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Ukraine’s success is the result of everyone’s effort – Zelenskyy
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Ukrainian drones paralyze Russian offensives on Pokrovsk
Russian military correspondents reveal a substantial issue on the battlefield as Ukraine's drones disrupt the advance near Pokrovsk.
The ongoing crisis for Russian forces in the area is highlighted by a report from Russian militant Svyatoslav …
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US committed to its NATO membership, Rubio says
U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear he supports NATO, and the U.S. remains an active member of the alliance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on April 3 as NATO foreign ministers gather in Brussels.
“As we speak right now, the United …
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EU members have already pledged half of $5.5 billion ammunition package for Ukraine, Kallas says
European countries have already committed more than 50% of the 5-billion-euro ($5.5 billion) package for 2 million ammunition rounds requested by Ukraine, top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said on April 3 in comments reported by Reuters.
Kallas’s …
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Russian negotiator Dmitriev confirms talks in Washington between April 2-3
Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev confirmed that he had arrived in Washington to meet with U.S. officials on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin between April 2 and 3.
Dmitriev, who heads the state-controlled Russian Direct Investment Fund, …
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'Difficult, but not critical' — Ukraine's economy minister reacts to Trump's tariffs
The Trump administration’s latest tariffs are likely to be “difficult, but not critical” for Ukraine’s economy, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 3, voicing hope for hammering out more favorable conditions with …
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Ukraine's fugitive ex-PM reportedly running for Russian Academy of Sciences
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, accused of high treason, is running for membership in the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), the T-Invariant academic community said on April 2.
Azarov, who led the Ukrainian government under pro-Russian …
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Russia spends nearly $220 million to rig Moldova's election, EU referendum in 2024, Chisinau says
Russia spent nearly 200 million euros ($220 million) to buy votes in the Moldovan presidential race and the EU referendum in 2024, Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean said at a briefing on April 2, Reuters reported.
Recean’s statement comes …
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Russia declares Elton John AIDS Foundation 'undesirable'
Russia has placed British musician Elton John’s charity that focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and awareness on its list of “undesirable organizations” over what it called “promotion of non-traditional sexual …
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Ukrainian delegation may visit US in coming days to discuss minerals deal, treasury secretary says
A delegation from Ukraine will arrive in the U.S. at the end of this week or early next week to discuss the minerals agreement, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg on April 2.
The news comes after Washington and Kyiv reportedly …
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5 killed, 40 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least five civilians and injured at least 40 over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 3.
Moscow’s forces attack Ukrainian towns and villages on a daily basis, inflicting civilian …
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US defense secretary to skip Ramstein summit for the first time, media reports
U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth will not take part in the Ramstein-format meeting of Ukraine’s partners next week, Defense News magazine reported on April 2, citing undisclosed official sources.
This would make the April 11 summit in …
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Russia, Belarus excluded from Trump's sweeping tariffs due to existing sanctions, White House says
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General Staff: Russia has lost 919,570 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 919,570 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 3.
This number includes 1,390 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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UK proposes plan to establish joint European fund for rearmament, FT reports
The U.K. has begun floating plans to European allies to establish a joint European military fund for the purchase of military equipment and weaponry as a means to rearm Europe, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 2.
The “non-paper” …
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Ukraine facing $10 billion deficit for reconstruction in 2025
Ukraine is facing a $10 billion “funding gap” for reconstruction projects in 2025, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on April 2.
Shmyhal’s made the comments on social media after a meeting of the Steering Committee of the Ukraine …
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Ukraine secures return of 11 children from Russia, Russian-occupied territories
Ukraine successfully brought back 11 children who had been forcibly taken to Russia as well as Russian-occupied territory, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak announced on April 2.
The children have been returned home under the President of …
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Ukraine to receive $432 million from World Bank towards transport infrastructure restoration
Kyiv will received $432 million in funding to assist with the restoration of transport infrastructure damaged during the war, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on April 2.
The funding agreement, signed between Ukraine’s Development Ministry …
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Trump's Ukraine envoy believes Russia and Ukraine nearing ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, told Fox News on April 2 that the United States aims to secure a full ceasefire in the ongoing war.
The countries are already approaching a ceasefire point, according to …
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Parliament speaker Stefanchuk blocks Poroshenko’s US trip to international security conference, party says
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk has blocked a planned international trip by European Solidarity leader Petro Poroshenko to the United States, the party said in a statement on April 2.
Poroshenko had been scheduled to attend and speak …
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🇺🇸 Trump’s Ceasefire Rejected & 500% Tariffs on Russia? | Jason Kirkpatrick Interview
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Trump ignites trade war against all, slaps 20% tariff on EU, 10% on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2 announced a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the country, along with higher rates for dozens of countries that maintain trade surpluses with the United States.
He claimed the measure would ultimately …
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Russia’s Growing Threat: How European Nations Are Preparing for Aggression!
How the 40th Coastal Defense Brigade is Training for Victory in Kherson!
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Russia's State Duma moves to expand state repression with new legislation
Russia’s State Duma approved in the first reading a package of three bills tightening control over dissent and expanding state repression, Russian independent news outlet Meduza reported on April 2.
The proposed laws broaden the definition of …