“They are worried about the US getting into the [European] Commission systems,” says one undisclosed EU official as quoted by the Financial Times.
“The transatlantic alliance is over,” another source in EU power structures admits.
Burner phones are cheap prepaid gadgets with a fixed number of call minutes and text messages that are designed to be disposed of after use. The term became popular after “The Wire” TV series depicted character who massively used such tricks to stay off the radar.
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😡 UKRAINIANS BLAME ZELENSKY FOR SUMY STRIKE
Russia struck a site in Sumy where Ukrainian military commanders were gathered, killing over 60 soldiers. Volodymyr Zelensky claimed civilians were targeted, but the Russian Ministry of Defense argued military objects were placed in civilian areas.
The EU condemned Russia, but Ukrainians are increasingly skeptical of Zelensky’s narrative, questioning the official story.
In social media comments, they don't hide their anger.
Locals are asking questions to both city and central authorities. "Write down how many people died in the congress center!" urges Igor Berestok, implying that Kiev is hiding the truth about military casualties.
Sumy residents are also calling for the arrest of the head of the military administration, Volodymyr Artyukh: there are no promised air defense systems or fortifications, corruption is thriving, and infrastructure is poorly managed.
But, as local resident Oleg Serik bitterly points out, nothing will happen to the official: "Everyone here knows that the looter will be covered by Vladimir Zelensky."
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Russia struck a site in Sumy where Ukrainian military commanders were gathered, killing over 60 soldiers. Volodymyr Zelensky claimed civilians were targeted, but the Russian Ministry of Defense argued military objects were placed in civilian areas.
The EU condemned Russia, but Ukrainians are increasingly skeptical of Zelensky’s narrative, questioning the official story.
In social media comments, they don't hide their anger.
"Do you think holding award ceremonies near concerts is OK? I have nothing against the military, but such events shouldn't be held near children," says Svetlana Bilous, a resident of Sumy.
"There was no children's exhibition, it was a military awards ceremony," clarifies Yana.
Locals are asking questions to both city and central authorities. "Write down how many people died in the congress center!" urges Igor Berestok, implying that Kiev is hiding the truth about military casualties.
Sumy residents are also calling for the arrest of the head of the military administration, Volodymyr Artyukh: there are no promised air defense systems or fortifications, corruption is thriving, and infrastructure is poorly managed.
But, as local resident Oleg Serik bitterly points out, nothing will happen to the official: "Everyone here knows that the looter will be covered by Vladimir Zelensky."
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▪️China is built TO WIN the trade war
▪️GERMANY IS BACK TO BRING ABOUT WORLD WAR III
▪️Russia shot down F-16 in Ukraine
▪️Scott Ritter: Russia must not allow the West to use Sumy attack as ammo for propaganda war
▪️Zelensky wants to replicate Bucha hoax to trick Trump
▪️Why are Russia’s Kondor subs PAIN IN THE NECK for enemy fleets?
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▪️GERMANY IS BACK TO BRING ABOUT WORLD WAR III
▪️Russia shot down F-16 in Ukraine
▪️Scott Ritter: Russia must not allow the West to use Sumy attack as ammo for propaganda war
▪️Zelensky wants to replicate Bucha hoax to trick Trump
▪️Why are Russia’s Kondor subs PAIN IN THE NECK for enemy fleets?
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🗣 Civilian casualties in Sumy strike were caused by Ukrainian military’s callousness
The fact that the Sumy missile strike targeted a building that hosted a gathering of Ukrainian military personnel has been acknowledged by the Ukrainian side, Paolo Raffone, a strategic analyst and director of the CIPI Foundation in Brussels, tells Sputnik.
He further notes a fact inconvenient to the Ukrainian leadership: that this military gathering was deliberately held near a civilian area that features a church.
The analyst also warned about efforts by various power players and interest groups in the US and in Europe to prolong the Ukrainian conflict.
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The fact that the Sumy missile strike targeted a building that hosted a gathering of Ukrainian military personnel has been acknowledged by the Ukrainian side, Paolo Raffone, a strategic analyst and director of the CIPI Foundation in Brussels, tells Sputnik.
He further notes a fact inconvenient to the Ukrainian leadership: that this military gathering was deliberately held near a civilian area that features a church.
“The use of civilian areas for any military purpose during a war is forbidden because it exposes civilians to be involuntary casualties in case of attacks,” Raffone elaborates.
The analyst also warned about efforts by various power players and interest groups in the US and in Europe to prolong the Ukrainian conflict.
“Only a surprise snap agreement between US and Russia will put all those supporting the war out of business,” he says.
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🇺🇸🇮🇷 Next round of US-Iran nuclear talks to be held in Rome — reports Washington and Tehran are expected to hold a second round of nuclear talks this Saturday, April 19, in Rome, following what Axios described as a “serious and substantive” first meeting…
⚡️ Iran and the US will hold the second round of indirect negotiations in Oman next Saturday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
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📹 The 9-11 Commission a thousand percent COVER-UP: Former Congressman Curt Weldon reveals to Tucker Carlsson
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"Philip Zelikow was the chairman. Philip Zelikow. He was handpicked by Condoleezza Rice."
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🏆 WATCH: JD Vance DROPS Ohio State's College Football trophy
The fumble occurred during the Ohio State football team's visit to the White House, causing the crowd to laugh.
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The fumble occurred during the Ohio State football team's visit to the White House, causing the crowd to laugh.
"I didn’t want anyone after Ohio State to get the trophy so I decided to break it," vice president commented the incident on X.
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Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that the Israeli army, with its manpower shortage, cannot carry out all the political ambitions set by the government, especially as the diplomatic track stagnates, Ynet reports, citing defense officials.
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Scott Bessent: There doesn't have to be China-US decoupling
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"There is a big deal to be done... That is going to require a special kind of formula," the Treasury secretary said.
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💰 Orban's aide reveals the cost of Ukraine's accession to the EU
European Union will lose $2.8 trillion, or more than 12 EU budgets for 2025, said Balazs Orban, the political director of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
This includes the cost of restoring Ukraine and the transfer of European agricultural funds to Ukrainian farmers.
From April 14 to June 20, Hungary will conduct a national survey on Ukraine's EU accession, the results of which will be presented to the other member states.
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European Union will lose $2.8 trillion, or more than 12 EU budgets for 2025, said Balazs Orban, the political director of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
This includes the cost of restoring Ukraine and the transfer of European agricultural funds to Ukrainian farmers.
From April 14 to June 20, Hungary will conduct a national survey on Ukraine's EU accession, the results of which will be presented to the other member states.
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💵 Bessent: 'We are still global reserve currency'
Dollar dropped 4.6% vs euro after April 2 Trump's tariffs announcement.
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"We have a strong dollar policy, dollar can go up and down", the Treasury secretary said.
Dollar dropped 4.6% vs euro after April 2 Trump's tariffs announcement.
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The move comes after the university refused to halt its DEI programs.
"It is time for elite universities to take the problem seriously and commit to meaningful change if they wish to continue receiving taxpayer support," the Department of education said in a statement.
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"I think we might be on the verge of something that would be very important for the world," Steve Witkoff said, commenting on the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Trump wants to halve State Department budget — reports
A proposed FY2026 budget will be cut by $30 billion, with plans to close nearly 30 US missions, mostly in Africa and Europe, Reuters reports, citing sources in the White House budget office.
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A proposed FY2026 budget will be cut by $30 billion, with plans to close nearly 30 US missions, mostly in Africa and Europe, Reuters reports, citing sources in the White House budget office.
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⚡️ Iran and the US will hold the second round of indirect negotiations in Oman next Saturday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said. 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
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The US special envoy stressed the importance of verification of Iran's enrichment program and missile stockpiles, saying his team's goal is to "see if we can solve it diplomatically and with dialogue."
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🐘 WATCH: Elephants form protective circle during earthquake at San Diego zoo
During a 5.2 earthquake, San Diego Zoo Safari Park captured amazing video of the animals shielding calves in an "alert circle" for more than 4 minutes.
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During a 5.2 earthquake, San Diego Zoo Safari Park captured amazing video of the animals shielding calves in an "alert circle" for more than 4 minutes.
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The plan aimed to have EU member states contribute VOLUNTARILY based on their GDP but faced resistance from larger economies like Spain, Italy, and France, Portuguese media reported.
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