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Russia
Locals reported hearing a series of explosions near the village of Razdorovo, 10 kilometers from the city of Smolensk, followed by a glow and smoke from the oil depot.
Apr. 24
Ukraine
US Senate approves $61B for Kyiv; Kremlin keeps WSJ reporter in jail despite appeal; Moscow promises payback if frozen assets used to fund Kyiv; No further plans to deploy nukes, NATO says
Apr. 24
Cyberattack
The agency said the hacker group is affiliated with Russian intelligence. If successful, the attempted hack would severely disrupt Ukraine’s power, water, and heating supply.
Apr. 23
Corruption
Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solskyi has become one of the few top-level officials in the history of Ukraine to face corruption charges during his tenure.
Apr. 23
Russia
The equipment allows for secure and reliable communication for mobile phones used by Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Apr. 23
War in Ukraine
The good news from the US should be the stimulus for energizing joint efforts within the democratic world to stand up to Russia and the dangerous tyranny and chauvinism it represents.
Apr. 23
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Apr. 23
War in Ukraine
RFE/RL journalists had approached him in July 2022 and asked him in a “vox pop” interview if he thought a detente between Russia and NATO countries was needed.
Apr. 23
Russia
The official said Sweden is now closely monitoring the ships Russia has used to bypass oil sanctions after spotting “antennas and masts” atypical of fishing vessels.
Apr. 23
War in Ukraine
Washington is poised to confiscate frozen Russian assets in the US. This is the right action to take, and now the EU, which holds the lion’s share of Moscow’s frozen assets, must follow suit.
Apr. 23
Ukraine
US Senator affirms Ukraine to receive long-range projectiles; Poetry of Soviet-era poet Vasyl Stus to feature at Harvard University lecture; Zelensky hosts US bi-partisan Congressional delegation
Apr. 23
Explore the frontline defense mechanisms crucial for protecting soldiers from drone threats. From cutting-edge anti-drone guns to advanced detection system.
Apr. 22
Black Sea Fleet
Commented Ukraine Naval Forces official spokesman Dmitro Pletenchuk of the hit on Kommuna: “This will keep happening until the Russians run out of ships.”
Apr. 22
Kharkiv
Preliminary information remains scarce, but local officials have reported TV signal disruptions after the tower could be seen split in half, with the top half tumbling into the streets below.
Apr. 22
Belarus was the world’s third worst jailer of journalists, with at least 28 journalists behind bars on Dec. 1, 2023, when CPJ conducted its most recent prison census.
Apr. 22