A Russian proxy claimed on April 30 that air defenses had intercepted Ukrainian missiles over the occupied Crimean cities of Dzhankoi and Simferopol overnight. The news was corroborated by the Crimean Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-p…
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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms
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Russian proxy claims Ukrainian missile strike on occupied Crimea
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Bloomberg: Macron hopes to convince Xi to sway Putin toward ending invasion of Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to deepen his personal connections with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to contribute to ending Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg report Source : …
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Mobilizing frozen Russian assets in aid for Ukraine would allow latter to sustain war effort until 2028
The confiscation of Russian assets to bolster existing aid commitments to Ukraine will make it possible for Ukrainians to sustain their fight against Russian aggression until at least the end of 2028, Source : www.weareukraine.info/mobilizin…
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Updated: Russian attack on Kharkiv kills 2, injures 6
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. A Russian airstrike against two districts of the northeastern city of Kharkiv on April 30 killed at least two people and injured at leas Source : …
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Germany delivers Skynex air defense system, Marder vehicles, ammunition to Ukraine
Germany has handed over 10 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, a Skynex air defense system, ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks, IRIS-T SLM air defense missiles, and other aid in its latest aid delivery to Source : kyivindependent.com/germany-d…
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 7, injure at least 36 over past day
Russian attacks against Ukraine killed seven people and injured at least 36 over the past day, regional authorities said early on April 30. Russia targeted a total of 10 Ukrainian oblasts — Zaporizhzh Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
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Lithuania's PM, president in favor of helping Ukraine bring back military-aged men
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte voiced support for helping Ukraine bring back its military-aged men living abroad, but after consultations with the EU and Kyiv Source : kyivindependent.com/lithuania…
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Ukraine holds 3rd round of negotiations with US on bilateral security agreement
A Ukrainian team led by Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak held the third round of negotiations with the U.S. on the future bilateral security agreement on April 29, the Presidential Office Source : kyivindependent.com/kyiv-hold…
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UN says North Korean-made missiles struck Kharkiv in January
A U.N. sanctions committee report issued on April 29 said that debris found after a missile strike on Kharkiv on Jan. 2 came from a North Korean Hwasong-11 series ballistic missile. Both Ukrainian and Source : kyivindependent.com/un-says-n…
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Russian Media Monitoring: The Kremlin’s Spin on Missing Ukrainian Children
Russian Media Monitoring: The Kremlin’s Spin on Missing Ukrainian Children On April 17, Ukraine’s National Police Chief announced that they had successfully located 161 abducted Ukrainian children on Source : uacrisis.org/en/russia…
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General Staff: Russia has lost 468,720 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 468,720 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 30. This number includes 1,250 Source : …
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FT: Naftogaz chief calls on EU to protect gas storage against Russian attacks
The CEO of Ukraine’s national energy company has urged EU nations to assist in safeguarding its natural gas storage facilities against recent Russian attacks so they can keep contributing to lower pri Source : …
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Duchess of Edinburgh comes to Ukraine in surprise visit
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, traveled to Ukraine on April 29 for a one-day visit on behalf of the Foreign Office to “demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war.” Source : …
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Update from Ukraine | Ruzzian Breakthrough on the East| Is it really that bad? Deep analysis
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WSJ: Kharkiv manufacturer diversifies business, produces long-range drones
In a hangar tucked away in western Ukraine, several dozen workers are manufacturing long-range drones designed to meet surging demand as Ukraine ramps up a campaign of strikes deep inside Russian terr Source : kyivindependent.com/wsj-khark…
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White House can't comment on timing and delivery of US aid to Ukraine
The delivery of military aid to Ukraine continues, but the White House cannot comment on the timing and volume of deliveries due to operational security concerns, White House Press Secretary Karine Je Source : kyivindependent.com/white-hou…
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Ukrainian General Update 4/26/24-4/30/24
Update regarding the situation in Ukraine for 4/26-4/30/24. Text: pastebin.com/ff0CaDYg Source : soundcloud.com/languagel…
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Russian forces attack 7 communities in Sumy Oblast, damaging a school
Russian forces attacked seven communities along the Sumy Oblast border on April 29, destroying a school building, the regional military administration reported. At least 73 explosions were recorded. T Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-f…
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German ex-army officer admits spying for Russia, blames fear of nuclear war
A former German army captain has admitted spying for Russia, saying he was motivated over fears of a global nuclear escalation amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Identified only as Thomas H., the 54-year-o Source : …
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Ukraine war latest: Attack on Odesa kills 4, injures 29
Key developments on April 29: Attack on Odesa kills 4, injures 29 Military intelligence: Over 18,000 Russian troops of Southern Military District have deserted Military: Ukraine regaining control over Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-w…
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Russia's Frozen Billions: G7's Critical Summit to Determine the Outcome
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Day 796: will Ukrainian withdrawal from west of Avdiyivka facilitate Russia’s gains? ISW’s analysis
Day 796: will Ukrainian withdrawal from west of Avdiyivka facilitate Russia’s gains? ISW’s analysis Will Ukrainian withdrawal from west of Avdiyivka facilitate Russia’s gains? ISW’s analysis. Ukraine Source : uacrisis.org/en/796
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Russian strikes overwhelm Ukraine’s overstretched air defense amid Western aid delays
Over March and April, Russian airpower launched a new wave of mass attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Energy generating facilities, in particular coal-fired and hydroelectric power plants, h Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-s…
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The Insider: 2 Russians running GRU safe house in Greece outed as spies
Two Russian-born Czech citizens ran a hotel in northern Greece that doubled as a safe house for an infamous unit of Russia’s military intelligence agency (GRU) as it carried out bombings and poisoning Source : …
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Media: Russian politician's wife planned to adopt kidnapped Ukrainian boy, abandoned him due to sickness
The wife of Russian politician Sergey Mironov forcibly took a Ukrainian girl and boy from occupied Kherson to adopt them, but abandoned the boy after it became clear he had ill health, Ukrainian news Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-m…
