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Russian Rocket Attack Hits Kharkiv Again
Reports emerged last night of renewed Russian missile fire targeting the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, intensifying fears of escalating conflict in the region. The barrage of rockets resulted in loud explosions and caused minor injuries to two individuals, Mayor Igor Terekhov confirmed.
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defense systems, FT reports
Greece and Spain are under significant pressure from their EU and NATO allies to provide air defense systems to Ukraine, according to a report in the Financial Times.
US House approves Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid, threatens TikTok
The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday approved long-delayed military aid to Ukraine in a rare show of bipartisan unity, while also bolstering Israel and Taiwan defenses and threatening to ban Chinese-owned TikTok.
CIA Director Warns: Ukraine Could Lose War Without Increased US Military Aid
CIA Director William Burns has issued a stark warning, asserting that Ukraine may face defeat in its war against Russia by the end of this year if the United States does not step up its military assistance. The dire prediction comes amidst ongoing political debates in the US Congress over a proposed 61 billion USD aid package for Ukraine, predominantly allocated for military support.
India polls open with Modi heavily favoured
India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a weakened opposition is pushed to the sidelines.
A total of 968 million people are eligible to take part in the world's biggest vote — a staggering logistical exercise that critics say follows a concerted effort to delegitimise rivals.
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Armenian victims group ask International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim
A human rights organization representing ethnic Armenians has submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court, arguing that Azerbaijan is committing an ongoing genocide against them.
Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city kills 18
Three Russian missiles crashed into Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv on Wednesday, killing 18 people as officials pleaded for more air defence systems from allies.
Pools of blood gathered on the street at the scene of one strike, where rescuers searched for survivors in the rubble and carried away the wounded on stretchers, official images showed.
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Politico: Ukraine is heading for defeat – Analysis
The West’s failure to send weapons to Kyiv is helping Putin win his war
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Ukraine's Zelensky signs mobilisation bill into law
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed into law a controversial mobilisation bill aimed at boosting troop numbers, parliament said Tuesday.
The parliament's website said the bill had been "returned with the signature of the President" on April 16, after receiving final approval from lawmakers last week.
Zelensky Urges Strong Western Support; US Considers Aid Split
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again called for robust Western support in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion of his country, drawing parallels with the international backing received by Israel during times of conflict. Zelensky's plea for solidarity came in the wake of escalating Russian attacks and mounting challenges in defending Ukrainian territories.