EU Promises to , Double Military Aid , for Ukraine.
'The Guardian' reports that
the European Union has promised to
double its military aid program for Ukraine.
.
According to European Commission President
Ursula von der Leyen, the EU will train an additional 15,000 soldiers
as part of its effort to show ongoing support for Ukraine.
According to European Commission President
Ursula von der Leyen, the EU will train an additional 15,000 soldiers
as part of its effort to show ongoing support for Ukraine.
Von der Leyen also announced that the EU will put in place
a tenth package of sanctions against Russia by the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, February 24.
Von der Leyen also announced that the EU will put in place
a tenth package of sanctions against Russia by the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, February 24.
We are making Putin
pay for his atrocious war, Ursula von der Leyen,
European Commission president,
via 'The Guardian'.
We are making Putin
pay for his atrocious war, Ursula von der Leyen,
European Commission president,
via 'The Guardian'.
Today Russia is paying a heavy price as
our sanctions are eroding its economy,
throwing it back by a generation, Ursula von der Leyen,
European Commission president,
via 'The Guardian'.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
stressed the need for a joint effort to curb
Russia's circumvention of sanctions.
The more we do it, the closer we will
be to defeat of Russian aggression, Volodymyr Zelenskyy , President of Ukraine, via 'The Guardian'.
'The Guardian' reports that Von der Leyen
also reiterated the EU's intention to , "keep on turning up the pressure.".
The EU plans to cap the price of Russian
petroleum products as part of a G7 plan
to restrict the Kremlin's oil revenues.
.
'The Guardian' reports that
the EU's 27 member states have yet
to agree on the latest proposed oil cap.
.
'The Guardian' reports that
the EU's 27 member states have yet
to agree on the latest proposed oil cap.
The government has ruled out striking an EU-wide agreement on allowing an exchange of young people to work and study for extended periods of time. Sky News
This edition of State of the Union focusses on three issues feeding citizens' anger with the establishment in the EU and beyond: possible nepotism in the EU Commission, infringement of free speech and Georgia's controversial "foreign agent" bill
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The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal" to close the economic gap with its global rivals and reverse a worrying trend of industrial decline.
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Young people could be able to move more easily between the UK and Europe and stay longer to work, study and train under proposed plans by the European Union Sky News
In this edition, we break down the nail-biting vote on the EU migration pact, hear how press freedom in Slovakia is under threat and ask how Ursula von der Leyen is handling the so-called Piepergate scandal.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is embroiled in a row over favouritism, after appointing German MEP Markus Pieper as Envoy for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, a five-year post with a salary of nearly 17,000 euros a month.
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The European Commission’s approval rating is deeply split in the EU and alarmingly low in a handful of member states, new polling shows, raising questions over Ursula von der Leyen’s bid for a second term at the executive’s helm.
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Ukraine's air force reported shooting down a Russian strategic bomber, but Moscow officials countered that the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to a malfunction post-combat mission.
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House GOP Advances Aid Bills , for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
The foreign aid bills were advanced by a
9-3 vote, thanks to the help of four Democrats on the committee, CBS News reports. .
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández.
Conservatives who voted against the bills,
because border security wasn't lumped in, include Tom Massie, Ralph Norman and Chip Roy. .
Conservatives who voted against the bills,
because border security wasn't lumped in, include Tom Massie, Ralph Norman and Chip Roy. .
A final vote on the foreign aid package
will take place on April 20. .
The three bills would support Israel,
Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion,
$60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. .
The three bills would support Israel,
Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion,
$60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. .
The three bills would support Israel,
Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion,
$60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. .
$9.1 billion of the Israel package would go toward Palestinian humanitarian efforts. .
A fourth bill seeks to allow the sale of Russian oligarchs' assets that have been frozen in order to continue funding Ukraine.
possibly "force the sale of TikTok
and authorize stricter sanctions on Russia, China and Iran," CBS News reports. .
possibly "force the sale of TikTok
and authorize stricter sanctions on Russia, China and Iran," CBS News reports. .
Some far-right Republicans have threatened to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position for supporting additional Ukraine funding.
Johnson defended his actions, calling lethal aid for Ukraine "critically important.".
If I operated out of fear over
a motion to vacate, I would
never be able to do my job, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement.
Look, history judges us for what we
do. This is a critical time right now
critical time on the world stage. , House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement.
I could make a, you know I can make
a selfish decision and do something that, that's different. But I'm doing here
what I believe to be the right thing, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement
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Former U.S. vice president Mike Pence is confident that U.S. military support for Ukraine is forthcoming.
Such a congressional approval has the support of majorities of the political parties as well as the American people, Pence said in an interview with Euronews in Brussels.
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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.. Sky News
The European Commission has announced an inquiry into suspected illegal subsides for Chinese wind turbine producers, amid fears the domestic industry could be decimated by cheap imports.
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Under the aegis of the Vice-President of the European Commission, almost all the political parties in Parliament signed a code of conduct for the EU elections.
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In the run-up to India's elections, PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi clash over poverty eradication promises, with Modi mocking Gandhi's proposal as unrealistic. Meanwhile, Congress fields Kanhaiya Kumar against BJP's Manoj Tiwari, sparking a Bihar showdown. Mayawati proposes Western UP as a new state, Putin is likened to Modi, and CM Yogi Adityanath emphasises security issues. Stay tuned for updates at Oneindia News.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said his forces launched an attack that destroyed the largest power-generating plant in the Kyiv region in retaliation for assaults against his own country’s energy sector. Putin insisted that Russia was "obliged" to launch strikes on Ukrainian energy sites. The repeated attacks on civilian power stations have sparked outrage from Ukraine's allies. Speaking to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, President Putin argued that the attacks were only in response to Kyiv's attacks on Russian targets.
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The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies from Russian airstrikes, after President Zelenskyy took a jab at Western allies’ "flagging political will" over the weekend.
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Russian missiles and drones target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, devastating the Trypilska power plant near Kyiv. President Zelenskiy condemns the attacks as "terror," emphasizing the urgent need for air defense support. Ukraine's air force struggles to intercept incoming missiles, exacerbating concerns about energy security. Urgent appeals for Western aid, including air defense systems, underscore the nation's vulnerability. The international community faces pressure to provide assistance amid escalating hostilities.
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As European elections loom, a survey has revealed the extent to which the flagship Green Deal agenda of the von der Leyen Commission has divided even the centre ground in EU politics.
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Lord Cameron has described the situation in the Middle East as 'very concerning' but says he hopes Israel will act in a way that does not heighten tensions.
Speaking in Jerusalem ahead of talks with prime minister Benjamine Netanyahu, the British foreign secretary also said he hopes to see co-ordinated sanctions against Iran from G7 countries, because it is responsible for 'so much of the malign activity' in the region. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK economy is going to grow less than expected this year - with the International Monetary Fund warning the country will remain the second worst performer in.. Sky News
Iran's President Raisi warns Israel and its allies of a stronger response after Tehran's retaliatory strike. European nations condemned Iran's attack, prompting Iran to question their stance. Iran defends its military action as legitimate defense. The G7 plans to discuss the situation, reflecting escalating tensions in the region.
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