Ukrainian forces continue advancing in Kursk Oblast, targeting Russian pontoon bridges and gaining ground in key areas. Ukrainian officials report significant territorial control, pressuring Russia to redeploy forces. Meanwhile, Russia struggles with command issues.
Ukrainian sources report forces are concentrating limited and understrength troops in the Sumy region, aiming to draw Ukrainian forces to the border. Meanwhile, Russia expresses condolences over the deaths of Iranian officials and makes military leadership changes.
On April 30, Russian forces made no confirmed advances in Avdiivka, shifting focus to increased attacks in the Bakhmut-Chasiv Yar area, repelled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Tensions escalated between Russia and Tajikistan over migrant treatment.
Russia is forming military reserves for ongoing operations in Ukraine but faces material and manpower shortages. These reserves are unlikely to operate as large-scale formations. Despite losses, Russia continues to pressure Ukrainian defenses, relying on artillery and drones.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that deploying NATO peacekeepers to Ukraine could provoke a direct clash between NATO and Russian forces. Poland’s proposal for such a mission hinges on U.S. approval, as tensions rise ahead of an extraordinary NATO summit.
English 
Ukrainian 
French 
German 
Spanish 
Chinese