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Russian Gazprom's deal with Iran could prompt further cooperation
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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 ...
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Yellen calls Republican delays in approving Ukraine aid inexcusable: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday underscored the Biden administration's ...
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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 ...
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German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
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2,000 Ukrainian-made electronic warfare systems now in use by Ukraine's Defence Forces
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451704/
Protests Outside and Fistfight Inside Georgian Parliament Over “Foreign Agent Law”
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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 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
Zelensky begs for help: Is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is getting worse, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/selenskyj-nato-niederlage-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
Russian Missile Barrage on Ukraine City Kills 18: Rescuers were removing mountains of rubble on Thursday from the site of a lethal Russian missile strike on ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/russian-missile-barrage-on-ukraine-city-kills-18-a84864
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.
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/
TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-aid.html
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/
Peasants' protests: Ukraine and the EU's agricultural policy: Ukrainian agricultural goods have been able to be freely imported into the EU for almost two years ...
nzz.ch/meinung/konflikt-um-agrargueter-die-ukraine-legt-die-misere-der-europaeischen-landwirtschaftspolitik-offen-ld.1826487
Apple renews For All Mankind and announces a spinoff series set in the Soviet Union
engadget.com/apple-renews-for-all-mankind-and-announces-a-spinoff-series-set-in-the-soviet-union-173950761.html
Quick Glance: Apple TV+ Announces For All Mankind Renewal and Spinoff
- Today is a day of celebration.
- For All Mankind gets a renewal and a spinoff titled Star City.
- The series explores an alternate history, imagining the scenario if America had not been the first to reach the moon.
- Expanding the For All Mankind universe with the spinoff Star City provides a new perspective on the space race from the Soviet angle.
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
Russia's war: EU promises further aid to Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986
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.
Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims ‘to destroy Israel forever’
timesofisrael.com/biden-urges-congress-to-act-on-israel-aid-says-iran-aims-to-destroy-israel-forever/
Quick Glance: Military Aid for Ukraine and Israel
- Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a $95.3 billion package aimed at providing military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishing U.S. weapons systems, and offering humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
- Approximately $61 billion is allocated for Ukraine, with over a third dedicated to replenishing weapons and ammunition systems for the U.S. military. Additionally, the package includes over $9 billion in economic assistance in the form of “forgivable loans,” which were not included in the Senate bill.
We can buy Patriot systems for Ukraine, says Dutch PM: Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, has proposed at the EU leaders summit in Brussels that ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451755/
An Irish Liquidator Plays Cat and Mouse With Russian Jets: A Dublin court has ruled that the assets of a pair of Irish subsidiaries of a Moscow company are fair ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/an-irish-liquidator-plays-cat-and-mouse-with-russian-jets
LIVE: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies to the House Appropriations Committee on Israel, Gaza, Iran and Ukraine
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Foreign investor in Ukraine accuses officials of corruption: Anglo-German businessman makes extortion claims against figures in security services and ...
ft.com/content/47ab8286-248d-4fec-80ce-b08ed1409243
Coordinated and large-scale – ISW on Ukrainian strikes against Russian targets in Crimea and Mordovia
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451751/
Pentagon chief and top US general warn of consequences of delaying aid to Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451732/
EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/eu-leaders-under-pressure-to-bolster-ukraines-struggling-air-defences
After stalling for months, Ukraine aid heads to vote in House of Representatives: Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68840405
Bayreuth: Suspected Russian spies arrested: The two German-Russians are strongly suspected of having worked for a foreign secret service in a particularly ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/bayreuth-russland-spione-verhaftung-sabotage-1.6562973
G7 finance leaders pledge cooperation on Iran sanctions, frozen Russian assets: Finance leaders from the Group of Seven industrial democracies on Wednesday ...
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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/
Warning in the Ukraine war: Russian advance without US weapons for Kiev: The Institute for the Study of War warns that Russia's troops could make rapid gains on ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/17/warnung-im-ukraine-krieg-russen-kommen-schnell-voran-wenn-kiew-keine-us-waffen-bekommt
'The war in Ukraine has, in practice, thrown Russia into China's arms': In the global balance of power, Russia's pivot towards China and its possible integration ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/17/the-war-in-ukraine-has-in-practice-thrown-russia-into-china-s-arms_6668676_23.html
Dutch PM offers to buy Patriot systems from allies for Ukraine: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte offered on April 17 to buy Patriot air defense systems from more ...
kyivindependent.com/dutch-pm-offers-to-buy-patriot-systems-from-allies-for-ukraine/
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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EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/nach-irans-angriff-auf-israel-eu-krisengipfel-staaten-beschliessen-ausweitung-von-iran-sanktionen-li.2207040
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
EU foreign policy chief warns Middle East 'on edge of regional war': G7 foreign ministers are meeting to discuss new ways of securing military funding ...
euronews.com/2024/04/18/eu-foreign-policy-chief-josep-borrell-warns-middle-east-on-edge-of-regional-war
Poland's president becomes latest leader to visit Donald Trump: Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240418-poland-s-president-becomes-latest-leader-to-visit-donald-trump
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.
Habeck in Kiev: Vice Chancellor wants to work for the reconstruction of Ukraine: Economics Minister Robert Habeck traveled to Ukraine for the third time on ...
rp-online.de/politik/ausland/krieg_ukraine/habeck-in-kiew-vizekanzler-will-sich-fuer-wiederaufbau-der-ukraine-einsetzen_aid-110899517
Russia on a mission to capture Chasiv Yar, at least 17 killed in Ukraine's Chernihiv#RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWar
We need to outmanoeuvre Putin in our determination – Zelenskyy at European Council meeting
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451746/
Russian drone attack in Ivano-Frankivsk region targeted critical infrastructure, governor says
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-drone-attack-ivano-frankivsk-region-targeted-critical-infrastructure-2024-04-18/
Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451676/
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.
Will months-long blockade end?: US Congress to vote on Ukraine aid this week: The US aid package for Ukraine has been stuck in Congress for months ...
n-tv.de/politik/US-Kongress-stimmt-noch-diese-Woche-ueber-Ukraine-Hilfen-ab-article24881549.html
Virtual backdoor in Windows: IT experts stop malware controlled from Russia: Russia's secret service apparently uses software that has now been exposed ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/cyberkrieg-it-experten-stoppen-aus-russland-gesteuerte-schadsoftware-a-266b5bcd-3a96-4b5e-8d9e-591b62a163fa
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/
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 ...
ft.com/content/6db9f905-2dc3-41fd-b57a-1d062a62cc69
War in Ukraine: Russia to Enlist More Hired Soldiers to Avoid Conscription: Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it presses its invasion of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/war-in-ukraine-russia-to-enlist-more-hired-soldiers-to-avoid-conscription
Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Ukraine war: Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Chernihiv north of Kyiv: Four people have been killed after three missiles hit near the centre of Chernihiv ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68833833
US House Intelligence Committee calls for immediate approval of assistance to Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451579/
Croatian election results: Populist wins chance to steer Zagreb away from pro-EU, pro-Ukraine path
politico.eu/article/firebrand-populist-wins-chance-to-steer-croatia-away-from-pro-eu-and-pro-ukraine-path/
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
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/
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/
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
Germany arrests two for alleged military sabotage plot on behalf of Russia: Authorities have searched the homes and workplaces of the two suspects accused of ...
jpost.com/international/article-797716
Christine Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk
ft.com/content/f4996537-329d-4946-821e-67d11f5928b7
EU Parliament Approves Rules for National Bans of Russian LNG, Fails to Address Transshipments
highnorthnews.com/en/eu-parliament-approves-rules-national-bans-russian-lng-fails-address-transshipments
Russians attack critical infrastructure in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukrainian air defence downs all drones
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451763/
German Vice Chancellor arrives in Kyiv with unannounced visit: Robert Habeck, German Minister of Economy and Vice Chancellor, arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451780/
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/
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/
Nepotism in Russia: Putin's former college friend appointed supreme judge: From now on, the Russian judiciary will be led by an old companion of the Kremlin ...
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-wladimir-putin-ernennt-alte-wegbegleiterin-irina-podnossowa-zur-obersten-richterin-a-d7320aac-e91f-4047-a5dc-414ff79ecc15
Tomorrow's "cannon fodder": War museums prepare Russian students for early death: “Special military operations” museums are springing up like mushrooms in ...
n-tv.de/politik/Kriegs-Museen-bereiten-russische-Schueler-auf-fruehen-Tod-vor-article24878145.html
US-Israeli defeat of Iran's missiles is a big boost for its regional alliance : The aerial success against Iran's missiles was a major boost for the US's aim of ...
businessinsider.com/us-israeli-defeat-irans-missiles-big-boost-for-regional-alliance-2024-4
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
After the destruction of the prototype: Russians upgrade their "turtle tank": More than a week ago, the first "turtle tank" was spotted in Ukraine ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Russen-ruesten-ihren-Schildkroeten-Panzer-auf-article24881401.html
Russian Hypersonic Missile Scientist Jailed for 'High Treason': Alexander Kuranov has been sentenced to seven years in a "high-security penal colony ...
newsweek.com/russian-hypersonic-missile-scientist-jailed-high-treason-today-weapons-alexander-kuranov-1891662
Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
politico.eu/article/hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-calls-for-eu-leadership-change-at-the-upcoming-elections/
Russian Missile Barrage on Ukraine City Kills 16: Three Russian cruise missiles crashed into the center of the historic Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russian-missile-barrage-on-ukraine-city-kills-16-a84864
Biden voices support for Johnson's foreign aid bills: U.S. President Joe Biden said on April 17 that he "strongly supports" House Speaker Mike ...
kyivindependent.com/biden-voices-support-for-johnsons-aid-bills/
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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/
German authorities arrest 2 for allegedly planning military sabotage plot on Russia's behalf
kyivindependent.com/german-authorities-arrest-2-for-allegedly-planning-military-sabotage-plot-on-russias-behalf/
‘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/
Slovaks rally behind arms fundraiser for Ukraine, defying Fico's government: To support the Czech initiative to aid Ukraine, which the Slovak government refused ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/slovaks-rally-behind-arms-fundraiser-for-ukraine-defying-ficos-government/
Ukraine Latest News: Chernihiv Hit by Deadly Russian Missile Attack - Bloomberg: Russian forces attacked Chernihiv killing and wounding several people in a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/ukraine-s-northern-city-hit-by-deadly-russian-missile-attack
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Ukrainian court sentences Russian captive to 12 years' imprisonment for firing on civilian car near Bucha
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