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From apnews.com

Former 2016 Trump campaign adviser is charged over his work for sanctioned Russian TV

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The U.S. government has charged a Russian-born U.S. citizen and former adviser to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign with working for a sanctioned Russian state television network and laundering the proceeds.

#media #toplink #treason #Election #VoteBlue #dumptrump #corruptgop #gopweirdos #uspolitics #DonaldTrump

on Sep 6

From brown.edu

News Graveyards: How Dangers to War Reporters Endanger the World | Costs of War

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The Costs of War Project is a team of 35 scholars, legal experts, human rights practitioners, and physicians, which began its work in 2011. We use research and a public website to facilitate debate about the costs of the post-9/11 wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

#iran #news #syria #tufts #yemen #canada #tiktok #cdnpoli #lebanon #science

5h ago

From theguardian.com

‘The greatest propaganda op in history’: Trump’s reshaping of US culture evokes past antidemocratic regimes

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The president’s full-court press to dominate media and control cultural institutions is straight out of the authoritarian playbook

#press #trump #uspol #usnews #culture #fascism #UutisBotEN #artspolicy #propaganda #uspolitics

on Feb 17

From kyivindependent.com

3 killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day

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Russia launched 15 strike drones against the eastern city of Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported. Eight people, including three children, suffered from shock, the State Emergency Service said, reporting no physical injuries.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

8h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Massive data leak: Ukrainian IDs, other documents exposed by years of cyber negligence

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Shoddy cyber security at Ukrainian vehicle inspections has exposed hundreds of thousands of personal documents for the past four years. Largely scans of passports, taxpayer identification numbers, driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, the documents span a broad stretch of Ukrainian...

#russianwar #russianinvasion #eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press

19h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Putin's negotiator to meet Witkoff in Washington this week, CNN reports

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The U.S. reportedly temporarily eased sanctions to allow Kirill Dmitriev to obtain a visa for what will be the first high-level Russian official visit to the U.S. since the outbreak of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine in 2022.

#uk #us #nato #news #japan #media #press #europe #taiwan #mastodon

9h ago

From kyivindependent.com

US overestimated its ability to deal with Russia over past 35 years, Alexander Vindman says

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Russia’s war against Ukraine is a continuation of Moscow’s centuries-long goal to obliterate Ukrainian culture and statehood. Over the past three decades, however, the United States has, through missteps and inaction, emboldened Russia’s aggression by failing to confront the looming threat — a...

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

20h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Allies must impose 'hard measures' on Russia to prevent stalled peace talks, Lithuanian FM says

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"So, in purpose to cut this trend, in purpose to stop this scenario, we have to show and introduce the hard measures sooner than later," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #russia #taiwan

21h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024, monitoring group says

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Despite the slowdown, Russian forces continue offensive operations, particularly in Donetsk Oblast's Pokrovsk sector, where fighting intensified at the end of March.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #russia #taiwan

22h ago

From kyivindependent.com

EU transfers $3.7 billion to Ukraine under Ukraine Facility program, PM Shmyhal says

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Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the funds would support Ukraine's macroeconomic stability, adding that total financial assistance under the Ukraine Facility has now reached 19.6 billion euros ($21.1 billion).

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #europe #taiwan

on Tue, 3PM

From kyivindependent.com

Fire reported at oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai following 'massive' drone attack

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A large fire reportedly erupted at the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Feb. 17, following large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks on the region, Russian Telegram media channels reported.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

on Feb 17

From kyivindependent.com

Ukraine’s place in EU, NATO non-negotiable, Finnish president says

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Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Finnish President Alexander Stubb has emphasized that Ukraine’s membership in the European Union and NATO is non-negotiable, adding that these alliances are essential for ensuring the country’s sovereignty and security.

#UK #eu #us #usa #japan #media #press #europe #taiwan #russianwar

on Feb 17

From kyivindependent.com

Ukraine, Europe must be involved in peace talks, Rubio says

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"Ukraine will have to be involved, because they're the one that were invaded, and the Europeans will have to be involved because they have sanctions on Putin and Russia as well," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #uspol #taiwan

on Feb 16

From kyivindependent.com

Russian drone strikes hit power plant in Mykolaiv Oblast, leaving over 100,000 Ukrainians without heat

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"This was done deliberately to leave people without heat in below-zero temperatures and create a humanitarian catastrophe," wrote Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #russia #taiwan

on Feb 16

From kyivindependent.com

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces launching women's unit

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The Unmanned Systems Forces are recruiting members for its new Harpies unit, including exclusively female drone operators, the branch announced on April 2.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #mastodon

3h ago

From theguardian.com

Israel executes unarmed Red Crescent paramedics with the west’s blessing | Ahmed Moor

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American and European leaders are the authors of this latest atrocity by their Israeli colleagues in Gaza

#eu #un #idf #usa #media #trump #unrwa #macron #starmer #imperialism

4h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Trump's pick for top US general backs military support for Ukraine

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Dan Caine told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Washington "should focus on what unique capabilities only the U.S. can provide," while European countries should increase their share of support.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

6h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Latvia to provide 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine

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Latvia will provide 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine, the country’s Defense Minister Andris Spruds said on April 1.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #latvia #taiwan

12h ago

From kyivindependent.com

'Coalition of the Willing' to meet in Ukraine on April 4, Zelensky says

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"(W)e will hold a meeting on Friday, there will be a meeting of our military teams among several countries, a narrow circle of countries. Those who will be ready to deploy a contingent in one form or another," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 1.

#eu #uk #us #coe #usa #nato #osce #japan #media #press

18h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Ukraine war latest: Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024

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Key developments on April 1: * Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024, monitoring group says * Some Russians celebrated Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow, intercepted calls suggest * 'So far, it doesn't mean anything' — Russia launches no mass drone strike...

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

19h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Dodik surfaces in Moscow amid charges in Bosnia

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On April 1, the Kremlin showed footage of Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands with Pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, saying he was "very happy" to see him in the Russian capital.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #bosnia #taiwan

19h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Russia submits list of alleged Ukrainian ceasefire violations to US, UN and OSCE, Lavrov says

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"The list of violations cited by [Defense Minister] Andrei Belousov at the Security Council meeting, we handed over to U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

#eu #uk #un #us #coe #usa #nato #osce #pace #japan

21h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Finland to exit Ottawa landmine convention, aim for 3% GDP defense spending by 2029

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"This is a part of Finland's contribution to Europe taking greater responsibility for our own defense," Finnish President Alexander Stubb posted on X.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #finland

on Tue, 3PM

From mobilize.us

Hands Off! Join the National Mobilization to Fight Back · Hands Off on Mobilize

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Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Hands Off.

#media #nazis #events #newark #philly #resist #fascism #reading #politics #democracy

on Sun, 1AM

From kyivindependent.com

Ukraine will 'never accept' outcome of peace negotiations without Ukraine's participation, Zelensky says

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Ukraine will "never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia" regarding the outcome of peace negotiation without Ukraine's participation, President Volodymyr Zelensky told NBC News in an interview published Feb. 16.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

on Feb 17

From kyivindependent.com

Putin 'wants to stop fighting,' Trump says, dismisses Russia's territorial ambitions

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 16 that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin "wants to stop fighting" Russia's war in Ukraine, dismissing Moscow's territorial ambitions in the embattled country.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

on Feb 17

From kyivindependent.com

US, Russian officials to meet on Feb. 18 in Saudi Arabia, Axios reports

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The delegation, led by State Secretary Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, is set to begin negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

on Feb 17

From kyivindependent.com

Trump confirms Zelensky will take part in Ukraine peace talks as US, Russia prepare Saudi meeting

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U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed that Zelensky would have a say in the process and mentioned the possibility of allowing European nations to purchase U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

on Feb 17

From kyivindependent.com

Starmer open to deploying British troops for Ukraine peacekeeping effort

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrote on Feb. 16. that he did not take lightly the idea of placing British servicemen and women in harm’s way. "But any role in helping to guarantee Ukraine’s security is helping to guarantee the security of our continent, and the security of this country," he added.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

on Feb 17

From kyivindependent.com

Zelensky arrives in UAE, hints at humanitarian, economic cooperation

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Zelensky's arrival in the UAE kicks off a regional tour that includes official visits to Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

#UK #eu #us #UAE #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan

on Feb 16

From kyivindependent.com

'A colonial agreement' — former Ukrainian official slams US minerals deal, AP reports

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The U.S. delegates in Munich did not offer any security guarantees in exchange for Ukraine's rare earth minerals, current and former senior Ukrainian officials said.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

on Feb 16

From kyivindependent.com

One year following Navalny's death, West, Navalnaya condemn Putin's Russia

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"Russia is increasingly waging an illegal war of aggression against Ukraine while continuing its domestic repression, persecuting those who advocate for democracy," EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #russia #taiwan

on Feb 16

From kyivindependent.com

Ukraine war latest: US wants 50% of Ukraine's minerals, may deploy troops to guard them; Zelensky says nearly 250,000 Russian soldiers killed in war

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Key developments on Feb. 15-16: * US wants to get 50% of Ukrainian minerals, may deploy its troops to guard them, NBC reports * Almost 250,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, Zelensky says * Russia must withdraw to at least pre-2022 front line, Zelensky says * Europe quietly...

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

on Feb 16

From kyivindependent.com

'Putin will wage war against NATO,' Zelensky tells NBC News

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Russia is training 150,000 troops in Belarus for a large-scale operation that could happen as early as this summer, Zelensky said. "There are risks that this can be Poland and Lithuania."

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

on Feb 16

From kyivindependent.com

Europe needs 'special envoy' to take part in Ukraine peace talks, says Finnish President

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"If there is a negotiating table, I think we need to do something similar to what was done in Kosovo. Europe needs to have a special envoy," Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Feb. 16 at the Munich Security Conference.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #finland

on Feb 16

From kyivindependent.com

Zelensky's proposed European army 'will not happen,' says Polish foreign minister

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There will be no joint European Union army to counter Russian aggression and compensate any withdrawal in U.S. support, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said to local television late on Feb. 15, Reuters reported.

#UK #eu #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #poland #taiwan

on Feb 16

From techcrunch.com

Sam Altman says that OpenAI's capacity issues will cause product delays | TechCrunch

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that the popularity of the company's new image-generation tool in ChatGPT will cause unspecified product delays.

#ai #media #users #technology #payingsubscribers #tech #openai #chatgpt #samaltman

1h ago

From kyivindependent.com

HUR releases video of drone attack on Russian landing craft, air defense system in Crimea

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HUR claimed drones operated by its "Prymary" special unit struck a Tor M2 short-range air defense system, and two Russian landing craft operating at sea.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

2h ago

From kyivindependent.com

$18 million embezzlement — Anti-graft agencies shed light on military food procurement scandal, press charges

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Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies on April 2 announced charges in a corruption case involving overpriced food purchases by the Defense Ministry between 2022 and 2023.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #mastodon

2h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Ukraine’s sovereignty at stake in the US minerals deal

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If you thought the United States’ first minerals deal with Ukraine was bad, the new version reads even worse. This one makes the previous deal look like charity by comparison. Check out the Financial Times piece and the link to the leaked document. Some might call it extortion; others might

#us #news #italy #media #press #spain #trump #canada #europe #france

2h ago

From kyivindependent.com

More than fifth of Russian intelligence's recruits in Ukraine are minors, SBU says

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The youngest executors of Russian orders, whom the SBU exposed for setting fire to Ukrainian Railways' railroad switchboards, were 13-year-old teenagers.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #russia #taiwan

4h ago

From kyivindependent.com

UK newly requires everyone working for Russia to register their activities

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The U.K. is adding Russia to the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), a tool introduced in 2023 to protect the country against harmful covert activities.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #mastodon

5h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Trump admin officials say ceasefire unlikely in coming months, Reuters reports

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The U.S. is drawing up plans to exert additional pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow as the goal of a full ceasefire by April or May seems increasingly unlikely, Reuters reported.

#eu #uk #us #coe #usa #nato #osce #pace #japan #media

7h ago

From theguardian.com

Trump to consider final proposal on TikTok future as US ban deadline looms

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Owner ByteDance required to find non-Chinese buyer for video app’s American operations by Saturday

#law #tech #china #media #tiktok #usnews #autosum #business #legaltech #worldnews

7h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Georgian Parliament passes updated foreign agents law

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The Georgian Parliament passed the final reading of a new “foreign agents” law, Sova reported on April 1.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #georgia

8h ago

From kyivindependent.com

$18 million 'Ukraine2EU' program launched to support Ukraine’s eventual European Union accession

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The European Union is launching the Ukraine2EU program worth 16.7 million euros ($18 million) to support to support Ukraine’s preparation for EU membership, officials announced on April 1.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #news #japan #media #press #taiwan

11h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Bipartisan group of US senators introduce 'hard-hitting' sanctions against Russia

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"The dominating view in the United States Senate is that Russia is the aggressor, and that this horrific war and Putin’s aggression must end now and be deterred in the future," the press release on April 1 said.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #mastodon

14h ago

From kyivindependent.com

Ukraine's NATO membership not included, never was in minerals deal, Zelensky says

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"As for this agreement and the NATO question, there is no mention of NATO in this agreement, and there never was," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 1.

#eu #uk #us #usa #nato #japan #media #press #taiwan #russianwar

14h ago