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Little Hope of Ukraine Breakthrough During Xi France Visit: Observers
France China Experts say Beijing is unlikely to renounce support for Moscow, which it sees as a priority partner in its opposition to the United States. by AFP | May 4, 2024, 11:43 am China's Presiden
Georgia torn between the EU and Russia
Mass protests against the adoption of a "foreign agent" law, which stipulates that media and organisations that receive more than 20 percent of their funding from abroad must disclose their income, ar
‘Facebook Tries to Combat Russian Disinformation in Ukraine’ – FB Public Policy Manager
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Analysis: Reported ATACMS Missile Wave Hits Crimea, Russian Air Defenses and Airfields Pounded
A wave of Ukrainian long-range weapons widely reported to be around a dozen US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles pounded air bases and air defense installations across Crimea peninsula early Tuesday morn
Russia and Ukraine both using outlawed weapons – DW – 05/04/2024
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Is G7 Considering Exchanging Frozen Russian Assets for Occupied Ukrainian Territories?
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Ukraine says it's cracking down on satellite images of its territory in case they give away secrets to Russia
Military & Defense Thibault Spirlet 2024-05-02T13:44:18Z Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn Copy Link Read in app Satellite imagery of flooded homes in Korsunka, Ukraine, on May 15, 2023. Satellite image
Sanctions, hobbled economy hit Iran's traditional carpet weavers hard
KASHAN, Iran — The historic Kashan bazaar in central Iran once sat on a major caravan route, its silk carpets known the world over. But for the weavers trying to sell their rugs under its ancient arch
Analysis: Fighting Russia's Glide Bombs
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‘I love my country, but I can’t kill’: Ukrainian men evading conscription
Anton* was on his way to work as a civilian volunteer in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv 10 days ago. Several men stopped him. They asked: “Hi, who are you?” And: “Can you show me your documents please?
"The Norwegian intelligence service, PST, has revealed the presence of multiple Russian agents operating in western Norway."
"The Norwegian intelligence service, PST, has revealed the presence of multiple Russian agents operating in western Norway."
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Books at the Institute: “Our Enemies Will Vanish” by Yaroslav Trofimov
Books at the Institute is pleased to present an evening with Yaroslav Trofimov, chief foreign affairs correspondent of The Wall Street Journal and author of Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasi
Kuleba congratulates Estonian MP Kristo Enn Vaga, who arrived in Kyiv from Tallinn on bicycle
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba personally congratulated Estonian MP Kristo Enn Vaga, who cycled 1,700 km from Tallinn to Kyiv, collected more than EUR 30,000 for the Ukrainian ar
Putin punishes defense minister for Ukraine war shortcomings: ISW
By Associate Editor Share Russian President Vladimir Putin recently made a public gesture intended to punish Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu for his inability to achieve the Kremlin's military
Russia Navy to add two new ships to its Black Sea Fleet
3 May, 2024 - 14:51 | Naval News Navy 2024 According to information published by Flotprom on May 2, 2024, at the Gorky Shipyard in Zelenodolsk, two naval vessels are set to be launched in May, the Kar
Russia-Ukraine war live: Russian troops enter US base in Niger
40s ago04.42 EDT Lisa O'Carroll Germany has said it has evidence that Russian state-sponsored hackers were behind an “intolerable” cyber-attack last year in which several websites were knocked off lin
Russia may escalate Ukraine war if Western countries directly involved
The Kremlin characterized as “dangerous” comments by British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and French President Emmanuel Macron indicating their countries’ direct involvement in Ukraine’s strikes on
What the US Is Sending to Ukraine Right Now (and What it Isn’t)
In the blizzard of announcements from Washington following the Congressional agreement on a $61bn Ukraine-related aid package, it was easy to be overwhelmed by the numbers and the sometimes hard-to-gr
Xi Heads To Europe Looking For A Larger Chinese Role In Ukraine
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's upcoming trip to France, Serbia, and Hungary will focus on China's economic ties to Europe and escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels. But China's position
German company to transfer air defense radars to Ukraine
This is said in a press release published on the company’s website, Ukrinform reports. Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is supplying six more of its high-performance TRML-4D radars to Ukraine to strengthen
The Guardian view on Patriarch Kirill’s religious war in Ukraine: betraying the faith | Editorial
Following the Julian rather than the Gregorian calendar, the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) celebrates Easter this weekend – the most important religious festival of its liturgical year. One priest who
Video: Ukraine Hits Another Russian Refinery in Long-Distance Strike
Despite disapproval from the White House, Ukraine continues its campaign of attacks on refineries deep within the Russian heartland. It is a rare area of success for Ukrainian forces, and it is having
Clash of Realities: The Middle East and the Russian-Ukrainian War
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We Interviewed Ukraine's New AI-Generated Spokesperson
We interviewed Ukraine's new, AI-generated virtual spokesperson called Victoria Shi, who told RFE/RL's Ray Furlong that she will free up time for human diplomats to do more important work. #AI #artifi
Thousands of Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Now Deserting Posts: Intel
Thousands of Russian soldiers have reportedly deserted their posts in Ukraine as troop morale continues to plummet. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) recently reported that over 18,000 mili
Kremlin Blasts 'Dangerous' Macron Comments on Troops to Ukraine
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During his visit to Kyiv, Cameron starts negotiations on 100-year partnership between Ukraine and UK
Photo: The British Embassy in Kyiv During his visit to Kyiv, British Foreign Minister David Cameron began negotiations with Ukraine on a 100-year partnership, a new agreement that will build strong ti
Small Ocean, Big Hype: Arctic Myths and Realities - War on the Rocks
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a short series examining maritime geography and strategic challenges in specific bodies of water, ranging from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Guinea and the S
Russia's economic survival hinges on prolonging the Ukraine war, think tank expert says
Economy Filip De Mott 2024-05-02T18:22:56Z Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn Copy Link Read in app Contributor via Getty Images Russia needs to keep its war with Ukraine going or risk an economic hard l
Ukraine Needs Its Refugees to Return
According to a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), nearly a third of Ukraine’s population has been forced to flee their homes. Some 3.7 million are still internally displaced
‘No Plausible Path to Victory’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 3
The US Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines, predicted on Thursday that the war in Ukraine is unlikely to end any time soon, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has been encouraged by recen
Norwich photo exhibition captures Ukraine's fight for freedom
Advertisement Watch Photography captures Ukraine's fight for freedom 8 hours ago BBC News, Norfolk Roman Naumov The exhibition will showcase more than 130 photographs by Master Sgt Roman Naumov The ph
Record Loss for Russia's Gazprom as European Market Closed
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Media: Italy to give Ukraine SAMP/T system in new aid package
Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once The Italian government is readying its new defense aid package for Ukraine that will include, amo
In Europe, exiled Russian journalists offer alternative to state news
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Why Georgia’s government thinks it can scorn the EU and keep its grip on power
News Politics Some 80 percent of Georgians want to join the EU, which begs the question of why the ruling party feels so secure. Share options Copy Link EMail Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Despite a massi
Ukraine is ready for a just peace — not Russia’s version of one
News Commentary “This war isn’t about territory of Ukraine. This is a war about the rules under which [we] will live.” Share options Copy Link EMail Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Ukrainian officials say t
Post-Soviet Georgia in 10 Dates
The former Soviet republic of Georgia has been rocked by mass protests over a Russian-style "foreign agent" bill that targets foreign-backed NGOs. Here are 10 key dates in Georgia's history since the
Foreign agents bill incompatible with Georgian people's aspirations for Euro-Atlantic future - U.S. ambassador to Georgia
The Georgian government's intention to endorse the bill on foreign agents is incompatible with the aspirations of the Georgian people who are striving for Euro-Atlantic integration, United States Amba
NATO issues statement condemning Russia’s hybrid activities
In connection with Russia's recent hybrid activities, the North Atlantic Council issued a statement condemning such actions by the Russian Federation and assuring that this would not stop support for
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