NATO allies committed more than 21 billion euros ($23.8 billion) in long-term military aid to Ukraine during the April 11 meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), British Defense Secretary John Healey said.
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Allies pledge 'record' $23.8 billion to Ukraine at Ramstein summit as UK warns 2025 will be 'critical'
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Ukraine, Somalia establish diplomatic relations at Antalya forum
Ukraine and Somalia formally established diplomatic ties on April 11 during the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced.
“I signed relevant protocol with Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign …
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5 key steps for Europe to bolster defense against Russia
The European Commission recently unveiled a plan for rearming the European Union and strengthening the bloc’s defense capabilities. By 2030, the Commission intends to arm Ukraine and develop member states’ militaries to the extent needed to deter or …
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Russia has fired 70 missiles, 2,200 drones at Ukraine since March 11 ceasefire proposal, Kyiv says
Russia has launched 70 missiles, 2,200 Shahed-type drones, and 6,000 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine since Kyiv and Washington agreed on a temporary truce on March 11, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on April 11.
Ukrainian officials agreed to …
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'With honor and weapon in hand' — artist Marharyta Polovinko killed on front line defending Ukraine
Artist Marharyta Polovinko could have spent her life creating art that challenged, provoked, and illuminated viewers had Russia not invaded Ukraine. Instead, she joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A rising star in Ukraine’s contemporary art …
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Witkoff, Putin's envoy Dmitriev meet in St. Petersburg
A Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, in St. Petersburg on April 11, Russian state media TASS reported.
Axios, citing its source, said Witkoff is also expected to …
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Netherlands, Lithuania pledge ammunition, air defenses for Ukraine
The Netherlands is allocating 150 million euros ($170 million) to boost Ukraine’s air defenses, while Lithuania intends to allocate 20 million euros ($23 million) for ammunition purchases, the two countries' defense ministers said on April 11. …
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Russia asks US to lift sanctions on its largest airline
Russia has asked the United States to lift sanctions on its state airline Aeroflot, but Washington has not yet responded, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on April 11, according to state-run media TASS.
Lavrov linked the potential …
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Russia might try to secure deal with US on May 9, Estonian defense minister says
Moscow may attempt to strike some kind of a ceasefire deal with the U.S. on May 9, the day Russia celebrates victory in World War II, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said on April 11.
“Take the Feb. 24 (when Russia launched its full-scale …
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Kyiv Independent editor-in-chief shortlisted for 2025 Gongadze Prize
Kyiv Independent Editor-in-Chief Olga Rudenko was shortlisted on April 11 for the 2025 Georgiy Gongadze Prize, a national award honoring independent journalism in Ukraine.
The prize recognizes journalists who demonstrate innovation, impact, and a firm …
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Germany pledges IRIS-T air defenses, tanks, shells in new aid package for Ukraine
Germany will provide four IRIS-T air defense systems, 15 Leopard 1 tanks, reconnaissance drones, and 100,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced on April 11, according to N-tv. …
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'Today we will pledge billions' for Ukraine — allies begin Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels
The 27th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) in Brussels on April 11 will gather representatives of some 40 countries, including the U.S., German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told journalists.
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Trump may impose new Russia sanctions if ceasefire not reached by end of April, Axios reports
U.S. President Donald Trump could impose additional sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire with Ukraine is not reached by the end of April, Axios reported on April 11, citing an undisclosed source.
The warning follows Ukraine’s agreement to a full …
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6 countries ready to send troops for Ukraine 'reassurance force' so far, AFP reports
Only six countries have said so far that they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of the international “coalition of the willing” in case of a ceasefire, AFP reported on April 10, citing undisclosed European officials.
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2 killed, 32 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
At least two people were killed and 32 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, regional officials reported on April 11.
Russia launched 39 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, and a ballistic missile against Ukraine …
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UNFOUNDED: OSCE transmitted information to the Ukrainian army about the locations of Russian militants — former Greek ambassador
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Information is being spread online that the former Greek ambassador to Ukraine, Vassilios Bornovas, allegedly stated in an interview with the Hellas Journal portal that the OSCE in …
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Ukrainian troops reportedly face issues with some German weapons
Ukrainian front-line units are struggling with several German-supplied weapons systems due to technical vulnerabilities, limited spare parts availability, and complicated maintenance, the newspaper Spiegel reported on April 10, citing internal German …
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New Putin’s Offensive: Russians Attacking Along the Entire Front Line
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Trump's envoy Witkoff to meet Putin on April 11, Axios reports
Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, traveled to Russia to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 11, Axios reported, citing its source and FlightRadar data.
This would mark the third meeting …
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UK reportedly considers 5-year troop deployment to Ukraine to help rebuild army
The U.K. is weighing plans to send British troops to Ukraine for up to five years as part of a broader European-led effort to rebuild Kyiv’s military, the Telegraph reported on April 10.
Military planners in London and Paris believe such a …
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'Nothing else can be discussed' about Russia, Ukraine until 'the killing stops,' US State Department says
A ceasefire that would put a stop to the “meatgrinder” in Ukraine is the key condition for any future discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told journalists on April 10.
“It is a …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 930,210 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 930,210 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 11.
The number includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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Kyiv native sentenced to 16 years by Moscow court, for explosive package plot targeting Russian military officials
A Russian military court has sentenced Vadim Chaly, a 30-year-old Kyiv native, to 16 years in prison for attempting to send explosive packages to senior Russian military officials, according to Russian state media.
Chaly, who pleaded guilty and asked …
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UK and Norway to provide $585 million in joint military support to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
The U.K. and Norway are set to provide a 450 million pound ($585 million) military aid package to Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on April 10.
The U.K. will allocate 350 million pounds ($455 million), while Norway will contribute the remaining 100 million …
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Zelensky announces sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” during his nightly address on April 10.
They (sanctions) target, in particular, the shadow tanker fleet that Moscow uses to finance the war; war …