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Amy B. Zegart
- Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine calls it “disinformation campaign”
- Russian forces push to secure ground west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector, Ukraine says
- Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, …
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3 killed, 19 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
At least three people were killed and 19 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, regional officials reported on April 8.
Russia launched 46 drones overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones and one Iskander-M ballistic …
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Trump 'not happy' with Russian bombing of Ukraine, says he 'doesn't know what's happening there'
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “not happy” with Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine, while speaking during an Oval Office meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 7.
“I’m not happy …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 926,310 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 926,310 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 8.
This number includes 1,290 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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Ukraine to increase drone, robotics production, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on April 7 that Ukraine is ramping up drone production to the “maximum."
In his nightly address, Zelensky said that Ukraine will increase production for the “full range of drones: from Mavics to …
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Ukraine calls UN Security Council meeting after Russia's strike on Kryvyi Rih
Ukraine has initiated an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council and a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council following Russia’s deadly attack on Kryvyi Rih, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on April 7.
Russia attacked Kryvyi …
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Trump announces Iran nuclear talks, Russia ready to mediate
U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 7 that direct talks between the United States and Iran are underway to discuss Iran’s nuclear program.
Speaking at a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump announced that a …
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US did not impose tariffs on Russia 'because we're not doing business,' Trump says
The U.S. did not impose tariffs on Russia, despite imposing tariffs on over 180 different countries and territories, because “we’re not doing business” with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 7.
The White House imposed …
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Footage reveals no military personnel in Kryvyi Rih restaurant targeted by Russian attack
Security footage shows that no military personnel were present at a Krivyi Rih restaurant, despite Russian claims of military targets amid a Russian attack on the city on April 4, France 24 reported on April 7.
Russia targeted Kryvyi Rih in a deadly …
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Trump's Tariffs Work Outside of Logic – EU Research Fellow
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Ukrainian army present in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are present in Belgorod Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an evening address on April 7.
Ukraine first launched a surprise offensive into Russia’s Kursk Oblast in August 2024. Ukrainian officials have said …
Another Two Army Corps Uncovered
The shift from a brigade structure to an army corps organization continues to progress.
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Trump and Rubio Take Hardline Stance Against Putin’s Delays!
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Zelensky approves appointments of new ambassadors, ex-Prosecutor General among them
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed new Ukrainian ambassadors to seven countries on April 7, according to decrees published on the president’s website.
The appointments include Andriy Kostin, Ukraine’s former Prosecutor General, who …
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🔥 Russia’s New Offensive? Sanctions, Drones & Frontline Truth | News Pulse
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As peace talks stumble, can Ukraine hold the line against Russia's spring offensive?
In a way unseen since the start of the full-scale invasion, the daily grind of the front line in Russia’s war against Ukraine has taken the back seat in world headlines.
The dizzying U.S. President Donald Trump-led attempts to negotiate peace in …
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Ukraine war latest: Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine denies
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Trump "Doesn’t Like" Continuation of Russian Missile Strikes | Wrap-up
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Norway to allocate around $454 million for artillery ammunition for Ukraine
Oslo will allocate around $454 million for the purchase of artillery ammunition for Ukraine, the Norwegian government announced on April 7.
Around $363 million will be devoted to the Czech-led initiative to provide Kyiv with artillery shells. Another …
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Presidential candidate Victor Ponta vows to end Ukrainian grain exports via Romania if elected
If elected president, former Prime Minister Victor Ponta told Reuters he will ban the export of Ukrainian grain through the country’s Black Sea ports to protect local farmers.
Bucharest plays a crucial role in Ukrainian exports amid …
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Atrocious Russian "Peace" Strikes: Kryvyi Rih and UATV | @StarskyUA
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Kremlin panics as Russian Urals crude oil price nears crucial $50 mark
The Kremlin on April 7 announced it is “closely monitoring” oil markets after the price of its key export grade, Urals crude, plunged towards the $50 mark.
“We are very closely monitoring the situation, which is currently characterized as extremely …
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Defense Ministry approves new Ukrainian-made D-21-12R ground robot for military use
The Ukrainian-made D-21-12R ground robotic system has been approved for military use, the Defense Ministry announced on April 7.
Equipped with a large-caliber machine gun, the robot is capable of conducting surveillance, patrolling, providing fire …
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Europe holds the cards: EU's sanctions could make or break Russian economy
Contrary to Kremlin propaganda, time doesn't heal – sanctions are gradually strangling the Russian economy, and it's Europe that holds the key to Russia's economic fate. Despite Washington's loud announcements, the critical mechanism of sanction …
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Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, destroyed in March using drones, Ukraine's commander says
Ukrainian soldiers hit and destroyed in March more than 77,000 Russian targets using drones of various types, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 7.
The number of targets hit is 10% higher than in February, according to Syrskyi. The …