Russia Claims Its Peresvet Laser Weapon Can Blind Satellites, Burn Drones

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US will ‘quickly’ send military aid to Ukraine, Biden tells Zelenskyy: The United States will act swiftly to provide new military assistance to help Kyiv in its ...

Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine

President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.

The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.

Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.

Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.

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Chechen leader Kadyrov suffering from pancreatic necrosis, says Russian media outlet

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Hate speech rules during the Ukrainian war: Russian court sentences meta-speaker to six years in a prison camp

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Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.

extremetech.com/computing/russia-is-working-on-a-128-core-supercomputing-platform-report

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German spy agency seeks more powers amid Russia's suspected financing of far right

reuters.com/world/europe/german-spy-agency-seeks-more-powers-amid-russias-suspected-financing-far-right-2024-04-22/

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Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.

politico.eu/article/slovak-crowd-fund-ammunition-ukraine-robert-fico/

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Ukraine aid package could help Kyiv slow Russia’s advance: The new aid package keeps Ukraine in the fight and the negotiating table at bay ...

bbc.com/news/world-europe-68868399

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.

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Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China: Three German nationals have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret ...

reuters.com/world/germany-arrests-three-suspected-spying-china-2024-04-22/

Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage

The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.

Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.

Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.

During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.

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Ukraine says it destroys 15 drones launched by Russia: Ukraine’s air defense systems destroyed 15 out of 16 Russia-launched attack drones ...

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EU companies grapple with expiry of Russia sanctions carve-out : Europe-based multinationals will no longer be able to offer professional services to Russian ...

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Global military spending hit all-time high in 2023 after 7% jump, report finds: Global military spending reached a fresh record high in 2023, totalling $2443 ...

cnbc.com/2024/04/22/global-military-spending-hit-an-all-time-high-in-2023-report-says.html

Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023

Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.

Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.

Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.

Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.

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Russia-Ukraine War: UK Sends Ukraine More Missiles, Boats, Armored Vehicles: The UK will send more Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine as part of its ...

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Steve Rosenberg: Russia defiant over new US aid to Ukraine: Pro-Kremlin media and Russian officials claim America is "getting dragged into" a war it will lose.

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Setback for Ukraine as Russia takes control of the settlement of Bohdanivka : Russia is continuing its assault on Ukraine. Ukraine is on the verge of losing ...

wionews.com/videos/setback-for-ukraine-as-russia-takes-control-of-the-settlement-of-bohdanivka-713843

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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to all-time high

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Is the price of gas exploding? New EU sanctions could ban Russian LNG: The 14th EU sanctions package against Russia should include a ban on LNG imports ...

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How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks

economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron

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Ukraine War: Zelenskiy Says Aid Gives Ukraine the Means to Retake Initiative: New US support gives Ukraine the potential to retake the initiative in its fight ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/ukraine-war-zelenskiy-says-aid-gives-ukraine-the-means-to-retake-initiative

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The GOP’s Pro-Russia Caucus Lost. Now Ukraine Has to Win.: Once U.S. money starts flowing again, the dynamics of the war will change.

theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/republican-ukraine-russia-aid/678150/

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A think tank gives Russia's economy 18 more months: According to economists, people in Russia are currently living a largely normal life ...

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Russia-Ukraine war: No clear indication of delivery of Patriot missiles for Ukraine

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Russia's Record Floods Submerge Uranium Mines in Urals – Reports: Russia’s worst flooding in decades has submerged Soviet-era uranium mines in the Kurgan region ...

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Patriots for Ukraine: Calls grow for EU countries to step up donations: European Union countries who own air defence systems are under pressure to step up their ...

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Georgia regime pushing Putinesque foreign agent bill: Georgia’s ruling party first attempted to pass a controversial bill on “foreign agents” in March 2023 ...

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EU Is Set to Impose Iran Sanctions for Missile Attacks on Israel: European Union foreign and defense ministers are poised to reach a political agreement on ...

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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for quick transfer of arms : Ukrainian president Zelensky expressed gratitude to the US House of Representatives passed a bill ...

wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-calls-for-quick-transfer-of-arms-713702

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South Africa Evades US Censure Even as It Builds Links to Rivals, Such as China: South Africa is playing all sides when it comes to foreign policy as the country ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/south-africa-evades-us-censure-even-as-it-builds-links-to-rivals

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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 ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/war-in-ukraine-us-military-assistance-could-come-soon-after-house-vote

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CDU calls for EU import ban on all Russian food: A ban on imports of agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus is intended to prevent Putin from financing his ...

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Russia-linked hacking group claims to have targeted Indiana water plant: Hackers targeted a wastewater treatment plant in Indiana on Friday evening ...

cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/russia-linked-hacking-group-targets-indiana-water-plant/

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TV review Caren Miosga: Tino Chrupalla on family politics and Russia: Tino Chrupalla is supposed to speak to Caren Miosga about propaganda allegations against ...

rp-online.de/panorama/fernsehen/tv-nachlese-caren-miosga-tino-chrupalla-zu-familienpolitik-und-russland_aid-111114465

Quick Glance: AfD Leader Chrupalla: Self-Presentation and Critical Discussion

Caren Miosga presents AfD leader Tino Chrupalla as a friendly next-door painter who evades critical questions.

The discussion touches on the Russia ties of AfD politicians, lack of evidence, and sexism within the party.

Chrupalla portrays himself as a down-to-earth private individual with vague political ambitions.

Topics like economic policy, labor shortages, childcare, and integration are discussed, while critical confrontations fall flat.

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High global food prices may finally see a bottom in 2024, says Oxford Economics: According to Oxford Economics, global food prices are expected to decline in ...

cnbc.com/2024/04/23/global-food-prices-may-finally-see-a-bottom-in-2024-oxford-economics.html

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Ukraine says it hit one of Russia's oldest and proudest ships: The Kommuna, which Ukraine claims to have struck, is a historic ship — but it's also a very real ...

businessinsider.com/ukraine-says-hit-kommuna-support-vessel-russia-oldest-proudest-ship-2024-4

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Russia prepares 128-core server platform for supercomputers: Report: Russia reportedly preps a supercomputer platform based on a 128-core server platform but it ...

tomshardware.com/desktops/servers/russia-prepares-128-core-server-platform-for-supercomputers-report

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US Aid Gives Kyiv Respite But Battlefield Shift Remains Far Off: US approval of more than $60 billion in aid throws a lifeline to Ukraine’s beleaguered military ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/us-aid-gives-kyiv-respite-but-battlefield-shift-remains-far-off

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Fake news from Russia: Putin's propaganda strategy uncovered | Podcast: Russia is trying to destabilize the West with a massive disinformation campaign ...

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"He probably would": Navalnaya thinks Putin is unpredictable and trusts him to use nuclear weapons

tagesspiegel.de/internationales/wahrscheinlich-wurde-er-es-tun-nawalnaja-halt-putin-fur-unberechenbar-und-traut-ihm-einsatz-von-atomwaffen-zu-11549891.html

Quick Glance: The Unpredictability of Putin: Nawalnaja Warns of Nuclear Weapons

Julia Nawalnja, the widow of Russian opposition leader Navalny, considers Russia's leader Putin unpredictable and warns that he may resort to using nuclear weapons.

She compares Putin's actions to the attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the unpredictability of his decisions.

Nawalnaja views the arrest of suspected Russian spies as evidence that Putin is using all means to pursue his agenda in Europe.

She criticizes Europe for not addressing the dangers posed by Russia earlier, which could have prevented conflicts and murders.

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The West Calls Putin’s Bet on Faltering Support for Ukraine: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...

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Zelensky optimistic on victory after approval of new US aid ｜ DPA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he sees "a chance for victory" against ...

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China and Russia's 'unfriendly' space behavior 'concerning': analysts: Russia and China are working on things that could be used to disable US satellites ...

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Zelensky says Ukraine is preparing for potential summer offensive by Russia : Hours after the United States House passed a crucial aid deal worth $61bn for ...

wionews.com/world/zelensky-says-ukraine-is-preparing-for-potential-summer-offensive-by-russia-713717

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Floods in Russia: 20,000 evacuated from floods: Torrential rain was again expected in Siberia and Kazakhstan, which, together with melting snow ...

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EU ministers stop short of Patriot pledges for Ukraine: European Union ministers said on Monday they were looking urgently at how to provide more air defenses to ...

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Relieved by US progress on Ukraine aid, Europe grapples with its own support for Kyiv

politico.eu/article/relieved-by-us-progress-on-ukraine-aid-europe-grapples-with-its-future-help-for-kyiv/

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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Denis Villeneuve Answers All Your ‘Dune: Part Two’ Questions: He explains why Lady Jessica’s face is so heavily tattooed, whether Paul considers himself the ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/17/movies/denis-villeneuve-dune-part-two.html

Quick Glance: Denis Villeneuve Reveals 'Dune: Part Two' Secrets

After its success, 'Dune: Part Two' returns to theaters with new revelations.

Denis Villeneuve boldly split the complex book 'Dune' into two films.

The director provides insights into the religious themes and visual storytelling.

Villeneuve answers questions about the characters and plot of the film.

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Russia claims territorial gain near Chasiv Yar as US approves aid for Ukraine: Russia said Sunday its forces had gained territory near the key battleground town ...

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'I can’t say it without tears': Ukraine's new mobilisation law gives little relief to soldiers' loved ones

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Russia says it has taken Bohdanivka in eastern Ukraine: April 21 (Reuters) - Russian forces have taken control of the settlement of Bohdanivka in Ukraine's ...

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Wider Europe Briefing: Why Doesn't The EU Sanction Corrupt Politicians?: I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I'm drilling down on two issues ...

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Noughties duo unrecognisable 21 years after music high and failed Eurovison bid: Russian singers Julia Volkova and Lena Katina - better known as the pop duo t ...

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What Norway’s Home Guard can teach us about preparing for emergencies: The government is using well-trained civilians to protect energy installations against ...

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Zelensky stresses need for weapons system to win war in Ukraine: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized Sunday that his country needs a “crucial” ...

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How recent Russian attacks on power plants have ravaged Ukraine’s energy system: This year, Russia has launched a deliberate and devastating series of attacks on ...

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Putin's aides? Swiss businessman is said to have made forbidden deals: A crime thriller about a colorful Swiss ex-banker, business in Russia and a small Zurich ...

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Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine: Disaster has been dodged. But the political malaise that delayed the Ukraine funding bill remains

economist.com/leaders/2024/04/20/finally-americas-congress-does-right-by-ukraine

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Even without war in the Gulf, pricier petrol is here to stay: Expensive oil could put Donald Trump in the White House

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Ukraine is given a reprieve by the U.S., but faces race against the clock over weapons supplies

cnbc.com/2024/04/22/ukraine-given-reprieve-with-us-aid-package-after-months-of-delays.html

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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What's Causing Russia's Record Floods?: What is driving the record-bad flooding that has devastated parts of Russia and Kazakhstan and forced tens of thousands ...

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‘That’s garbage’: Graham slams Vance’s Ukraine math, challenges him to visit : In a New York Times op-ed earlier this month, Vance argued that Ukraine lacks the ...

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Russia Floods: Kurgan regions continue to suffer due to floods : Authorities in the region of Kurgan in Russia's Ural Mountains ordered evacuation from ...

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Ukraine says struck Russian ship in annexed Crimea: Ukraine said Sunday its navy had struck a salvage ship belonging to Russia’s Black Sea fleet on the annexed ...