Amid ongoing tensions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday, April 7, that Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly supports a ceasefire in Ukraine but insists that a "range of issues" must first be addressed. Peskov’s comments, …
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Putin's ceasefire conditions: Kremlin insists on addressing 'Ukrainian nationalist' issues amid rising tensions
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Russia Strikes UATV Offices — Journalism Under Attack in Kyiv
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How Russia prepared to seize Ukraine’s nuclear energy. Part 4: Billion-Dollar Repository Fraud
See previous part: How Russia prepared to seize Ukraine’s nuclear energy. Part 3: Exploiting War for Corporate Control The Nuclear Repository: A Needle with a Thorny End The nuclear industry is rich and diverse — there’s plenty of room for …
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No talks yet with Trump administration on Russian sanctions relief, EU envoy says
The European Union has not yet had a discussion with the U.S. about any easing of sanctions imposed on Russia as part of a potential ceasefire deal, David O’Sullivan, the bloc’s sanctions envoy, said in an interview with Bloomberg TV, …
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Latvia sees more GPS disturbances in air traffic lately
Latvia experienced increased GPS disruptions in air traffic during early 2025, linked to Russian GPS signal interference, raising concerns over flight safety.
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Ukrainian Forces deny Russian claims of capturing village of Basivka in Sumy region
Russian forces have announced the capture of the village of Basivka in the Yunakivka community, located in the Sumy region, near the border with Kursk region. However, Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) denied these claims, asserting that Russian forces do …
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Ukraine’s democracy faces collapse as civil society aid disappears
The space for civil society and a free press is shrinking dramatically after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration launched a war against American aid, which had long supported crucial social initiatives and journalism in countries in need. …
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Ukraine Destroyed 3 Russian Anti-Aircraft Systems. Russian Attack on UA TV. UA-US Negotiations
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US’s only Ukrainian-born lawmaker says Ukraine should cede land to Russia, demand Zelensky's resignation
Victoria Spartz — the only Ukrainian-born member of the U.S. Congress — has said Ukraine should cede land to Russia, and its people should demand the resignation of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In an interview with the Telegraph published on April 7, …
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Russia has found yet another excuse not to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, and it's not even a new one
Russia’s now weeks-long refusal to agree to a full ceasefire in Ukraine continued on April 7, with the Kremlin falling back on debunked tropes about “extremist nationalists” in order to justify continuing the war.
Ukraine has already …
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Mineral diplomacy or modern-day extortion in Ukraine?
Eleven years ago, Russia seized Ukrainian territory by force. Three years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today, Ukraine faces a new threat to its sovereignty: U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that the country hand over a …
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7 people injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
At least seven people were injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 7.
The strikes come amid Russia’s continued missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, despite U.S.-mediated ceasefire …
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EU declines funding for Lithuania-Estonia 'drone wall' project
The EU has rejected a joint funding request by Lithuania and Estonia to support the development of a cross-border “drone wall” aimed at enhancing surveillance and protection along their eastern frontiers, LRT reported on April 7.
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'Increasing brutality' reported as Poland-Belarus border crisis escalates
The migrant crisis on the Poland-Belarus border is escalating with “increasing brutality,” the Polish Border Guard and Polish media reported on April 5.
Tensions between Poland, a NATO country, and Russian ally Belarus have surged …
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Lithuanian border guards deploy helicopter to monitor Russian transit trains
Lithuanian border guards will begin using a helicopter to escort Russian trains transiting between Belarus and the Kaliningrad exclave, the LRT broadcaster reported on April 7.
Lithuanian Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovic said the move aims to …
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Ferrexpo cuts pellet production by 26% after Ukraine suspends VAT refunds
Ferrexpo, the London-listed iron ore producer with significant operations in Ukraine, reported a 26% year-on-year decline in pellet production during the first quarter, attributing the drop to the suspension of value-added tax (VAT) refunds by …
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Indian component found in Russian weapon for first time, HUR says
An Indian-made component was identified in a Russian weapon system for the first time, while nearly all American-made parts have been phased out, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) reported on April 7.
“For the first time, a component …
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Decisions Are Needed to Protect as Many Lives as Possible from Russian Ballistic Strikes – Zelenskyy
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Russian forces push to secure ground west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector, Ukraine says
Russian troops are stepping up efforts to gain territory on the western bank of the Oskil River, launching intensified assaults in the Kupiansk direction, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine’s military said April 7.
Kupiansk has remained a focal point of military …
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Eutelsat can't match Starlink's scale in Ukraine, CEO admits
Ukraine has no viable alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink network for secure satellite communications, Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke told Politico on April 7, despite ongoing efforts to build up alternative capacity.
Berneke acknowledged that …
Escalation Finale Preview: Making 'Escalation'
In this bonus episode of ‘Escalation,’ we give you a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, featuring a conversation with our reporting and production team of Anastasiia Lapatina, Tyler McBrien, Benjamin Wittes and Max Johnston …
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US increasingly polarized over Ukraine support as Trump's 'America First' deepens party divide
Republican voters are increasingly opposed to sending military aid to Ukraine, according to a Wall Street Journal poll published April 6, highlighting a growing divide in the U.S. along party lines.
The poll found 83% of Democratic voters support …
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Russia's continued strikes on Ukraine show it seeks 'further war, not peace,' Poland says
Poland has condemned Russia’s continued strikes on Ukrainian cities, saying that Moscow’s actions prove it seeks “further war, not peace,” the Polish Foreign Ministry said in a statement on April 6.
"Poland strongly …
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Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast border village, Ukraine calls it 'disinformation campaign'
Russia claimed on March 6 that its forces had seized the village of Basivka in Sumy Oblast, but Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service denied the report, describing it as part of a “disinformation campaign."
The Russian Defense Ministry …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 925,020 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 925,020 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 7.
This number includes 1,350 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …