Ukraine

An air alert has been declared in Ukraine due to the takeoff of enemy missiles. Four Tu-95MS strategic bombers launch cruise missiles from the Saratov region.

As a result of shelling in Obukhiv district of Kyiv, a 44-year-old woman was wounded and received a cut wound to her leg. A private house and outbuildings in Obukhiv and Fastiv districts were damaged.

British Security Minister Dan Jarvis said that Russia could return to the G7 after the war is over.

A large-scale fire broke out at an industrial facility in the Poltava region after shelling. 153 rescuers and 51 pieces of equipment from Poltava, Cherkasy and Dnipropetrovs'k regions were engaged in the firefighting.

The Ukrainian Air Force spotted active movement of attack drones in different directions over several regions of Ukraine.

Spain allocates a new €1 billion military aid package to Ukraine, including armored vehicles and ammunition. The two countries also agreed to open a “Unity Center” for Ukrainian immigrants in Spain.

European troops will be deployed in Ukraine only after the peace agreement is signed to ensure its implementation. France and the UK have developed a plan to deploy up to 30,000 peacekeepers, but not at the front or in the occupied territories.

Donald Trump responds to a question about US involvement in Ukraine's reconstruction by recalling the $350 billion already provided. Zelenskyy denies a debt of $500 billion, citing $100 billion in aid received.

Macron said that russia's violation of the future peace agreement would lead to conflict with all participants in the peace process. France and European partners are ready to provide security guarantees and deploy peacekeepers to Ukraine.

Thousands of Ukrainians around the world held rallies to mark the anniversary of the full-scale invasion. The Eiffel Tower and the Brandenburg Gate were lit up in blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine.

The French president explained that he broke off communication with putin after the war crimes in Bucha. Macron believes that the new US administration is creating a new context for the resumption of dialogue.

Two women were wounded as a result of the hostile shelling of Dergachi at 23:15, they were treated without hospitalization. Several private houses were damaged, and emergency services are working at the scene.

The American delegation held talks with the Russian side in Saudi Arabia on a possible end to the conflict. Trump announced his readiness to reach an agreement to save hundreds of thousands of lives.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pays his fourth visit to Ukraine. Canada donates armored vehicles and starts disbursements of 5 billion Canadian dollars from frozen Russian assets.

Macron and Trump make progress in discussing peace for Ukraine, rejecting the option of surrender. Trump announces a meeting with Zelenskiy to sign a minerals deal.

The heads of state of the North Baltic Eight held talks in Kyiv on security and European integration. During the three years of war, the allies provided Ukraine with 26 billion euros in military aid.

Over the last day, 92 combat engagements took place, the hottest spot was in the Pokrovsk sector with 27 breakthrough attempts. The occupants carried out 53 air strikes and launched 1171 kamikaze drones across the territory of Ukraine.

putin said that the EU could play a role in finding a solution to the conflict in Ukraine, but without European demands. He insists on taking into account the positions of other international players, including the BRICS countries.

Trump explained the need for an agreement with Ukraine on critical minerals and reported progress in the negotiations. According to him, the United States has spent $300 billion to help Ukraine and is seeking compensation through the agreement.

Air defense forces are operating in Zaporizhzhia region, as reported by RMA Chairman Ivan Fedorov. Air alert has been declared in several regions of Ukraine due to the detection of groups of enemy drones.

Putin declared that Russia is ready to cooperate with the United States on the extraction of rare earth metals in the occupied Donbas. He also emphasized the need to establish a full cycle of processing these metals for the development of the Russian economy.

Donald Trump said that he does not use the word “dictator” lightly in reference to Putin. Earlier, he called Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections,” which drew criticism from European leaders.

European Commissioner Martha Kos expects three clusters of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU to open in the first half of 2024. The European Commission also offers Ukraine to join the EU's internal energy market by April 27.

Trump did not give a clear answer about possible territorial concessions to Ukraine to end the war, saying only “We'll see. ” He also announced a possible meeting with Zelenskyy and a quick end to the war.

Donald Trump has announced “serious discussions” with Russia on economic deals and ending the war in Ukraine. The US president emphasized interest in Russian rare-earth metals, calling them “very valuable.

Canada imposed sanctions on 76 Russian individuals and legal entities involved in the Russian military industry. The restrictions also affected 109 shadow fleet vessels transporting oil and weapons.

Trump said that Putin would agree to the deployment of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. According to the WSJ, Britain and France have developed a plan to deploy 30,000 peacekeepers after the ceasefire.

French President Macron has said that it is necessary to contain Russia and involve Ukraine in peace talks. France is ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine and counts on the support of the USA.

Donald Trump said that the war in Ukraine could end within weeks. The US president also announced an upcoming meeting with Zelensky and refused to travel to Moscow on May 9.

The Ukrainian side sent the US a finalized draft of a framework agreement on reconstruction and investment. The agreement may provide for US access to Ukrainian mineral resources in exchange for further assistance.