U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a pro-Ukraine Republican representing Pennsylvania, visited Ukrainian troops near the front line on April 18, following his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
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- U.S. proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports
- ‘You’re fools’ — US may ‘take a pass’ on Ukraine-Russia talks if either side stalls, Trump says …
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Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin
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Russia prepares to push toward Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, monitoring group says
Russian troops are solidifying their presence in the village of Kalynove in Donetsk Oblast as they prepare for an advance toward Stara Mykolaivka and the road to Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian monitoring group DeepState reported on April 18.
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General Staff: Russia has lost 940,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 940,150 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 19.
The number includes 1,180 casualties that Russian forces suffered over …
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Moldova's fall parliamentary elections could threaten pro-EU majority
Moldova’s parliament voted on April 17 to hold elections on Sept. 28 – a vote that could potentially threaten the majority currently held by pro-Western President Maia Sandu’s party.
The motion to hold elections in September was approved …
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US has preliminary plan to monitor ceasefire in Ukraine, WSJ reports
The U.S. shared a draft concept for monitoring a potential ceasefire in Ukraine with European and Ukrainian officials in Paris, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on April 18, citing an unnamed Western official.
The draft concept was reportedly …
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Russian attacks cause blackouts in Sumy Oblast after Moscow says energy truce over
Blackouts have been reported in Sumy oblast after Russian strikes near Konotop and surrounding settlements on April 18.
The attacks come shortly after Moscow announced an end to the partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes in effect between …
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Lithuania to strengthen border infrastructure amid security concerns, Politico reports
Lithuania will upgrade and fortify a second route through the Suwałki Gap, a strategically critical stretch of land along the Polish border viewed as one of the most likely targets for a future Russian attack on NATO or the European Union, Politico …
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Russia jails 19-year-old activist for quoting Ukrainian poet, criticizing war
A court in St. Petersburg sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to two years and eight months in a penal colony on April 18 for allegedly “discrediting” the Russian army, including by sticking a quote from a Ukrainian poem onto a monument. …
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Trump admin considers recognizing Russian control of Crimea as part of peace deal, Bloomberg reports
The United States is prepared to recognize Russia’s control over Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, Bloomberg reported on April 18, citing people familiar with the matter.
The potential concession signals President …
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Attack During a Rescue Operation! Russia on a Brink: Weapons from North Korea and Depleted Reserves!
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What to know about the 5 ‘key territories’ at the heart of Ukraine peace talks
As U.S. officials continue to push for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, five Ukrainian territories have emerged as a central focus — and sticking point — in the negotiations.
“This peace deal is about these so-called five territories,” U.S. …
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Decolonizing Russia — what it means and why it matters
Speaking to France’s National Assembly on April 11, Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza did not petition Europe for the Kremlin’s total military defeat.
Yet, while answering one of the many questions posed to him, he talked about …
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Ukraine, Russia to conduct prisoner swap before Easter, Sky News reports
Ukraine and Russia are planning to conduct an exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) on April 19, Sky News reported on April 18, citing an undisclosed source.
According to the source, the swap will reportedly involve 246 POWs from each side, as well as …
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As Trump mulls cuts, NATO's integrity is on the line
With the start of Donald Trump’s second term in office, NATO finds itself on shaky ground — reports that the U.S. president might cut the alliance’s funding do little to ease fears.
A leaked White House memo revealed plans to slash the …
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Ukraine war latest: US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports
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'You're fools' — US may 'take a pass' on Ukraine-Russia talks if either side stalls, Trump says
Washington is ready to cease its mediation efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine if one of the sides “makes it very difficult” to settle, U.S. President Donald Trump told journalists on April 18.
“If for some reason one …
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Now U.S. and Ukraine Parliements Yet To Approve The Deal
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Ukraine launches overnight drone attack on multiple Russian regions
Russia's Voronezh, Belgorod, and Rostov regions, alongside the Krasnodar Territory and the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula, reportedly faced a massive drone attack from Ukraine on the night of Friday, April 18, according to the Russian Ministry of …
Khartia is the second National Guard’s Corps
Formed on the basis of 13th Brigade, and groups five brigades under one command.
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Kremlin spokesman claims 'progress' in peace talks but says energy ceasefire period has expired
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on April 18 that there had been progress in peace talks but added that the one-month period for a ban on energy infrastructure strikes had expired.
He did not elaborate on whether Russia is planning to resume …
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Belarus Weekly: Poland reports attacks on border guards, one allegedly involving a Belarusian serviceman
Poland reports two attacks on border guards, one allegedly involving a Belarusian serviceman.
Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko invites up to 150,000 workers from Pakistan to Belarus amid deepening labor shortage.
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Trump on the Ceasefire. Memorandum on Economic Partnership. Russian Intelligence Found Fascism in EU
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Mariupol defender appointed commander of Azov Brigade amid military reform
Bohdan Hrishenkov has been appointed as commander of the 12th Special Forces Brigade, also known as the Azov Brigade, the unit announced on April 18.
Hrishenkov’s predecessor in the position, Colonel Denys Prokopenko, had been promoted earlier …
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Kremlin announces end of ceasefire on Ukraine energy strikes
The Kremlin announced that the month's ceasefire on Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure has expired, yet Russian President Vladimir Putin has not issued new orders,said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
"The month has indeed …