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Russia Rejects U.S. Journalist Gershkovich’s Detention Appeal: A Moscow court on Tuesday denied U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against the extension ...
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Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich
- Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.
- Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.
- Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
- Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.
LIVE: Senate votes on long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Most weapons from US aid package for Ukraine are already in Germany and Poland – CNN
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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Remembering Sergei Parajanov, the Bard of the Caucasus: The revered Armenian cinema auteur both embodied the region’s ethnic and cultural diversity and sought to ...
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Sunak vows more spending for UK defence in 'dangerous world': Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday he would lift defence spending to 2 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/uks-sunak-announce-uplift-military-support-ukraine-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Sunak and Scholz Face Tension in Berlin Meeting
- Sunak announces £500 million aid for Ukraine and plans to increase defence spending by 2030.
- Germany criticizes UK's delay in defense spending for European security.
- Scholz will address Sunak on British defense commitments.
- Berlin expresses discontent over Sunak's defense spending delay and doubts Germany's rapid defense capability.
Joe Biden tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy US weapons will arrive ‘quickly’: President expected to sign law unlocking long-delayed $60bn in funding for Ukraine this ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-putin-ties-risk-relations-with-eu-top-diplomat-says
Ukraine Moves To Bring Military-Aged Men Home To Fight: Ukraine said Tuesday it was introducing new measures that would encourage military-aged men to return to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/ukraine-moves-to-bring-military-aged-men-home-to-fight-a84932
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.
Ramzan Kadyrov: Rumors of illness - is Putin losing an ally?: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is said to be seriously ill. This means that an important support for ...
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Quick Glance: Ramsan Kadyrow: Rumors of Illness and Political Implications
- Speculation around Ramsan Kadyrow's health raises concerns as he is a key ally of Putin in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow and Putin share a long history dating back to the Second Chechen War.
- Kadyrow faces allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, while playing a crucial role in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow's health could destabilize the power structure in Chechnya, given his regime's strong reliance on him personally.
Russian avant-garde in desert exile: The founder Igor Savizki was an art fanatic. With courage and cunning, he saved tens of thousands of works declared ...
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Largest fire engine convoy to deliver aid to Ukraine: A convoy including 20 fire engines will leave Kent and carry more than 2,800 pieces of equipment.
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Finland among world's top military aid donors to Ukraine: The value of Finnish military support for the war-torn country has multiplied recently.
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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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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.
The China-Russia trade friendship may not be quite what you think: Commercial ties between the two powers appear to be catching up from an abnormally low base
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Ukraine's farm minister named as suspect in corruption case: Ukraine's anti-corruption agency is treating Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky as a suspect in an ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-farm-minister-named-suspect-corruption-case-kyiv-media-reports-2024-04-23/
Ukraine continues negotiations on joint production of Patriot systems and missiles, ambassador says
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452555/
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 ...
kyivindependent.com/media-greece-preparing-to-give-ukraine-at-least-1-patriot-system-possibly-2/
Reuters World News: Ukraine's depleted army, and other top stories: Tensions mount inside Iran as crackdowns intensify on the streets.
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Ukraine War: The Hit TV Tower in Kharkiv - will the city be the next Mariupol?: In Kharkiv, from where the writer Serhij Zhadan sends his messages to the world ...
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LIVE: EU parliament debate on Gaza, Ukraine, Georgia and Haiti: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Ukraine war: Kyiv limits consular help for men of fighting age abroad: The rights of Ukrainians remain key, says Kyiv, but the priority is to protect the ...
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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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Russia threatens to step up attacks on western weapons in Ukraine: Russian defence minister reacts to US passage of military aid as Kyiv’s forces struggle to ...
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Russian ministry sees 2024 GDP at 2.8%, but with higher inflation, weaker rouble: Russia's economy ministry improved its expectations for 2024 gross domestic ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-ministry-sees-2024-gdp-28-with-higher-inflation-weaker-rouble-2024-04-23/
Bloomberg: Germany urging US to send another Patriot system to Ukraine: Ukraine is facing a shortage of air defense systems amid an uptick in Russian attacks on ...
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-germany-urging-us-to-send-another-patriot-to-ukraine/
Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags: Far from the trenches, at orderly new centres across Ukraine, civilian recruiters armed with ...
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WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Senate considers military aid to Ukraine and Israel
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Approval of US aid to Ukraine prompts EU to provide more active support – European Commission President
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452512/
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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Ukraine Anti-graft Office Suspects Agriculture Minister of Fraud: Ukrainian anti-graft agencies say they have discovered that Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/ukraine-anti-graft-office-suspects-agriculture-minister-of-fraud
Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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46,000 UK flights experience navigation problems as Russia jams GPS – The Sun: Flights to and from the UK have been affected by the jamming of the Global ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452468/
Federal Attorney General reports arrest: Krah reacts to espionage allegations against AfD employees
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Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
Government allocates additional over $200 million for fortifications: The government has allocated an additional over Hr 8 billion (around $202 ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-additionally-allocates/
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 ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-scraps-wwii-march-in-moscow-over-security-fears-a84933
Poll: 62% of Ukrainians say they are prepared to fight for country: Ukrainians have the highest readiness to fight for their country among other European ...
kyivindependent.com/poll-62-of-ukrainians-prepared-to-fight-for-country/
Sberbank to pay $8bn in dividends after record profit: Half of it is going to Russian state’s coffers to help fund war on Ukraine
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Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
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57 billion euros in Ukraine aid: Biden wants to “sign immediately”: US President Joe Biden has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the 57 billion ...
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Significantly more than usual: US package for Ukraine should include many armored vehicles
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‘Our artillery is starving:’ Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid
cnn.com/2024/04/22/europe/ukraine-awaits-us-military-aid-intl-cmd/
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
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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.
nzz.ch/international/mobilisierung-in-der-ukraine-die-hartnaeckige-suche-nach-soldaten-ld.1825914
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 ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/22/krieg-in-der-ukraine-eu-staaten-wollen-patriots-nicht-abgeben
Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
kyivindependent.com/inside-the-swedish-ammunition-plant-at-the-forefront-of-europes-push-to-ramp-up-shell-production/
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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Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America: The Russian Embassy in Turkey has urged citizens to avoid flying Turkish Airlines due to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-urges-citizens-to-avoid-flying-turkish-airlines-to-latin-america-a84931
Biden says military aid on way to Ukraine after Senate approval: EU foreign and defence minister agree Ukraine needs better air defences but stop sort of ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/biden-says-military-aid-on-way-to-ukraine-right-after-senate-approval
Ukraine: TV tower collapses after missile strike in Kharkiv: The local military says that digital TV has been cut off in the surrounding area.
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EU Parliament supports extension of preferential trade with Ukraine, albeit with safeguards
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452565/
Pentagon Preparing Package for Ukraine, Promising Armor, Artillery and Air Defenses ASAP
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SBU detains man suspected of directing Russian attacks on Ukrainian special forces base
kyivindependent.com/sbu-detains-man-suspected-of-directing-russian-attacks-on-kraken-special-forces-base/
Russia scraps WWII march in Moscow over security fears: Russia is cancelling a popular procession in Moscow to commemorate World War II victims for a second ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/russia-scraps-wwii-march-in-moscow-over-security-fears
Military: Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne, situation 'difficult'
kyivindependent.com/military-russian-forces-using-chemical-weapons-to-storm-ocheretyne-situation-difficult/
Ukraine to receive new military aid from US sooner than expected, congressman says during visit to Kyiv
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-receive-new-military-aid-from-us-sooner-than-possible-congressmen-say-during-visit-to-kyiv/
Russia will ramp up strikes on Western arms in Ukraine, Kremlin warns: The U.S. is preparing to furnish Kyiv with more weapons.
politico.eu/article/russia-strikes-western-arms-ukraine-kremlin-war-military/
What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine: After weeks of Russian advance, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68872783
Hungarian FM says Ukraine carrying out 'witch hunt' against Hungarian businesses, threatens to block EU aid
kyivindependent.com/hungarian-fm-says-ukraine-carrying-out-witch-hunt-against-hungarian-businesses-threatens-to-block-eu-aid/
Britain names Gwyn Jenkins as national security adviser: Britain will appoint Gwyn Jenkins, one of the country's top generals, as its next national security ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-names-gwyn-jenkins-national-security-adviser-2024-04-23/
Zelensky: Ukraine, US 'finalized' agreements on ATACMS: Ukraine "finalized" with the U.S. details of the agreements on long-range Army ...
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Ukraine's parliament passes law adapting education policy to match EU standards
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-parliament-adopts-law-adapting-education-policy-to-match-eu-standards/
Fresh Support: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. US House approves $95 billion in foreign aid. China is front and center of gold’s rally ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-21/fresh-support-the-bloomberg-open-asia-edition
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.
Russian drone attack injures seven in Ukraine’s Odesa: Officials : Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that injured seven people in the Black Sea port of ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/russian-drone-attack-injures-seven-in-ukraine-s-odesa-officials-
🔊 The US House has passed a Ukraine military aid package which heads to the US Senate and then President Joe Biden's desk this week ...
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We know about Ukraine's urgent needs – Pentagon: The United States and the Pentagon have been in constant communication with Ukraine, allies and partners ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452477/
Ukraine war: ECB calls for Austria's RBI to withdraw more quickly from Russia: As the largest Western financial institution in Russia, Raiffeisenbank ...
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Lavrov Says Russia, China Almost Dedollarized Their Trade: Tass: Russia and China have almost completely stopped using the dollar in their mutual trade ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/lavrov-says-russia-china-almost-dedollarized-their-trade-tass
Russia bombs Russia: Oops.
politico.eu/article/russia-air-force-drops-massive-missile-russian-territory/
WSJ: US drafting sanctions aimed at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort: Washington hopes they will allow Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive armed ...
kyivindependent.com/wsj-us-drafting-sanctions-aimed-at-chinese-banks-aiding-russias-war-effort/
10 Years Later, Russian Volunteer Fighters Recall Fueling the War in Donbas: Ten years ago, Alexander Krasnogorodtsev, an artist from St.
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/10-years-later-russian-volunteer-fighters-recall-fueling-the-war-in-donbas-a84917
US EPA expected to drop hydrogen from power plant rule, sources say: The Biden administration is expected to drop green hydrogen from its landmark plan to slash ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/us-epa-expected-drop-hydrogen-power-plant-rule-sources-say-2024-04-22/
Mike Pence: Russian aggression poses 'serious threat' to Europe: Former Vice President of the US, Mike Pence, joins Euronews Correspondent Stefan Grobe on the ...
euronews.com/2024/04/22/mike-pence-russian-aggression-poses-serious-threat-to-europe
Russia warns Europe: If you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt
deccanherald.com/world/russia-warns-europe-if-you-take-our-assets-we-have-a-response-that-will-hurt-2990364
Military expert in the ntv early start: What Russia "can't have, it destroys": Russia is causing enormous devastation in its war of aggression against Ukraine ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/magazine/fruehstart/Was-Russland-nicht-haben-kann-macht-es-kaputt-article24893947.html
Russia’s Belgorod region says 120 civilians killed by Ukraine strikes since 2022: Russia’s Belgorod region which borders Ukraine said that 120 civilians had been ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/23/russia-s-belgorod-region-says-120-civilians-killed-by-ukraine-strikes-since-2022
Ukraine: What are Atacms missiles? The new weapon briefly explained: Last fall, Russia's air force suffered its heaviest blow to date in the war in Ukraine ...
nzz.ch/international/ukraine-krieg-was-sind-atacms-raketen-die-neue-waffe-kurz-erklaert-ld.1763411
Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers possibly conducting espionage in Baltic Sea
kyivindependent.com/swedish-navy-chief-says-russian-shadow-fleet-possibly-also-conducting-espionage/
US prepares "larger than normal" aid package for Ukraine – Politico: Politico reports that the administration of US President Joe Biden is preparing a larger ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452454/
Parliament backs temporary trade benefits for Ukraine paving the way to talks for long-term agreement
euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/parliament-backs-temporary-trade-benefits-for-ukraine-paving-the-way-to-talks-for-long-term-agreement/
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