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Ukraine Breaking News Today Live on 04-17-2024

By Kyiv Post

Apr. 17, 01:00

‘Without Free Ukraine, There Can Be No Free Belarus’ – Belarusian Opposition Leader

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By Kyiv Post

Apr. 17, 19:37

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, widely believed to have been the true winner of the Belarusian presidency in a rigged 2020 election, said Ukraine’s struggle is shared by Belarus.

NATO Needs to Get its Act Together Now, Before it’s Too Late

Infographic: The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies

By Timothy Ash

Apr. 17, 14:28

With the US dithering, the implications need to be recognized and decisive action taken to avoid disaster in the shape of a Russian victory in Ukraine.

Exhibition Reveals Ukrainian Stories of Heroism and Tragedy in Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion

By Kyiv Post

Apr. 17, 14:27

The “(In)visible Stories” exhibition in Brussels tells the stories of nine people forced from their homes because of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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China Says 'Lot of Work to Be Done' Before Ukraine Peace Summit Takes Place

(FILES) Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) welcomes German Chancelor Olaf Scholz at the Grand Hall in Beijing on November 4, 2022. (Photo by Kay Nietfeld / POOL / AFP)

By AFP

Apr. 17, 12:30

German Chancellor Scholz stated that he and President Xi Jinping agreed to 'intensively and positively coordinate' on promoting the conference, following their talks in Beijing.

Council of Europe Unanimously Votes to Use Seized Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine Reconstruction

The vote to use seized Russian assets was unanimous.

By Euractiv

Apr. 17, 12:01

The resolution, adopted with 134 votes in favor, directs the seized Russian assets to compensate individuals and entities for damages caused by Russia’s illegal invasion.

In Scranton, Aging US Factory Makes Shells for Ukraine

An employee handles 155 mm caliber shells after the manufacturing process at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant (SCAAP) in Scranton, Pennsylvania on April 16, 2024. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

By AFP

Apr. 17, 08:28

Some of the manufacturing equipment in use at the factory today dates back nearly to the Korean War.

White House Gives Cautious Nod to Ukraine, Israel Bills

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By AFP

Apr. 17, 08:01

Johnson said Monday that his Republican-controlled chamber would vote this week on the bills after after stalling for months over pressure from his party's right wing.

Ukraine at War Update for April 17: ‘Russia Kidnapped 37,000 Ukrainians Since 2014’

Ukrainian soldiers in the 148th Artillery Brigade assemble underneath camouflaged netting along the front line on April 16. (General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine)