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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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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.
Joe Biden tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy US weapons will arrive ‘quickly’: President expected to sign law unlocking long-delayed $60bn in funding for Ukraine this ...
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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.
China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-putin-ties-risk-relations-with-eu-top-diplomat-says
Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68878627
Quick Glance: Trump Accused of Trying to 'Corrupt' 2016 Election in Hush-Money Trial
- A prosecutor alleged that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The defense argued that Trump was 'innocent' and attacked the integrity of the former Trump confidant who is now the government's star witness.
- The opening statements provided the 12-person jury and the public with a roadmap to understand the allegations in the case and Trump's expected defenses.
- Prosecutors emphasized the gravity of the case by framing it as about election interference and sought to address criticism that the case lacks the grievous allegations present in Trump's other three cases.
Finland among world's top military aid donors to Ukraine: The value of Finnish military support for the war-torn country has multiplied recently.
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Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has ...
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Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags: Far from the trenches, at orderly new centres across Ukraine, civilian recruiters armed with ...
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Ukraine Anti-graft Office Suspects Agriculture Minister of Fraud: Ukrainian anti-graft agencies say they have discovered that Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi ...
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UK announces largest ever military aid package for Ukraine: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine during a ...
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Quick Glance: Sunak to Announce Largest Military Aid Package for Ukraine
- UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak travels to Warsaw to announce military aid for Ukraine.
- The announcement includes £500 million in additional military funding for Kyiv in its fight against Russia's invasion.
- Other topics include the call for increased weapon supplies to Ukraine and strengthening NATO air defense in Europe.
- Germany and other countries are supporting Ukraine with additional air defense systems and advocating for higher defense spending.
Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Media: German building materials firm Knauf to withdraw from Russia: The German producer of building materials Knauf said it is ceasing its operations in Russia ...
kyivindependent.com/german-building-materials-firm-knauf-announces-withdrawal-from-russia/
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...
wired.com/story/section-702-reauthorization-expansion/
Significantly more than usual: US package for Ukraine should include many armored vehicles
n-tv.de/politik/US-Paket-fuer-die-Ukraine-soll-viele-gepanzerte-Fahrzeuge-umfassen-article24893255.html
War in Ukraine: EU states do not want to give up Patriots: The EU has called on member states to support Ukraine with air defense systems ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/22/krieg-in-der-ukraine-eu-staaten-wollen-patriots-nicht-abgeben
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
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Ukraine: TV tower collapses after missile strike in Kharkiv: The local military says that digital TV has been cut off in the surrounding area.
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Quick Glance: Russian Attack Causes Destruction of TV Tower in Kharkiv
- A television tower in Kharkiv was ripped in two by a Russian missile strike on Monday, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to make the second largest city in Ukraine uninhabitable.
- Impressive footage showed the main mast of the tower breaking off and collapsing in the city, which has been under missile and drone attacks for weeks.
- Zelenskyy briefed US President Joe Biden about the airstrike that occurred shortly before their conversation.
- The Service for State Special Communications reported partial damage to the tower's structure, resulting in a temporary loss of television signal. Efforts are underway to restore it, with residents advised to use cable, online TV, or radio if they lack a digital TV signal.
What, if anything, does Europe have to offer Trump?: Trump will likely want to divest himself of, as he sees it, the irritation that is Ukraine ...
politico.eu/article/what-if-anything-does-europe-have-to-offer-trump/
Russia bombs Russia: Oops.
politico.eu/article/russia-air-force-drops-massive-missile-russian-territory/
Ukraine war: ECB calls for Austria's RBI to withdraw more quickly from Russia: As the largest Western financial institution in Russia, Raiffeisenbank ...
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Biden says military aid on way to Ukraine after Senate approval: EU foreign and defence minister agree Ukraine needs better air defences but stop sort of ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/biden-says-military-aid-on-way-to-ukraine-right-after-senate-approval
Russia’s ‘complete embrace’ of North Korea could embolden Kim Jong Un, US says: Russia’s “complete embrace” of North Korea could increase Kim Jong Un’s appetite ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/russia-s-complete-embrace-of-north-korea-could-embolden-kim-jong-un-us-says
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Harris announces final rules on minimum nursing home staffing standards: The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine: After weeks of Russian advance, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68872783
Meta comms chief handed six year Russian prison sentence for 'justifying terrorism'
theregister.com/2024/04/23/meta_russian_prison/
Zelensky: Ukraine, US 'finalized' agreements on ATACMS: Ukraine "finalized" with the U.S. details of the agreements on long-range Army ...
kyivindependent.com/swedish-defense-minister/
Mobilization in Ukraine: The persistent search for soldiers: Weapons are now coming from the USA, but another problem remains: How do you motivate hundreds of ...
nzz.ch/international/mobilisierung-in-der-ukraine-die-hartnaeckige-suche-nach-soldaten-ld.1825914
Ukraine to receive new military aid from US sooner than expected, congressman says during visit to Kyiv
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-receive-new-military-aid-from-us-sooner-than-possible-congressmen-say-during-visit-to-kyiv/
Fresh Support: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. US House approves $95 billion in foreign aid. China is front and center of gold’s rally ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-21/fresh-support-the-bloomberg-open-asia-edition
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.
Russian drone attack injures seven in Ukraine’s Odesa: Officials : Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that injured seven people in the Black Sea port of ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/russian-drone-attack-injures-seven-in-ukraine-s-odesa-officials-
Mike Pence: Russian aggression poses 'serious threat' to Europe: Former Vice President of the US, Mike Pence, joins Euronews Correspondent Stefan Grobe on the ...
euronews.com/2024/04/22/mike-pence-russian-aggression-poses-serious-threat-to-europe
US prepares "larger than normal" aid package for Ukraine – Politico: Politico reports that the administration of US President Joe Biden is preparing a larger ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452454/
Ukraine facing €4.38 billion post-war bill to restore telecom industry crippled by Russian attacks
euronews.com/next/2024/04/23/ukraine-facing-438-billion-post-war-bill-to-restore-telecom-industry-crippled-by-russian-a
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.
🔊 The US House has passed a Ukraine military aid package which heads to the US Senate and then President Joe Biden's desk this week ...
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RFK Jr.: ‘I’m gonna put the entire US budget on blockchain’: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants to put the “U.S ...
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-olaf-scholz-uk-germany-wants-rishi-sunak-to-spend-big-on-defense/
Ukraine: What are Atacms missiles? The new weapon briefly explained: Russia's air force suffered its worst blow to date in the Ukraine war last fall ...
nzz.ch/international/ukraine-krieg-was-sind-atacms-raketen-die-neue-waffe-kurz-erklaert-ld.1763411
We know about Ukraine's urgent needs – Pentagon: The United States and the Pentagon have been in constant communication with Ukraine, allies and partners ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452477/
Millennials Are Ready For a Four-Day Week: The overwhelming majority of American millennials want to work less and relax more, new polling shows.
newsweek.com/millennials-ready-four-day-work-week-1892191
China Loses Its Appetite for Russian Coal as Import Costs Rise: China is losing its appetite for Russian coal as import taxes and logistical snarls push Asia’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-loses-its-appetite-for-russian-coal-as-import-costs-rise
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Hungarian FM says Ukraine carrying out 'witch hunt' against Hungarian businesses, threatens to block EU aid
kyivindependent.com/hungarian-fm-says-ukraine-carrying-out-witch-hunt-against-hungarian-businesses-threatens-to-block-eu-aid/
Infrastructure under attack: Kharkiv TV tower collapses - Reception disturbed: The Ukrainian infrastructure is a constant target of attack by the Russians ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Fernsehturm-von-Charkiw-stuerzt-ein-Empfang-gestoert-article24893046.html
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/
Chechen leader Kadyrov suffering from pancreatic necrosis, says Russian media outlet
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452371/
Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/europe-not-nato-should-send-troops-ukraine
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Today in History: First Earth Day observed: On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans concerned about the environment observed the first “Earth Day.”
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/today-in-history-first-earth-day-observed/
Ukraine War | US arms aid package: "It's a race against time": Ukraine is on the defensive, now it is receiving new military aid from the USA ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/krisen/id_100390888/ukraine-krieg-us-waffen-hilfspaket-es-ist-ein-wettlauf-gegen-die-zeit-.html
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/
Ukraine: What does the breakthrough in the USA change about the war?: Ukraine can breathe a sigh of relief for now. The new military aid from the USA will ...
nzz.ch/international/ukraine-was-aendert-der-durchbruch-in-den-usa-am-krieg-ld.1827401
Hate speech rules during the Ukrainian war: Russian court sentences meta-speaker to six years in a prison camp
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/russland-gericht-verurteilt-meta-sprecher-zu-sechs-jahren-straflager-a-497331fa-9d03-43f8-9c7d-e15be809bbc5
US aid will boost Ukraine, but doubts remain over 2025 supplies: The Biden administration wants to start moving weapons and equipment into Ukraine within days of ...
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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 ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/ukraine-says-it-destroys-15-drones-launched-by-russia-
Robert Habeck in an interview about aid to Ukraine: The US House of Representatives has voted for further aid to Ukraine. This inspires courage in Ukraine ...
deutschlandfunk.de/interview-mit-robert-habeck-gruene-bundeswirtschaftsminister-zu-ukraine-hilfe-dlf-d95631b6-100.html
Weapons aid for Kyiv takes time - new Russian offensive expected: How strong a possible Russian spring offensive will also depend on how quickly Western military ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/22/ukraine-militaerhilfe-russland
Ukraine to EU: Don’t let US aid package make you complacent: Washington’s support for Ukraine should not dispel a sense of urgency among EU countries ...
politico.eu/article/ukraine-aid-package-us-to-eu-dont-get-complacent-because-of-us-aid-package/
Russia Sentences Meta Communications Director to 6 Years in Absentia: Andy Stone is accused of 'publicly defending terrorism' after Meta allowed 'forms of ...
pcmag.com/news/russia-sentences-meta-communications-director-to-6-years-in-absentia
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-Trump’s criminal trial kicks off with opening statements
-Netanyahu vows to fight any US sanctions on IDF ...
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy expresses gratitude to Biden, says deal on ATACMS in place: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday he expressed gratitude to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/ukraine-s-zelenskyy-expresses-gratitude-to-biden-says-deal-on-atacms-in-place
Who’s the boss when it comes to defense: NATO or the EU?: Both NATO and the EU want to spend a €100 billion on defense — and that’s leading to clashes between ...
politico.eu/article/boss-defense-nato-eu-jens-stoltenberg-ursula-von-der-leyen/
Sweden's defense minister doesn't rule out sending Patriots to Ukraine: Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson does not rule out sending Ukraine Patriot ...
kyivindependent.com/swedens-defense-minister-doesnt-rule-out-sending-patriots-to-ukraine/
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/uk-sends-ukraine-more-long-range-missiles-in-biggest-aid-package
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: This is what the new US aid package means for the course of the war
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-russland-krieg-das-bedeutet-das-neue-us-hilfspaket-fuer-den-kriegsverlauf-a-ed84b47d-3c1f-4c3e-8397-e648aa1bd02e
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
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
Top EU diplomat urges members to send Patriot systems to Ukraine ｜ DPA: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urged member states on Monday to send the Patriot ...
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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.
Despite Obama and Trump, America just proved it’s still the ‘indispensable power’
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New threat situation: Federal government insists on anti-aircraft defense for Ukraine at EU meeting
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/ukraine-bundesregierung-pocht-bei-eu-treffen-auf-flugabwehr-fuer-ukraine-a-d5ef1358-35ec-4154-aa54-1bad80bb8a27
Exclusive: Ukraine is poised to send international bondholders a proposed plan to restructure its $20 billion in debt by early May
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Ukraine says it controls village that Russia said it had captured: Russia said on Monday its forces had taken control of Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine- the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/ukraine-says-it-controls-village-that-russia-said-it-had-captured-
Battles on the front line: Kremlin boasts of taking Ukrainian village in Donbas: Kiev is coming under increasing pressure in eastern Ukraine. Even though many ...
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-ukraine-krieg-kreml-bruestet-sich-mit-einnahme-von-ukrainischem-dorf-im-donbass-a-d62267dd-8c0a-40c6-9746-e0b5c714de2b
Ukraine’s Bohdana howitzer is rolling off production lines – here’s what it can do
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-bohdana-howitzer-is-rolling-off-production-lines-heres-what-it-can-do/
Russia, the historically aggrieved hegemon: Against the backdrop of the Putin regime's military aggression, it is easy to forget the important role that Russia ...
nzz.ch/meinung/der-gekraenkte-hegemon-zu-den-historischen-bedingungen-des-russischen-imperialismus-ld.1825934
Russia-Ukraine war: No clear indication of delivery of Patriot missiles for Ukraine
wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-no-clear-indication-of-delivery-of-patriot-missiles-for-ukraine-714024
Norway to provide Ukraine with new contributions for air defense: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said there are "significant sums" to be ...
kyivindependent.com/norway-to-provide-ukraine-with-new-contributions-for-air-defense/
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.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68874019
EU to Take Up Ukraine Support Baton After Major US Boost : Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/eu-to-take-up-ukraine-support-baton-after-major-us-boost
Germany promises to send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine as soon as possible
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452370/
Decision on ATACMS has been made – Zelenskyy after conversation with Biden: After a conversation with US President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452457/
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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