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Vindman: US passing more aid would provide Ukraine with ‘big boost of morale’: Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said the U.S. passing new aid for Ukraine ...
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Vindman: US passing more aid would provide Ukraine with ‘big boost of ...
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NATO has air defense systems ready for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says: Announcements are expected “in the near future,” the NATO Secretary General said after ...
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NATO has air defense systems ready for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says
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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Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses: Former U.S. vice president calls on Congress to approve funding for Ukraine aid ...
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Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses
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Zelenskyy to US: Iran’s attack on Israel is ‘wake-up call’ to fortify America’s allies
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Zelenskyy to US: Iran’s attack on Israel is ‘wake-up call’ to fortify ...
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies: Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia counters the plane ...
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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies
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'Very real risk': CIA chief warns of Ukraine defeat this year: Ukraine is severely lacking in artillery ammunition and anti-aircraft defenses in the fight ...
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'Very real risk': CIA chief warns of Ukraine defeat this year
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Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine aid bill amendments
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Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine ...
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
  • Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."

  • Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.

  • The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
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British retail sales stagnate as shoppers cut back on groceries: Economists had expected 0.3% growth in March
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British retail sales stagnate as shoppers cut back on groceries
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Ukraine speaks of shooting down: Russian Air Force loses heavy supersonic bomber: A Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber crashed in Russia. Moscow speaks of technical ...
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Ukraine speaks of shooting down: Russian Air Force loses heavy supersonic ...
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Zelensky begs for help: is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is coming to a head, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
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Zelensky begs for help: is Ukraine losing the war?
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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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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation ...
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‘Star Wars’ actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who’s died aged 53: British actor Warwick Davis has paid tribute to his wife Samantha following her ...
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‘Star Wars’ actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who’s died ...
Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
  • Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.

  • Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.

  • Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.

  • Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
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Habeck in Ukraine: Rearmament with German help: Habeck is traveling to Ukraine with a business delegation. Numerous arms companies are on board ...
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Habeck in Ukraine: Rearmament with German help
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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Dutch PM offers to buy Patriot systems from allies for Ukraine: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte offered on April 17 to buy Patriot air defense systems from more ...
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Dutch PM offers to buy Patriot systems from allies for Ukraine
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again ...
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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Wirral celebrity baker Paul Hollywood 'very proud' to accept MBE: Star of the Great British Bake Off Paul Hollywood, from Wallasey, has been made an MBE for ...
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Wirral celebrity baker Paul Hollywood 'very proud' to accept MBE
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Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber: The Russian defense ministry said the bomber crashed as it was returning from a mission in ...
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Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber
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Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype ...
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Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank
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Robert Habeck wants Germany to rebuild Ukraine: A defense industry delegation from Berlin spies opportunities amid the rubble.
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Robert Habeck wants Germany to rebuild Ukraine
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‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’
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‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many ...
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Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims ‘to destroy Israel forever’
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Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims ‘to destroy ...
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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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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Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
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Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership
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Possible attack on Zelenskyj - Poland arrests man: Polish police are said to have arrested a suspect suspected of being involved in a planned assassination ...
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Possible attack on Zelenskyj - Poland arrests man
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EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...
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EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences
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Zelensky says NATO must decide if alliance and Ukraine ‘indeed are allies’
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Zelensky says NATO must decide if alliance and Ukraine ‘indeed are allies’
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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