Russia yet to achieve breakthrough in Ukraine, expert says

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the Tuapse Oil Refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai during an overnight attack on April 20, as Kyiv continues efforts to disrupt Moscow's war funding.

"I am grateful to all our warriors for their precision," Zelensky said in his evening address. "We will continue this work in April," Zelensky said just one day after Ukraine's military struck another four oil industry facilities overnight on April 18.

Progressive Bulgaria, the Kremlin-friendly coalition led by former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, is on track to win 37-38% of the vote, according to exit polls on April 19.

"I am deeply saddened by the recent escalation of attacks against Ukraine, which continue to afflict civilians," Pope Leo XIV said on April 19.

"This is not rewarding Russia. That's ridiculous," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told NBC's "Meet the Press" with Kristen Welker on April 19.

Yevhen Zhukov, head of Ukraine's patrol police, resigned on April 19 amid controversy over the police response to the deadly mass shooting in Kyiv the previous day.

"Through Brussels, we have received an indication from Ukraine that they are ready to restore oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline as early as Monday, provided that Hungary lifts its blockade of the €90 billion EU loan," outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote on X.

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines why Ukrainian refugees are becoming increasingly vulnerable to violence and other risks abroad. Since millions fled Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian refugees have faced attacks in countries across Europe and the United States.

Over 300 AI-related developments are registered on the Brave1 platform, while more than 70 systems based on artificial intelligence and computer vision are already in active use on the battlefield, according to the ministry.

The interception was carried out by a naval drone unit of the 412th Nemesis Brigade operating in the maritime zone.

The case is part of a broader wave of prosecutions targeting Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) captured during Ukraine's cross-border operation into Kursk Oblast launched in August 2024.

Lithuania and Latvia will not let Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico use their airspace to travel to Moscow for Russia's Victory Day celebrations in May, he said April 18.

A drone plant in the southern Russian city of Taganrog is on fire after being struck by Ukrainian missiles overnight on April 19, independent Telegram channel Exilenova Plus reported.

Ukraine's Air Force said it shot down 203 of 236 Russian drones overnight. Direct hits by 32 drones were recorded at 18 locations, while falling debris was reported at eight additional sites.