❗️Recording the reality: the “Easter ceasefire” is NOT in effect in Kursk and Belgorod regions, — Zelensky after a report from Syrskyi.

“Russian artillery can still be heard in some parts of the front, and drones are flying. It has become quieter in some areas, but we cannot speak of complete silence.”

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❗️Zelensky proposes extending the “Easter ceasefire” if genuine calm is observed.

“If Russia is now suddenly truly ready to join the format of a complete and unconditional ceasefire, Ukraine will mirror that — acting as Russia does. If full silence really takes hold, Ukraine proposes to extend it beyond the Easter day on April 20 and further. This will reveal Russia’s true intentions,” the president emphasized.

Currently, Russian assaults continue in some areas of the front. Ukrainian troops will act rationally, responding to attacks in a mirrored fashion. More updates from the Commander-in-Chief on the frontline situation will follow later.

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National Bank of Ukraine has issued a 10 hryvna coin in a shape of pysanka, dedicated to Easter Holidays

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🇭🇺🇪🇺 Orbán’s government urges Hungarians to vote against Ukraine’s EU membership.

Hungarian citizens have begun receiving ballots asking whether they support Ukraine joining the European Union. However, the accompanying brochure explicitly claims that Ukraine’s fast-tracked accession would allegedly harm all Hungarians and cause major losses to the country.

The Hungarian government tells citizens that Ukrainians will supposedly take their wages, pensions, subsidies, jobs, and benefits — and that “Ukrainian mafia” will fill European streets.

Media outlets note that the vote is not legally binding. Nonetheless, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is using it to strengthen his political position.

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⚡️⚡️⚡️ Ukraine got back 277 defenders from Russian captivity.

These include soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, the State Transport Special Service, and border guards. They defended Mariupol and other areas in Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk regions.

In total, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 4,552 people — both military and civilians — have been brought home from Russian captivity.

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🚨 Less than an hour after Putin’s announcement of an alleged “Easter ceasefire,” air raid sirens have sounded in Kyiv and several other regions.

The alert in Kyiv and the surrounding area is due to the threat of Russian drones.

▪️In January 2023, Russian authorities similarly declared a “Christmas ceasefire,” but fighting continued. Ukraine called it a “cynical trap.”

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❗️❗️Putin has declared an Easter ceasefire, according to the Kremlin.

Russian forces are allegedly halting all combat operations from 6:00 p.m. on April 19 until midnight on April 21.

Ukraine has not yet commented on the announcement.

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A Russian Nazi paradoxically blabbers about "denazifying" Ukraine, laying bare the true aim of the so-called SVO: the total erasure of the Ukrainian nation.

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🇺🇸🪖 The Trump administration is not discussing any further weapons packages for Ukraine, according to The New York Times, citing Ukraine supporters in the U.S. Congress.

Meanwhile, the support provided during the final months of Joe Biden’s presidency is running out. The article also notes that the U.S. has not even assured European officials that it will continue sharing intelligence with Ukraine.

During a press conference on April 18, a journalist asked Donald Trump: “If you decide to pause negotiations, will you continue military aid to Ukraine?”

“I’m not going to say that, because I think we’re going to make the deal,” Trump replied.

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Overnight, Russian forces launched missile strikes on civilian infrastructure in the Odesa oblast

Warehouses belonging to farming enterprises, agricultural machinery, and buildings were damaged. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

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Russian troops are training to storm Ukrainian positions using motorcycles — a tactic that has brought them partial success, according to Ukrainian soldiers.

Instead of regular infantry advancing over several hours, up to ten “motorbike riders” can suddenly break into positions at high speed.

This complicates the work of reconnaissance drones and FPV drone operators — motorcycles are smaller than armored vehicles and harder to detect.

This approach allows the enemy to move through the “kill zone” more quickly and reduces casualties. If such a group is not spotted in time, it can have critical consequences.

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❗️Next week in London, parties aim to agree on terms for a full and comprehensive ceasefire, The New York Post reports, citing a senior official in the Trump administration.

“After that, we plan to hold [talks] with the Russians and say: ‘Here is your best and final offer,’ to understand both sides’ positions. And only then will the next steps be determined,” the official said.

The official also stated that Trump is ready to walk away from negotiations without Moscow’s consent, placing responsibility for the conflict on America’s European allies.

According to this source, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov told U.S. officials that Kyiv “90% supports” President Trump’s peace plan, which was presented in Paris this week by the Secretary of State and two special envoys.

▪️According to Bloomberg, during the Paris meetings, the U.S. presented allies with a proposal for resolving the war in Ukraine. The plan outlines conditions for ending hostilities and easing sanctions on Russia. The deal would effectively freeze the war, with Russian-occupied territories remaining under Moscow’s control, sources say.

▪️The outlet also reported that the U.S. is willing to recognize Crimea as Russian as part of a future peace deal. However, President Zelensky has consistently reiterated that Ukraine will never recognize any of its occupied territories as Russian.

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❗️The United States is ready to recognize Crimea as Russian in the event of a long-term peace agreement — Bloomberg

The U.S. is prepared to recognize “Russian control” over the annexed Crimea, Bloomberg reports, citing sources.

This refers to an “expanded peace agreement” between Russia and Ukraine, although no specific terms have been disclosed.

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In Krasnodar, Russia, around 100 Russian soldiers attempted to escape from a closed military facility.

They broke through the fence, and several streets in the city have now been blocked, with vehicle inspections underway.

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Ukrainian drones have carried out 158 attacks on Russia since the beginning of 2025.

The majority of the strikes targeted facilities in Rostov Oblast, Krasnodar Krai, and Belgorod Oblast.

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Emergency rescue operations have been completed in Kharkiv following the Russian strike. A total of 114 people were injured and 1 person was killed.

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❗️Russia and Ukraine will exchange over 500 prisoners tomorrow, — Sky News reports.

The exchange will take place with the mediation of the United Arab Emirates, according to a well-informed source. Each side will release 246 prisoners, including 46 wounded individuals.

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The United States will walk away from negotiations if either side complicates efforts to end the war in Ukraine, confirmed President Trump, echoing his Secretary of State.

“If for some reason one of the sides starts creating serious obstacles, we’ll just say: ‘You’re fools, you’re terrible people,’ and we’ll walk away from everything. But hopefully, it won’t come to that,” said the U.S. President.


He also stated that he believes there is “a good chance to solve the problem.” Trump said he needs to see “enthusiasm” from both sides to end the war in Ukraine — and claims he sees it from both.

When asked, “Do you think Russia is playing you?”, Trump replied that no one plays him and that he can tell, as his whole life has been “one big negotiation.”

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U.S. Vice President Vance stated on Friday that the United States remains optimistic and believes it can help bring an end to the “very brutal war” between Russia and Ukraine.

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Rescuers pulled a kitten from the rubble in Kharkiv.

“Its tiny heart endured where concrete could not,” reported the State Emergency Service, adding that the kitten was covered in soot and visibly frightened.

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Enemy creating a “dead zone” along the Dnipro River — spokesperson for Operational Command “South”

Russian forces have intensified shelling of right-bank settlements along the Dnipro River, including Kherson, according to Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Operational Command “South”.

He reported that the enemy uses up to 220 kamikaze drones daily in this area, along with regular bomb strikes, aiming to create a so-called “dead zone” along the riverbank.

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Bloomberg: The U.S. has presented Europe with proposals for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The plan reportedly includes easing sanctions against Russia in exchange for a prolonged ceasefire.

According to European officials, the outlines of the U.S. plan were shared during a meeting in Paris yesterday.

Sources told the outlet that this proposal would effectively freeze the war, with the occupied territories remaining under Russian control. Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO would also not be considered.

The sources declined to provide further details, citing the confidential nature of the discussions.

Earlier, Bloomberg reported that U.S. officials want to secure a complete ceasefire within a few weeks. Allies are expected to reconvene in London next week to continue the talks.

One official said the plans—still to be further discussed with Ukraine—do not amount to a final settlement, and European allies would not recognize the occupied territories as Russian. Officials emphasized that negotiations will be contentious unless the Kremlin agrees to halt hostilities, and that the issue of providing Ukraine with security guarantees remains critical.

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Kharkiv shelling: Number of injured rises to 98, mayor Terekhov reports

According to Kharkiv mayor Ihor Terekhov, the number of people injured in the Russian missile attack has increased to 98. At the same time, the Prosecutor General’s Office reports 95 injured, including eight children.

Terekhov noted that four of the wounded are in serious condition in hospital, and six children were harmed in the attack. The number of fatalities remains unchanged — one person was killed.

The strike affected several square kilometers of the city, as Russian forces used ballistic missiles with cluster munitions. In one residential district, nearly all windows were shattered. In total, 21 apartment buildings and several educational institutions were damaged. Many apartments have been completely destroyed, the mayor said.

In another area, a factory workshop caught fire. Debris and the shockwave damaged more than 40 private houses. Over 5,000 windows were shattered, and the number continues to grow as new damage is being assessed every hour.

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The bodies of 909 fallen soldiers have been returned to Ukraine, according to the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.

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🇨🇳🇹🇼China is sending its military personnel to Ukraine to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan, according to The Hill and Reuters.

More than a hundred Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine are mercenaries with no direct ties to the Chinese government, two U.S. officials told Reuters.

However, Chinese officers have reportedly been present on the Russian side of the front lines with Beijing’s approval to learn tactical lessons from the war, a former official told Reuters journalists.

A former Western intelligence officer also told Reuters that Chinese officers have been stationed near Russian frontlines to study the tactics being used in the conflict.

“Their presence there [Chinese officers] is fully coordinated,” the former official said.

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A Russian “Shahed” drone struck a confectionery facility in Sumy, damaging the production of Easter bread. As a result of the strike, an entrepreneur who had come to collect holiday goods was killed.

A female employee of the confectionery workshop also sought medical assistance.

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🇺🇸 Trump’s special envoy suggested that Ukraine “may care less” about certain regions if they are Russian-speaking, according to the WSJ.

In an interview with the newspaper, Steve Witkoff said that during negotiations with him, Putin was “obsessed” with Ukrainian territories. According to the U.S. official, Russia “might get some of these regions, but not all.”

▪️Reuters previously reported that Witkoff believes the fastest way to achieve a ceasefire is to give Russia control over four Ukrainian regions.

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⚡️The U.S. will stop mediating peace efforts in Ukraine within days if there are no clear signs of progress toward a peace agreement.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that in such a case, the U.S. would end its mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine.

“We need to determine within the next few days whether this agreement can be reached in the short term, because if not, then I think we’ll simply move on. We are not going to continue these efforts for weeks and months,” Rubio said.

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⚡️The government has released the text of the memorandum on the mineral resources agreement signed by Ukraine and the United States.

Both countries intend to establish a joint Investment Fund. The funds will be directed toward rebuilding infrastructure, supporting businesses, and creating economic opportunities in Ukraine.

Additionally, the United States pledges to respect Ukraine’s European integration process and its agreements with international financial institutions. In other words, the mineral resources agreement must not create conflicts that could hinder Ukraine’s accession to the EU.

❗️The memorandum is not yet the final mineral resources agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine. It is a document that confirms the intention to finalize and sign such an agreement. The next steps include completing the text, signing the agreement, and ratification by both parliaments.

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At dawn, Russia struck Kharkiv. One person was killed and 40 others were injured.

Preliminary reports indicate that the city was attacked with ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions, which caused widespread damage. More than 20 apartment buildings and over 30 private houses were damaged. Among the injured is a child.

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Zelensky believes that Trump’s envoy Witkoff is spreading Russian narratives with his statements about potentially including Ukrainian territories in a “peace deal.”

“I believe Mr. Witkoff has adopted the strategy of the Russian side. I think it’s very dangerous, because he is—consciously or unconsciously, I don’t know—spreading Russian narratives,” he said.

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Trump says the U.S. and Ukraine may sign a minerals agreement on April 24.

“We have a deal on minerals that I believe will be signed on Thursday, next Thursday, very soon,” the U.S. president stated.


He also noted that he expects a response from Russia regarding a ceasefire this week.

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🇺🇸🇨🇳 Trump says he knows nothing about Chinese weapons supplies to Russia.

“I have no comment, I have no idea — that’s his [Zelensky’s] statement, not mine,” Trump said.

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👀 A Russian lawmaker reportedly moved to Ukraine shortly before the full-scale invasion — and continued working remotely via video call, according to Russian media.

Mikhail Nosik, a deputy from the Zabaykalsky Krai, allegedly relocated to Dnipro in 2021 for cancer treatment. After the invasion began, he reportedly reached out for help from the Russian Foreign Ministry and the embassy in Turkey, but received no assistance.

Since then, the deputy has supposedly taken part in regional council meetings and votes via Telegram video calls. He claims he doesn’t receive a salary and lives off a Russian pension, which he “converts into bitcoin and then into hryvnias.”

Interestingly, Nosik calls himself an “active supporter of the special military operation” and of Putin, stating that in Ukraine he is “forced to hide from the current authorities, the police, and the Armed Forces.”

While Russian media is rarely trustworthy, this story is so bizarre that Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) might want to verify it — if true, it’s the definition of absurd.

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Zelensky is not responsible for the war, Trump says.

“I don’t blame him, but I want to point out that I can’t say he did the best job. I’m not a big fan of his,” said Donald Trump.

The American president added that he is not happy about the fact that the war began, so he is “not satisfied with him [Zelensky] and not satisfied with anyone involved.”

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Currently, our defense industry is operating at about 60% capacity — the remaining 40% lacks funding, said Zelensky.

“Europeans could invest more directly in our private sector. It would be very good if we could find the funds to fully utilize 100% of Ukraine’s production capacity,” the president stated at a briefing.

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🤯Horrific! The moment of the Russian strike on a residential building in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.

An aerial bomb hit the apartment block…

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🇩🇪 The German government has updated the list of military aid delivered to Ukraine in recent days — including air defense systems, ammunition, and drones.

Among other items, Germany reported the delivery of 66 MRAP vehicles (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected), four mobile air defense systems Kinetic Defence Vehicle (pictured), and three Zuzana 2 howitzers.

Ukraine also received ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks, Gepard air defense systems, and IRIS-T SLM systems — including 27,000 shells of 155mm caliber and 1,000 shells of 122mm caliber.

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"There were no new decrees from Putin regarding the moratorium on strikes," — Peskov

The 30-day ban on strikes expired on April 17, because Putin believes that he started it on March 18. Ukraine believes that the 30-day energy moratorium has been in effect since March 25.

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The Russians shelled Nikopol, killing two people.

Five others were injured, four of whom are in critical condition in the hospital.

A fire broke out as a result. A shop, a café, private houses, outbuildings, vehicles, and a bus stop were damaged.

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❗️❗️Ukraine has received information that China is supplying weapons to Russia, President Zelensky said.

This includes, in particular, gunpowder and artillery.

China is also involved in the production of weapons on Russian territory.

“We didn’t want to find this out… During the full-scale war, I had a conversation with the Chinese leader, and he gave his word that there would be no weapons. But now we see this happening,” Zelensky stated.

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The United States once again voted "against" the UN resolution condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

The resolution was also not supported by Russia, Belarus, Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nicaragua, Niger, Sudan, and Eritrea.

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❗️Ukrainian forces have liberated nearly 16 km² near Pokrovsk, according to Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi.

The liberated areas include territory around the settlements of Udachne, Kotlyne, and Shevchenko. Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their defensive operations, carry out counteroffensive actions, and are achieving certain successes.

In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian troops repel around 30 enemy assault attempts daily and inflict heavy losses on Russian forces.

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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has reported the arrest of a covert FSB agent in Kyiv — a 47-year-old Russian citizen who worked as a sound engineer at a well-known Ukrainian radio station.

According to the case materials, the occupiers deployed the agent to prepare a series of terrorist attacks in central Kyiv. To identify potential targets, the individual was spying on vehicle parking areas near administrative buildings of the Defense Forces.

The suspect is currently in custody. He faces up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

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South Korean airline Asiana Airlines has marked Ukrainian cities Dnipro (formerly Dnipropetrovsk) and Donetsk as part of Russia on its on board passanger monitors, according to user reports.

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During a multi-day visit to Hungary this week, members of a European Parliament delegation were offered special smartphone sleeves designed to reduce the risk of espionage, Politico reports.

Two officials familiar with the European Parliament’s security protocol commented that using signal-blocking phone sleeves is not a standard requirement for official trips.

The precautions stem from growing concerns about surveillance by Hungarian authorities. In 2023, a special committee of the European Parliament launched an investigation following reports that Hungary was likely using spyware against opposition figures, journalists, and activists.

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The U.S. did not supply ATACMS missiles to Ukraine during Biden’s presidency not because of fear of World War III, but due to limited stockpiles, according to former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

He stated that at the time, the Pentagon believed the U.S. didn’t have enough missiles even to meet its own deterrence needs. However, once production increased, the missiles were eventually transferred to Ukraine.

Sullivan added that the risk of escalation was also a factor, but it was perceived differently at the beginning of the war compared to how it is viewed in 2024.

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🇨🇿 The Czech Republic has become fully independent from Russian oil for the first time.

This milestone was achieved after the expansion of the Transalpine Pipeline, which runs from Italy to Germany. The first increased volumes of oil delivered through the pipeline have already arrived at the central oil depot in the Czech Republic.

With this development, the country can now transfer up to 8 million tons of crude oil per year from western pipelines—enough to fully meet the needs of its refineries.

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🇷🇸 The President of Serbia will attend the May 9 parade in Moscow, despite pressure from the European Union.

European officials had earlier warned Aleksandar Vučić that his visit to Moscow for the May 9 celebrations could negatively affect Serbia’s ambitions to join the EU. The visit would effectively be seen as a show of support for Putin and Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Nevertheless, Vučić confirmed he would attend the parade, acknowledging that “pressure” would follow in the near future. A Serbian military unit will also take part in the event. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is also expected to travel to Moscow.

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Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones.

Russian forces launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, three S-300/40 surface-to-air guided missiles, and 75 drones of various types. Air defense systems shot down 25 drones, while another 30 lost their location signal.

The attack affected the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

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The number of injured in Dnipro has risen to 30 people.

Among them are five children, according to regional governor Serhii Lysak. Sixteen patients remain in hospital under medical supervision, one of them in serious condition.

Russia damaged around 10 apartment buildings and the same number of private houses. Also affected were a school building, a dormitory, a gymnasium, a food enterprise, a post office, a print shop, an administrative building, shops, and nearly 15 vehicles.

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💔Heartbreaking — Dnipro. Three people have already been killed, including a child, as a result of Russia’s massive drone attack.

The number of injured has risen to 28, including 4 children. Residential buildings, dormitories, an educational institution, a food enterprise, and several vehicles have been damaged. Multiple fires were reported.

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Ukrainian warriors destroyed two "no-analogue" Borisoglebsk-2 EW systems.

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Zelensky stated that over 40% of the weapons used on the front lines are produced in Ukraine.

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❗Over 10 explosions have rocked Dnipro in the past 20 minutes as the city comes under a massive drone attack.

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Russia is requesting permission to purchase Boeing aircraft using billions of dollars in frozen state assets as part of negotiations with the U.S., once a ceasefire in Ukraine is reached — Bloomberg reports.

Although this demand is not a condition for Russia’s agreement to a truce, Moscow understands that the frozen funds cannot be used for aircraft purchases without a ceasefire, according to a source cited by the agency.

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WP: Ed Martin, candidate for District of Columbia prosecutor, appeared on Russian propaganda channels RT and Sputnik over 150 times.

Martin featured as a “commentator-expert” on these outlets from August 2016 to April 2024. In early 2022, during an interview with RT, he stated that there was “no evidence” of Russian troop buildup along Ukraine’s borders.

The report notes that Martin reduced his appearances after the full-scale invasion. However, between late 2022 and April 2024, he still gave around 40 interviews to RT and Sputnik.

Ed Martin is currently the acting District of Columbia prosecutor and a candidate for the permanent position, nominated by Donald Trump.

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🇩🇰 Denmark wants to send troops to Ukraine for military training — Russia has labeled them a legitimate target for attacks.

This is not related to a peacekeeping mission. The soldiers would arrive unarmed and remain far from the front line.

The Russian ambassador claimed that Denmark’s decision allegedly contradicts ongoing efforts to achieve a political and diplomatic resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.

He added that Denmark is endangering the lives of its military personnel, as military facilities — including headquarters, training centers, and locations of personnel deployment — both deep inside Ukrainian territory and near the front line, are considered legitimate targets for Russian armed forces.

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❗Russians executed an unarmed captured serviceman of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Volnovakha district.

According to the investigation, on April 11, three Ukrainian servicemen were carrying out combat duties at a position near the village of Rozdolne in the Volnovakha district. During an assault, the occupiers took them prisoner.

One of the unarmed Ukrainian soldiers was executed with automatic weapons by Russian troops.

The prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation under the article on committing a war crime.

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🇺🇦🇷🇴 The national futsal teams of Ukraine and Romania held a moment of silence to honor Ukrainians killed in Russian attacks — despite UEFA’s ban.

The Ukrainian Futsal Association had twice asked the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to allow a moment of silence in memory of the victims, but both requests were denied. Ukrainian players then turned to their Romanian opponents, who agreed to the tribute.

The teams observed the moment of silence during the first minute of the match, as arranged with the Romanian side, since official approval was not granted. The match ended in a 3–1 victory for Ukraine.

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🇸🇰 Over 18% of Slovaks want Russia to win its war against Ukraine, according to a new Ipsos poll.

The survey found that only about one-third of Slovaks support a Ukrainian victory. Additionally, 33% of respondents said they would prefer the war to end in a temporary peace without either side winning.

More than 16% said they either didn’t know or didn’t care how the war ends.

Support for a Ukrainian victory is lowest among voters of the ruling Smer party, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico — only 3% of them want Ukraine to win, while 43% support a Russian victory.

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🇺🇸🇫🇷 U.S. Secretary of State and Trump’s special envoy are set to travel to France for talks on Ukraine, Politico reports.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, while Steve Witkoff is expected to hold talks with President Emmanuel Macron. The meetings are scheduled for this week.

In addition to Ukraine, other key topics on the agenda will include Iran and U.S. tariff policy.

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🤬Terrifying footage from Kherson: Russia struck the city center with four glide bombs (KABs) in the morning.

The city is also under artillery fire. There are already reports of injuries.

In the second video — the head of the Military Administration came under Russian shelling.

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🇺🇸🇺🇦 The U.S. has softened its demands to Kyiv regarding the repayment of provided aid, reducing the figure from $300 billion to $100 billion, Bloomberg reports.

The new demands from Washington are closer to the figures given by Ukrainian authorities, who estimate U.S. aid at over $90 billion. The Trump administration is pressuring Kyiv to sign an agreement on profit-sharing from future Ukrainian investment projects, particularly in the areas of mineral resources and infrastructure.

Washington views this as compensation for the funds spent on weapons and other assistance provided to Ukraine during the full-scale war. However, Kyiv is seeking more favorable terms and refuses to consider past U.S. aid as debt.

Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that an agreement on mineral resources could be signed as early as this week.

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