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Wagner assault teams edging out Ukrainian troops from Artyomovsk center — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that Russian forces destroyed over 35 Ukrainian troops in the Kupyansk area over the past day https://tass.com/politics/1603843

Ukraine presses allies for more aid before an expected spring counteroffensive.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/world/europe/a-diplomatic-campaign-rolls-on-before-an-expected-spring-push-on-the-battlefields.html

Security chief points to growing activity of terrorist sleeper cells in North Caucasus

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The residents of the North Caucasus know perfectly well what this activity may lead to, Nikolay Patrushev stressed https://tass.com/defense/1603837

Ukraine’s First Lady makes in on Time 100 Most Influential People

Pravda Ukraine The list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2023 by the American magazine Time includes Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, and Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Laureate and human rights activist. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/13/7397750/

The Morning Risk Report

Wall Street Journal The U.S. and U.K. sanction firms tied to Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, and Juul to pay $462 million to settle underage vaping lawsuits with six states and Washington, D.C. Also, a FDIC official says agency was slow to sell failed SVB. https://createsend.com/t/d-47673F343E2B33572540EF23F30FEDED

Webhelp launches customer experience outsourcing program in Israel

Jerusalem Post The company’s launch of The Nest will further enable Israeli start-ups to cut costs as they try to scale amid a hi-tech recession. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-739140

Polish PM says Ukrainian defeat would encourage China to attack Taiwan

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739139

Biden mixes up ‘All Blacks’ rugby squad with ‘Black and Tan’ military force

Fox News President Biden mixed up a New Zealand rugby team and a historic British occupying force of Ireland on Wednesday during a speech at the Windsor Bar in Dundalk. Biden brought up the topic after mentioning his tie, which was given to him by distant cousin Rob Kearney. NORTHERN IRELAND POLICE CONFIRM ‘SECURITY BREACH’…

Mary Quant, the Mother of the Miniskirt, Dies at 93

New York Times As a designer, clad in her signature playclothes and boots, with huge painted eyes, fake freckles and a distinctive bob, she epitomized the style of London’s Swinging Sixties. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/fashion/mary-quant-dead.html

In Ireland, Biden Aims to Shore Up Alliance on Ukraine

New York Times In a speech to Ireland’s Parliament, President Biden will highlight the country’s humanitarian assistance and its support for Ukrainian refugees. Here is what we’re covering. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/04/13/world/russia-ukraine-news