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FT: Asia and Australia follow EU and US lead to curb dominance of big tech like Apple and Google
Lithuanian PM ready to send troops to Ukraine for training mission - FT
Germany temporarily withdraws ambassador from russia due to a series of cyberattacks russia
Finland raises combat readiness due to possible Russian invasion
EU lacks ships for military operation in the Red Sea - media
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Western banks in Russia paid 800 million euros in taxes to the Kremlin last year - FT
FT: Turkey wants to increase LNG purchases from the US to reduce its dependence on russia
FT: Pyongyang seeks to revive DPRK economy through cooperation with russia
Arrest of Russian defense ministry deputy timur ivanov puts shoigu at a disadvantage ahead of expected government change - FT
Poland admits the possibility of deportation of Ukrainians liable for military service
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FT: Ukraine's partners put pressure on Greece, Spain to hand over part of its air defense systems to Kyiv
The US urges the EU to reduce taxes on income from Russia's frozen assets
Germany sends letters to allies asking them to provide Ukraine with air defense systems
The Czech Republic signs contracts for 180 thousand pieces of ammunition for Ukraine
FT: Serbia to buy ten Rafale fighter jets from France
FT: Russia is preparing a large-scale attack in late spring or summer
FT learns details of US idea to finance Ukraine with profits from frozen Russian assets
President of Finland: Europe should talk less and prepare more to repel Russian threat
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FT: Asia and Australia follow EU and US lead to curb dominance of big tech like Apple and Google
Japan, South Korea, and Australia are tightening regulations to limit the market power of large tech groups such as Apple and Google, creating new regulatory challenges similar to those in the EU and the US.
Lithuanian PM ready to send troops to Ukraine for training mission - FT
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonite says she is ready to send Lithuanian troops to Ukraine for a training mission.
Germany temporarily withdraws ambassador from russia due to a series of cyberattacks russia
Germany has recalled its ambassador from russia for consultations amid accusations that Moscow was involved in cyberattacks on German defense, aerospace companies and the ruling party.
Finland raises combat readiness due to possible Russian invasion
Finland is increasing its combat capability and preparing for a possible confrontation with Russia by intensifying military agreements with private companies, accumulating the necessary stocks and using its large reserve forces.
EU lacks ships for military operation in the Red Sea - media
The EU military operation in the Red Sea is facing problems due to insufficient forces: only 3 frigates are unable to reliably protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
russia is preparing a series of sabotage attacks across Europe - FT
European intelligence agencies warn of russia's plans for large-scale sabotage across the continent, including explosions, arson and attacks on infrastructure that could lead to civilian casualties.
Ukraine plans counteroffensive in 2025 after $61 billion in US military aid - Jake Sullivan
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says Ukraine is planning a counteroffensive in 2025 after receiving $61 billion in US military aid.
G7 says full confiscation of Russian assets no longer on the table, seeks alternatives - FT
Despite Ukraine's insistence, the G7 countries reportedly no longer have the idea of full confiscation of frozen Russian assets on the table, instead exploring alternative ways to obtain funds from these assets to support Ukraine.
FT: Red Sea trade disruption could last until next year
Disruptions in global trade due to attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen, which force ships to avoid the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, could last until next year.
To protect underground gas storage facilities: "Naftogaz calls on partners to strengthen Ukraine's air defense
Ukraine needs more air defense systems from international partners to protect its underground gas storage facilities, which are crucial to Europe's energy security.
Baltic states warn of disaster risk due to Russian GPS jamming
Over the weekend, Baltic ministers warned of the risk of an air disaster due to GPS jamming blamed on Russia, after two Finnish flights were forced to turn around midway due to interference with navigation signals.
Western banks in Russia paid 800 million euros in taxes to the Kremlin last year - FT
The largest Western banks operating in Russia paid more than €800 million in taxes to the Kremlin in 2023, four times the pre-war level, despite promises to minimize their influence after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
FT: Turkey wants to increase LNG purchases from the US to reduce its dependence on russia
Turkey is seeking a long-term agreement with ExxonMobil to import up to 2. 5 million tons of LNG annually, which would reduce its dependence on russian gas supplies.
FT: Pyongyang seeks to revive DPRK economy through cooperation with russia
North Korea is seeking to rebuild its economy through trade with russia, benefiting from russian supplies of food, raw materials, and petroleum products.
Arrest of Russian defense ministry deputy timur ivanov puts shoigu at a disadvantage ahead of expected government change - FT
The arrest and trial of Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov hints at the unfavorable fate of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu ahead of the expected change of government.
Poland admits the possibility of deportation of Ukrainians liable for military service
Poland and Lithuania are considering deporting Ukrainian men of conscription age who have not updated their data or extended their right to stay, which could potentially help Ukraine return conscripts from abroad.
Ukraine to propose $20 billion debt restructuring - Reuters
Ukraine will propose a $20 billion debt restructuring plan to international bondholders.
FT: Ukraine's partners put pressure on Greece, Spain to hand over part of its air defense systems to Kyiv
Ukraine's NATO and EU partners are pressuring Greece and Spain to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems, such as Patriot, to protect vulnerable regions from Russian attacks.
The US urges the EU to reduce taxes on income from Russia's frozen assets
The US is calling on the EU to lower taxes on income from frozen Russian assets to maximize the funds that can be lent to Ukraine, potentially up to $50 billion this summer, by issuing bonds or loans to be repaid with interest from those assets.
Germany sends letters to allies asking them to provide Ukraine with air defense systems
Germany has launched a global initiative called Immediate Action on Air Defense (IAAD) to address Ukraine's air defense gaps, calling on allies and partners to provide air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities, troops and critical infrastructure.
The Czech Republic signs contracts for 180 thousand pieces of ammunition for Ukraine
The Czech Republic has contracted 180,000 rounds of ammunition for Ukraine and is working to contract another 300,000 rounds as part of its initiative to support Ukraine's defense efforts.
FT: Serbia to buy ten Rafale fighter jets from France
Serbia plans to sign a €3 billion deal with France to buy a dozen Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation, diversifying its arms purchases amid Russia's war in Ukraine, despite being one of Moscow's closest allies.
FT: Russia is preparing a large-scale attack in late spring or summer
Russia could launch a large-scale offensive in late spring or summer to seize more territory in Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as a potential assault on Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian and Western officials.
FT learns details of US idea to finance Ukraine with profits from frozen Russian assets
The US has offered to raise tens of billions of euros of debt for Ukraine against future profits from frozen Russian state assets, while the EU prefers to transfer only the interest earned on these assets.
President of Finland: Europe should talk less and prepare more to repel Russian threat
Finnish President Alexander Stubb called on European countries to focus on immediate assistance to Ukraine and training of their armed forces, rather than speculation about potential Russian aggression outside Ukraine.
David Cameron meets with Trump and calls on Republicans to support Ukraine
David Cameron met with Donald Trump to urge Republicans to support aid to Ukraine amid congressional deadlock over a $60 billion aid package for Kyiv.
European Defense Companies Warn of Threats to Ammunition Production Expansion: What Does Dependence on Chinese Cotton Have to Do with It
European defense contractors warn that dependence on Chinese cotton lint threatens the expansion of ammunition production, which is needed to replenish stocks and support Ukraine in its war against Russia.
GUR: Russia has enough missiles for one or two massive attacks in the coming weeks
Russia has enough missiles for one or two more major attacks in the coming weeks.
Elon Musk accused a Brazilian Supreme Court judge of "shameless betrayal," he was answered
Elon Musk has accused a Brazilian Supreme Court judge of "shameless betrayal" and refused to comply with demands to delete popular accounts without explanation, risking huge fines to defend freedom of speech over profit in Brazil.
Budanov told when and where Russia will intensify its offensive
Ukraine expects Russia to intensify its offensive in late spring and early summer, especially in Donbas, moving toward Chasovyi Yar and Pokrovsk, said Kirill Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.