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Canada Plans to Seize Russian Cargo Plane and Give It to Ukraine

Wall Street Journal The Canadian government plans to seize a giant Russian cargo plane that has been stuck in Toronto for more than a year and give it to Ukraine to aid that country’s war efforts, according to Ukraine’s prime minister. https://www.wsj.com/articles/canada-plans-to-seize-russian-cargo-plane-and-give-it-to-ukraine-6145d499

Lithuania’s PM on Putin’s visit to occupied territories: He wants to be like Zelenskyy

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/18/7160060/

Taiwan’s Navy commander appointed new chief of the general staff

Taipei, April 18 (CNA) Commander of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy Mei Chia-shu (梅家樹) will take office as chief of the general staff, the top commanding post in Taiwan’s military, on May 1, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304180021

Russia may eye joint investment projects with India in addition to hydrocarbon supplies

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It would be possible to speak about new joint projects with India when all aspects and agreements are in place, Denis Manturov said https://tass.com/economy/1606071

Hospital in Khartoum destroyed as result of shelling — Sudan Doctors Committee

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Committee called on human rights and humanitarian organizations to help ensure the safety of healthcare workers in Sudan whose lives are in danger https://tass.com/world/1606069

Q1 figures point to more optimistic Russian GDP dynamics outlook for 2023 — regulator

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Bank of Russia expects the economy to continue recovering in 2024, with growth accelerating to 0.5-2.5% next year and stabilizing at the range of 1.5-2.5% by 2025 https://tass.com/economy/1606067

Rosneft seeks compensation for losses incurred by refinery under German trusteeship

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that Rosneft has also appealed the Federal Network Agency’s decision to extend its external trusteeship management over the Schwedt refinery https://tass.com/economy/1606065

Boxing legend Mike Tyson hints at rematch with Roy Jones Jr.

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “When I see the money people for the end of the product, my mind works clearer. I can’t express myself right now financially,” Mike Tyson said https://tass.com/sport/1606063

Johnson & Johnson Posts Higher Quarterly Sales, Raises 2023 Outlook

Wall Street Journal First-quarter earnings were largely wiped out by a $6.9 billion charge tied to litigation and other costs from its Covid-19 vaccine commitments. https://www.wsj.com/articles/johnson-johnson-jnj-q1-earnings-report-2023-8592c66

Russian Foreign Ministry officially rebukes UK envoy over remarks on journalist’s verdict

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The ministry added that London’s reference to the fact that Kara-Murza holds British citizenship was “legally null and void” under Russian jurisprudence https://tass.com/politics/1606059