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Ukraine updates: Drone incident over the Black Sea : A Russian fighter jet forced down a US military surveillance drone over the Black Sea, the US military said ...
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Ukraine updates: Drone incident over the Black Sea
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US: Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea: The U.S. military said a Russian fighter jet on Tuesday struck the propeller of a U.S ...
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Ukraine updates: Drone incident over the Black Sea : A Russian fighter jet forced down a US military surveillance drone over the Black Sea, the US military said ...
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Ukraine updates: Drone incident over the Black Sea
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US: Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea: The U.S. military said a Russian fighter jet on Tuesday struck the propeller of a U.S ...
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US: Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea
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US: Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea: The U.S. military said a Russian fighter jet has struck the propeller of a U.S ...
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US: Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea
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TURBULENT TIMES: Moscow warns US aircraft away from its air space after drone crash
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TURBULENT TIMES: Moscow warns US aircraft away from its air space after ...
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Russian missile hits another Ukraine apartment block, 1 dead: A Russian missile struck an apartment building in the center of Kramatorsk on Tuesday ...
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Russian missile hits another Ukraine apartment block, 1 dead
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Moscow warns US aircraft away from its airspace after drone crash: (3rd UPDATE) The United States conducts regular surveillance flights in international air ...
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Moscow warns US aircraft away from its airspace after drone crash
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Russia warns US away from airspace after drone crash: Moscow has told Washington to keep well away from its airspace after a US drone intercepted by Russian jets ...
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Russia warns US away from airspace after drone crash
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Russian Su-27 fighter jet strikes US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea: US military says MQ-9 drone was operating within international airspace.
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Russian Su-27 fighter jet strikes US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea
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US: Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea: The incident highlighted soaring U.S.-Russian tensions over Moscow's war in Ukraine.
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US: Russian fighter jet hits American drone over Black Sea
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Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns: “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around ...
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Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns
Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
  • Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.

  • Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.

  • He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.

  • Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
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Ukraine looks to stop the bleeding as US readies more aid: Ukraine will soon receive much-needed relief to stabilize the front lines of their war with Russia ...
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Ukraine looks to stop the bleeding as US readies more aid
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

  • Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

  • Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s ...
Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
  • Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.

  • The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.

  • The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.

  • Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...
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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space
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Russia Detains Deputy Defense Minister Over Corruption Suspicions: Russian law enforcement officers have detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov on ...
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Russia Detains Deputy Defense Minister Over Corruption Suspicions
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
  • Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.

  • Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

  • Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.

  • Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
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Russia-Iran Military Alliance Gives Israel Cause for Concern: Israel’s trading of missile attacks with Iran this month may be on hiatus, yet the unprecedented ...
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Russia-Iran Military Alliance Gives Israel Cause for Concern
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by U.S., AP reports: Ukraine had been begging for the long-range system because the missiles provide a ...
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by U.S., AP reports
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
  • The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

  • The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

  • The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

  • Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran: North Korea sent its highest-level delegation to Iran in about five years as the US raised ...
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran
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.
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Moscow Says Us Aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Will ‘Exacerbate Global Crises': Moscow on Saturday slammed the approval by the U.S.
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Moscow Says Us Aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Will ‘Exacerbate Global ...
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.
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Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its territory: Speaking to Fakt, Polish President Andrzej Duda highlighted how Russia has ...
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Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its ...
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes ...
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Russia claims it struck Western arms being transported in Ukraine by rail : Russia on Friday (Apr 26) said that it had used missiles and artillery to target ...
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Russia claims it struck Western arms being transported in Ukraine by rail
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US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells ...
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US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Russian priest suspended after presiding over Navalny's funeral: The document posted on the website of the Moscow City Diocese did not give an official ...
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Russian priest suspended after presiding over Navalny's funeral
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Russia says it may downgrade ties with US if its assets are confiscated: Russia is considering downgrading the level of its diplomatic relations with the United ...
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Russia says it may downgrade ties with US if its assets are confiscated
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Russia Scraps WWII March Over Security Fears: Russia is canceling a popular procession to commemorate World War II victims for a second straight year due to ...
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Russia Scraps WWII March Over Security Fears
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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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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies
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Russia Says Captured Village Near Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar: Russia said Sunday its forces had completely captured Bohdanivka, a frontline village less than ...
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Russia Says Captured Village Near Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar
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Reuters: Satellite imagery shows ship likely used to transfer North Korean arms to Russia docked in Chinese port
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Reuters: Satellite imagery shows ship likely used to transfer North Korean ...