The Daily Populous

Monday April 22nd, 2024 day edition

image for Ukraine's Zelenskyy says "we are preparing" for a major Russian spring offensive

Ukraine is readying soldiers for a major Russian offensive that is expected in the coming months, likely before the summer begins, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday.

Zelenskyy emphasized that foreign aid "has to end up in tangible weapon systems," specifically, crucial long-range artillery, to give Ukraine a chance at victory.

"I hope once the President signs ... that these materials will be in transit by the end of the week," said Warner.

And on artillery shells — Russians 10 to one — you can't underestimate that Ukrainians' grit, determination.

But if they don't have the materials, they can't carry this fight to the Russians.".

Russian rockets are launched against Ukraine from Russia's Belgorod region, seen from Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Zelenskyy told Welker on Sunday's "Meet the Press" that the Kremlin intends to mobilize 300,000 troops by June 1. »

Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work

Authored by apnews.com

Merchan then directed journalists present in the courthouse not to report it when potential jurors told the court their specific workplaces, past or present.

Some media organizations were considering whether to protest having that onus placed on them.

New York state law requires trial attorneys to get the names of jurors, but the judge has ordered the lawyers in Trump’s case not to disclose those names publicly. »

PepsiCo recalls sugar-free Schweppes Ginger Ale for containing 'full sugar'

Authored by abcnews.go.com

PepsiCo Inc has initiated a voluntary recall of some sugar-free and caffeine-free Schweppes Ginger Ale products because they contain "full sugar," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The FDA said in a report earlier this month that the company voluntarily issued the recall on March 9.

The FDA announced that PepsiCo is voluntarily recalling its caffeine-free Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale yet they actually did contain sugar. »

US to withdraw from Niger after security pact fails in strategic victory for Russia

Authored by theguardian.com

The US will withdraw more than 1,000 military personnel from Niger in a move that will force the Biden administration to rethink its counter-terrorism strategy and amounts to a strategic victory for Russia.

Senior state department and Pentagon officials visited Niger earlier this year in an effort to keep the military agreement intact.

The departure of American forces from Niger follows the expulsion of French troops after last summer’s coup. »