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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 29)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Putin's invasion of Ukraine is of 'most depraved sort' -Pentagon

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby on Friday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of depravity and brutality in his two-month old invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

US Warns Citizens Against Fighting in Ukraine

The US Defense Department warned Americans on Friday against going to Ukraine to join the fight against Russia’s invasion after a former marine was killed. “We continue to urge Americans not to go to Ukraine...

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Russia’s push into eastern Ukraine comes amid fears of a protracted war

Analysis: The Kremlin’s mounting offensive comes as Boris Johnson and Jens Stoltenberg say war could last for years

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky says Russia talks close to collapse as fighting rages in east Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that peace talks with Moscow were close to collapse due to public anger over atrocities allegedly committed by Russian troops. Stiff resistance from Ukrainian troops and caution on Russia’s part after its forces failed to capture Kyiv has led to Moscow’s "slow and uneven…

France 24

U.S. analyzing strikes on Kyiv, says Pentagon

The United States is analyzing strikes on Kyiv that the Ukrainian authorities blamed on Russian missiles, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.

Reuters

Lawmakers push to prevent civilian harm in US military operations

Two newly introduced US bills aim to increase transparency at Pentagon and reduce civilian harm in conflict.

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Biden asks US Congress for $33bn in additional aid to Ukraine

US president says new funds are necessary for Ukraine to continue fighting against ‘brutal’ Russian invasion.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Blasts hit Kyiv as UN chief visits

Ukraine news from April 28: Rescue officials say at least one person has been killed and 10 wounded in explosions.

Al Jazeera

Top Trump officials intervened to give $700m ‘national security’ loan to trucking company

The report questions whether Mr Mnuchin made false statements to a Congressional Oversight Commission regarding the loan’s approval

The Independent UK

Pentagon research proposed nuking moon

But the fantastical-sounding research may have merely been an attempt by a contractor to milk government coffers

Salon

Senate report suggests military housing company’s fraud continues

WASHINGTON — A major U.S. military housing contractor that pleaded guilty last year to covering up shoddy work from 2013 through 2019, so that the company could keep earning millions of dollars in awards for performance, has continued its behavior into this year, a new Senate subcommittee investigation found.

Tribune News Service

The $1.7 Trillion F-35 Fighter Jet Program Is About To Get More Expensive

GAO: Congress has been buying planes that lack crucial parts and haven't undergone full testing, so costly upgrades will eventually be needed.

Reason

Defense contractors expected to struggle to meet weapons demand - Roll Call

Defense manufacturers will struggle to quickly replace the weapons the U.S. and others are providing Ukraine, witnesses told a Senate panel.

Roll Call

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Reuters

Pentagon spokesman says Russia already weakened after war in Ukraine

Russia already has a weakened military and is a weakened state after its war on neighboring Ukraine, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said on Tuesday before a meeting of NATO allies and partners.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin Gets What He Didn’t Want: Ukraine Army Closer to West

The longer Ukraine's army fends off the invading Russians, the more it absorbs the advantages of Western weaponry and training - exactly the transformation President Vladimir Putin wanted to prevent by invading in the first place. The list of arms flowing to Ukraine is long and growing longer. It includes…

Reuters

Shrinking U.S. Stinger missile supply faces re-stocking challenges

Shoulder-fired Stinger missiles are in hot demand in Ukraine where they have successfully stopped Russian assaults from the air, but U.S. supplies have shrunk and producing more of the anti-aircraft weapons faces significant hurdles.

Roll Call

Senate report suggests military housing company's fraud continues - Roll Call

A Senate committee has found that a military housing provider continued to mistreat tenants even after pleading guilty to falsifying records.

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The Independent UK

Putin gets what he didn't want: Ukraine army closer to West

The longer Ukraine’s army fends off the invading Russians, the more it absorbs the advantages of Western weaponry and training

ABC News

US announces surge in military assistance, diplomatic boost for Ukraine during envoys' visit to Kyiv

The United States announces new military assistance for Ukraine and a renewed diplomatic push as President Joe Biden's Secretary of State and Pentagon chief complete a secrecy-shrouded trip to Kyiv.

Reuters

On Ukraine visit, Blinken, Austin pledge return of U.S. diplomats, more security aid

Washington's top diplomat and its defense chief used the first official U.S. visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February to announce a gradual return of U.S. diplomats including a new ambassador and over $300 million in new military aid to Kyiv.

The Independent UK

In Kyiv, Blinken and Austin announce aid, diplomatic surge

The Biden administration has unveiled new U.S. military assistance and a diplomatic surge for Ukraine as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin completed a secrecy-shrouded visit to the capital of Kyiv

The Guardian - US

Saudis’ Biden snub suggests crown prince still banking on Trump’s return

Refusal to help US punish Russia and $2bn investment in Kushner fund signal crown prince’s displeasure with Trump’s successor

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine fends off Russian attacks as Mariupol, Odesa take pounding. Top US officials to arrive

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Russian and Ukrainian troops faced off Saturday along a 300-mile battlefront in the country’s east, where Ukraine said it beat back numerous attacks but faced renewed shelling in the crippled city of Mariupol, the Black Sea port of Odesa and beyond.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 59

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 59th day, we take a look at the main developments.

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