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American general confirms Russia aiding Iran in war against US
U.S. General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate Armed Services Committee Russia was "definitely" acting to support Iran, but declined to provide details in a public hearing.
Israel turns away ship with stolen Ukrainian grain in win for Kyiv
"The Russian supplier of the cargo will have to find an alternative destination to unload it," Israel's Grain Importers Association said.
Ukraine launches arms-buying coalition with European allies, signaling path to arms exports
The initiative will initially focus on information sharing between Ukraine and partner procurement bodies, with the possibility of expanding into joint procurement mechanisms in the future.
Pro-Russian member of EU parliament invites other lawmakers to St Petersburg
Kartheiser, a Luxembourgish politician, said on Facebook that he and "other MEPs" met with the head of the Russian Duma's International Affairs Committee, Leonid Slutsky, and other Russian politicians in Istanbul.
Melania Trump helped bring back 26 Ukrainian children taken by Russia, Ukraine’s ombudsman says
Ukraine's Human Rights Ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets said that the Russian side cannot avoid responding to Ukraine's requests if they are communicated through the U.S.
Kyiv, Brussels back international commission on Russia war reparations
The Ukrainian and European Parliaments on April 30 both voted to support the International Claims Commission, a body that will allow victims of Russia's war to seek compensation.
About Shahed drones
Shahed drones are Iranian-designed unmanned combat aerial vehicles and loitering munitions developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. Manufactured both in Iran and at Russian production facilities, the drones have become one of Russia’s primary weapons in its full-scale war against Ukraine. Russia first deployed Shahed drones against Ukraine in the fall of 2022, and their use has since escalated, with Moscow launching more than 54,500 Shahed-type UAVs against Ukrainian targets in 2025 alone.
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