Russia and Ukraine agree to fragile ceasefire during religious holiday IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 10
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 10
Ukraine war briefing: First official ceasefire agreed after Zelenskyy push succeeds Vladimir Putin paints Easter pause in fighting as Russia’s idea, but Ukraine’s president made repeated offers. What we know on day 1,507 The Guardian - AU · Apr 10
Putin announces truce with Ukraine during Orthodox Easter celebrations Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holidays, effective from April 11th to April 12th, 2026. This move follows a similar holiday truce proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Kremlin stated that Russian troops are instructed to cease combat operations but… The Times of India · Apr 9
Russia's president announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, Kremlin says Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously signalled Kyiv's openness to a potential Easter truce. Euronews · Apr 9
US is ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelensky The president of Ukraine warned that a long war in the Gulf would drain resources desperately needed to hold off the Russian invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 9
Will Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil exports weaken Moscow's war effort? Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure in recent weeks, striking refineries and key export terminals as part of a broader campaign against its energy system – but it is unclear how effective the strategy will prove. Radio France Internationale · Apr 9
Ukraine war briefing: Putin confirms 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 9
Ukraine ceasefire back in focus as US security guarantees fade and casualties mount Divisions between Washington and European capitals over Iran fuel concerns about US commitment to peace deal The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin threat to countries over Ukrainian drone transit Warning after strikes on Russia’s Baltic oil ports – but Russia has repeatedly sent its own drones through Nato and European airspace. What we know on day 1,506 The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
Trump news at a glance: a tale of two ceasefires as US and Iran claim different terms US and Iran can’t seem to agree on much of their fragile two-week ceasefire agreement – key US politics stories from Wednesday 8 April at a glance The Guardian - US · Apr 9
US ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelenskyy Ukraine’s president says he has tried to draw White House’s attention to collaboration between Moscow and Tehran over strikes on US bases The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads polls The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Russia provided Iran with intelligence on Israeli energy sites, Ukraine says Kyiv stated that Moscow is sharing its satellite intelligence with Iran to help Tehran strike Israel’s energy sites, which could cause power grid collapse and mass blackouts. Euronews · Apr 7
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend
The Times of India · Apr 7 Russian satellites helping Iran target US forces in Middle East, Ukrainian assessment finds According to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment, Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike US forces and other targets.
Euronews · Apr 7 Newsletter: Trump sharpens threatening rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz Also in this newsletter: US President JD Vance travels to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán for the general elections. UN Goodwill Ambassador and actress Kristin Davis talks about the war in Sudan.
International Business Times UK · Apr 7 Russia Provided Iran With List Of Israeli Energy Targets — Ukrainian Intelligence Warns 'Grid Collapse Could Follow' Ukrainian intelligence claims Russia supplied Iran with 55 Israeli energy targets, raising fears of strikes and regional power disruptions
The Guardian - AU · Apr 7 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reiterates truce offer ahead of Orthodox Easter Ukrainian president says Russia unlikely to accept – ‘for them, nothing is sacred’; Australian police arrest army reservist for joining war. What we know on day 1,504
Euronews · Apr 6 How can Ukraine help unlock the Strait of Hormuz? US President Donald Trump threatened to unleash "hell" on Iran if it failed to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping. Can Ukraine help unblock it?
The Times of India · Apr 6 Ukraine launched 7,347 drones at Russia in March, outpaces Moscow for first time since 2022 Ukraine has outpaced Russia in drone attacks for the first time since the war began. Kyiv's forces targeted Russian oil infrastructure, aiming to disrupt funding for the conflict. Russia reported intercepting a record number of Ukrainian drones. Both nations continue to rely heavily on long-range strikes, raising concerns about the…
Euronews · Apr 6 Ukraine and Syria to cooperate on security in unexpected military alliance Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrived in Damascus in a surprise visit on Sunday, for his first official visit to Syria after the fall of the pro-Russian al-Assad regime.
The Independent UK · Apr 6 A Russian attack kills 3 in Odesa while Ukraine targets Russian oil infrastructure, officials say Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed two women and a toddler
Radio France Internationale · Apr 6 Ukraine seeks defence ties in Middle East as Zelensky visits Damascus Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a visit that underscores Kyiv’s growing diplomatic push across the Middle East as it seeks fresh security partnerships amid its ongoing war with Russia.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 6 Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil facilities burn as Zelenskyy tours Middle East Repairs will be slow and costly, pro-Russian bloggers complain; Ukraine’s president says Iran war is benefiting Moscow. What we know on day 1,503