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The fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:Russia says it plans full control of Donbas and southern Ukraine - IfaxFire at Russian defence research facility kills 6 peopleSatellite images show what appears to be a growing mass grave near Mariupol.Estonian and Latvian parliaments say Russia has committed genocideFrance Issues International Arrest Warrant for Carlos GhosnMigration talks an example of ‘constructive’ engagement with Cuba, State Department saysAfghan IS group claims series of bombings targeting ShiitesLeaders of 2 Koreas exchange letters of hope amid tensionsIsraeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwingProfessor uses trash as a treasure to study life in North Korea See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-nine episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:80% of Luhansk territory is under Russian control, regional military governor tells CNN U.S. Treasury Designates Facilitators of Russian Sanctions EvasionBiden set to announce new military assistance for UkraineIsrael, Gaza militants trade fire as Mideast tensions mountReport: Hunger kills hundreds of kids in Ethiopia’s TigrayIndia: Court halts demolition of Muslim properties in DelhiU.S. plane scheduled to extradite Honduran ex-President Hernandez on ThursdayFrench election: Macron and Le Pen clash in TV presidential debatePentagon chief speaks with China's defense minister for first time under BidenTaylor Swift was the inspiration for the name of a new millipede speciesList of organisms named after famous people (born 1950–present) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-eight episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:Ukraine's military gets more aircraft and parts to repair others, Pentagon saysIn Mariupol they agreed on a humanitarian corridor for women, children and the elderly - VereshchukRussia to Classify Information on Ukraine Troop DeathsIsraeli ultra-nationalists to march in Jerusalem despite banChina signs security deal with Solomon Islands, alarming neighborsPoland declines to take or pay for more COVID-19 vaccines for nowMexican Senate approves nationalization of lithium miningSouth Africa launches relief for Durban flooding; 448 deadDrawn and Caricatured: French Cartoonists on the Campaign Trail See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:Russia launches 'Battle of Donbas' on eastern front, Ukraine saysChina to increase coordination with Russia, says senior Chinese diplomatRussian State TV Broadcasts Prisoner Plea From 'Captured' BritonsUK not looking to help Russia with hostage swap for two British fighters, minister saysMexican president slams opposition for defeating power bill, sees 'treason'Police arrest dozens after mob attack in IndiaNarendra Modi’s BJP Wins Big in Indian ElectionsIsrael’s Government Faces Collapse as Arab Party Threatens to Quit Over Jerusalem ClashesSri Lankan PM says president’s powers will be reducedSpyware use on separatists in Spain “extensive,” group saysSaline solution: Japan invents ‘electric’ chopsticks that make food seem more salty See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast:'Inhuman' Situation in Ukraine's Mariupol as Russia Claims Almost Full ControlGermany promises to boost military aid to UkraineSix dead, eight injured in Lviv strikes, regional governor saysChina's Xian imposes temporary, partial lockdown to fight Omicron flare-upShanghai targets lockdown turning point by WednesdayNorth Korea tests new weapon bolstering nuclear capabilityJerusalem: Several Palestinians arrested over fresh Al-Aqsa violenceMorocco condemns Israeli raid on Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosqueFrench prosecutor studying EU anti-fraud agency report on Le PenTexas governor strikes deal with Mexican state expected to ease truck traffic jamsSpain: Fishing boat with 3 metric tons of cocaine seized See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-fifth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast:Moskva sinking: What really happened to the pride of Russia's fleet?U.S. cannot 'take lightly' threat Russia could use nuclear weapons - CIA chiefRussia Accuses Ukraine of Helicopter Strike on Border TownRussia strikes outskirts of Kyiv with cruise missiles, Russian Ministry of Defense saysBiden ready to go to UkraineMoldova accuses Russian army of trying to recruit its citizensChina Defends Stance on Russia After U.S. CriticismPutin tells Europe: You still need Russian gas but we're turning eastEU closes loophole allowing multimillion-euro arms sales to RussiaThe U.N. warns that the war has disrupted the flow of food, fuel and money around the world.UK seals deal with Rwanda to offshore asylum seekersStrains in German coalition as junior partners turn on Scholz over Ukraine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-fourth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast:Ukraine says defenders of Mariupol consolidate, while Russia claims to take prisonersUS President Biden unveils $800 million security package for Ukraine in call with ZelenskyThe U.S. has expanded intelligence sharing with Ukraine about Russian troops in the Donbas region.Ukraine: Fugitive Putin ally Medvedchuk arrested - security serviceScholz irritated by German president's thwarted Ukraine visitRussia warns of Baltic nuclear deployment if NATO admits Sweden and FinlandUK sanctions 178 Russian separatists in breakaway regionsRussia sanctions 398 members of CongressItaly will not veto sanctions on Russian energy, but wants EU ceiling on gas price2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Russia1.4 million people without running water across war-affected eastern Ukraine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-third episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast:Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia using phosphorous bombsU.S. cannot confirm use of chemical agents in Ukraine's Mariupol -officialPutin says peace talks with Ukraine are at dead end, goads the WestBiden calls atrocities in Ukraine a 'genocide' for the first timeExclusive: U.S. to announce $750 million more in weapons for Ukraine, officials sayRussia ‘using weapons smuggled by Iran from Iraq against Ukraine’Ukraine rejects visit by German President SteinmeierLeaders of Poland and Baltic states head to Kyiv, will discuss military assistanceWorld Bank planning to give support worth $1.5bn to UkraineRussia to See Largest GDP Collapse in 30 Years, Official WarnsThe Biden administration is preparing to roll out a new program for Ukrainian refugees, officials say Russia detains an opposition activist who criticized Putin over the war. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-second episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast:Austrian chancellor says trip to see Putin was ‘not a friendly visit’Western officials said they expected Russia to try and “double or perhaps even treble” its forces in Donbas as it shifts forces from Kyiv and elsewhere in the coming weeks.Russian regions bordering Ukraine step up securityFinland and Sweden set to join Nato as soon as summerKremlin warns again against further NATO expansionBiden to Modi: Buying more Russian oil is not in India's interestRussia threatens legal action if forced into sovereign debt default​​Hungary says roubles-for-Russian gas plan breaches no EU sanctionsNearly two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have been displaced, UNICEF says See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-first episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list on website):Land Mines on a Timer, Scattered Over a Ukrainian TownPutin appoints new commander for Ukraine Slovakia could sell howitzers to Ukraine, defense minister saysUK and Germany won’t send tanks to UkraineGermany: Bundeswehr arms deliveries to Ukraine 'reached a limit'Kuleba: "Extremely difficult" to think about negotiations after Russian attacks in Kramatorsk, BuchaBoris Johnson meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv, promises more military, financial aidAustrian leader to meet Putin in Moscow, hoping to build bridgesLukashenka and Putin will fly to the Far East to discuss UkraineUkraine: EU chief offers Kyiv fast track to membershipSweden Democrats leader wants party to change on NATO membership if Finland applies to join allianceMexico says it does not accept Russian invasion of UkraineRussia boosts emergency spending fund using gas profitsRussian oil and gas embargo could stop war within weeks, says former Putin adviserWar to slash Ukraine's GDP output by over 45%, World Bank forecastsFood prices hit record high in March, U.N. agency says See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices