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Lavrov, his Chinese counterpart exchange assessments of Ukrainian situation — statement

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the ministry, the conversation was held in a traditionally trusting and constructive manner https://tass.com/politics/1603693

Russian mine explodes near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant power unit

Pravda Ukraine A Russian mine has exploded near a power unit at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), and the Russians have tried to hide it from IAEA experts. Source: Press service for Energoatom, Ukrainian national power generating company Quote: “The Russian occupiers are continuing to turn Zaporizhzhia NPP into a military base, laying…

Black Sea will never be NATO-controlled sea, says Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It was stressed that the Black Sea must be a sea of cooperation, interaction and security https://tass.com/defense/1603687

Delta Reports Quarterly Loss, Projects Strong Summer Travel

Wall Street Journal Chief Executive Ed Bastian said Delta isn’t seeing evidence of a slowdown in demand. https://www.wsj.com/articles/delta-air-lines-dal-q1-earnings-report-2023-db67df79

Marshallese minister reinforces support for Taiwan, condemns ‘intimidation’

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) Marshall Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kitlang Kabua said Thursday that her country will continue to support Taiwan’s bid to join the United Nations and other international organizations, and it “strongly condemns” any external intimidation of Taiwan that compromises regional and global peace and security. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304130016

Alpine Software’s Strauch Sees Opportunity in Tech Valuation Reset

Wall Street Journal ‘Now, it’s less about growth at all costs,’ says the co-founder and chairman of the software investment platform. https://www.wsj.com/articles/alpine-softwares-mark-strauch-sees-opportunity-in-tech-valuation-reset-a259583f

Photographer finds Banksy-like graffiti in liberated Izium

Pravda Ukraine Graffiti similar in style to the works of anonymous British artist Banksy was found in the de-occupied city of Izium, Kharkiv Oblast. Photos of a drawing showing a boy covering his face with his hands and crying were shared by British photographer Ed Rem on his Instagram. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/13/7397706/

Russia receiving RSVPs from African nations ‘every day’ for July summit — diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Artur Lyukmanov, the agenda for the upcoming summit is currently being drafted in conjunction with Russia’s African partners and work is underway on the event’s summary documents https://tass.com/politics/1603685

Leaked US intelligence documents suggest Russia’s FSB and Defence Ministry at odds over country’s losses – NYT

Pravda Ukraine Classified US intelligence documents suggest the Russian FSB is at odds with the Ministry of Defence over silencing Russia’s actual losses. Source: The New York Times Details: The news agency points out that secret intelligence documents published online point to a fierce struggle within the Russian government. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/13/7397707/

How China uses influence on Russia is key to its ties with Europe, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Baerbock says a ‘swift and just’ end to Ukraine war will be top of her agenda when she visits China this week. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216943/how-china-uses-influence-russia-key-its-relationship-europe-german-foreign-minister-annalena?utm_source=rss_feed