Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on April 23 on the suspicion of receiving a bribe, Russia’s Investigative Committee announced. Ivanov, who is Russia’s top official in charge Source : …
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Ambassador: Ukraine in talks to set up joint production of Patriot systems
Kyiv is pushing Washington for the joint production of Patriot air defense systems to help Ukraine fend off Russia’s war, Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova said in an interview with Eu Source : …
America Has Pledged Support – And the World Reacts Immediately
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Trump praises House speaker after vote on Ukraine aid
Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump voiced support for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who allowed a vote on military aid for Ukraine after months of delays, the Guardian Source : kyivindependent.com/trump-pra…
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Bloomberg: EU considering sanctions against foreign companies behind Russian defense tech
The EU is assessing imposing sanctions against over a dozen companies that continue to supply Russia with weapons technology, such as navigation systems for missiles, Bloomberg reported on April 23. T Source : kyivindependent.com/bloomberg…
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Ukraine aid bill passes procedural vote in Senate, paving way for final vote
The U.S. Senate passed a procedural vote to advance the long-awaited foreign aid bill on April 23, paving the way for the $60.8 billion package of aid for Ukraine. After months of political infighting Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-a…
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What Ukraine lost while waiting for the US aid bill to pass
The long-awaited passing of the U.S. aid bill in the House of Representatives over the weekend was swiftly followed by a collective sigh of relief in Ukraine and among the country’s allies. But frustr Source : kyivindependent.com/what-ukra…
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Vidar: The New Special Forces Unit
Fighters of Sonechko Battalion form a new unit as part of Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate. The former commander of the Sonechko Battalion, along with a group of fellow soldiers, has establishe Source : militaryland.net/news/vida…
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Ukraine war latest: Russian forces use chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne
Key developments on April 23: Military: Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne, situation ‘difficult’ Reuters: US preparing $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine Media: Greece Source : …
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Russians Wanted to Blackout Ukraine, But Energy System Will Be Rebuilt. Again
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MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 52
Editor’s note: This is issue 52 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from April 15-22, 2024. The digest highlights steps taken in Source : kyivindependent.com/mp-yarosl…
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Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction, energy sector
Copenhagen will allocate around 420 million euros ($450 million) to Kyiv as part of a memorandum of understanding on long-term cooperation and reconstruction signed on April 23, Ukraine’s Economy Mini Source : …
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Government allocates additional over $200 million for fortifications
The government has allocated an additional over Hr 8 billion (around $202.3 million) for the construction of fortifications in Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on April 23. Ukrainian authori Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-a…
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The UK is providing Ukraine with the largest aid package in the history
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UK to provide record-breaking military assistance package for Ukraine
UK to unveil a significant increase in military aid for Ukraine, with an additional £500 million allocated, bringing the total to £3 billion for this fiscal year. The funds will be swiftly deployed to Source : www.weareukraine.info/uk-to-pro…
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Poll: 62% of Ukrainians say they are prepared to fight for country
Ukrainians have the highest readiness to fight for their country among European countries, at 62% of the population, according to a survey by the Sociological Group Rating conducted in 2023 with Gallu Source : kyivindependent.com/poll-62-o…
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Monthly chart: Ukraine braces for tough summer months as Russia renews attacks on energy infrastructure
The following is a chart based off of data originally published in the Kyiv-based Center of Economic Strategy’s “Ukraine War Economy Tracker.” The Kyiv Independent is republishing it with permission. Source : …
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Governor: Over 20 Russian missiles targeted Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant in 2024
Russian forces have launched over 20 missiles at the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) since the beginning of this year, Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov said on national television on A Source : kyivindependent.com/governor-…
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Reuters: US preparing $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. The U.S. is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth $1 billion, Reuters reported on April 23, citing two unnamed American off Source : …
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Russia had a strong army before invading Ukraine. But that didn't help them
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LIVE: U.S. Senate Votes for Taiwan, Israel and Ukraine Aid Bills
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Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools
Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026, but instead will be required to learn a language of the European Union or the European Economic Area, Latvia Source : kyivindependent.com/latvia-to…
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National Guard: Russia needs years to capture Kharkiv
Russian forces would need years to occupy the city of Kharkiv, Oleksandr Pivnenko, a commander of Ukraine’s National Guard, said in an interview with the Liga.net media outlet on April 23. Moscow rece Source : kyivindependent.com/national-…
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China cuts key equipment shipments to Russia amid sanctions threat
China has drastically cut its direct shipments of equipment to Russia, including machinery, components, and electrical gear, in response to threats of new sanctions from Western countries, reports the Source : www.uawire.org/china-cut…