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Britain preparing to proscribe Wagner Group as terrorist organization - The Telegraph.
The UK Home Office is drawing up plans to formally proscribe Russian mercenaries the Wagner Group as a terrorist organization.
That's according to The Telegraph, Ukrinform reports.
Proscription would mean it becomes a criminal offence not just to belong to Wagner or attend its meetings but encourage support for it or carry its logo in public.
"It would mean putting Wagner on the similar legal footing of notorious terror groups such as Al-Qaeda, the perpetrators of the September 11 attacks, and the jihadists Isil," the article reads.
Such a step could have knock-on implications for the group's money-raising abilities should any assets or revenue streams run through UK financial institutions.
According to The Telegraph, discussions about proscription are at an early stage and are not as advanced as the planned proscription of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). At the same time, a final decision on Wagner proscription has not been taken, but Whitehall insiders predicted the green light will be achieved much quicker than the IRGC given the severity of the situation in Ukraine and the unity on the issue across Whitehall.
Foreign office ministers will appear before the committee on Monday to discuss Wagner and its activities.
At least nine injured as Russian missile hits apartment block in Dnipro.
In the City of Dnipro, a Russian missile hit a five-storey residential building, demolishing several floors.
General Staff sacks Defense Forces South comms chief.
The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces decided to remove Natalia Humaniuk, chief of the Strategic Communications Center of Defense Forces South.
Poland reveals challenges in donating new aid packages to Ukraine.
Hungary is blocking the provision of EUR 450 million in compensation from the European budget to Poland for weapons previously donated to Ukraine. Therefore, this makes it difficult for Warsaw to transfer more packages of military aid to Kyiv.
Trump: Survival of Ukraine important for U.S.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the survival of Ukraine is important for the United States, and reprimanded European allies for insufficient support for Kyiv.
Explosions rock Dnipro, Odesa amid air alert
A series of explosions was reported in Dnipro and Odesa on April 19 during a Russian missile attack on the regions.
Tom Cotton: The police should arrest these pro-Hamas lunatics.
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Hong Kong is losing most of its iconic neon signs
Hong Kong’s iconic neon-soaked streets are losing their luster due to new safety regulations. An estimated 500 signs remain, down from the peak of 150,000. Janis Mackey Frayer reports on the residents who fear the city is losing an essential part ...
Elephant escapes circus, wanders streets of Montana.
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Kevin McCarthy: This is driving Democrats ‘crazy’
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Watch live: Polls open in Croatia's general election.
Croatia is voting in a parliamentary election after a campaign centred on a bitter rivalry between the president and prime minister that has sparked a political crisis in the small European Union and NATO member. Read more #croatia #election #vote...
BREAKING: Inflation falls to lowest level in three years.
Inflation has fallen to 3.2%, raising hopes of an interest rate cut. The for Office for National Statistics said the figure had dropped from 3.4% - experts had predicted it would fall to 3.1%. The drop means prices are rising at a slower rate - no...