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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.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
apnews.com/article/poland-espinonage-ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-plot-a7e3f5944ba165dd30b271840ffa9f95
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.
Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats: The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.
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Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF: The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this ...
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Ukraine War: Why the Istanbul Negotiations Failed: An American political magazine reconstructs the Istanbul meetings just a few weeks after the start of the war ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ukraine-haetten-die-istanbul-verhandlungen-den-krieg-beenden-koennen-li.2206712
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.
Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote: Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68840261
Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield: Russia said Thursday that fresh US aid for Ukraine will not change anything on the battlefield ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/kremlin-says-us-aid-will-not-help-ukraine-on-battlefield
Russia, Iran turning Israel and Ukraine into ‘battlefield laboratories,’ experts say
thehill.com/homenews/4601166-russia-iran-israel-ukraine-battlefield-laboratories/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia: The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/germany-russia-spying-arrests.html
Central Asia: Welcome to the ‘opportunity zone’: The Great Game’s got a new name.
eurasianet.org/central-asia-welcome-to-the-opportunity-zone
Fewer Russians Getting Married Despite State's Encouragement to Start Families – Official Data
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/fewer-russians-getting-married-despite-states-encouragement-to-start-families-official-data-a84886
Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh: The region is now under the full control of Azerbaijan after a brief conflict last year.
euronews.com/2024/04/18/russia-begins-to-withdraw-its-peacekeeper-forces-from-karabakh
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
reuters.com/world/china-foreign-ministry-welcomes-blinkens-visit-china-tensions-simmer-2024-04-18/
How Tajikistan’s Beleaguered Pamiris Found a Haven in Poland: In Warsaw, exiles are planning their future after authoritarian rule in the Central Asian country
newlinesmag.com/reportage/how-tajikistans-beleaguered-pamiris-found-a-haven-in-poland/
Water levels rise in rivers in Russia's Kurgan, Tomsk regions: Water levels have continued to rise in the Tobol and Ob rivers in Russia's Kurgan and Tomsk ...
reuters.com/world/europe/water-levels-rise-rivers-russias-kurgan-tomsk-regions-2024-04-18/
Germany arrests two suspected of spying for Russia, planning attacks: Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany on suspicion of spying ...
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Virtual backdoor in Windows: IT experts stop malware controlled by Russia: Russia's secret service is apparently using software that has now been uncovered ...
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Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3
wionews.com/world/biden-urges-congress-to-pass-ukraine-aid-bill-as-kyiv-warns-its-defeat-against-russia-would-lead-to-ww3-712538
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
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-
Russia to Hire Contract Soldiers in Bid to Avoid Unpopular Draft: Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it tries to avoid a new mass call-up ...
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Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia: Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68833834
At Least 7 People Killed in Russian Floods – IStories: At least seven people have been killed in historic flooding that hit the Ural Mountains cities of Orenburg ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/at-least-7-people-killed-in-russian-floods-istories-a84879
Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun: The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content ...
kyivindependent.com/microsoft-says-russian-disinformation-campaign-targeting-us-election-has-begun/
NATO’s Stoltenberg asks allies to give air defense systems to Ukraine: The call comes as Germany plans an ‘Immediate Action on Air Defence’ initiative to ...
politico.eu/article/nato-secretary-general-jens-stoltenberg-asks-allies-give-air-defense-systems-ukraine-russia-attacks/
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.
- Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.
- The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.
- An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
Germany urges dozen of allies to send air defence systems to Ukraine: Berlin launches global call to help protect cities, troops and infrastructure from Russia’s ...
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German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia: German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are ...
dw.com/en/german-police-arrest-two-suspected-of-spying-for-russia/a-68854481
Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...
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Why Trump ‘hates Ukraine’: The once and possibly future U.S. president blames the country for his political woes.
politico.eu/article/why-donald-trump-hates-ukraine-us-congress-kyiv-war/
Russia Says Neutralized 20 Drones, 2 Missiles: Russia on Thursday said it had neutralized 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/russia-says-neutralized-20-drones-2-missiles-a84877
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/
Russian court orders retrial of physicist jailed for treason: Russia's Supreme Court on Wednesday annulled a treason verdict against a physicist sentenced to 12 ...
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Poland’s President Becomes the Latest Leader to Visit Donald Trump as Allies Eye a Possible Return
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
“Maischberger”: “We should work on Merkel’s closeness to Russia,” says the CDU man
welt.de/vermischtes/article251084430/Maischberger-Merkels-Russland-Naehe-sollten-wir-aufarbeiten-sagt-der-CDU-Mann.html
Russia's meat grinder soldiers - 50,000 confirmed dead: In the second 12 months on the front line the body count was nearly 25% higher than in the first year.
bbc.com/news/articles/c0de197pmxxo
Yulia Navalnaya Appears on Time's '100 Most Influential People' List: Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/yulia-navalnaya-appears-on-times-100-most-influential-people-list-a84871
Quick Glance: The Legacy of Alexei Navalny: An Interview with Yulia Navalnaya
- The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has shaken a revolutionary movement and deeply affected his family and friends.
- Yulia Navalnaya continues her husband's commitment to fight against Putin's regime.
- She discusses the tragedy, her decision to lead the opposition movement, and the ongoing threat posed by the regime.
- The Russian opposition unites around the memory of Alexei Navalny and the struggle for a democratic Russia.
Germany Arrests Alleged Russian Spies Planning Acts of Sabotage: German authorities arrested two men suspected of spying for Russia and membership of a terror ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/germany-arrests-alleged-russian-spies-planning-acts-of-sabotage
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Banned in Russia after anthem for stray animals goes viral: Artist Ap$ent became popular across Eastern Europe after his song about fleeing Belarus went viral as ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68826576
Georgia presses on with Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill despite huge protests: Georgia’s government is attempting to force through a controversial “foreign ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/europe/georgia-foreign-agent-law-russia-first-reading-intl/
Many dead and injured after attack on Chernihiv: A heavy missile attack by Russia on Ukraine hits the regional capital Chernihiv. The authorities speak of many ...
fr.de/politik/viele-tote-und-verletzte-nach-angriff-auf-tschernihiw-zr-93016540.html
Putin’s ex-classmate gets Russia’s Supreme Court top job: Irina Podnosova is one of the many former peers of the Russian president who has landed a top job in ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-ex-classmate-irina-podnosova-given-russia-supreme-court-top-job/
Opinion | Be a Wary Reader in the 2024 Election: Disinformation from Russia and China is evolving and has even spread to Capitol Hill.
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
Kamchatka's Glaciers Have Shrunk by 36% Since 1950 – Russian Scientists: Glaciers on Russia's Far East Kamchatka Peninsula have shrunk by over a third since the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/kamchatkas-glaciers-have-shrunk-by-36-since-1950-russian-scientists-a84887
Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Targets in Crimea and Russia: Robert Habeck makes a surprise visit to Ukraine. The city of Chernihiv ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/ukraine-krise/ukraine-krieg-im-ticker-in-letzter-sekunde-steigt-die-ukraine-aus-schifffahrts-deal-aus_id_57275780.html
Russia Labels 3 More Human Rights Groups 'Undesirable': Russia has banned the Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russia-labels-3-more-human-rights-groups-undesirable-a84874
Europe's Defense Dilemma: How to Balance Costs and Benefits?: What are the economic impacts of increased security spending in Europe? Euronews highlights the ...
de.euronews.com/business/2024/04/17/europas-verteidigungs-dilemma-wie-wagt-man-kosten-und-nutzen-ab
US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions: The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts ...
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EU leaders mull new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: BRUSSELS: European Union leaders met on Wednesday (Apr 17) to discuss stepping up sanctions against ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/eu-leaders-mull-new-iran-sanctions-after-attack-israel-4273631
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Russia Arrests Four Accused of Helping Ukraine Army: Russia arrested four people Wednesday, accusing them of sending money to Ukrainian armed forces and planning ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russia-arrests-four-accused-of-helping-ukraine-army-a84872
How Kharkiv is coping after 2 years of war and constant Russian strikes: Another deadly Russian strike in Ukraine killed at least 17 people, including three ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-kharkiv-is-coping-after-2-years-of-war-and-constant-russian-strikes
Moskowitz confronts Greene on Ukraine, Nazi remarks: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in a Wednesday hearing about ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601264-moskowitz-confronts-greene-on-ukraine-nazi-remarks/
US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise concerns during China visit
wionews.com/videos/us-warns-china-not-to-aid-russias-war-efforts-blinken-to-raise-concerns-during-china-visit-712234
Pelosi says Trump is ‘palsy-walsy’ with Putin: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said former President Trump is “palsy-walsy” with Russian President ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4600680-pelosi-says-trump-is-palsy-walsy-with-putin/
Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
Zelensky: Russia must pay a 'painful price' as 'sole culprit of this war'
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-russia-must-pay-a-painful-price-as-sole-culprit-of-this-war/
Russia killing and torturing Ukrainian Christians, not 'protecting' them. Ignore MTG.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/04/18/ukraine-marjorie-taylor-greene-russia-killing-christians/73352080007/
Russian poetry prize bans entries from transgender people: A Russian poetry competition has banned transgender people from submitting entries this year ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-poetry-prize-bans-entries-transgender-people-2024-04-16/
Attack from Russia: Windows malware places backdoor and covers tracks - Golem.de: The malware called Kapeka is associated with the Russian hacker group Sandworm ...
golem.de/news/angriff-aus-russland-windows-malware-platziert-backdoor-und-verwischt-spuren-2404-184257.html
Palestinian Refugees to Assemble ‘Jihad Mobiles’ for Chechen Military: Authorities in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Chechnya will train Palestinian ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/palestinian-refugees-to-assemble-jihad-mobiles-for-chechen-military-a84884
Ukraine’s Chances of Pushing Russia Out Look Increasingly Grim: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategy of outlasting Ukraine’s Western support is proving ...
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Georgia pushes Russian-style ‘foreign agent’ law, putting E.U. bid at risk : The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has advanced a bill on “foreign agents” that ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/georgia-foreign-agents-law-protests/
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Russia’s Putin urges restraint in call with Iran’s Raisi as tensions soar: Russian president makes comments as Israel weighs its response to Iranian missile and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/russias-putin-urges-restraint-in-call-with-irans-raisi-as-tensions-soar
Quick Glance: Call for Restraint: Putin Engages With Iran's Raisi
- During a phone call with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned against further escalation in the Middle East, emphasizing the potential 'catastrophic consequences.'
- Putin expressed the expectation for all parties to exhibit reasonable restraint to prevent a new round of confrontation that could lead to 'catastrophic consequences' for the entire region, as outlined by the Kremlin's report on the call.
- The already tense situation in the Middle East heightened over the weekend following Iran and its allies launching over 300 missiles and drones towards Israel. Israel reported successfully intercepting 99% of the projectiles using air defense systems.
- Moscow and Iran share strong military and political ties. The call on Tuesday was initiated at the request of the Iranian side.
Mayen: Federal Minister of Defense Pistorius warns against disinformation from Russia
infranken.de/deutschland/mayen-bundesverteidigungsminister-pistorius-warnt-vor-desinformation-aus-russland-art-5858216
Russian Court Orders Review of Verdict Against Scientist: A Russian court has overturned the verdict of an aerospace scientist who was sentenced to 12 years in ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russian-court-orders-review-of-verdict-against-scientist-a84870
US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
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Russia Pulls Troops From Karabakh Region After Armenians Fled: Russia is pulling out troops deployed as peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh, more than six months ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/russia-pulls-troops-from-karabakh-region-after-armenians-fled
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Plans to overthrow the government and kidnapping: charges brought against suspected member of the "United Patriots"
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/vereinte-patrioten-anklage-gegen-mutmassliches-mitglied-erhoben-a-a5b6aa1b-fb47-4831-ba56-fab7d947379c
Ground Drones: The Next Frontier Of Unmanned Combat In Ukraine: Recent footage from Ukraine show both Russia and Kyiv are using unmanned ground vehicles in ...
rferl.org/a/ground-drones-war-russia-invasion-ukraine/32911118.html
Maximilian Krah: Is Russia using the AfD leader for propaganda?: No outrage has been able to harm the AfD so far. But if the right-wingers of all people have put ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/maximilian-krah-nutzt-russland-den-afd-spitzenpolitiker-fuer-propaganda-id70345336.html
Glencore: Sentenced to pay millions in Russia: A Russian court sentences the Swiss commodities group to make a payment to Sberbank. The payment is to be made in ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/russische-grossbank-hat-es-auf-beteiligungen-von-glencore-abgesehen-ld.1826566
Scholz urges EU leaders to expedite sending Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/scholz-urges-eu-leaders-to-expedite-sending-patriot-air-defense-systems-to-ukraine
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 ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-recent-russian-attacks-on-power-plants-have-ravaged-ukraines-energy-system
US Congress wants to allow seizure of Russian assets and make Biden expand sanctions
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451762/
Ukraine identifies 37,000 people as missing, warns the figure may be 'much higher'
france24.com/en/europe/20240416-ukraine-identifies-37-000-people-missing-warns-figure-may-be-much-higher-war
“Traumatized and brutalized”: Russian prisoners are pardoned after returning from war
stern.de/politik/ausland/-traumatisiert-und-brutalisiert---russische-haeftlinge-werden-nach-rueckkehr-aus-dem-krieg-begnadigt-34633562.html
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs new army draft law to boost conscription: Law obliges men to update their draft data, increases payments to volunteers and adds new ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/ukraines-zelenskyy-signs-new-army-draft-law-to-boost-conscription
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