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BREAKING: US House passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine: Editors Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with further details. The U.S ...
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BREAKING: US House passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine
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Ukraine aid bill finally passes the House – what happens next?: After months of political wrangling in Congress, frustration in Kyiv and a deteriorating ...
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Ukraine aid bill finally passes the House – what happens next?
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.
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70% of energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks in Kyiv has been restored, authorities say
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70% of energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks in Kyiv has been ...
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Source: Ukraine strikes Russian modernized long-range radar system in Bryansk Oblast
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Source: Ukraine strikes Russian modernized long-range radar system in ...
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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UK allocates over $180 million to bolster Ukraine's energy sector: The U.K. has allocated nearly 150 million pounds (over $180 million) to support ...
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UK allocates over $180 million to bolster Ukraine's energy sector
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How Johnson came to allow a vote on Ukraine aid after months of delays: After more than six months of hedging, backtracking, and unfulfilled promises, U.S ...
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How Johnson came to allow a vote on Ukraine aid after months of delays
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How Johnson came to allow a vote on Ukraine aid after months of delays: After more than six months of hedging, backtracking, and unfulfilled promises, U.S ...
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How Johnson came to allow a vote on Ukraine aid after months of delays
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Governor: Russia attacks TV infrastructure in Kharkiv: Russian forces struck a TV infrastructure facility in Kharkiv on April 22, regional governor Oleh ...
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Governor: Russia attacks TV infrastructure in Kharkiv
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Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 127: Editor’s Note: This is issue 127 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from April 6-12 ...
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Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 127
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Moscow suggests 2022 draft document as a basis for future Ukraine peace talks: Putin said Russia could negotiate with Ukraine to end the war if there are no ...
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Moscow suggests 2022 draft document as a basis for future Ukraine peace ...
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Centerenergo: Russian attack destroys thermal power plant in Kyiv Oblast: A Russian attack overnight on April 11 destroyed the Trypillia Thermal Power Plant in ...
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Centerenergo: Russian attack destroys thermal power plant in Kyiv Oblast
Quick Glance: Russian strikes devastate largest power plant in Kyiv
  • The largest power-generating plant in Ukraine's Kyiv region was destroyed in a Russian missile attack on Thursday, according to the energy company Centrenergo.

  • As President Volodomyr Zelensky accused the West of neglecting Ukraine's need for air defenses, Russia targeted key energy infrastructure.

  • Despite the devastation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Centrenergo, Andriy Gota, expressed confidence in overcoming the challenges.

  • Ukraine has previously managed significant power losses, including the seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Russian forces post-invasion.
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Latvia to send first batch of drones to Ukraine as part of drone coalition: The Latvian government will deliver its first batch of drones as part of the ...
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Latvia to send first batch of drones to Ukraine as part of drone coalition
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Rebuilding Kyiv Oblast power plant possible but 'futile' without air defense, Centerenergo says
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Rebuilding Kyiv Oblast power plant possible but 'futile' without ...
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Norwegian foreign minister visits Odesa: Barth Eide visited Odesa's port and said that he was "deeply impressed by the way Ukraine has been able to ...
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Norwegian foreign minister visits Odesa
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Ukraine signs new partnership agreement with UN migration agency: The agreement entails "enhanced cooperation for Ukraine's reconstruction ...
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Ukraine signs new partnership agreement with UN migration agency
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Russian attacks in Sumy Oblast injure 4 people, target critical infrastructure: Russian forces attacked border settlements and critical infrastructure in Sumy ...
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Russian attacks in Sumy Oblast injure 4 people, target critical ...
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ISW: Russia deploying new Kh-69 cruise missile in escalating attacks on Ukraine: "Russian forces have reportedly launched Kh-69 missiles from 400 kilometers ...
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ISW: Russia deploying new Kh-69 cruise missile in escalating attacks on ...
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Kharkiv at risk of becoming 'second Aleppo,' mayor says: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov believes his city is at risk of becoming "a second ...
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Kharkiv at risk of becoming 'second Aleppo,' mayor says
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Russia Destroys Largest Power Plant in Ukraine’s Kyiv Region: A sweeping Russian missile attack on Ukraine destroyed the largest power generating plant in the ...
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Russia Destroys Largest Power Plant in Ukraine’s Kyiv Region
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NGO Save Ukraine rescues 2 more children from Russian occupation: Save Ukraine, a Ukrainian humanitarian NGO, rescued two more children, including an orphan ...
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NGO Save Ukraine rescues 2 more children from Russian occupation
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DTEK thermal plants damaged in Russia's overnight attack: Russia damaged two DTEK thermal power plants in its latest overnight mass attack on Ukrainian ...
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DTEK thermal plants damaged in Russia's overnight attack
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Defense Express: Russia's new Kh-69 cruise missiles, "worse than Kinzhal," used in Trypilska power plant strike - Euromaidan Press
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Defense Express: Russia's new Kh-69 cruise missiles, "worse than ...
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What Is Kh-69? Russia's New Subsonic Cruise Missile 'Worse' Than Dagger: Russia is producing the subsonic weapon dubbed the Kh-69 for its assault on Ukraine's ...
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What Is Kh-69? Russia's New Subsonic Cruise Missile 'Worse' Than Dagger
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U.S. aid to reach Ukraine 'within days,' ambassador says during Michigan trip: The U.S. ambassador to Ukraine said Tuesday the aid package pending in Congress is ...
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U.S. aid to reach Ukraine 'within days,' ambassador says during Michigan ...
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Russians hit Trypilska power station with five Kh-69 missiles on 11 April - Euromaidan Press
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Russians hit Trypilska power station with five Kh-69 missiles on 11 April ...
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Ukrainian Police Identify Over 100 Russian Soldiers Who Committed War Crimes in Bucha
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Kyiv may get €1 bn in profits from frozen Russian assets by July - EU: Ukraine could receive €1 billion in windfall profits from immobilised Russian assets as ...
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Kyiv may get €1 bn in profits from frozen Russian assets by July - EU
Quick Glance: Europe Considers Using Profits from Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine
  • Following the freezing of over $300 billion in assets, European leaders may propose utilizing profits from immobilized assets to aid Ukraine.

  • A proposal could offer about $3 billion annually for weapons to support Ukraine in battle as U.S. funding stalls and Ukraine faces desperation.

  • Despite the potential aid for Ukraine, the proposal is viewed by some as not extraordinary but also not negligible.

  • The debate on using frozen assets gains momentum as the EU grapples with how to address Russia's threat to global stability.
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Defense Ministry: More than 2,000 Russian missiles downed over Ukraine since start of all-out war
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Defense Ministry: More than 2,000 Russian missiles downed over Ukraine ...
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Zelensky marks second anniversary of key Kyiv Oblast battle: President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the second anniversary of the battle of Moshchun in Kyiv Oblast ...
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Zelensky marks second anniversary of key Kyiv Oblast battle
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'Lives are falling apart:' Kyiv residents shook by another mass missile attack
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'Lives are falling apart:' Kyiv residents shook by another mass ...
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Mayor: Russian attacks destroy thermal power plant, all substations in Kharkiv: He also said that the electricity supply has been restored for approximately 40% ...
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Mayor: Russian attacks destroy thermal power plant, all substations in ...
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Air Force: Ukraine downs 31 missiles overnight: Ukraine shot down all of the missiles launched by Russia overnight on March 21, the Air Force said in its morning ...
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Air Force: Ukraine downs 31 missiles overnight
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Kyiv at risk of losing iconic market to development: Kyiv’s City Council canceled an auction for the capital's iconic Zhytniy Market after accusations that ...
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Kyiv at risk of losing iconic market to development
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Ukraine war latest: Mass attack on Kyiv injures at least 13, including child: Key developments on March 21: * Russian missile attack on Kyiv injures at least ...
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Ukraine war latest: Mass attack on Kyiv injures at least 13 ...
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Ukrainian police: Many still missing, Bucha civilian death toll not final two years on - Euromaidan Press
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Ukrainian police: Many still missing, Bucha civilian death toll not final ...
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Kyiv at risk of losing iconic market to development: Kyiv’s City Council canceled an auction for the capital's iconic Zhytniy Market after accusations that ...
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Kyiv at risk of losing iconic market to development
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 9, injure 37 over past day: Civilian casualties were reported in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy ...
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 9, injure 37 over past day
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: US says Ukraine at ‘critical moment’ in war: These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war for Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: US says Ukraine at ‘critical moment’ in war
Quick Glance: Russian Assault Harms Residents of Kharkiv Oblast
  • A Russian assault on the Kharkiv Oblast region the day before resulted in tragic consequences, leading to the death of a man and the injury of an 11-year-old boy.

  • The ongoing attacks on settlements in Kharkiv Oblast by Russian forces are alarming and distressing for the residents.

  • The residents of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in Kharkiv Oblast are victims of the recent assault, jeopardizing the region's security and stability.

  • The National Police in Kharkiv Oblast is documenting the escalating violence and its impact on the local population.
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Ukrainian embassy condemns Australian broadcast of documentary filmed on Russian side of front line
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Russian missile attack injures 2 in Kyiv Oblast outside of capital: Some fragments of Russian projectiles fell in Kyiv Oblast, damaging houses, farm buildings ...
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Russian missile attack injures 2 in Kyiv Oblast outside of capital
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Russian missile attack on Kyiv injures at least 13, including child: Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv early in the morning of March 21 ...
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Russian missile attack on Kyiv injures at least 13, including child
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Scholz rejects Taurus missile deployment due to escalation fears - Euromaidan Press
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Scholz rejects Taurus missile deployment due to escalation fears - ...
Quick Glance: Fatal Russian Assaults on Ukraine and Appeal for Arms
  • Russia targets areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in response to deadly bombings in the Russian border regions.

  • At least three individuals lost their lives in the Russian assaults in northeastern and southern Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to request additional Patriot air defense systems.

  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies to hasten the delivery of warplanes and Patriot air defense systems in light of the increased missile attacks.
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What do we know about the ‘Siberian Battalion’ that reportedly crossed into Russia?
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What do we know about the ‘Siberian Battalion’ that reportedly crossed ...
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Military intelligence: Russia's Sergey Kotov patrol vessel destroyed near Crimea
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Military intelligence: Russia's Sergey Kotov patrol vessel destroyed ...
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The Invisible War: Inside the electronic warfare arms race that could shape course of war in Ukraine
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The Invisible War: Inside the electronic warfare arms race that could ...
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The Invisible War: Inside the electronic warfare arms race that could shape course of war in Ukraine
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The Invisible War: Inside the electronic warfare arms race that could ...
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine slows Russian advances west of Avdiivka, military says
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine slows Russian advances west of Avdiivka ...
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Ukraine charges 2 Russian soldiers with murdering civilian in Bucha in 2022: Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office charged two Russian military ...
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Ukraine charges 2 Russian soldiers with murdering civilian in Bucha in ...
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Putin will be tried for war crimes, Ukraine's prosecutor general vows: Ukraine's prosecutor general Andriy Kostin has said Russian President Vladimir ...
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Putin will be tried for war crimes, Ukraine's prosecutor general vows
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‘Shock therapy:’ War tourism in Ukraine attracts foreigners to see scars of Russia's invasion
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‘Shock therapy:’ War tourism in Ukraine attracts foreigners to see scars ...
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Lithuania to join Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine: Lithuania will contribute to the Czech-led allied initiative to supply Ukraine with hundreds of ...
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Lithuania to join Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine