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Wednesday, April 15
Ukraine's air defenses intercept 80% of Russian cruise missiles, 90% of drones, defense minister says in meeting with allies
"We strengthened our air defense — with the cruise missile interception rate of almost 80% and drone interception rising to 90%," Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
Trump and Vance may have abandoned Ukraine — but polls show the American people remain deeply committed
In our frequent conversations with our friends and partners in Ukraine, we hear a recurring message: appreciation for the help provided by organizations like ours that have been supporting the needs of Ukrainian children and families since the full-scale invasion of 2022. It usually began with gratitude for the help, but it often ends with a troubling question: "Is America abandoning Ukraine?" Our answer is always definitively and demonstrably "No!" No matter what President Donald Trump does,
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian deep strikes hit over 70 Russian industrial targets, including oil and gas sites, in March, Syrskyi says
Key developments on April 15: * Ukrainian deep strikes hit over 70 Russian industrial targets, including oil and gas sites, in March, Syrskyi says * UK pledges to send record number of drones to Ukraine by end of 2026 * 'It couldn't be any worse' — Zelensky sounds alarm on Patriot air defense missile shortage * Russia warns Europe over drone support for Ukraine, calls it escalation Ukrainian forces struck 76 Russian industrial targets in March using long-range weapons, Ukraine's Commander
EU renews vows to kick Russian steel addiction, buy Ukrainian
EU lawmakers provisionally agreed on new safeguards for EU steelmakers with key provisions in place to ensure the eventual phase-out of Russian steel imports and Ukraine's continued access to the EU market in a late-night meeting in Brussels held on April 13. As of July 2026, the EU is expected to limit steel imports to 18.3 million tonnes per year, a 47% reduction on what is currently allowed. This is intended to protect Europe's steel industry from a glut on the world market. Imports made abo
Moscow walks away with billions as Trump's Russian oil waiver expires
U.S. sanctions on Russian oil have resumed after the Trump administration allowed a temporary waiver on certain sales to expire on April 11, the Kyiv Independent has learned, ending a short-lived effort to stabilize markets during Washington's war against Iran. The waiver, introduced in March, came as the U.S. sought to increase available supply after the war rattled energy markets. The decision has drawn bipartisan criticism in Washington, particularly as Russia has supported Iran in the war
Russia warns Europe over drone support for Ukraine, calls it escalation
Russia has warned that European support for Ukraine's drone capabilities could lead to "unpredictable consequences," accusing several countries of becoming part of Kyiv's "strategic rear," the Russian Defense Ministry said on April 15.
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"If someone says this — no matter how long Fidesz politicians have said similar things — you should ask them what would happen if Russia attacked Hungary: which Hungarian county would they give up?" Peter Magyar said in response to a question from a Kyiv Independent reporter.
