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Tuesday, April 28
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian oil storage tanks before flames from previous attacks extinguished
Ukrainian drones targeted oil storage tanks in Tuapse, Russia, before flames from previous strikes could be extinguished overnight on April 28, social media channels reported.
Tuesday, April 28
Sanctioned Russian billionaire's yacht passes through blockaded Strait of Hormuz
Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov’s superyacht passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing restrictions on maritime traffic in the strategic waterway, according to multiple ship-tracking platforms.
Israeli FM rejects allegations over ship with stolen Ukrainian grain as Kyiv summons envoy
"Friendly Ukrainian-Israeli relations have the potential to benefit both countries, and Russia's illegal trade with stolen Ukrainian grain should not undermine them," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
Outgoing Hungarian FM to keep parliamentary seat after stepping down
Hungary’s outgoing Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto will retain a seat in the country’s new parliament, Fidesz officials reported on April 27.
Ukraine war latest: German chancellor suggests Ukraine may cede territory to secure peace, EU path
Merz said Zelensky would need voters to back any territorial concessions by arguing that they would open Ukraine's path to Europe.
JD Vance brags about halting Ukraine aid — sources say he's not just talking, he's driving policy
U.S. Vice President JD Vance in April openly praised the Trump administration's decision to halt direct U.S. weapons transfers to Ukraine — a statement that drew criticism and highlighted his skepticism toward Kyiv. "It's one of the things I'm proudest… we've told Europe that if you want to buy weapons, you can, but the U.S. is not buying weapons and sending them to Ukraine anymore," Vance said at a Turning Point event. His comments immediately drew backlash, coming at a time when Russia conti
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Merz said Zelensky would need voters to back any territorial concessions by arguing that they would open Ukraine's path to Europe.
