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Von der Leyen noncommital on Ukrainian EU membership, banning Russian energy imports
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European Commission president calls for 'strong and clear investigation' into possible Russian war crimes | TheHill
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Von der Leyen noncommital on Ukrainian EU membership, banning Russian energy imports
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EU economy 'stronger than five years ago', von der Leyen tells parliament: Despite the "historic crises" of the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
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EU economy 'stronger than five years ago', von der Leyen tells parliament
Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
  • The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.

  • TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.

  • The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.

  • The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
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Ukraine Pushes Military-Aged Men To Return Home: Ukraine on Tuesday suspended consular services for men of fighting age living abroad ...
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Ukraine Pushes Military-Aged Men To Return Home
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
  • Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.

  • Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.

  • He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.

  • Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
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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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US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of struggle, the American House of Representatives voted on further aid for Ukraine ...
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US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine
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Man interrupts von der Leyen speech: "You are a criminal!": A speech by Ursula von der Leyen was briefly interrupted on Wednesday by a man who called her ...
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Man interrupts von der Leyen speech:
Quick Glance: Heckler blasts von der Leyen over Israel support
  • Ursula von der Leyen was interrupted during a speech by a man who accused her of being a 'criminal' for supporting Israel.

  • The man shouted that she had 'aided genocide in Gaza' and accused her of having the blood of Palestinian children on her hands.

  • The incident occurred at the European Defence and Security Summit, where von der Leyen was delivering a speech on strengthening European security and defence.

  • The man, later identified as David Cronin, defended his action as a 'citizen's arrest' and continued to criticize von der Leyen for her support of Israel.
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NATO chief urges allies to give air defence systems to Ukraine: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg pressed member countries to give air defence systems to ...
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NATO chief urges allies to give air defence systems to Ukraine
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.
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Media: Greece preparing to give Ukraine at least 1 Patriot system, possibly 2: The news follows a story by the Financial Times (FT) on April 22 ...
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Media: Greece preparing to give Ukraine at least 1 Patriot system ...
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Attacks on Kharkiv: Go or Stay?: Air strikes on Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine have so far been rare - but Russia is apparently exploiting gaps in its defense ...
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Attacks on Kharkiv: Go or Stay?
Quick Glance: Russian Attack Causes Destruction of TV Tower in Kharkiv
  • A television tower in Kharkiv was ripped in two by a Russian missile strike on Monday, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to make the second largest city in Ukraine uninhabitable.

  • Impressive footage showed the main mast of the tower breaking off and collapsing in the city, which has been under missile and drone attacks for weeks.

  • Zelenskyy briefed US President Joe Biden about the airstrike that occurred shortly before their conversation.

  • The Service for State Special Communications reported partial damage to the tower's structure, resulting in a temporary loss of television signal. Efforts are underway to restore it, with residents advised to use cable, online TV, or radio if they lack a digital TV signal.
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Ukraine Says Struck Russian Ship in Annexed Crimea: Ukraine said Sunday its navy had struck a salvage ship belonging to Russia's Black Sea fleet on the annexed ...
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Ukraine Says Struck Russian Ship in Annexed Crimea
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War in Ukraine: EU states do not want to give up Patriots: The EU has called on member states to support Ukraine with air defense systems ...
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War in Ukraine: EU states do not want to give up Patriots
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Combustion engine phase-out in the EU from 2035: Now especially: According to the EU Court of Auditors, there is a “long and rocky road ahead” to the end of ...
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Combustion engine phase-out in the EU from 2035: Now especially
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Russian surprise attack? Ukraine loses parts of Ocheretyne: Suddenly the front in Ukraine begins to move: Russian troops make a local advance on the railway ...
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Russian surprise attack? Ukraine loses parts of Ocheretyne
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Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has ...
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Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will ...
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to all-time high
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to ...
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“Nobody knows what Putin will do tomorrow” - Navalny's widow does not rule out nuclear strike
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“Nobody knows what Putin will do tomorrow” - Navalny's widow does not rule ...
Quick Glance: The Unpredictability of Putin: Nawalnaja Warns of Nuclear Weapons
  • Julia Nawalnja, the widow of Russian opposition leader Navalny, considers Russia's leader Putin unpredictable and warns that he may resort to using nuclear weapons.

  • She compares Putin's actions to the attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the unpredictability of his decisions.

  • Nawalnaja views the arrest of suspected Russian spies as evidence that Putin is using all means to pursue his agenda in Europe.

  • She criticizes Europe for not addressing the dangers posed by Russia earlier, which could have prevented conflicts and murders.
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Russia's reaction to US aid: "Inglorious end of the Kiev regime is inevitable": Dmitry Polyansky, the Russian ambassador to the United Nations in New York ...
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With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The Initiative: The impending passage of $60 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine could help the ...
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With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The ...
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Mobilization in Ukraine: The persistent search for soldiers: Several hundred thousand soldiers have to be found. But the track record is modest.
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Mobilization in Ukraine: The persistent search for soldiers
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"1000 ATACMS in Ukraine package": Thiele: USA will try to surprise Russians: The US House of Representatives has managed to agree on an aid package for Ukraine ...
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