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Weekend wrap up 13 & 14 April

Iran launches strikes against Israeli Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, in coordination with the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, Lebanese group Hezbollah, and the Yemeni Houthis, launched attacks on Israel codenamed Operation True Promise, using drones, cruise and ballistic missiles. Ukraine says eastern front has ‘deteriorated significantly’ Ukraine’s commander-in-chief says Kyiv’s military is struggling as Russia […]

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Russia sends military trainers, troops to Niger

Information On Wednesday, the Russian defence ministry initiated a deployment to Niger, involving military personnel and trainers as part of a new collaborative agreement with the Nigerien military junta led by Abdourahamane Tchiani. According to Nigerien state TV, the arrival of Russian military trainers and their equipment, showcased by the landing of Russian Ilyushin-76 aircraft,

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ECB holds interest rate at record high 4.5%

Information The European Central Bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at a record high of 4.5% during its most recent meeting on Thursday. This decision marks the fifth consecutive pause since October and aligns with widely held expectations. The bank’s rate-setting council articulated its strategy of awaiting concrete evidence that the recent decline in inflation

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EU parliament to vote on stricter migration rules

Information The European Parliament was poised for a significant vote on comprehensive reforms to the European Union’s migration and asylum policies, aiming to introduce the new EU Asylum and Migration Pact. This initiative seeks to expedite the dismissal of unfounded asylum applications and distribute the responsibility for processing legitimate requests more equitably among EU member

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China and Russia agree to boost ties in opposition to West

Information During a meeting between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, a commitment to “strengthen strategic cooperation” between Beijing and Moscow was reiterated, signalling a continuation of the close diplomatic ties that have been developing since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This encounter, which took place over a two-day

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Germany sends first soldiers for permanent Lithuania force

Information On Monday, a pioneering group of German soldiers arrived in Lithuania to commence the establishment of a new brigade permanently stationed on NATO’s eastern border. This advance team marks the initial step in setting up the base, with expectations that approximately 4,800 German soldiers will eventually join to complete the brigade, named Panzerbrigade 45.

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Is Telegram a threat to Ukraine’s national security?

Information The debate around Telegram in Ukraine highlights the platform’s significant role and the challenges it presents in times of conflict. As Telegram’s popularity in Ukraine has surged to 72% for news consumption since the Russian invasion, its anonymity feature has become a double-edged sword, facilitating the spread of disinformation alongside vital updates on air

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German AfD politician rejects Russian payment claims

Information Petr Bystron, a politician from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), is embroiled in controversy over allegations of receiving payments from the “Voice of Europe” (VoE), a Russian online disinformation network. Despite the closure of VoE and accusations linking him to financial transactions intended to disseminate pro-Kremlin narratives, Bystron denies any wrongdoing. He asserts

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