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'Wishful thinking' — Ukraine rubbishes Russia's latest Luhansk Oblast claim
14 settlements in Luhansk Oblast are not under Russian control, Ukraine's military told the Kyiv Independent.
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'Greatest threat' — as Russia arms for large-scale war, Germany unveils plan to build Europe's strongest army
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius unveiled a new national military strategy on April 22 in light of Russia's growing threat. It marks Germany's first such strategy since World War II.
Polish fintech buys Ukrainian bank confiscated from Russian oligarch
At a press conference in Kyiv on April 22, Ukraine’s Deposit Guarantee Fund and Polish fintech Zen.com, registered in Lithuania, said the company had acquired First Investment Bank, known as PINbank, which was transferred to the state in 2023 and later declared insolvent.
Putin ready to meet Zelensky, Kremlin official says — but there's a catch
While Russia has made it clear that resuming dialogue with Ukraine is not a top priority, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Putin would meet with Zelensky — under certain conditions.
Ukraine war latest: 'Not Putinland' — Zelensky pushes back on 'Donnyland' Donbas proposal
Key developments on April 22: * 'Not Putinland' — Zelensky responds to 'Donnyland' proposal for part of Donbas * Ukraine returned over 2,100 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, Zelensky says * 'Wishful thinking' — Ukraine rubbishes Russia's latest Luhansk Oblast claim * War in Iran has used up half of US Patriot, THAAD missile stockpiles * Ukrainian drones reportedly target Russia's Samara Oblast in overnight attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky said the key issue is that Donetsk and L
Why unilaterally surrendering Donetsk Oblast equals strategic and military suicide for Ukraine
As the Trump peace process in the Ukraine–Russia war evolved throughout 2025, the Kremlin introduced the idea that a unilateral withdrawal by Ukrainian forces from the north-west of the Donetsk Oblast was a key prerequisite for a ceasefire and settlement. The Kremlin framed the issue as a relatively minor concession, worthy of the noble goal of ending hostilities. Donald Trump largely swallowed this Russian bait. The success of Moscow's strategy is evident in how the White House has cast Volod
'Any format, at any time' — Zelensky pushes to restart peace talks, open to any venue but Russia, Belarus
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian representatives have continued discussions with the U.S. side and held talks on April 21.
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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.
