Germany’s defense minister Boris Pistorius announced €5 billion in new support for Ukraine, funding locally made long-range weapons, air-defense systems and munitions, satellite/command links, and medical gear—while urging partners to sustain a lasting air-defense push.
Dalibor Rohac argues Ukraine still holds leverage even if Washington tries to force a “bad peace.” He urges Europe to back Kyiv’s fight, not ease it into concessions, noting Ukraine’s defense has already blunted Russia and shields NATO while U.S. politics shift.
OSINT mapping of the 4 April Kryvyi Rih strike places the blast ~20 m from a playground and 70–80 m from the restaurant, with victims geolocated up to 148 m away. Analysts dispute the warhead type, but the result is clear: 19 dead, including nine children; 68 injured.
In this op-ed, Dr. Orhan Dragaš argues that Russia’s systematic abduction and Russification of Ukrainian children amounts to cultural genocide, and condemns Elon Musk for allegedly cutting funding to groups working to return them, urging global action now urgently.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a vague and conditional response to US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal, expressing support in principle while adding demands that all but ensure a deadlock. Officials in Kyiv hope his hesitation will reinforce their argument to American counterparts that the Kremlin has no real interest in ending the war. Ukrainians, who see Russia’s motives more clearly, believe Putin is not merely seeking territorial gains but is waging a war against Ukraine’s very existence as a sovereign state and nation. This grim reality renders any notion of a compromise peace meaningless, as there can be no middle ground between genocide and...
Poland confirmed the resumption of US arms supplies to Ukraine through the Jasionka hub
The Ukrainian and US delegations released a Joint Statement following their meeting in Jeddah. Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by Russia. The US will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine. The delegations also discussed the importance of humanitarian relief efforts as part of the peace process, particularly during the above-mentioned ceasefire, including the exchange of POWs, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children. Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine’s long-term security. Lastly, both countries’ presidents agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine’s critical mineral resources to expand Ukraine’s economy, offset the cost of American assistance, and guarantee Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and...
As US and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia this week, President Donald Trump has privately made clear to aides that a signed minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv won’t be enough to restart aid and intelligence sharing, according to an administration official and another US official. Trump wants the deal, which would give the US a stake in Ukraine’s mineral resources, signed. But he also wants to see a change in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s attitude toward peace talks, the officials said, including a willingness to make concessions such as giving up territory to Russia. Trump also wants Zelenskyy to make some movement toward elections in Ukraine and possibly toward stepping down as his country’s leader, the officials...
“Last night, the Russian army struck the centre of Dobropillya in the Donetsk region with 2 ballistic missiles. After our emergency services arrived at the scene, they launched another strike, deliberately targeting the rescuers. This is a vile and inhumane intimidation tactic often used by the Russians. Tragically, at this moment, 11 people are confirmed dead. My condolences to their families and loved ones. More than 30 people were injured, including 5 children. 8 5-story apartment buildings, an administrative facility, and a fire truck were damaged. I thank all the emergency services, police, SES personnel, and medics who, despite the threat of repeated strikes, remain undaunted and are saving people from this terror. To everyone who defends lives while risking their own. Such strikes show that Russia's objectives have not changed. Therefore, it is crucial to continue to do our best to protect lives, strengthen our air defences, and increase sanctions against Russia. Everything that helps Putin finance the war must collapse” - Ukrainian President, Volodymyr...
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