Russian drone and missile attack kills four, wounds dozens in Ukraine IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 25
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy holds talks in Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia on ‘security and energy’ Ukraine ‘actively developing’ regional security arrangements for defence, food and energy, Zelenskyy says; Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners. What we know on day 1,522 The Guardian - AU · Apr 25
Orbán’s election loss frees up €90 billion for Kyiv but raises thorny question of EU membership for Ukraine As widely expected, the EU has unlocked the disbursement of its previously agreed €90 billion (£78 billion) loan to Ukraine. The Conversation · Apr 24
Orbán-style vetoes undermine EU democracy, Kaja Kallas tells Euronews hoping for reset “In this geopolitical world, we need to be credible — and for that we need to be united and able to take decisions,” High Representative Kaja Kallas told Euronews, as the bloc looks ahead to the post-Orbán era. Euronews · Apr 24
Does Zelenskyy have a stolen painting in his office? Claims circulating online suggest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is displaying a stolen piece of art in his office. But analysis of the footage and its origins shows the allegation is false and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. Euronews · Apr 24
Newsletter: At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects 'symbolic' EU membership Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto. Euronews · Apr 24
Ukraine-Russia war latest: 10 killed and at least 67 injured in one of Moscow’s largest aerial strikes Dnipro hit in repeated waves, with fears that more victims could be trapped under rubble The Independent UK · Apr 24
Ukraine needs full not symbolic membership in the EU, Zelenskyy says With a €90 billion loan for Kyiv unlocked and a new package of sanctions against Russia going ahead, attention is turning to Hungary’s long-standing veto on Ukraine’s EU accession. Euronews · Apr 23
US still delivering weapons to Ukraine despite Iran war, Zelenskyy says Meanwhile, three people were killed and 10 others wounded in a Russian drone attack on the central city of Dnipro. Euronews · Apr 23
Ukraine says it is in ‘strongest frontline position in a year’ as Russian advance grinds to a halt Russia has lost miles of land in Ukraine since 1 March according to expert reports The Independent UK · Apr 23
EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia Ursula von der Leyen hails ‘good news’ after Hungary’s lifting of vetoes allows leaders to sign off on agreements The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
Why the European Union's wartime loan is a vital lifeline for cash-strapped Ukraine Ukraine has secured a crucial European Union loan to support the country's wartime efforts The Independent UK · Apr 23
EU leaders meet in Cyprus to talk Ukraine, Hormuz, energy and mutual defence One of the key issues at the summit will be Article 42.7 of the EU treaties, which provides mutual assistance in case of an armed attack. Member states want to develop a playbook to know how the article works in practice. Euronews · Apr 23
The Times of India · Apr 23 'Deadlock over': EU unlocks $105bn loan for Ukraine, slaps new sanctions on Russia In a landmark decision, the European Union has greenlit an impressive €90 billion loan to Ukraine alongside a new wave of sanctions targeting Russia, effectively breaking a prolonged deadlock. This vital financial support, designated for military and fiscal stability, follows Hungary and Slovakia's recent agreement to resume oil flows through…
The Independent UK · Apr 23 US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war
Euronews · Apr 23 EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto The two-month-long impasse over the €90 billion for Ukraine came to an end on Thursday after Hungary lifted its contentious veto. Brussels says the first payment will be made "as soon as possible".
The Times of India · Apr 23 'Tell Putin to stop': Zelenskyy calls on 'big players' Donald Trump, PM Modi and Xi Jinping to put pressure on Russia Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged global leaders, including PM Modi, to pressure Putin to end the war, stating mediation alone is insufficient. He emphasized unified international action over compromise. Meanwhile, Ukraine is bolstering defence ties in the Middle East, signing drone cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine and fresh Russia sanctions – as it happened Move comes after Hungary and Slovakia dropped opposition following reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Ukraine says frontline position is the ‘strongest’ it has been in a year IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says it killed 12 FSB officers in drone swarm attack on Russian command centre Command post in Donetsk was responsible for sabotage operations and coordinating attacks, Kyiv says
Radio France Internationale · Apr 23 European Union approves €90bn loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto The European Union has cleared the way for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, with a final sign-off expected on Thursday, after oil flow via the disputed Druzhba pipeline to Slovakia resumed early on Thursday, according to the Slovak authorities.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hails frontline position as ‘strongest in a year’ Drones minimise Russian manpower advantage on battlefield, says foreign minister; Moscow shies from Turkey push for Zelenskyy-Putin talks. What we know on day 1,520
The Times of India · Apr 22 'Any moment, any format': Zelenskyy signals Ukraine's readiness for talks with Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday expressed readiness for peace talks with Russia at "any moment and any format", Reuters reported.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22 EU agrees to unblock €90bn loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto Agreement for the urgently needed loan was reached after Ukraine resumed pumping Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia