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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.
First time in history: Denmark buys weapons for Ukrainian military from Ukrainian companies
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451837/
Latvia calls for help in protecting Ukrainian skies, as in Israel : Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa believes that it is now crucial to help Ukraine protect ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451713/
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to issue 10 Bohdana howitzers for first time, more coming in May
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451824/
US aid delays leave Ukrainians at low ebb: Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s morale
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War update: 86 combat clashes in Ukraine in past day: A total of 86 combat engagements were recorded along the frontline in Ukraine in the past 24 hours as the ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3854218-war-update-86-combat-clashes-in-ukraine-in-past-day.html
Bloomberg: Russian diesel exports continue to drop amid Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-russian-diesel-exports-continue-to-drop-amid-drone-strikes-on-oil-refineries/
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.
Sweden passes law lowering age to change legal gender from 18 to 16: Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will ...
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Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
2,000 Ukrainian-made electronic warfare systems now in use by Ukraine's Defence Forces
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451704/
Man arrested in Poland over suspected plan to assassinate Zelenskyy: A man suspected of helping Russian intelligence services plan an assassination attempt ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/man-arrested-in-poland-over-suspected-plan-to-assassinate-zelenskyy
Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
At least 10 killed in Russian attack on Chernihiv, Zelensky says | DPA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more air defence support from Western ...
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Pole detained for proposing to assist Russian secret services in assassination attempt on Zelenskyy
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451862/
Air Force: Ukraine downs 13 Russian drones overnight on April 18: The drones were intercepted by Ukrainian anti-aircraft units and mobile fire groups in Kherson ...
kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-downs-13-out-of-13-russian-drones-overnight-on-april-18/
161 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia found in Germany: National Police Chief Ivan Vyhivskyi has reported how many Ukrainian children abducted by Russia were ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451586/
Mi-8 helicopter destroyed in Russia – Ukrainian intelligence: A Mi-8 transport helicopter has been destroyed at the Kryazh air base in the Russian city of Samara ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3853394-mi8-helicopter-destroyed-in-russia-ukrainian-intelligence.html
Polish, Ukrainian authorities expose Pole who allegedly offered to assassinate Zelensky for Russia
kyivindependent.com/polish-ukrainian-authorities-detain-pole-who-allegedly-offered-to-assassinate-zelensky-for-russia/
Ukraine: Attack on Dzhankoi base allegedly with Atacms missiles: While the Ukrainian troops are under pressure at the front, they are trying to hit the enemy far ...
nzz.ch/international/ukraine-angriff-auf-basis-dschankoi-angeblich-mit-atacms-raketen-ld.1826882
Swedish Homebuilding May Be on Brink of Recovery, Data Shows: Sweden’s worst slump in home construction in more than three decades is over for now ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/swedish-homebuilding-may-be-on-brink-of-recovery-data-shows
Ukraine's commander-in-chief and defence minister share video of new armoured vehicle of Ukrainian production – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451849/
Ukrainian goalkeeper secures Real Madrid's spot in Champions League semi-finals : Real Madrid has defeated Manchester City in the second leg of the Champions ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451748/
Coordinated and large-scale – ISW on Ukrainian strikes against Russian targets in Crimea and Mordovia
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451751/
South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-12-south-african-butts-rates-number-1-in-the-world/
Sources: HUR confirms attack on Russian bomber factory in Tatarstan: A factory in Russia's Tatarstan producing bomber aircraft for the Russian military was ...
kyivindependent.com/sources-hur-confirms-attack-on-russian-bomber-factory-in-tatarstan/
Zelensky confirms Ukraine struck Russian military airfield in occupied Crimea: Ukrainian forces carried out an attack early on April 17 against a Russian ...
kyivindependent.com/ukranine-strikes-dzhankoi/
Ukrainian Oscar-winning documentary 20 Days in Mariupol to be released on Netflix
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451481/
We need to outmanoeuvre Putin in our determination – Zelenskyy at European Council meeting
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451746/
Russian attack kills at least 13 in Ukraine's Chernihiv, officials say: A Russian missile attack killed at least 13 residents and damaged buildings and municipal ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-attack-kills-people-ukraines-chernihiv-hits-infrastructure-governor-says-2024-04-17/
Ukrainian Security Service detains former MP's assistant who financed Russian National Guard in Crimea – photo
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451818/
Border Guard: Polish farmers renew blockade at 2 border crossings with Ukraine: Protesting Polish farmers have temporarily renewed the blockade of trucks at the ...
kyivindependent.com/border-guard-polish-farmers-renew-blockade-at-2-border-crossings/
Ukraine's asset recovery agency prepares over 260 paintings belonging to Putin's crony Medvedchuk for sale
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451667/
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy Russian tank and infantry fighting vehicle: Soldiers of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces destroyed an enemy tank and infantry ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3853264-ukrainian-paratroopers-destroy-russian-tank-and-infantry-fighting-vehicle.html
‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’
pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/ukraine-war-children-transfer-filmmaker-q-and-a/
Ukrainian court sentences Russian captive to 12 years' imprisonment for firing on civilian car near Bucha
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Ukrainian writer Dmytro Kapranov dies at 56: Ukrainian writer and public figure Dmytro Kapranov died on April 16, according to the Kapranov brothers’ official ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-writer-dmytro-kapranov-dies-at-56/
Russia claims to have neutralised 20 drones and 2 missiles : Russia said that it had intercepted 20 drones and two ballistic missiles on Thursday (April 18) ...
wionews.com/world/russia-claims-to-have-neutralized-20-drones-and-2-missiles-712519
Kyiv Independent editor-in-chief shortlisted for Gongadze Prize for journalism: Kyiv Independent Editor-in-Chief Olga Rudenko has been shortlisted for the ...
kyivindependent.com/kyiv-independent-editor-in-chief-shortlisted-gongadze-award/
Ukrainian citizen recollects monstrous tortures Russians used during his captivity
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451522/
Source: Ukraine strikes radar station in Russia's Mordovia Republic: Ukrainian drones attacked a military unit in the city of Kovylkino in Russia's ...
kyivindependent.com/source-ukraine-strikes-radar-station-in-russias-mordovia-republic/
Delay in US aid could lead to operationally significant gains for Russian forces – ISW
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451577/
Poll: Ukrainians see Polish blockade as most negative external factor: Ukrainians see tense relations with Poland, namely the ongoing blockade by Polish farmers ...
kyivindependent.com/poll-ukrainians-see-polish-blockade-as-most-negative-foreign-policy-factor/
Russians attack critical infrastructure in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukrainian air defence downs all drones
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451763/
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian air defense systems in Crimea: On April 17, Ukrainian forces launched a series of missile strikes targeting the Russian military ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-forces-destroy-russian-air-defense-systems-in-crimea/
Russian military facilities in Bryansk left without electricity, Ukrainian intelligence reports – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451469/
Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling medical facilities and of killing medical staff
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-shelling-medical-facilities-and-of-killing-medical-staff-
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian military attacked Russian airfield in occupied Crimea: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that the Ukrainian military had ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/zelenskyy-ukrainian-military-attacked-russian-airfield-in-occupied-crimea
"It's really indescribable": 19-year-old Lian Bichsel from Solothurn is sensationally on course for a championship in Sweden - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/eishockey-es-ist-wirklich-unbeschreiblich-lian-bichsel-ist-in-schweden-sensationell-auf-meisterkurs/
Russian Missile Strikes North of Kyiv Kill at Least 14, Ukraine Says: President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll might rise and blamed lack of air defenses ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/europe/ukraine-chernihiv-strike.html
Intense fighting, lack of resources leave wounded soldiers on their own: Editor’s note: The Kyiv Independent is not disclosing the full names of the soldiers ...
kyivindependent.com/unequipped-and-outgunned-ukrainian-military-often-cant-evacuate-its-wounded/
Ukrainian police release video of first few minutes after Russian attack on Chernihiv
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451652/
Reuters: Ukraine says Russia's use of illegal tear gas on battlefield is increasing
kyivindependent.com/reuters-ukraine-says-russias-use-of-illegal-tear-gas-on-battlefield-is-increasing/
Zelensky signs law overhauling Ukraine’s mobilization rules: The legislation requires all men between 18 and 60 to register with the armed forces ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/europe/zelensky-signs-mobilization-law-intl-latam/
WATCH: Ukrainian Paratroopers Destroy Russian Tank and Infantry Fighting Vehicle: The 71 st Separate Jaeger Brigade carried out the strikes using FPV drones.
kyivpost.com/post/31262
Russia preparing provocation against Ukraine to accuse it of illegal arms trafficking in Africa - intel
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3853433-russia-preparing-provocation-against-ukraine-to-accuse-it-of-illegal-arms-trafficking-in-africa-intel.html
Law on changes to mobilisation conditions in Ukraine to come into force in a month
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451598/
Zelensky: Ukraine to convene NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss air defense: Ukraine will send a request to convene a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine council to discuss ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ukraine-to-convene-nato-ukraine-council-to-discuss-air-defense/
Ukrainian startup producing Himera military radios enters global market and gets supplier in the US
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451599/
Total of 71 clashes occur in a day, with most Russian assaults on Bakhmut front – Ukraine's General Staff report
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451703/
Ukrainian Surgeons Perform Successful Brain Surgery on 4-year-old Northern Irish Child
kyivpost.com/post/31247
‘Double-tap’ attack. Understanding one of Russia’s cruelest tactics in Ukraine: Hitting a building, waiting for first responders and the media to arrive ...
kyivindependent.com/double-tap-attack-understanding-one-of-russias-cruelest-tactics-in-ukraine/
Ukrainian military say capture of Chasiv Yar will make it easier for Russia to attack other cities in Donetsk Oblast
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451531/
Quick Glance: Russian Victory in Chasiv Yar Jeopardizes Donetsk's Last Stronghold, Ukrainians Warn
- Kyiv requires support from Western weapons to defend the city, as stated by an army spokesperson to POLITICO.
- A potential Russian victory in the Ukrainian-controlled city of Chasiv Yar would endanger the security of the remaining Ukrainian-held cities in Donetsk, emphasized by a senior Ukrainian official to POLITICO.
- Chasiv Yar holds strategic importance, situated 10 kilometers from Bakhmut. Positioned on commanding heights, it offers defense advantages and control over the surrounding region.
Ukrainian Engineers Design ‘Kronos’ Submarine That Fires Torpedoes: The Kronos submarine seacraft supposedly can move without sound at a speed of 50 kilometers ...
kyivpost.com/post/31207
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785: As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-785
Opinion: Why is Ukraine rejecting the Belarusian opposition?: Immediately after World War II, the Paris-exiled Polish intellectual Jerzy Giedroyc (of Lithuanian ...
kyivindependent.com/opinion-why-is-ukraine-rejecting-the-belarusian-opposition/
Polish citizen accused of spying for Russia in potential plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
abcnews.go.com/International/polish-citizen-accused-spying-russia-zelenskyy-assassination-plot/story
Ukraine war: Russian strike hits apartment building killing 10: The bombardment comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, who is lacking artillery and ammunition ...
euronews.com/2024/04/17/ukraine-war-russian-strike-hits-apartment-building-eight-killed
Guarding The Memory Of The Brutal Russian Siege Of Chernihiv, As Bombs Fall Again
rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-siege-invasion-memory/32911161.html
How 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia escaped a Russian re-education camp: 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia was abducted to a Russian re-education camp in Crimea ...
euronews.com/2024/04/13/how-17-year-old-ukrainian-valeriia-escaped-a-russian-re-education-camp
Ukrainian citizen files first ever criminal complaint in Argentinian court concerning his torture in Russian-occupied territories
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451420/
Ukrainian equivalent of Russian Lancet drone shown to Zelenskyy – photo: On 13 April, Ukraine’s Defence Industry Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy examined a ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451287/
Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels deliver tonne of explosives over 1,000 kilometres
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451235/
Ukrainian PM stresses urgency of aid: ‘We need support for yesterday, not today’: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal called on the House to approve further ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4603090-ukrainian-pm-stresses-urgency-of-aid-we-need-support-for-yesterday-not-today/
Russia claims drone attacks on Tatarstan, Mordovia: Russian air defenses downed two Ukrainian drones over the republics of Mordovia and Tatarstan on the morning ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-claims-it-downed-ukrainian-drones-over-tatarstan-and-mordovia/
State Department: US planes will not be flying over Ukrainian skies: U.S. planes will not be flying over Ukrainian skies to engage with Russian attacks ...
kyivindependent.com/state-department-us-planes-will-not-be-flying-over-ukrainian-skies/
Ukrainian survivor of Russian torture files legal complaint in Argentina: Argentina's constitution allows for trials on "international crimes ...
kyivindependent.com/argentina-court-case-russian-torture-ukraine/
Russian missiles kill 13 people in Ukraine as war reaches critical stage: Three Russian missiles slammed into a downtown area of the northern Ukrainian city of ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/russian-missiles-kill-13-people-in-ukraine-as-war-reaches-critical-stage-124041700472_1.html
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/
Sweden's Social Democrats call for ban on new free schools: Sweden's opposition Social Democrats have called for a total ban on the establishment of new ...
thelocal.se/20240418/swedens-social-democrats-call-for-ban-on-new-free-schools
Opinion: A look at the drone arsenal Russia uses against Ukraine: Drone combat in Russia’s war against Ukraine is changing warfare. Unmanned aerial vehicles ...
kyivindependent.com/opinion-a-look-at-the-drone-arsenal-russia-uses-against-ukraine/
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