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Air defence downs all Shahed drones over Kyiv: debris damage 2 houses and cars
Pravda Ukraine The air defence forces destroyed all Russian Shahed drones that attacked Kyiv on the night of 19-20 May. As a result of falling debris from downed drones, two residential buildings, service station premises and cars have been damaged; there were no casualties, according to preliminary reports. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/20/7403047/
Read MoreG7 rejected all negotiations-based approaches to Ukraine crisis — newspaper
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Corriere della Sera writes that the question of how to convince third countries not to support Russia remained unresolved https://tass.com/world/1620425
Read MoreDeSantis team fires back after Sharpton slams GOP governor at Neely funeral
Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political team hit back Friday night after Al Sharpton criticized the 2024 presidential hopeful during a eulogy for a man who died in the New York City subway system. New York authorities said Jordan Neely, 30, died on May 1 from compression of the neck after he was placed…
Read MoreUS to strengthen deterrence of Russia in Black Sea Region
Pravda Ukraine The US will continue to encourage its allies to strengthen the deterrence of Russia in the Black Sea Region, as stipulated in the US National Defence Strategy. Source: Ukrinform, citing Mara Karlin, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities Quote: “We continue to encourage deeper cooperation among Black Sea allies and…
Read MoreDeadly Floodwaters Wreak Havoc in Northern Italy
Wall Street Journal A woman in Lugo is evacuated after being trapped by flooding caused by days of rainstorms that stretched across a swath of the country’s north. At least 14 people in the region have died as a result of the disaster. Photo: Emanuele Valeri/EPA/Shutterstock https://www.wsj.com/articles/deadly-floodwaters-wreak-havoc-in-northern-italy-69ddc618
Read MoreDamascus, Riyadh to promote Arab unity — Syrian president’s office
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The president and the crown prince welcomed the normalization of relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia https://tass.com/world/1620423
Read MoreLopez Obrador Expropriates Stretch of Mexican Railroad
Wall Street Journal Mexican marines took over a railroad line at dawn while the company involved, Grupo Mexico, said the move was a “surprise and unusual seizure.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/lopez-obrador-expropriates-stretch-of-mexican-railroad-92d3b271
Read MoreUS tries to prevent third world war by providing military aid to Kiev — White House
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Fundamentally, the president’s core precept is that we are going to do everything that we can to support Ukraine in its defense of its sovereignty,” White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said https://tass.com/world/1620421
Read MoreUS believes that Ukraine will need F-16 fighter jets in future — White House
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We feel that we will be in the position to give them what they need for that future force when they need it,” White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said https://tass.com/world/1620419
Read MoreBiden supports efforts to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots — White House
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Over the past few months, we and our allies and partners have really focused on providing Ukraine with the systems, weapons and training that it needs to be able to conduct effective offensive operations this spring and summer,” White House National Security Adviser…
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