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Ukraine hits limits of patience with Trump as trust erodes behind the scenes
In just two months, President Volodymyr Zelensky shifted from being the first world leader to back a U.S. military operation in the Middle East to openly criticizing Washington's foreign policy. The noticeable change of tone came at a moment when Ukraine and the U.S. have once again reached a difficult impasse in bilateral relations, with Washington consumed by its war against Iran and the fragile diplomacy surrounding a possible settlement. Washington's public messaging, weapons uncertainty,
Defense Ministry watchdog calls for suspending top security official, nationalizing drone maker over graft scandal
The statement followed the publication of a transcript of alleged conversations between Rustem Umerov, secretary of the Security and Defense Council and former defense minister, and Timur Mindich, a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Fake rabbi curse, banned pilgrimage — Russian disinformation fuels Ukraine–Israel tensions
Russian bots have circulated false claims about the Israel-Ukraine grain dispute. The fakes include an Orthodox rabbi cursing Zelensky and Ukraine barring Israelis from the Uman pilgrimage.
'Incomprehensible' — Ukrainian athlete speaks out on rebuke for refusing photo with Russian competitor
Ukrainian weightlifter Iryna Dombrovska told the Kyiv Independent it was "absurd" to claim "sport is above politics" while Russia continues to kill Ukrainian athletes.
Ukraine's parliament approves law to expand military cemeteries as need for standardized war burials grows
As of early 2026, Ukraine has opened a national military cemetery outside Kyiv, a controversy-ridden project that began accepting its first burials in late 2025.
Ukraine's central bank slashes growth outlook amid Iran fallout
The bank forecast 1.8% growth in 2026 for Ukraine in January, but announced the drop to 1.3% on April 30 during a press conference to announce its key policy rate.
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Tuapse has faced intensified strikes in recent days, including strikes on an oil refinery on April 20 and April 16, leaving multi-day fires burning in the Russian town.
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