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European Parliament: release Galaxy Leader crew, including Ukrainians, captured by Houthis

The European Parliament called on the EU to take immediate measures to free the hostages taken by Yemeni Houthis during the attack on the Japanese merchant ship Galaxy Leader, including three Ukrainian citizens.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Zelenskyy gave three arguments for Republicans not voting for aid to Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more than a hundred Republican congressmen who did not vote for the latest legislative proposal to aid Ukraine should know exactly how those funds are being spent.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Military: Russia suffers 85% of losses in the Eastern sector

According to the spokesperson for the Khortytsia operational-strategic grouping, soldiers of the Tavria Air Assault Brigade destroyed more than 300 pieces of equipment in six months of fighting in one of the areas.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Hahn: Potential 20% EU budget hike from Ukraine’s accession only 0.2% of economic output, yet quick membership unlikely

EU Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn says Ukraine's potential EU accession could increase the EU budget by up to 20%, which is only 0.2% of European economic output, noting Ukraine's significant economic potential.

byYuri Zoria

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Defiant 88-year-old man flees Russian occupation in Donetsk, refusing to obtain Russian passport

In an astonishing act of defiance, an 88-year-old Ukrainian man fled Russian occupation on foot after refusing demands to obtain Russian citizenship.

byMaria Tril

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Frontline report: Ukrainian defensive line breached by Russian flanking maneuver near Avdiivka

In a daring move, Russian forces have exploited a gap in Ukrainian defenses near Avdiivka, breaking through along the railway line to establish a foothold in the town of Ocheretyne

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UK sends largest fire and rescue aid convoy to Ukraine

In the largest convoy, 33 British fire and rescue vehicles loaded with over 2,800 pieces of firefighting equipment set off for Ukraine

byMaria Tril

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Ambassador to US Markarova: Ukraine negotiating local Patriot system production

Ukraine negotiates with the United States over the potential joint production of Patriot air defense missile systems, according to Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova, as Kyiv seeks to bolster its air defenses against Russian attacks.

byMaria Tril

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US sets up “robust logistics network” for rapid delivery Ukraine’s $ 60 mn aid

According to Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder, the US, in collaboration with its allies and partners, has created "a robust logistics network" to facilitate the swift delivery of defense aid to Ukraine.

byMaria Tril

Russian attack on Kharkiv 24 April, 2024

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Russian missile attack on Kharkiv, Odesa injured 7 people

Russian troops hit Kharkiv with a S-300 missile & damaged 3 residential buildings, 2 office builidngs & gas pipelines.

byMaria Tril

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Laughter in the face of death: Ukraine’s stand-up scene booming amid Russia’s war

"When we joke about what frightens us, we fear it less. We joke about death - we start to fear it less. We joke about the enemy - we fear the enemy less," said comedian Anton Tymoshenko, explaining how humor allows Ukrainians to process the tragedy of Russia's war.

byMaria Tril

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Britain to announce largest-ever $617 mn arms package for Ukraine

During his visit to Poland and Germany, the UK Prime Minister will announce military assistance to Ukraine, including munitions, vehicles & 4 mn ammunition rounds.

byMaria Tril

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Defense innovations of French developers to be tested in Ukraine

In a bid to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities, the country will test an array of French innovations, including drone countermeasures.

byMaria Tril

Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov.

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Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov warns of a “complex situation” on frontlines in mid-May

Russia to employ "comprehensive approach" & conduct "complex operation" on multiple fronts. However, Budanov says "Armageddon will not happen" & Ukraine is not losing the war despite difficulties.

byMaria Tril

A bipartisan delegation of US Congress members in Kyiv

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US Congressional delegation arrives in Kyiv, reaffirming support for Ukraine

As the US Congress approves a $60 billion Ukraine aid package, a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers visited Kyiv on 22 April.

byMaria Tril

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New York Times: “Johnson, an evangelical Christian, knelt and prayed for guidance” on Ukraine funding

"I want to be on the right side of history," Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly told the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, explaining his decision to champion a $60 aid bill for Ukraine despite previously opposing efforts to fund Kyiv's war effort.

byMaria Tril

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Musk complains about “no war exit strategy,” Ukrainian President’s Office responds

In response, Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Ukraine's President, emphasized the "realistic" exit strategy – the withdrawal of "Russian troops from Ukrainian territory."

byMaria Tril

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ISW: Ukraine likely to blunt Russian offensive if resumed US assistance arrives promptly

ISW warns Ukraine may face setbacks in coming weeks awaiting US weapons like long-range missiles & air defenses.

byMaria Tril

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NYT: Russians destroyed 5 of 31 U.S. Abrams tanks in Ukraine in two months

According to The New York Times, over the past two months, Russian armed forces have taken out five U.S. M1 Abrams tanks out of 31 that were shipped to Ukraine last fall by the United States.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Lithuania transfers L-39 attack aircraft to Ukraine

Lithuania announced the transfer of a new military aid package to Ukraine. According to the Lithuanian Defense Ministry, the equipment has already arrived in Ukraine.

byBenjamin Looijen