Armenian president signs law to begin EU accession process
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a law on April 4 to formally begin Armenia's accession process to the European Union, Armenia's presidential press service announced.
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Norwegian government approves increased $7.8 billion Ukraine aid for 2025
"We are tripling our military support," Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg said, adding that the funds would be spent abroad to avoid putting pressure on Norway's economy.
US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
"We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious about peace or not. I hope they are," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Ukraine informs US about Russia's energy ceasefire violations, Ukrainian official says
Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa clarified that Ukraine had not provided Washington with a list of specific infrastructure targets that would constitute a ceasefire breach if attacked by Russia.
Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says
"Their formation is ongoing. The Russians have no problems with recruiting personnel now," Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa said.
Ukraine receives 5,000 more Starlink terminals from Poland, minister says
"Starlinks will help residents of the front-line territories to stay in touch: call relatives, call emergency services, read the news. Due to attacks and destruction of base stations in the de-occupied territories, regular communication is unavailable," Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
Russia's year-on-year oil, gas revenue drops by 17% in March
Russia's Finance Ministry said the government lost roughly 230 billion rubles ($2.7 billion) in tax income compared to March 2024, with oil and gas revenues accounting for one-third of the total state income.
Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine secures funding until September 2025, Czech FM says
The initiative, backed by contributions from Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, and other European countries, has significantly boosted Ukraine's artillery capabilities, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said.
'Coalition of the Willing' agrees at least one European leader should engage with Russia, Stubb says
Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested that either France or the United Kingdom, as key coalition leaders, should initiate contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia's State Duma moves to expand state repression with new legislation
The proposed laws broaden the definition of "foreign agents," allow trials in absentia for anti-war offenses, and introduce harsher penalties for "discrediting" the military.
Russian bomber crashes in Irkutsk Oblast, pilot killed
Irkutsk Oblast Governor Igor Kobzev attributed the crash to a technical malfunction and said no local residents were injured.
US sanctions Russian firms but lifts sanctions on Putin ally's wife
The Treasury Department did not provide a reason for Karina Rotenberg's removal from the sanctions list.
US sanctions network supplying Houthis with stolen Ukrainian grain, Russian arms
The sanctioned network helped the Houthis acquire "tens of millions of dollars' worth of commodities from Russia, including weapons and sensitive goods, as well as stolen Ukrainian grain," according to the Treasury.
Four killed, 14 injured in Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih
The strike damaged apartment buildings and caused a fire at the scene, where rescue operations are ongoing, said Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city’s military administration.
Updated: Russian negotiator meets with Trump envoy in Washington, media reports
Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, who played a role in backchannel diplomacy between Moscow and the Trump administration in 2016, is met Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's envoy, according to Reuters.
Half of Russians back temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, poll shows
The Levada Center survey found that 26% of respondents strongly support a truce, while 24% "somewhat support" it. Meanwhile, 41% oppose the idea, including 25% who strongly reject it.
Pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Dodik surfaces in Moscow amid charges in Bosnia
On April 1, the Kremlin showed footage of Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands with Pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, saying he was "very happy" to see him in the Russian capital.
Russia submits list of alleged Ukrainian ceasefire violations to US, UN and OSCE, Lavrov says
"The list of violations cited by [Defense Minister] Andrei Belousov at the Security Council meeting, we handed over to U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Allies must impose 'hard measures' on Russia to prevent stalled peace talks, Lithuanian FM says
"So, in purpose to cut this trend, in purpose to stop this scenario, we have to show and introduce the hard measures sooner than later," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said.
Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024, monitoring group says
Despite the slowdown, Russian forces continue offensive operations, particularly in Donetsk Oblast's Pokrovsk sector, where fighting intensified at the end of March.
Finland to exit Ottawa landmine convention, aim for 3% GDP defense spending by 2029
"This is a part of Finland's contribution to Europe taking greater responsibility for our own defense," Finnish President Alexander Stubb posted on X.
EU transfers $3.7 billion to Ukraine under Ukraine Facility program, PM Shmyhal says
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the funds would support Ukraine's macroeconomic stability, adding that total financial assistance under the Ukraine Facility has now reached 19.6 billion euros ($21.1 billion).
Weimar+ group pledges more aid to Ukraine, weighs new Russia sanctions
Foreign ministers from Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Britain, and Poland, along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, called on Russia to agree to an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire on equal terms and with full implementation."
Russia's Prosecutor General asks Supreme Court to remove Taliban from 'terrorist organizations' list
The Supreme Court is set to review the request on April 17 in a closed session. The Taliban remains on Russia's federal list of terrorist organizations since 2003.
Putin signs largest conscription campaign in 14 years, drafting 160,000 men
Although Russian conscripts are typically not deployed in active combat, Moscow has relied on financial incentives and pardons to recruit civilians for the war in Ukraine.
US Army confirms deaths of 3 missing servicemen in Lithuania, 1 still missing
The soldiers and their tracked vehicle disappeared on March 25 during an exercise at a training ground near the Lithuanian city of Pabrade, located about 10 kilometers (six miles) from the border with Belarus. Pabrade hosts Camp Herkus, a U.S. military facility.
Kremlin says it remains open to US talks despite Trump's reported anger at Putin
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov downplayed the reports, claiming Trump's comments were paraphrased rather than direct quotes.
Moldova expels 3 Russian diplomats for aiding fugitive MP's escape to Transnistria
The move follows reports that Moldovan lawmaker Alexandr Nesterovschi, sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegally financing the banned pro-Russian Shor Party, escaped to Russian-controlled Transnistria with help from Russian diplomats, according to Moldovan media Newsmaker.
Russia again focusing on Pokrovsk sector, yet 'stalling,' Syrskyi says
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukraine's main tasks are holding defensive lines and stabilizing threats, which have been partially achieved, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction.
Russia makes excuses to break ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes
"The Russian side reserves the right, in case the Kyiv regime does not comply with this moratorium, of course, not to comply with it either," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia offers Elon Musk a nuclear plant for Mars mission
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund praised Musk as a "great visionary."
4 killed, 22 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 163 drones overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones, according to Ukraine's military.
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