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Russian TV Analyst Says Moscow 'Clearly' Not Ready for Ukraine Offensive: Russian state TV is one of Vladimir Putin's biggest cheerleaders, but politician Zakhar ...
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Russian TV Analyst Says Moscow 'Clearly' Not Ready for Ukraine Offensive
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Russian TV Analyst Says Moscow 'Clearly' Not Ready for Ukraine Offensive: Russian state TV is one of Vladimir Putin's biggest cheerleaders, but politician Zakhar ...
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Russian TV Analyst Says Moscow 'Clearly' Not Ready for Ukraine Offensive
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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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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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Peace conference as a "freak show": Russia's President regrets that his country was not invited to Switzerland. Putin: "It would be funny if it weren't so sad" ...
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Dictatorships have never been closer — it's time for democracies to do the same: A shift in policy towards authoritarian countries, primarily regarding China and ...
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Dictatorships have never been closer — it's time for democracies to do the ...
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Iran has just strengthened Netanyahu’s hand: Israeli leader had been facing the heat over Gaza, but Tehran’s direct assault now makes it hard for allies to rein ...
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Iran has just strengthened Netanyahu’s hand
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Putin ready to negotiate - under conditions: Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if no "ideas are imposed" on it.
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Putin ready to negotiate - under conditions
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Russian Shelling Kills 4 in Ukraine's Donetsk Region: Russian shelling killed four people in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, authorities said Monday ...
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Russian Shelling Kills 4 in Ukraine's Donetsk Region
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US artists paint memorial for civilians killed in Ukraine's Bucha : Californian artists have been painting a mural in Bucha, Ukraine, marking the site where ...
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US artists paint memorial for civilians killed in Ukraine's Bucha
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Russia Urges ‘Restraint’ After Iranian Attack on Israel: Russia on Sunday urged all sides to "show restraint" after Iran launched an unprecedented missile and ...
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Russia Urges ‘Restraint’ After Iranian Attack on Israel
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AfD federal executive board warns three Bavarian MPs: Andreas Jurca, Elena Roon and Ulrich Singer traveled through Russia as “democracy experts” when President ...
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AfD federal executive board warns three Bavarian MPs
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Germany to send new missiles to Ukraine as army struggles on eastern front: Germany says it will hand over Patriot air defence system and missiles ...
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Germany to send new missiles to Ukraine as army struggles on eastern front
Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine
  • The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.

  • Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.

  • Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.

  • Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.
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'I’d be a king in Somalia with this money:’ Foreign POWs on being lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine
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'I’d be a king in Somalia with this money:’ Foreign POWs on being ...
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Russia Halts Flights to Israel, Jordan, Iran Following Attack on Israel: Russia has suspended flights to Israel, Jordan and Iraq after Tehran launched an ...
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Russia Halts Flights to Israel, Jordan, Iran Following Attack on Israel
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The futility of the war in Ukraine has become more apparent : The war continues—until one side, more likely the Ukrainians, or both are exhausted or conclude ...
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The futility of the war in Ukraine has become more apparent 
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Russia Sends Instructors, Air Defense System to Niger: Russian military instructors have arrived in Niger with an air defense system and other equipment as part ...
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Russia Sends Instructors, Air Defense System to Niger
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Ukraine Will Become NATO Member, Predicts Former NATO Deputy Secretary-General: As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, the military alliance faces an ...
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Ukraine Will Become NATO Member, Predicts Former NATO Deputy ...
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COMMENTARY: Russian President Vladimir Putin recently threatened to station troops near the country’s border with Finland again ... Show more
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‘True Promise’: Why and how did Iran launch a historic attack on Israel?: Iran has just launched the largest ever drone strike in the world, and the biggest ...
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‘True Promise’: Why and how did Iran launch a historic attack on Israel?
Quick Glance: Israel Army Chief Vows Response to Iran Attack, Western Nations Call for Restraint
  • Multiple Western allies caution against escalation following Iran's attack on Israel, raising fears of broader regional conflict.

  • Israel's military leader pledges a response to Iran's attack, while Western countries urge Israel to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

  • Western nations, including the US, France, Germany, the UK, along with the United Nations and the European Union, advocate for restraint and de-escalation to prevent further conflict.

  • Concerns of regional escalation loom as violence stemming from Israel's conflict in Gaza threatens to spread to other areas, prompting international calls for peace and diplomacy.
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China helping Moscow in biggest military expansion since Soviet times, US says
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China helping Moscow in biggest military expansion since Soviet times ...
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Putin's secret war with Austria: The new Cold War has long since begun. Russia wants to undermine the West politically, militarily and economically ...
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Putin's secret war with Austria
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The Kyiv Independent’s Alexander Khrebet and Oleksandr Karasiov from the Ukrainian military and tactical clothing brand, M-TAC ... Show more
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The Self-Obsession at the Heart of Putin’s Wartime Psychology: Opinion | If Vladimir Putin was just a military pensioner playing dominoes and not the president ...
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The Self-Obsession at the Heart of Putin’s Wartime Psychology
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WSJ: Putin wants to restart Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant: According to the Wall Street Journal, the IAEA received reports from inspectors stationed at the ...
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WSJ: Putin wants to restart Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Quick Glance: Reviving a Decommissioned Nuclear Plant
  • With a financial support of $1.52 billion from the US Department of Energy, an inactive nuclear power plant in Michigan may receive a new opportunity. If successful, this would mark the first instance of a closed nuclear power plant reopening in the US.

  • After 50 years of operation, the Palisades nuclear power plant was decommissioned in 2022. The process of reopening presents technical, administrative, and regulatory challenges. However, the new owners have been working on the plans for years, which facilitates the potential restart.

  • Securing funding and approvals is crucial for the revival of the nuclear power plant. State support and a substantial federal loan are intended to cover the necessary repairs and upgrades. Yet, regulatory approval remains a significant hurdle in the reopening process.

  • In the event of approval, Palisades aims to operate until at least 2051. The growing support for nuclear energy and increased financing make older facilities more profitable. Nevertheless, a wave of reopenings for other decommissioned nuclear plants in the US is unlikely.
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Russian weapons help Iran harden defenses against Israeli airstrike: Intelligence officials say Tehran’s growing partnership with Moscow is strengthening the ...
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Russian weapons help Iran harden defenses against Israeli airstrike
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Russian man sentenced to 14 years in prison for collaborating with Ukraine: A Russian military court handed down a 14-year sentence to a man it found guilty of ...
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Russian man sentenced to 14 years in prison for collaborating with Ukraine
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US says China is boosting Russia's war machine in Ukraine: China is backing Russia's war effort in Ukraine by helping Moscow in its biggest military buildup ...
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US says China is boosting Russia's war machine in Ukraine
Quick Glance: China Supports Russia in Weapons Manufacturing with Impact on Ukraine
  • China is aiding Russia in significantly expanding its defense industrial base, leading to the most ambitious military manufacturing since the Soviet era. The support includes a variety of machine tools, drone and turbojet engines, as well as technologies for cruise missiles, microelectronics, and nitrocellulose used in weapons propellant. Chinese and Russian entities are also collaborating on drone production in Russia.

  • The assistance from China is significantly influencing Russia's ability to continue its assault on Ukraine, while Ukraine's military struggles with equipment shortages, exacerbated by Republicans blocking a vote on new American military aid. US officials attribute Russia's rapid military build-up largely to Chinese support, with China accounting for 90% of Russia's microelectronics imports in 2023.

  • President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken have raised concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and are trying to persuade China to cease this practice. Pressure on China continues to ensure that companies do not provide support to the Russian defense sector, which could have significant consequences.

  • China is assisting Russia in enhancing its satellite and space capabilities for use in Ukraine. The US is actively engaging with banks worldwide to establish compliance systems to avoid inadvertent involvement in supporting the Russian defense industrial base, which would result in sanctions. Efforts to convince China to halt this support are ongoing to prevent further bolstering of Russia's military capabilities.
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The Counteroffensive: A look at the Russian military's war dolphins: Editor’s Note: This article was published by the twice-weekly newsletter “The ...
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The Counteroffensive: A look at the Russian military's war dolphins
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Ukraine War: Strikes on Power Plant, Kharkiv Stoke Fears of Russian Breakthrough: Russia’s missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, the bombardment of its ...
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Ukraine War: Strikes on Power Plant, Kharkiv Stoke Fears of Russian ...
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Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
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Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' ...
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Björn Höcke versus Mario Voigt: what they said about the war in Ukraine in the TV duel
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Björn Höcke versus Mario Voigt: what they said about the war in Ukraine in ...
Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
  • Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.

  • Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.

  • Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.

  • Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
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Opinion | Democrats, Support Speaker Johnson: We need to put partisan interests aside to defend Ukraine and defeat Putin.
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Opinion | Democrats, Support Speaker Johnson
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“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years of Russia’s War in Ukraine
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“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years ...
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The World Missed the Warning of 2014 Ukraine Invasion: Opinion | Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 2022 deserves a place in history books for ...
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The World Missed the Warning of 2014 Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Air Force confirms April 13 strike on Russian command center in occupied Luhansk - Euromaidan Press
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Ukraine Air Force confirms April 13 strike on Russian command center in ...
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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 ...
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Moscow suggests 2022 draft document as a basis for future Ukraine peace ...
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Russia's plan to form ties with Taliban edges U.S. out of region: KABUL -- Russia's plan to remove the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist ...
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Russia's plan to form ties with Taliban edges U.S. out of region
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Putin Ally Declares Mike Johnson 'Our Johnson': The House speaker has claimed that he intends to put forward a bill for aid to Ukraine soon.
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Putin Ally Declares Mike Johnson 'Our Johnson'
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

  • Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

  • In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

  • Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
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China fills Russia's critical war gaps, US says: The United States has accused China of aiding the largest Russian military expansion since the Soviet era ...
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China fills Russia's critical war gaps, US says
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Liz Cheney Rebukes Marjorie Taylor Greene's Putin Rant: Support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia is dwindling among U.S. Republican lawmakers.
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Liz Cheney Rebukes Marjorie Taylor Greene's Putin Rant
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ISW: Russia deploying new Kh-69 cruise missile in escalating attacks on Ukraine: "Russian forces have reportedly launched Kh-69 missiles from 400 kilometers ...
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ISW: Russia deploying new Kh-69 cruise missile in escalating attacks on ...
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Belgium opens probe into pro-Russia network accused of paying MEPs: Moscow’s “objectives are clear,” said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
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Belgium opens probe into pro-Russia network accused of paying MEPs
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Bloomberg: Ukrainian army collapse 'cannot be ruled out,' US official says
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Bloomberg: Ukrainian army collapse 'cannot be ruled out ...
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Russian military instructors, air defence system arrive in Niger amid deepening ties
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Former NATO leader urges US not to withhold Ukraine aid: Putin ‘will not stop’: Former NATO commander James Stavridis urged the Biden administration and ...
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Former NATO leader urges US not to withhold Ukraine aid: Putin ‘will not ...
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Denying Russia’s only strategy for success : If the West mobilizes its resources to resist the Kremlin,Russia cannot defeat Ukraine or the West – and will likely ...
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Denying Russia’s only strategy for success 
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Luxury yachts and other myths: How Republican lawmakers echo Russian propaganda: Russian regime propaganda has steadily taken root in America’s political ...
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Luxury yachts and other myths: How Republican lawmakers echo Russian ...
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Putin Aims to Restart Seized Ukrainian Nuclear Plant, WSJ Says: President Vladimir Putin has told the United Nations atomic agency that Russia plans to restart ...
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Putin Aims to Restart Seized Ukrainian Nuclear Plant, WSJ Says
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Russia's Novosibirsk Bans Migrants From Working as Taxi Drivers: Russia’s Novosibirsk region has banned migrants from working as taxi drivers and selling ...
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Russia's Novosibirsk Bans Migrants From Working as Taxi Drivers