The World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund hold a ministerial roundtable, co-hosted by the government of Ukraine, at 2:00 p.m. ET on April 12 to discuss Ukraine’s medium-term needs, essential recovery and reconstruction projects, and areas of international collaboration. Participants include Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank…
IMF, World Bank Roundtable Discuss Ukraine Crisis
April 12, 2023
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White House Acknowledges ‘Small Number’ of US Troops in Ukraine Following Leaked Docs
A limited number of U.S. troops are in Ukraine to provide support to the nation’s embassy and assist with logistics, according to the White House. National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby confirmed the U.S. presence in Ukraine following the leak of allegedly top secret Pentagon files, which claimed there are 14 U.S….
Intelligence Leaks Could Be ‘Targeted Disinformation,’ Top Russian Official Asserts
The recent leak of classified U.S. documents by unknown actors could be a “targeted disinformation” campaign designed to “mislead” Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said. When asked by reporters about Moscow’s position on the source, motive, and authenticity of the documents, he said: “We don’t have a position.” “It may be interesting…
Ukraine Cities Pounded, US Scrambles to Find Source of Leaked Documents
KYIV—Russian forces pounded frontline cities in eastern Ukraine with air strikes and artillery attacks, while U.S. officials stepped up efforts to locate the source of a leak of classified U.S. documents, including those on Ukrainian counter-offensive plans. The Russians pressed on with their offensive in the eastern Donetsk region where several cities and towns came…
Trudeau Announces New Military Aid, Bilateral Agreements During Ukraine PM’s Visit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new round of military and economic support for Ukraine on April 11, coinciding with a visit from Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to Canada. At a joint press conference in Toronto, Trudeau also announced several new bilateral agreements and a plan for Canada to ship $59 million in weapons to…
Washington Braces for Diplomatic Fallout Amid Fears of Further Intel Leaks
April 11, 2023
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U.S. federal agencies are scrambling to contain the diplomatic fallout after scores of classified documents pertaining to Ukraine—and other U.S. allies—were leaked online by as-yet-unknown actors. “U.S. officials across the interagency are engaging with allies and partners at high levels over this,” State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said at an April 10 press briefing. According…
More Canadians Against Than in Favour of Sending Additional Aid to Ukraine: Federal Research
A greater number of Canadians are against rather than in favour of sending additional financial aid to Ukraine out of concerns that it will add to Canada’s deficit, according to internal research by the federal Department of Finance. The department’s findings were based on 10 online focus groups and questionnaires surveying over 2,000 people across the country…
White House Says It Briefed Allies and Partners Following Intelligence Leak
Following the leak of sensitive United States intelligence about the Russia–Ukraine war, the White House says it has briefed affected allies and partners at “very high levels.” The list of allies is likely to include Canada, as the leaked documents—which have not been verified by The Epoch Times—reportedly show that Russian-backed hackers successfully accessed Canada’s…
Kremlin Tight-Lipped on Intel Leaks as US Scrambles to Contain Damage
April 10, 2023
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The Kremlin has declined to comment on a fresh raft of U.S. intelligence leaks, many of which pertain to Ukraine and other allies of the United States. “I can’t comment on that in any way,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on April 10 when asked about speculation that Moscow was behind the leaks, which were…
Pentagon Provides Easter Sunday Update After ‘Top Secret’ US Military Plans Leaked
The Department of Defense (DOD) on Sunday released more information about an apparent leak of classified information and documents relating to the war in Ukraine and surveillance efforts. So far, the Pentagon and other U.S. government agencies have issued few statements about the purported intelligence leak, details of which surfaced on Telegram, 4chan, Twitter, and…
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