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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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Top Russian colonel reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike on occupied ...
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Ukrainian-born Republican Spartz proposes reducing military aid for Ukraine: Republican Representative Victoria Spartz, the only U.S. lawmaker born in Ukraine ...
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Ukrainian-born Republican Spartz proposes reducing military aid for ...
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Bloomberg: Russian diesel exports continue to drop amid Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries
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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.
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Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission: The position of Commission Head will be reassigned after the EU elections. Who is in competition ...
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Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission
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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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What will it take for Ukraine to win?
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Man arrested in Poland over suspected plan to assassinate Zelenskyy: A man suspected of helping Russian intelligence services plan an assassination attempt ...
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Man arrested in Poland over suspected plan to assassinate Zelenskyy
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.
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Ukraine says Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region injure over 25 people, damage critical infrastructure
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Ukraine says Russian strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region injure over 25 ...
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‘Double-tap’ attack. Understanding one of Russia’s cruelest tactics in Ukraine: Hitting a building, waiting for first responders and the media to arrive ...
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‘Double-tap’ attack. Understanding one of Russia’s cruelest tactics in ...
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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 ...
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Air Force: Ukraine downs 13 Russian drones overnight on April 18
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Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks: Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since ...
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Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Arms Sector Struggles Amid Cash Shortages and Attacks
  • Hundreds of Ukrainian arms businesses face funding challenges and fear Russian attacks.

  • The government is urged to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and allow export licenses.

  • Private investments are primarily motivated by domestic entrepreneurs prioritizing patriotism over profit.

  • Manufacturing weapons in Ukraine during a full-scale war poses financial and security risks.
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Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
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Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine
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Opinion: A look at the drone arsenal Russia uses against Ukraine: Drone combat in Russia’s war against Ukraine is changing warfare. Unmanned aerial vehicles ...
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Opinion: A look at the drone arsenal Russia uses against Ukraine
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Opinion: Why is Ukraine rejecting the Belarusian opposition?: Immediately after World War II, the Paris-exiled Polish intellectual  Jerzy Giedroyc (of Lithuanian ...
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Opinion: Why is Ukraine rejecting the Belarusian opposition?
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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 ...
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EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided
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Sources: HUR confirms attack on Russian bomber factory in Tatarstan: A factory in Russia's Tatarstan producing bomber aircraft for the Russian military was ...
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Sources: HUR confirms attack on Russian bomber factory in Tatarstan
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Zelensky confirms Ukraine struck Russian military airfield in occupied Crimea: Ukrainian forces carried out an attack early on April 17 against a Russian ...
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Zelensky confirms Ukraine struck Russian military airfield in occupied ...
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Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protects refineries, says report
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Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protects ...
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile ...
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel
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For second time in a week, Russian strike in Ukraine kills and wounds dozens of civilians
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Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
  • Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.

  • Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.

  • The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.

  • NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.