Watch: Huge fire breaks out at Russian oil facility: A huge fire has broken out at a Russian oil refinery following reports of overnight drone attacks.
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Zelenskyy thanks senators, Americans and Biden for approval of Ukraine aid: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the approval of assistance for ...
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Russian deputy defence minister was arrested because of special operation by Ukrainian intelligence
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Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
Ukraine Pushes Military-Aged Men To Return Home: Ukraine on Tuesday suspended consular services for men of fighting age living abroad ...
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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.
U.S. President Signs Bill To Provide New Aid for Ukraine: U.S.
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Zelenskyy and Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces discuss strengthening of defences in key areas in Donetsk Oblast
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How far are the Russians advancing?: Reisner: "The moment the dam will burst could come"
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Ukrainian government allocates US$200 million for construction of fortifications: The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 8 billion (circa US$200 million) for ...
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Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...
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Zelenskyy and UK PM Sunak discuss largest ever military aid package from UK: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held a phone conversation with UK Prime ...
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Russian forces intensify activities on all fronts, over 100 combat clashes over past 24 hours – Ukrainian General Staff
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Russian forces to change targets and intensify strikes in coming weeks – ISW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has announced Russias intention to intensify ...
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EU "takes note of" Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's decision on consular services for men liable for military service
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‘May All You Americans Burn!’ – Furious Russians React to US Aid to Ukraine: Ukrainians are looking forward to reopening the blocked pipeline of military support ...
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Russian advance blamed on Ukrainian troops rotation blunder: Report says Russia’s forces took advantage of defence gap and gained 5km of terrain
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Russia to push Ukraine further back if Kyiv gets long range US missiles, says Kremlin
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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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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.
WATCH: Ukrainians celebrate passage of US military aid package: Onlookers waved to legislators, including Senator Tom Carper, who recalled meeting with the ...
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"Village that no longer exists": photographers show video from bombed Krynky on Kherson Oblast's left bank – video
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Inside a Besieged Ukrainian City Where Soldiers Await U.S. Arms: Ukrainian forces, outgunned and outmanned, are struggling to hold the strategically valuable ...
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Ukraine names ‘Tortured Poets Department’ of writers killed in war: Ukraine paid homage to Ukrainian writers who died during the country’s war with Russia by ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Zelensky presents state awards to Ukrainian defenders: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented Ukrainian defenders with the highest state awards and ...
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Russian media: Drone attacks strike infrastructure in Russia's Voronezh, Lipetsk oblasts
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Frontline report: Ukrainian defensive line breached by Russian flanking maneuver near Avdiivka - Euromaidan Press
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Ombudsman: Children in occupied Ukraine 'forced to make trench candles'
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It's hard for Ukrainian soldiers, but aid will help to even out situation – Zelenskyy
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Over US$10 billion allocated from Ukrainian budget for defence in three months of 2024
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Russia threatens to step up attacks on western weapons in Ukraine: Russian defence minister reacts to US passage of military aid as Kyiv’s forces struggle to ...
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Ukraine ‘will have a chance at victory’ with new US aid, Zelenskyy says: “I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine ...
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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.
Ukraine continues negotiations on joint production of Patriot systems and missiles, ambassador says
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26,000 Cubic Meters of Russian Fuel Lost as SBU Drones Target Two Oil Depots in Smolensk Region
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Russians tried to breach Ukrainian defences on Novopavlivka front 17 times – General Staff
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Poll: 62% of Ukrainians say they are prepared to fight for country: Ukrainians have the highest readiness to fight for their country among other European ...
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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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Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine: Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian storage bases that house Western-supplied weapons ...
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Kremlin conducts information operation against Kharkiv to make Ukrainians flee the city – ISW
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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.
Defiant 88-year-old man flees Russian occupation in Donetsk, refusing to obtain Russian passport - Euromaidan Press
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Government allocates additional over $200 million for fortifications: The government has allocated an additional over Hr 8 billion (around $202 ...
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Ukrainian sappers defuse 250-kg guided bomb in Kharkiv region: In the Kharkiv region, demining teams defused a 250-kilogram guided aerial bomb that hit a ...
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ISW: Russia may shift to attacking Ukraine's transportation systems: "Russian forces may shift their target set to hit Ukrainian transportation ...
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Russia-Ukraine war: Aid approval brings Ukrainian troops closer to infusion of new firepower
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Anger among Ukrainians in Poland as Kyiv halts passport renewals - News | Khaleej Times
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NATO should shoot down missiles flying towards Poland or Romania – general : A decision should be made at the NATO level to shoot down missiles in Ukrainian ...
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Ukrainian forces to halt Russian offensive if US aid arrives quickly – ISW: Experts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have assessed that Ukraines ...
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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 ...
politico.eu/article/united-states-warnings-ukraine-strikes-two-fuel-depots-russia/
"River of Death" between Ukraine and Romania: Hundreds flee war and mobilization here
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SBU detains man suspected of directing Russian attacks on Ukrainian special forces base
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MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 52
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Ukrainian agriculture minister under suspicion of orchestrating land-grab scheme: Suspect alleged to have illegally obtained state-owned land worth €6.9 million.
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Elon Musk concerned about lack of war exit strategy, Ukrainian President's Office responds
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Another family brought back to Ukraine from occupation: Russians shot near their heads to intimidate them – photo
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Top priest of Moscow-backed church accused of leaking Ukrainian military checkpoints to Russia - Euromaidan Press
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War in Ukraine: US Military Assistance Could Come Soon After House Vote: Ukrainian authorities were jubilant at the approval in the US House of more than $60 ...
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Russian attacks against 5 Ukrainian regions kill 5, injure 12 over past day: Casualties were reported in Donetsk, Kherson, Sumy, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv oblasts.
kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-against-5-ukrainian-regions-kill-5-injure-12-over-past-day/
Enemy using chemical weapons near Ocheretyne – Ukraine's defense forces: The situation near Ocheretyne in the Donetsk region is difficult ...
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Zelenskyy: Patriots can only be called air defence systems when they work and save lives – video
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Zelensky urges rapid delivery of new weapons after US aid approval ｜ DPA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for the rapid delivery of weapons to ...
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy expresses gratitude to Biden, says deal on ATACMS in place: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday he expressed gratitude to ...
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US aid to Ukraine: What difference will it make in war with Russia?: For the exhausted Ukrainian artillery gunners holding off Russian forces near the eastern ...
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Russia Energy Sites on Fire After Drone Attacks – Governor: Energy sites in Russia's western Smolensk region were in flames on Wednesday after being hit by ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/24/russia-energy-sites-on-fire-after-drone-attacks-governor-a84939
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 ...
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Ukrainian army damage ship in port-city of Sevastopol by the Black Sea: The Ukrainian army announced on Sunday that it hit and damaged the Russian ship ...
euronews.com/2024/04/21/ukrainian-army-damage-ship-in-port-city-of-sevastopol-by-the-black-sea
Kharkiv TV tower destroyed in Russian missile attack: Ukrainian media representatives called on the international community to investigate the attack as a war ...
politico.eu/article/russia-missile-attack-kharkiv-ukraine-tv-tower/
Sergeant Petrichenko’s posthumous victory: Ukraine bans gambling in the army: The initiative of a soldier and activist who died in combat led to a presidential ...
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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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Russian media: Drone attacks hit Russian Smolensk, Lipetsk, Voronezh oblasts - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/24/russian-media-drone-attacks-hit-russian-smolensk-lipetsk-voronezh-oblasts/
Ukrainian gymnast Onofriichuk wins two more medals at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku – video
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Ukraine may receive weapons in less than a week after congressional approval – WP
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US Congressmen in Kyiv explain delay in military aid to Ukraine: Members of the bipartisan delegation of the US House of Representatives, who arrived in Kyiv on ...
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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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'No region in Ukraine endures hell like Donetsk Oblast,' governor says of Russia's war
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Ukraine’s security service detains Ukrainian man for guiding Russian missiles at Odesa - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/24/ukraines-security-service-detains-man-from-odesa-for-collaborating-with-russia-and-guiding-russian-missiles-at-odesa/
Russia’s Belgorod region says 120 civilians killed by Ukraine strikes since 2022: Russia’s Belgorod region which borders Ukraine said that 120 civilians had been ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/russia-s-belgorod-region-says-120-civilians-killed-by-ukraine-strikes-since-2022
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 790: As the war enters its 790th day, these are the main developments.
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Russia prepares for a major offensive in Ukraine, eyes Chasiv Yar: Since March, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said more than once that Ukraine is expecting a ...
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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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