The Trump administration acknowledged on April 4 that it had mistakenly informed some Ukrainian refugees their legal status in the U.S. was being revoked and that they needed to leave immediately, CBS News reported.
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- US to know whether Russia ‘serious about peace’ with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
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Trump admin mistakenly informs Ukrainian refugees they must leave US immediately, CBS reports
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Second Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 1, injures 5
Russia launched another attack on Kryvyi Rih late on April 4, using drones to target the city. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak confirmed the attack, reporting that it caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
The strike set a …
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Europe must agree on roadmap to reduce reliance on US defense, Finnish minister tells FT
Europe must establish a clear roadmap in coordination with the United States to gradually take on more of the continent’s defense responsibilities, Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen told the Financial Times (FT).
Hakkanen noted that Europe …
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500% Tariff on Russian Goods: U.S. Senate Takes Tough Action!
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Who is Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's Trump-whisperer
Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, has become a key figure in the Kremlin’s outreach to the Trump administration.
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed the 49-year-old Kyiv native as special envoy for economic …
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Zelensky calls for increased pressure on Russia following drone attack on Kherson power plant
President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia’s latest targeted attack on Kherson’s thermal power plant on April 4, marking yet another assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
The strike, carried out by a Russian FPV drone, demonstrates a blatant …
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On the Fire Line: Inside the Artillery Positions Facing Russia's Airstrikes
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😨 Cluster Missile Hit Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine, Civilian Casualties Amount to 16
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Ukraine war latest: US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
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Ukraine moves to tighten military deferments for students, educators
The Ukrainian government approved a draft law on April 4 that narrows eligibility for military service deferments for students and educators, according to Taras Melnychuk, the government’s representative in parliament.
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Publishing house of Harvard’s Ukrainian Research Institute latest target of Trump’s federal budget cuts
The future of Harvard’s Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) publishing program is in jeopardy, as it has become the latest target of sweeping grant cuts under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The National Endowment for the Humanities …
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14 killed, over 50 injured in Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on April 2, killing at least 14 people and injuring over 50, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
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Any Ukraine-Russia peace deal will be 'difficult to digest,' Turkish FM says
Any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia will be “difficult to digest,” but it is preferable to continued war, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on April 4.
“It will be extremely difficult to digest any …
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Germany finances Ukraine's use of Starlink alternative Eutelsat, Reuters reports
Germany is financing Ukraine’s access to a satellite internet network operated by French company Eutelsat, Reuters reported on April 4, citing Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke.
The service serves as an alternative to tech billionaire Elon Musk’s …
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Terrorism’s Future — Crypto for Russia’s Suicide Bombers
On April 4, 2025, a CEPA article detailed how Russian intelligence agencies are employing cryptocurrency to covertly finance suicide bomber operations in Ukraine. The report highlights Moscow’s use of hacking and crypto transfers to pay operatives, …
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Inside Ukraine's desperate race to train more soldiers
New recruit Vitalii Yalovyi knew one thing after completing the Ukrainian military’s boot camp: He was not prepared for war.
The 37-year-old felt physically unfit, forcing him to miss some courses during the month-long training. His leg was …
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Armenian president signs law to begin EU accession process
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a law on April 4 to formally begin Armenia’s accession process to the European Union, Armenia’s presidential press service announced.
The document does not mean immediate accession, but …
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Tensions rise between Lavrov and Dmitriev at Riyadh talks, catching Americans off guard
In a surprising twist of events, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and special envoy Kirill Dmitriev reportedly clashed during high-stakes talks in Riyadh over something as trivial as a chair, leaving Americans shocked. According to the Russian …
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Norwegian government approves increased $7.8 billion Ukraine aid for 2025
The Norwegian government approved an increase in aid to Ukraine in 2025, raising total assistance to 85 billion Norwegian kroner ($7.8 billion), state broadcaster NRK reported on April 4.
The decision follows a March 6 agreement among Norway’s …
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Kyiv: Ukraine strives to ensure sovereignty in U.S. minerals agreement
Ukraine is currently conducting domestic procedures to finalize a minerals agreement with the United States, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha as reported by Suspline.
Currently, the document is under review to ensure it aligns with …
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France and UK About Ceasefire. Protests Against Fico in Slovakia. Deadly Russian Attack on Kharkiv
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US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
The U.S. will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about a peace deal with Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on April 4, Reuters reported.
“We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious …
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Trump to attend NATO summit in The Hague in June, Sikorski says
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in The Hague in June, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on April 4, Reuters reported.
The announcement follows comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said Trump is …