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Thursday, April 16
Ukraine's critical Patriot shortage prompts Zelensky to chase down partner pledges
"There are many political commitments from our partners that have already been announced but not yet implemented," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia slams Ukrainian cities in mass missile attack overnight — at least 17 dead, 98 injured
Russian missiles destroyed homes, burned buildings, and killed civilians in Ukraine's major cities in a mass overnight strike on April 16, with residential neighborhoods in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa bearing the brunt of the attack.
At least 22 killed, 131 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine over past day
A mass Russian missile and drone attack early on April 16 struck major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro.
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
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,315,070 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,100 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
France releases Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker after operator pays fine
The vessel was stopped by the French military on March 20 on suspicion of flying a false flag.
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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.
