For today, links to reports from the Associated Press, Reuters, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM
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Ukraine, Israel aid back on track as House pushes toward weekend votes, by Stephen Groves, Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking | AP WASHINGTON — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead today on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a coalition of . . . READ MORE . . .
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G7 pledges swift aid for Ukraine, seeks to calm Middle East, by Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante | Reuters CAPRI, Italy — Group of Seven major powers pledged today to bolster Ukraine’s air defences to counter increasingly deadly Russian attacks and told China to stop supporting Moscow’s military industry if it wanted . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ukrainian human rights lawyer urges Congress to approve military aid for her country. From NPR. As Congress debates more aid for Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk explains why she believes Russia’s war in Ukraine should be a priority for the U.S. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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FROM APRIL 18 Ukraine’s prime minister on how U.S. aid could make a difference on the frontlines. Reported by Andrew Limbong | NPR Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says it is crucial for Congress to pass a $60 billion aid package to successfully defend itself against Russ Click HERE to listen and read.