Polish man arrested for alleged involvement in 'Russian plot' to assassinate Ukrainian president
Thursday, 18 April 2024 A Polish man has been arrested and charged with plans to help Russia's military intelligence carry out an alleged plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, say prosecutors.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk hold a bilateral meeting at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Polish President Andrzej Duda has warned of an imminent war between Russia and NATO if Kiev fails to secure victory in its conflict with Moscow. In an interview with the Wirtualna Polska news portal on Tuesday, Duda claimed that if Russia were allowed to defeat Ukraine, it would then attack NATO states – a prospect that has been mentioned by Western leaders several times and which Russia has repeatedly denied.
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While Ukraine's foreign minister met his Chinese counterpart, President Zelenskyy spoke to the Vatican's secretary of state before lauding Ukraine's missile programme.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Biden for his "unwavering support" while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the "decision not to run again deserves recognition."
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Top NATO general Christopher Cavoli has lauded Ukraine's military strategy as "great," highlighting its balance of recruitment, training, and arms procurement. However, as Russia continues to advance on the frontlines, and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky relentlessly requests more military support, the reality on the ground appears more complex. Discover the contrast between Cavoli's optimistic assessment and the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine, including the delays in Western military aid and setbacks in their counteroffensive efforts.
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Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak suggested that any deal made with Russia would not benefit Ukraine and that Moscow would just "drag (us) to hell".
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"Russia as a whole is open to the negotiation process, but first we need to understand how ready Ukraine is," Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said.
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A tragic incident occurred in the Kaluga Region as an Mi-28 helicopter crashed during a routine flight, resulting in the death of all crew members on board. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the fatal crash and assured that no damage was caused on the ground. The helicopter went down in a forested area near the village of Klenki, within the Zhizdrinsky District, approximately 150 kilometres (93 miles) from the Ukrainian border. Head of the Zhizdrinsky District Alexander Barybin provided this information, highlighting that the crash site is relatively remote.
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Atlas United, Ukraine's largest music festival, took place for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022. Though much smaller than before, it offered revellers a desired break from the stress of the war.
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A mother of a child with cancer tells DW that she has no choice but to make a fraught escape to an unfamiliar country. Russia's aggression against Ukraine forces many critically ill patients to interrupt their treatment and flee urgently.
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Russia has responded after Volodymyr Zelensky changed his stance on talks. Moscow called Zelensky's willingness to hold talks with Russia a sign of "nervousness." The..