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Ukraine and Slovakia have signed a Memorandum on enhanced cooperation in the nuclear industry.

The memorandum outlines plans to strengthen collaboration in the field of nuclear energy, focusing on the development of small modular reactors and the exchange of experience in operating nuclear installations and diversifying fuel sources.

Additionally, the parties agreed to cooperate on investment activities in the energy sector and the operation of energy systems in both countries. This includes leveraging Ukraine’s expertise in using alternative nuclear fuel at nuclear power plants.
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Ukraine Journal member, Michael in Germany, used his own salary to pay for a generator for Ukraine. He was motivated to act fast when he heard about ruzzians attacking infrastructure again.

Here is a translation of what they say in their thank you video 👆

»We would like to thank our friend of the unit, Mr. Michael from Germany! He helped us with the generator. Now we can be supplied again and work effectively! Glory to Ukraine!
Thank you, Michael!«

This proves we can all make a difference in Ukraine!

As Ukrainian soldiers say, if it weren't for private funds, we would have lost the war already!

Dianna
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The entire world witnessed allied action in the skies above Israel and neighboring countries. It demonstrated how truly effective unity in defending against terror can be when it is based on sufficient political will. Israel, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Jordan acted together and with maximum efficiency. Together, they prevented terror from prevailing. And they are working together, and in coordination with others, to prevent further escalation.

Israel is not a NATO member, so no action, such as triggering Article 5, was required. And no one was dragged into the war. They simply contributed to the protection of human life.

"Shaheds" in the skies above Ukraine sound identical to those over the Middle East. The impact of ballistic missiles, if they are not intercepted, is the same everywhere. European skies could have received the same level of protection long ago if Ukraine had received similar full support from its partners in intercepting drones and missiles. Terror must be defeated completely and everywhere, not more in some places and less in others.

I thank everyone in the world, every leader and state, who truly assists us with air defense and missiles necessary to protect our skies, as well as training our pilots on F-16s. All of this already works and will continue to work to save lives. However, we can now see how unity can work truly hundred percent, and how almost a hundred percent of “Shaheds” and missiles can be intercepted. We will discuss it with our partners.

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Other news from the world:
❗️ Very sensitive content. In Sydney, Australia, a man attacked a Christian priest with a knife.

The attack happened during a service at the Assyrian Orthodox Church in Wakeley. The service was broadcast on YouTube, so the moment of the attack was caught on video. The attacker was detained, but before that he managed to injure three more people. The priest received multiple stab wounds to the head, another man has several lacerations, and two men have cuts on their hands.

▪️On April 13, there was already a knife attack in Sydney — an unknown person attacked visitors to a shopping center. Then six people died, and the attacker was shot dead by the police. Initially, the police do not believe that it was a terrorist attack.

Statistically Christians are the most persecuted in the world.
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The British Air Force cannot help Ukraine shoot down Russian drones and missiles, as it did with Israel during the attack of Iran.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Britain, David Cameron, answered the question of the LBC journalist that this would mean a direct clash between NATO and Russian forces and the expansion of the war in Europe.

According to him, the use of fighter jets "is not necessarily the best way to shoot down missiles and drones, because air defense systems are more effective." He emphasized that Ukraine has a great need for Patriot systems.

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The US is attempting to thwart a russian project aimed at extracting liquefied natural gas in the Arctic, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

Liquefied gas has swiftly become one of the world’s foremost energy sources, sparking tensions between russia and the United States.

This competition is most pronounced in russia’s arctic north, where a massive new offshore liquefied natural gas facility, a pivotal endeavor for russian exploration president vladimir putin, is under construction.

To impede the initiative, known as Arctic LNG-2, the US has deployed a barrage of sanctions. These measures have hindered russia’s acquisition of the specialized, immense tankers required for gas transportation and have complicated efforts to construct alternative vessels domestically.

“Our objective is to ensure that the Arctic LNG-2 project does not come to fruition,” stated US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy, Jeffrey Payette, during a conference in Switzerland.

Putin aims to more than triple LNG exports in the coming years. His objective: to attract additional funds to finance the conflict in Ukraine and to offset the decline in russia’s traditional gas pipeline export business.

The US may escalate pressure due to russia’s limited dominance in the LNG market, making blockades less risky compared to oil markets, according to Maria Shagina, a sanctions researcher at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

“Ruzzia had ambitious plans, but these were thwarted by the invasion of Ukraine. Ruzzia will face limitations in LNG development, as well as challenges in securing contracts, funding, and technology,” said Jason Fir of Poten & Partners, a shipping and brokerage firm.
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"Ukrainian naval drones have no analogues in the West and can reach almost any point in the Black Sea," SBU spokesperson Artem Dekhtyarenko said.

The drones are invisible to Russian detection systems and are valued at $215.000 a piece. The latest Sea Baby naval drone can carry almost a ton of explosives and has a range of 1000km.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5vvrb1YsqU

https://t.me/WarriorsUkrainian/25614

Ukraine Struggles To Slow Russian Advance Amid Shortage In Weapons And Manpower - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Ukraine is struggling to slow Russian advances in the front line amid shortages in weapons and manpower. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his country could lose the war if it does not get more U.S. military aid. RFE/RL's Radio Svoboda and CurrentTimeTV journalists speak with outgunned Ukrainian soldiers as Moscow continues its efforts to overwhelm the country's defenses.

Ukraine, in collaboration with the German defense firm Rheinmetall, has commenced the production of weaponry for its Armed Forces, as stated by Herman Smetanin, the director of Ukroboronprom, during a telethon.

"We have established joint production with Rheinmetall, a company registered in Germany but with production facilities spanning various countries worldwide. We are currently manufacturing a wide array of weapons and military equipment. However, the final assembly takes place in Ukraine, leveraging components supplied from abroad," he explained.

Smetanin also highlighted that certain military equipment items are manufactured in partner countries, albeit utilizing Ukrainian components. He emphasized that critical weaponry is assembled abroad to ensure uninterrupted production.

Biden called on Congress to approve a bill that includes aid to Ukraine and Israel

US President Joe Biden, during a telephone conversation with the leaders of both parties in Congress, called for the speedy approval of the draft law, which, in particular, provides for the allocation of aid to Ukraine and Israel.

"The President discussed the urgent need for the House of Representatives to quickly pass an amendment to the National Security Act," the White House said in a statement.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, at a news conference, said there was consensus “among all the leaders that we had to help Israel and help Ukraine, and now hopefully we can work that out and get this done next week.”

The US House of Representatives speaker Mike Johnson has so far refused to hold a vote for the Senate-passed bill that includes roughly $60 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel.

"We’re looking at the options and all these supplemental issues.”, Johnson said on Fox News on Sunday.

Kuleba reacted to the request not to hit the refineries in Russia: Everyone survives as best he can

"And in our country, due to the lack of Patriot batteries, the list of dead civilians is growing. Doesn't anyone care? I love and respect all our partners very much, but when it comes to such logic, I have one question: because of the attacks on our energy system, because of the lack of Patriot, the number of people living without electricity is increasing. We need to think about our own interests," said Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba.

"With all due respect, gratitude, but do you believe that the US Army does not have a spare Patriot battery that it can transfer to Ukraine?" - the minister was indignant.

"If the partners say: 'We are giving you 7 Patriot batteries tomorrow, but we have a request for you: you can not do this, this and this,' then there is a topic for conversation. And if you don't have these batteries, there is no subject of conversation and at the same time you are asked not to do something, then what to talk about? Then everyone survives as best they can," said Kuleba.

❗️ The occupiers will begin their offensive at the end of May-beginning of June, - the head of the GUR Kyrylo Budanov.

"I think we will prepare well for this moment. And let's see how it goes. Without the help of Western allies, it will be catastrophically difficult for us. And this is on the condition that it will come in sufficient numbers and will continue."

🇺🇸 More than 90 US congressmen called on Speaker Johnson to immediately consider an aid package for Israel and Ukraine

"This weekend, the Iranian regime launched hundreds of drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles directly at our key democratic ally in the Middle East, Israel.

Time is of the essence, and we must ensure the delivery of much-needed aid to Israel and our other democratic allies who face threats from our adversaries around the world," said the letter, which was released by one of the signatories, Congressman Josh Gottheimer.

In that context, the letter calls on the speaker to "bring up the Senate-passed supplemental funding package for an immediate vote" when he returns to work on Monday.

Sea Baby drone. The new model carries almost a ton of explosives for 1000 miles

The campaign is just a skeleton of one.

https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/donald-trump-jr-just-admitted-it/55476/

Stormy Monday with Jeff Tiedrich

https://open.substack.com/pub/jefftiedrich/p/its-stormy-monday-enjoy-your-first?r=70k1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Russian propaganda IS in Washington DC.

https://t.me/noel_reports/10878

https://t.me/noel_reports/10874

The new Sea Baby is out.

https://t.me/United24media/20822