WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 3, 2025: * * * Securing the Digital and Orbital Frontiers in Ukraine By Benjamin Jensen and Erica Lonergan Within hours of the announcement of a ceasefire in Ukraine that limited conventional attacks on critical infrastructure and military operations in the Black Sea, something interesting happened: a dueling series of cyberattacks. Ukrainian railways were hit by a large-scale c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 3, 2025: * * * Why Does the United States Need a More Flexible Nuclear Force? By Heather Williams and Lachlan MacKenzie Deterrence is emerging as a theme for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, but questions remain about the administration's ability to deliver and maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent. At the Air Force Summit on March 19, Hegseth commented on the "sense of urge more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on EUCOM, AFRICOM Posture WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today chaired a hearing examining the posture of and threats to U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). In his opening statement, Chairman Wicker offered an update on the war in Ukraine, noting that Ukraine co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has renewed a temporary denial order (TDO) against Aviastar-TU, a Moscow-based cargo airline, citing continued violations of U.S. export regulations. The order, effective immediately and set to remain in force for one year, prohibits the company from participating in any transactions involving U.S.-origin items without specific authorization, excluding certain safety-of-flight exceptions. The Bureau o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a temporary denial order suspending the export privileges of a Kenya-based aviation firm and two individuals in connection with a covert scheme to supply U.S.-origin aircraft parts to Russia in violation of stringent export control regulations imposed after the invasion of Ukraine. According to the BIS Office of Export Enforcement, the three parties operated a deliberate and ongoing effort  more PR

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, April 4 -- The European Commission issued the following news release: * * * Commission approves Euros1.5 billion Polish State aid scheme to support reinsurance for war-related risks to transport on the territory of Ukraine The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Euros1.5 billion (PLN 6.4 billion) Polish scheme to provide State-supported reinsurance of insurance for transport on the territory of Ukraine. The scheme will contribute to maintaining more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Connolly, Wilson Introduce Legislation to Sanction North Korea for Material Support of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine - Today, Representatives Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA) and Joe Wilson (R-SC), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Korea and members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act, bipartisan legislation to expand sanctions on any more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks In Support Of Bipartisan Legislation To Impose Hard-Hitting Sanctions On Russia If It Does Not Negotiate In Good Faith To End The War In Ukraine April 03, 2025 Durbin: "As the President negotiates away Ukraine's freedom and America's credibility, Congress has an obligation and a Constitutional responsibility to act." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate De more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Eucom, Africom Leaders Testify on Lethality, Global Deterrence Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, appeared today before the Senate Armed Services Committee to detail how their commands ensure lethality, warfighting readiness, deterrence and peace through strength. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 3, 2025 by Governor Lisa D. Cook: * * * Economic Outlook and Path of Policy Governor Lisa D. Cook At the 2025 McKay Lecture, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thank you, Dr. Ripoll. It is wonderful to be here at the University of Pittsburgh. I am honored to deliver the 2025 McKay Lecture in memory of Dr. Marion McKay, who led the economics department here for more than 30 years. I am especially  more PR

ZURICH, Switzerland, April 4 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Brazil retain pole as Thailand, Italy and Morocco rise Brazil stayed first in an unchanged top four on the FIFA Futsal Women's World Ranking, while Thailand, Italy, Indonesia, Chinese Taipei and Morocco ascended. * The third FIFA Futsal Women's World Ranking has been published * Thailand, Italy, Poland and Uruguay rose within the top 20 * Slovakia, Czechia, Morocco,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Colleagues Ask Trump to Permit the Nationwide, Year-Round Sale of E15 Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and t heir colleagues in asking President Trump to permit the year-round sale of E15 fuel through the summer of 2025 to enhance America's energy security and lower fuel costs for consumers while leveraging American agriculture. The more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University hosts 25th Undergraduate Research Symposium, the largest in its history By: Hillary Speed Florida State University's Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) hosted a record-breaking spring symposium for undergraduate researchers Tuesday, April 1, in the Student Union Ballrooms. More than 700 undergraduate students showcased their research projects at t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following news: * * * Hungary's Orban Walks US-China Tightrope Hungary is the most pro-China country in Europe and its prime minister is hoping his personal and ideological links with the US administration will override their diverging attitudes to Beijing. The early days of the new administration were promising for Budapest. Orban cherished the closure of USAID and applauded President Trump after he clashed with Volo more PR

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, April 4 -- The European Commission issued the following news release: * * * Joint Declaration following the First European Union-Central Asia Summit We, the Leaders of the European Union (EU), Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and of Uzbekistan, held our first EU-Central Asia Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 4 April 2025 and concluded the following: 1. Reaffirming our commitment to deeper cooperation in an evolving global and regional geopolit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following news: * * * Kremlin Divided About What to Do Inside Russia if and When War Against Ukraine Ends By Paul Goble Executive Summary: * The Kremlin is now actively debating what Moscow should do if and when Russian President Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine ends, focusing first and foremost on how to reintegrate veterans lest they spark unrest and even chaos on their return. * Moscow is also concerned about a much larger s more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * Major Climate Orgs Name U.S. Military a Main Contributor to Climate Crisis Climate Justice and Frontline Groups Call Out U.S. Military as Major Contributor to Climate Crisis NEW YORK - In an open letter led by CODEPINK's War Is Not Green campaign titled, Spotlighting the Cost of more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 4 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * New Marquette Law School national survey finds public skeptical of tariffs and inflation trends, but increasingly positive on the nation's direction Large majority oppose Canada becoming 51st state and oppose abolishing Department of Education, while support for deportations remains strong Also: * Public views Russia, China negatively; Canada, Ukraine positively * Trump job approval dips slightly more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, a policy forum for tackling global issues through independent research and open dialogue to inform actionable ideas for the policy community, issued the following news: * * * The Plight of North Korean Refugees in China By Veronica Coffey The number of repatriated North Korean refugees has grown since China increased its border surveillance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to reports from various huma more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, March 31 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on April 3, 2025, to Udenrigs: * * * For Geopolitics, What AI Can't Do Will Be as Important as What It Can A version of this commentary originally appeared on Udenrigs on March 31, 2025 By Jacob Parakilas Geopolitics is no exception to the rapid spread of AI through the fields of human endeavour. As elsewhere, the rapid emergence of AI into the popular narrative has led to the commonly held belief that AI's more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Remarks at Hearing for Nominees for Ambassador to the People's Republic of China and State Department Chief of Protocol WASHINGTON--Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at the hearing on the nomination of fo more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks by Secretary Marco Rubio and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ahead of their meeting at the NATO headquarters: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Before Their Meeting SECRETARY GENERAL RUTTE: Good morning, Mr. Secretary. Dear Marco, a warm welcome to NATO, your first foreign ministers meeting. But before I continue, let me express my condolences about the four U.S. sol more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-MT, has introduced the "Stop Russian Market Manipulation Act," aimed at imposing a ban on the importation of specific minerals from the Russian Federation. This legislation seeks to counteract Russia's market influence amidst ongoing international sanctions related to its actions in Ukraine. The introduction of this bill comes in response to rising concerns regarding Russia's economic strategies, especially in light of its military engagements. By pro more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Requesting President Trump to Permit the Nationwide, Year-Round Sale of E15 Fuel WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and other colleagues in requesting President Trump to permit the year-round sale of E15 fuel through the summer of 2025 in order to enhance America's energy security and lower fuel costs for more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for April 3, 2025: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO Secretary Rubio is on travel to Belgium from April 2-4, 2025. 10:20 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Rubio meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in Brussels, Belgium. (POOLED CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP) 11:15 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Rubio meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels, Belgium. (POOLED CAMER more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Graham, and Blumenthal Introduce Hard-Hitting Russia Sanctions WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) this week introduced legislation with primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and global actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine. ~~ ~~ These sanctions wo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune, Durbin Ask Trump to Permit the Nationwide, Year-Round Sale of E15 Fuel WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in asking President Trump to permitthe year-round sale of E15 fuel through the summer of 2025 in order to enhance America's energy security and lower fuel costs for consumers while leveraging American ag more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander of the U.S. Space Command, from a March 26, 2025, hearing entitled "United States Strategic Command and United States Space Command in Review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program": * * * Chairwoman Fischer, Ranking Member King, and Distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, from a March 26, 2025, hearing entitled "United States Strategic Command and United States Space Command in Review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program": * * * United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) is a global warfighting combatant command (CCMD). Ou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following news: * * * Ukraine Needs Aid to Find Stolen Children A teenage Ukrainian boy escaped Russian-occupied Lugansk city, where he had spent all his life, because he wanted to live in free Ukraine. When the city was occupied, he was just seven and his only memory of his native country was the yellow-blue flag waving above the playground on his first day of school. His escape, he says, "still feels like a very nic more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The World Bank issued the following policy research working paper (No. 11055) on Feb. 4, 2025 by Michela Carlana, Pauline Castaing, Mauro Testaverde and Marco Tiberti entitled "Displaced Learners : Early Integration of Ukrainian Refugee Students into Italy's Schools": Here is the abstract: * * * The paper examines the early integration of Ukrainian refugee students into Italy's education system following the Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Using administrative and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Introduce Sanctions Against the Russian Federation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined 49 of his Senate colleagues in introducing primary and secondary sanctions against the Russian Federation and actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine. These sanctions would be imposed if Russia refuses to engage in good faith negotiations for a lasting peace with Ukraine  more PR