Trudeau ‘extremely concerned’ about report Canadian parts ended up in Iranian drones
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Ukraine war: Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Kyiv: Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.
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Israel and Iran pull back from the brink: While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passed
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
Ukraine Aid: House Advances Bill Including Tik Tok Ban With Democrats’ Help: The US House advanced a long-stalled $95 billion aid package for Ukraine ...
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Ukraine Aid Would Ease Pressure on Energy Markets: Ukraine has attacked Russian energy infrastructure as its weapons supplies have dwindled ...
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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.
Democrats back Republican Speaker’s plan to advance US aid to Ukraine: Move sets stage for Saturday vote that could unlock $60bn in support for Kyiv
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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
NATO has air defense systems ready for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says: Announcements are expected “in the near future,” the NATO Secretary General said after ...
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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.
Moscow still intent on 'truly Russian' Ukraine, says Lavrov ｜ DPA: After more than two years of intense fighting in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister ...
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G-7 Warns China Against Aiding Russia in Its War Against Ukraine: Top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries leveled one of their strongest warnings yet ...
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Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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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.
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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Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say - BBC News: Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.
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Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
- Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.
- Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.
- US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.
- Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
Israel Launched Missiles as Well as Drones at Iran, Officials Say: Though it was not immediately clear if the missiles struck targets inside Iran ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/middleeast/israel-iran-jets-missiles-strikes.html
Analysis: Why an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is a bad idea: A direct Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would yield little while risking too ...
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Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
- Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.
- The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.
- According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran acknowledges retaliatory drone attack by Israel and says it failed: The Israeli government, which rarely comments on specific military actions linked to ...
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Isfahan - major Iranian city where blasts heard: The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.
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Ukraine speaks of shooting down: Russian Air Force loses heavy supersonic bomber: A Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber crashed in Russia. Moscow speaks of technical ...
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🔊 Ukraine is struggling to pay for its domestic manufacture of weapons as it waits for US aid. Listen to @Max_Hunder share what he learned on a visit to a ...
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After a visit to Kiev: Habeck calls for more weapons for Ukraine: Robert Habeck had to go to an air raid shelter three times during his visit to Ukraine ...
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Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Habeck's convoy passes smoke column near Odessa after Russian attack: German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck came within sight of the aftermath of a Russian ...
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Israel Strikes Iran, but Scope Appears Limited: Live Updates: Israel had vowed retaliation for Iran’s attack last weekend, but the strikes reported overnight ...
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Slovaks raise almost €2 million for ammunition for Ukraine: Activists in Slovakia who are unhappy that Robert Fico’s government has refused to send Ukraine ...
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Top Russian colonel reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike on occupied Luhansk: Kropotov, the commander of the 59th Guards Communications Brigade ...
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Iran and Israel’s War Comes Out of the Shadows: Why Tehran’s Hard-Liners Chose to Escalate
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Paid articlePaid Ukraine’s Bohdana howitzer is rolling off production lines – here’s what it can do
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Estonian intelligence says Russians are suffering heavy losses in battle for Chasiv Yar
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Trump confidante demands that the US withdraw from NATO: The American Congress is finally about to pass a billion-dollar package for Ukraine ...
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No missile attack against Iran, Iranian official tells Reuters: Explosions heard in Isfahan were a result of the activation of Iran's air defence systems ...
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After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help: A crowdfunding campaign to buy artillery shells for Ukraine quickly exceeds its target of €1m (£850m) ...
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'Very real risk': CIA chief warns of Ukraine defeat this year: Ukraine is severely lacking in artillery ammunition and anti-aircraft defenses in the fight ...
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Russian media: American pro-Kremlin fighter, propagandist killed in Donetsk Oblast
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Police in Paris detain a man wearing fake explosives vest at Iran's Consulate: Paris authorities say a man wearing a fake explosive vest and making threats has ...
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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies: Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia counters the plane ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine aid bill amendments
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Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
Polish PM calls on farmers to stop blockade of Ukraine's border: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on Polish farmers to stop blocking the border with ...
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Iranian foreign minister says it will not escalate conflict and mocks Israeli weapons as ‘toys that our children play with’
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Slash tax on profits from Russia’s frozen assets, US urges allies : Maximise every euro from immobilised reserves to aid Ukraine, says Biden adviser Daleep Singh
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Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber: The Russian defense ministry said the bomber crashed as it was returning from a mission in ...
politico.eu/article/ukraine-strategic-bomber-russia-attack-missiles-drones/
Iran Acknowledges Drone Attack by Israel and Says It Failed: Iranian state media confirmed an attack by Israel in the early hours of Friday and said the ...
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Paid articlePaid Ukraine war: Children among eight dead in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region
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Massive airstrikes on Dnipro: Sharma: "Zelensky's tone has changed": While Economics Minister Habeck visits Ukraine, numerous Russian missiles hit the city of ...
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Ukraine air defense: G7 ministers seeking urgent support : Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers warned on Thursday that Ukraine risked ...
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What will it take for Ukraine to win?: A new Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia would be extremely daunting and not a sure thing. But it could succeed.
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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West Asia crisis: Iran ‘not planning’ retaliation against Israel after attack near Isfahan
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German UAV manufacturer to open another plant in Ukraine: Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, will build another drone production facility in Ukraine ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451966/
Media: Pentagon ready to quickly send Ukraine arms if Congress approves aid bill: According to one of the unnamed U.S. defense officials, some of the proposed ...
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
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Ukraine's ambassador 'cautiously optimistic' about upcoming US aid vote
kyivindependent.com/ambassador-we-are-working-with-congress-non-stop-to-convince-them-to-pass-ukraine-aid/
Unease about Iran is bringing Arab states closer together: The standoff with Israel has done little to raise Tehran’s regional standing
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Governor: Russia’s war destroys over 100,000 residential buildings in Donetsk Oblast
kyivindependent.com/governor-russias-war-destroys-over-100-000-residential-buildings-in-donetsk-oblast/
Weak defenses: Russia could cause "death by a thousand cuts": What will the next few months bring in the Ukraine war? Kiev is expecting a major offensive in June ...
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Paris police cordon off Iranian consulate, special forces deployed: French police cordoned off the Iranian consulate in Paris on Friday, where a man was ...
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Oil prices fall after Iran denies ground damage from Israeli attack: Prices increase by about 3 per cent on Friday amid disruption concerns
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‘Get the facts straight,’ EU’s Michel tells Trump over Ukraine funding: “Don’t be intimidated by Putin. We aren’t,” European Council president says in message ...
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Robert Habeck wants Germany to rebuild Ukraine: A defense industry delegation from Berlin spies opportunities amid the rubble.
politico.eu/article/robert-habeck-wants-germany-to-rebuild-ukraine/
Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
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No plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, senior Iranian official says: Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an ...
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Ukraine liberates teenage girl, 17, taken from occupied territories to Russia: Myroslava, a 17-year-old teenage girl whom the Russians took from the temporarily ...
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Oman condemns ‘Israeli attack’ on Iran: Foreign ministry: Oman, which has long mediated between Tehran and the West, condemned an “Israeli attack” on Iran on ...
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🔊 Israel attacks Iran in the latest exchange of violence, flying drones over the city of Isfahan according to Iranian state media ...
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French PM on consequences of Russia's victory: Ukrainians will hold if we support them
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451968/
Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers hold phone call, Turkish source says: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday spoke by phone to his Iranian ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/19/turkish-and-iranian-foreign-ministers-hold-phone-call-turkish-source-says
Ukraine's Foreign Minister reports G7 identified "specific steps" to help Ukraine in war with Russia
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451978/
Republican lawmaker hits out at colleagues: 'They would like to see Russia win'
kyivindependent.com/they-would-like-to-see-russia-win-republican-lawmaker-hits-out/
Japan studies Israel's air defense success with eye on Indo-Pacific: WASHINGTON -- Japanese defense officials have told Nikkei Asia that they watched how Israel ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Indo-Pacific/Japan-studies-Israel-s-air-defense-success-with-eye-on-Indo-Pacific
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Who is Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - and why does he matter?: Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been the key figure in Iranian political life ...
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Mike Pence: U.S. will continue to support Ukraine: Former U.S. vice president Mike Pence is confident that U.S. military support for Ukraine is forthcoming ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/mike-pence-us-will-continue-to-support-ukraine
How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia: The Pentagon has had supplies ready to go for months but hasn’t moved them because it is out of ...
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German drone manufacturer opens factory in Ukraine: Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine on April ...
kyivindependent.com/german-drone-manufacturer-opened-factory-in-ukraine/
Azov Brigade asks to be removed from blacklists blocking supply of Western weapons
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452026/
China is leading supplier for Russian military complex – Blinken: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticised China for supporting Russias defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452020/
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
cnn.com/2024/04/18/middleeast/isfahan-iran-explosion-intl-hnk/
G7 countries pledge to strengthen Ukrainian air defenсe: The G7 has announced their intention to strengthen the air defence of Ukraine, against which the Russian ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452000/
What We Know So Far About Israel’s Reported Attack on Iran Amid Fears of Escalation
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Will US Congress pass long-awaited Ukraine aid bill?: A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv's war effort will go to a vote in coming days.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68848277
Podcast: Israel’s retaliation, Ukraine’s weapons and your brain, your business: Israel strikes Iranian targets, but Tehran is signalling it will not respond.
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-israels-retaliation-ukraines-weapons-your-brain-your-business-2024-04-19/
Baerbock criticizes Iran after attack on Israel: The G7 foreign ministers discuss the Middle East conflict and the Ukraine war in Capri. On ZDF ...
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CIA Director: Ukraine could lose by the end of 2024 without aid: CIA Director William Burns delivered a warning message to lawmakers in DC ...
kyivindependent.com/cia-director-ukraine-could-lose-by-the-end-of-2024-without-aid/
Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia
- CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.
- Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.
- There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.
- Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
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