Ukraine hits 4 'important' Russian oil sites in overnight strikes, military says
Ukraine's General Staff said the targeted sites support Russia's Armed Forces.
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Sonya Bandouil
North American news editorSonya Bandouil is a North American news editor for The Kyiv Independent. She previously worked in the fields of cybersecurity and translating, and she also edited for various journals in NYC. Sonya has a Master’s degree in Global Affairs from New York University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Houston, in Texas.
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Russia begins development of major manganese deposit in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Russia is moving to develop a major manganese deposit in occupied parts of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russian media reported on April 17.
Iran threatens to shut Strait of Hormuz if US naval blockade persists
Iran signaled on April 17 that access through the Strait of Hormuz remains conditional, despite earlier claims that the key shipping route was open.
Trump extends ban on Russian vessels docking in US ports for another year
The measure was imposed in response to Russia's actions that Washington said threatened U.S. international relations.
Russian attack halts Chernihiv power plant, 6,000 people left without electricity
Russian forces struck critical infrastructure in the city of Chernihiv overnight on April 17, sparking fires and leaving around 6,000 residents without electricity, officials said.
Bipartisan US senators meet Ukrainian PM, push continued support for Kyiv
U.S. senators from both parties met with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko in Washington on April 16, according to a press release published by the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Spain, Belgium to allocate over $2 billion in defense support for Ukraine
Spain and Belgium have pledged a combined 2 billion euros ($2.35 billion) in new military aid to Ukraine following recent defense talks, officials said.
Zelensky confirms Ukrainians helped down Shahed drones in Middle East
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has deployed military experts to multiple Middle Eastern countries, helping shoot down Iranian-made Shahed drones in exchange for fuel and interceptor drones.
Ukraine’s NATO bid stalled amid alliance divisions, Rutte says
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on April 9 that the question of Ukraine’s potential membership in the alliance is unlikely to be settled anytime soon due to a lack of political consensus among member states.
Putin's envoy Dmitriev meets Trump officials ahead of oil sanctions deadline
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev is currently in the United States holding meetings with officials from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, according to sources cited by Reuters.
'A big day for World Peace' — Trump announces two-week conditional ceasefire with Iran after initially threatening massive attack
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has agreed to pause planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks, conditional upon the full and immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump joins Orban rally by phone, says he is 'with him all the way'
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during a political rally in Budapest, where Vice President JD Vance held up his phone so Trump could address the crowd live.
Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu, who helped shape Ukrainian football, dies at 80
Mircea Lucescu, former head coach of Ukrainian football teams Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk, has died at the age of 80, Romanian media reported on April 7.
Novorossiysk port on fire again as Ukrainian strike campaign on Russian oil export infrastructure continues
The Sheskharis oil terminal was struck by Ukrainian drones, independent Russian Telegram news channel Astra reported, citing eyewitness reports from the area.
Fire, damage reported in Kyiv following Russian drone attack
Russia launched a drone attack against Ukraine on the morning of April 4, sparking a fire in Kyiv after falling debris struck a building, according to local authorities.
