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BREAKING: US House passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine: Editors Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with further details.
The U.S ...
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Ukraine aid bill finally passes the House – what happens next?: After months of political wrangling in Congress, frustration in Kyiv and a deteriorating ...
kyivindependent.com/explained-ukraine-aid-bill-finally-passed-so-what-happens-next/
It took 2 years for Russia to destroy as many houses as Ukraine built in five years
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452446/
Source: Ukraine strikes Russian modernized long-range radar system in Bryansk Oblast
kyivindependent.com/source-ukraine-hits-russian-long-range-radar-system/
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.
Zelenskyy: We have zero missiles left in Trypillia, that's why Russians destroyed thermal power plant
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451425/
UK allocates over $180 million to bolster Ukraine's energy sector: The U.K. has allocated nearly 150 million pounds (over $180 million) to support ...
kyivindependent.com/uk-allocates-over-180-million-to-bolster-ukraines-energy-sector/
How Johnson came to allow a vote on Ukraine aid after months of delays: After more than six months of hedging, backtracking, and unfulfilled promises, U.S ...
kyivindependent.com/what-caused-johnson-to-allow-vote-on-ukraine-aid-after-months-of-delays/
Virgin's Richard Branson and Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran Offer the Same Career Advice, and It's Life-Changing
inc.com/jessica-stillman/virgin-richard-branson-shark-tank-barbara-corocoran-same-career-advice.html
Poland may transfer Soviet air defence missiles to Ukraine – Duda: Polish President Andrzej Duda has discussed the transfer of Soviet missiles for air defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450846/
Governor: Russia attacks TV infrastructure in Kharkiv: Russian forces struck a TV infrastructure facility in Kharkiv on April 22, regional governor Oleh ...
kyivindependent.com/governor-russia-attacks-tv-infrastructure-in-kharkiv/
Attack on Ukrainska Pravda investigative journalist Mykhailo Tkach: two suspects appear in case
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452725/
Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 127: Editor’s Note: This is issue 127 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from April 6-12 ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-state-owned-enterprises-weekly-issue-127/
Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
Moscow suggests 2022 draft document as a basis for future Ukraine peace talks: Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if there are no ...
euronews.com/2024/04/12/moscow-suggests-2022-draft-document-as-a-basis-for-future-ukraine-peace-talks
Billionaire and Virgin Group founder, Richard Branson’s wealth has tumbled by more than half since 2021 to $3bn as SPAC problems gave him ‘a big jolt from the ...
fortune.com/europe/2024/04/09/billionaire-virgin-group-british-richard-branson-wealth-tumbled-half-since-2021-to-3bn-spac-problems-covid-nationwide-natwest/
Centerenergo: Russian attack destroys thermal power plant in Kyiv Oblast: A Russian attack overnight on April 11 destroyed the Trypillia Thermal Power Plant in ...
kyivindependent.com/centerenergo-russia-strike-destroys-thermal-power-plant-in-kyiv-oblast/
Quick Glance: Russian strikes devastate largest power plant in Kyiv
- The largest power-generating plant in Ukraine's Kyiv region was destroyed in a Russian missile attack on Thursday, according to the energy company Centrenergo.
- As President Volodomyr Zelensky accused the West of neglecting Ukraine's need for air defenses, Russia targeted key energy infrastructure.
- Despite the devastation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Centrenergo, Andriy Gota, expressed confidence in overcoming the challenges.
- Ukraine has previously managed significant power losses, including the seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Russian forces post-invasion.
Latvia to send first batch of drones to Ukraine as part of drone coalition: The Latvian government will deliver its first batch of drones as part of the ...
kyivindependent.com/latvia-to-send-first-batch-of-drones-as-part-of-drone-coalition/
Rebuilding Kyiv Oblast power plant possible but 'futile' without air defense, Centerenergo says
kyivindependent.com/trypillia-kyiv-oblast-rebuilding-futile/
Ukrainian air defence downs all targets over Kyiv Oblast, no hits recorded: The Russians attacked Kyiv Oblast using Shahed drones and cruise missiles on the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/6/7449991/
Bild journalist says Ukraine has run out of missiles for Patriot and Iris-T air defence systems
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450815/
Norwegian foreign minister visits Odesa: Barth Eide visited Odesa's port and said that he was "deeply impressed by the way Ukraine has been able to ...
kyivindependent.com/norwegian-foreign-minister-visits-ukraine/
Ukraine signs new partnership agreement with UN migration agency: The agreement entails "enhanced cooperation for Ukraine's reconstruction ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-signs-new-partnership-agreement-with-un-migration-agency/
Russian attacks in Sumy Oblast injure 4 people, target critical infrastructure: Russian forces attacked border settlements and critical infrastructure in Sumy ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-in-sumy-oblast-injure-4-people-target-critical-infrastructure/
ISW: Russia deploying new Kh-69 cruise missile in escalating attacks on Ukraine: "Russian forces have reportedly launched Kh-69 missiles from 400 kilometers ...
kyivindependent.com/isw-russia-deploying-new-kh-69-cruise-missile-in-escalating-attacks-on-ukraine/
Kharkiv at risk of becoming 'second Aleppo,' mayor says: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov believes his city is at risk of becoming "a second ...
kyivindependent.com/kharkiv-risk-becoming-second-aleppo/
Russia Destroys Largest Power Plant in Ukraine’s Kyiv Region: A sweeping Russian missile attack on Ukraine destroyed the largest power generating plant in the ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-12-russia-destroys-largest-power-plant-in-ukraines-kyiv-region/
NGO Save Ukraine rescues 2 more children from Russian occupation: Save Ukraine, a Ukrainian humanitarian NGO, rescued two more children, including an orphan ...
kyivindependent.com/ngo-save-ukraine-rescues-2-more-children-from-russian-occupation/
DTEK thermal plants damaged in Russia's overnight attack: Russia damaged two DTEK thermal power plants in its latest overnight mass attack on Ukrainian ...
kyivindependent.com/dtek-thermal-plants-damaged/
Why Virgin is returning to trains, by Richard Branson’s right-hand man: The railways, space, loyalty schemes… Sir Richard Branson’s empire has come unstuck at ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/why-virgin-is-going-back-into-trains-by-bransons-right-hand-man-kvjl60c3b
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Russia targets energy infrastructure in four of Ukraine's oblasts: Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure facilities in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450704/
Restoring Ukraine: “We will rebuild a school in Avdiivka as well!”: An architectural competition is underway to design a school that would become a model for the ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-vidbudova/3851060-restoring-ukraine-we-will-rebuild-a-school-in-avdiivka-as-well.html
Dutch metal band Within Temptation presented a music video filmed in Kyiv.
"The song serves as an anthem against the deceptive maneuvers of Russia and ... Show more
Jewel breaks her silence on 'intense' Kevin Costner dating rumors: Jewel has finally broken her silence over rumors that she's dating Kevin Costner — and ...
nypost.com/2024/04/12/entertainment/jewel-breaks-her-silence-on-intense-kevin-costner-dating-rumors/
Richard Branson’s $520 Million Virgin Money Exit Exposes His SPAC Scars: Virgin Group founder Richard Branson had almost $2 billion tied up in global stock ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/branson-s-520-million-virgin-money-exit-exposes-his-spac-scars
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Defense Express: Russia's new Kh-69 cruise missiles, "worse than Kinzhal," used in Trypilska power plant strike - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/12/russias-new-kh-69-cruise-missiles-worse-than-kinzhal-used-in-trypilska-power-plant-strike/
What Is Kh-69? Russia's New Subsonic Cruise Missile 'Worse' Than Dagger: Russia is producing the subsonic weapon dubbed the Kh-69 for its assault on Ukraine's ...
newsweek.com/russia-putin-missile-kh-69-1890040
Imagine Defeat: We're sleepwalking off a cliff when it comes to Ukraine. We need to imagine what defeat looks like if we're going to snap out of it.
americanpurpose.com/articles/imagine-defeat/
Richard Branson shares report from 65 years ago: ‘Going through school with undiagnosed dyslexia’
hindustantimes.com/trending/richard-branson-shares-report-from-65-years-ago-going-through-school-with-undiagnosed-dyslexia-101712721035950.html
Singer spills on romance with Kevin Costner: Musician Jewel isn’t putting an end to the rumours about her relationship with Kevin Costner as she gushed over the ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/hook-ups-break-ups/singer-jewel-breaks-silence-on-intense-kevin-costner-dating-rumours-hes-a-great-person/news-story/1337b8143c70376dad6779cd081873a8
Air Asia's Tony Fernandes delays retirement - Companies - The Jakarta Post: Air Asia's Tony Fernandes delays retirement - Companies - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/24/air-asias-tony-fernandes-delays-retirement.html
Sir Richard Branson 'sails' around London handing out free Virgin cruise tickets: The business magnate took to the streets of London on board a double-decker bus ...
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/richard-branson-free-cruise-tickets-9232906
Sir Richard Branson spotted on a double decker bus-turned ship: Sir Richard Branson was spotted ‘sailing’ through the streets of central London today - on a ...
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/read-this/sir-richard-branson-spotted-on-a-double-decker-bus-turned-ship-4596229
Russians hit Trypilska power station with five Kh-69 missiles on 11 April - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/12/russians-hit-trypilska-power-station-with-five-kh-69-missiles-on-11-april/
Inside billionaire Richard Branson's private island you can rent for $118K per night: Private chef, infinity pool, spa and more
pagesix.com/lifestyle/inside-billionaire-richard-bransons-private-island-you-can-rent-for-118k-per-night/
Richard Branson’s $520 Million Virgin Money Exit Exposes His SPAC Scars: Virgin Group founder Richard Branson had almost $2 billion tied up in global stock ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/branson-s-520-million-virgin-money-exit-exposes-his-spac-scars
Paid articlePaid Zelenskyy records video address from Borodianka, says Ukraine will win : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recorded his daily video address in ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/31/7449019/
Foreign ambassadors honour memory of Bucha citizens on second anniversary of city's liberation – photo
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/31/7449021/
Ukraine's Security Service on Russia's accusations: It is especially cynical to do so on anniversary of liberation of Bucha
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/31/7449029/
Governor: Almost 10,000 'dragon's teeth' anti-tank structures built in Kyiv Oblast
kyivindependent.com/governor-almost-10-000-dragons-teeth-anti-tank-structures-built-in-kyiv-oblast/
Ukraine's PM discusses joint defence enterprises with Estonian president : Denys Shmyhal, Ukraines Prime Minister, and Estonian President Alar Karis discussed ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/3/7449499/
10,000 concrete pyramids installed in Kyiv Oblast for protection – photo: The construction of fortifications in Kyiv Oblast is underway, with nearly 10 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/30/7448949/
Ground Forces Commander reveals where in Kyiv Oblast Russian offensive was stopped
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/31/7449038/
Kyiv may get €1 bn in profits from frozen Russian assets by July - EU: Ukraine could receive €1 billion in windfall profits from immobilised Russian assets as ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/22/ukraine-may-get-1-bn-in-revenues-from-frozen-russian-assets-by-july-eu-says
Quick Glance: Europe Considers Using Profits from Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine
- Following the freezing of over $300 billion in assets, European leaders may propose utilizing profits from immobilized assets to aid Ukraine.
- A proposal could offer about $3 billion annually for weapons to support Ukraine in battle as U.S. funding stalls and Ukraine faces desperation.
- Despite the potential aid for Ukraine, the proposal is viewed by some as not extraordinary but also not negligible.
- The debate on using frozen assets gains momentum as the EU grapples with how to address Russia's threat to global stability.
Ukrainian Air Force downs 31 missiles aimed at Kyiv, including Iskander and Kinzhal
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/21/7447452/
Zelensky marks second anniversary of key Kyiv Oblast battle: President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the second anniversary of the battle of Moshchun in Kyiv Oblast ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-marks-second-anniversary/
'Lives are falling apart:' Kyiv residents shook by another mass missile attack
kyivindependent.com/kyiv-residents-shook-mass-missile-attack/
Zelenskyy: Missiles launched by Russians on Kyiv contain around 1,500 foreign components – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/21/7447581/
Mayor: Russian attacks destroy thermal power plant, all substations in Kharkiv: He also said that the electricity supply has been restored for approximately 40% ...
kyivindependent.com/mayor-russian-attacks-destroy-thermal-power-plant-all-substations-in-kharkiv/
UK's Virgin Atlantic says it's on course to return to profitability in 2024: Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic said on Wednesday it would return to profitability ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uks-virgin-atlantic-says-its-course-return-profitability-2024-2024-04-03/
Air Force: Ukraine downs 31 missiles overnight: Ukraine shot down all of the missiles launched by Russia overnight on March 21, the Air Force said in its morning ...
kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-downs-31-missiles-overnight/
Ukraine war latest: Mass attack on Kyiv injures at least 13, including child: Key developments on March 21: * Russian missile attack on Kyiv injures at least ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-21-march/
Ukrainian police: Many still missing, Bucha civilian death toll not final two years on - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/31/ukrainian-police-many-still-missing-bucha-civilian-death-toll-not-final-two-years-on/
Russian attack on capital and Kyiv Oblast on 21 March: 74 buildings damaged : Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/21/7447566/
Prosecutor's Office: Russian officer who shot civilians in Hostomel identified
kyivindependent.com/prosecutors-office-russian-deputy-commander-who-shot-civilians-in-hostomel-identified/
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 9, injure 37 over past day: Civilian casualties were reported in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-against-ukraine-kill-9-injure-37-over-past-day/
Ukrainian embassy condemns Australian broadcast of documentary filmed on Russian side of front line
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-embassy-condemns-documentary-broadcast-in-australia-as/
Russian missile attack injures 2 in Kyiv Oblast outside of capital: Some fragments of Russian projectiles fell in Kyiv Oblast, damaging houses, farm buildings ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-missile-attack-injures-2-in-kyiv-oblast-outside-of-capital/
‘Handicapped’: Billionaire’s report card: British billionaire Sir Richard Branson has taken “prove them wrong” to another level.
news.com.au/finance/money/wealth/handicapped-billionaire-sir-richard-bransons-old-report-card-revealed/news-story/ca971c46af8a23ad20a9994c8050a03b
Russian missile attack on Kyiv injures at least 13, including child: Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv early in the morning of March 21 ...
kyivindependent.com/explosions-heard-in-kyiv-amid-threat-of-massive-russian-missile-attack/
What do we know about the ‘Siberian Battalion’ that reportedly crossed into Russia?
kyivindependent.com/what-we-know-about-siberian-battalion-that-reportedly-crossed-into-russia/
Virgin Atlantic unveils 40th anniversary A330neo honoring Sir Richard Branson: Virgin Atlantic will mark its 40th anniversary in June 2024. To commemorate the ...
aerotime.aero/articles/vvirgin-atlantic-a330-richard-branson-ruby-rebel
Uncle Sam finally coughs up weapons — but is it too late to save Ukraine from Putin?
politico.eu/article/uncle-sam-united-states-coughs-up-weapons-late-save-ukraine-vladimir-putin/
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.
Biden says US to begin sending military equipment to Ukraine within 'hours' : Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday "the key now is speed."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-us-begin-sending-military-equipment-ukraine-hours/story
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.
We would not have lost Trypillia Thermal Power Plant if we had Patriot systems – Ukraine's Foreign Minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450857/
The Talks That Could Have Ended the War in Ukraine: A Hidden History of Diplomacy That Came Up Short—but Holds Lessons for Future Negotiations
foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/talks-could-have-ended-war-ukraine
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Russian man gets 5 years labour for street interview about Ukraine war: A Russian man was sentenced to five years' forced labour on Monday (22 April) for ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/russian-man-gets-5-years-labour-for-street-interview-about-ukraine-war/
The Talks That Could Have Ended the War in Ukraine: A Hidden History of Diplomacy That Came Up Short—but Holds Lessons for Future Negotiations
foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/talks-could-have-ended-war-ukraine
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Folk Music Is Helping Ukrainians Make Sense of Their Recent History: Long trivialized under the Soviets, traditional forms of song have acquired new importance ...
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/folk-music-is-helping-ukrainians-make-sense-of-their-recent-history/
Ukrainian court sentences Russian captive to 12 years' imprisonment for firing on civilian car near Bucha
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451656/
Russia Says Captured Village Near Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar: Russia said Sunday its forces had completely captured Bohdanivka, a frontline village less than ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/21/russia-says-captured-village-near-ukraines-chasiv-yar-a84913
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