Kyiv's reaction key to Russia Easter truce

The Russian Federation is to halt all military operations starting Saturday, April 19, until midnight on April 21.

Ukraine downs drones as Russian attacks cause damage

According to Ukraine's Air Force, last night the Russian army attacked Ukrainian territory with eight missiles and 87 unmanned aerial vehicles and drone simulators.

Japan offers $3 billion loan to Ukraine backed by Russian assets

On Friday, Japan signed an agreement with Ukraine to provide Kyiv with a $3 billion loan backed by frozen Russian assets, according to the Kyiv Independent.

Trump sets deadline for Ukraine peace progress

U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to withdraw from efforts to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine if tangible progress is not made within the next few days, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as reported by The Moscow Times.

Russia launches missile attack on Kharkiv, killing one and injuring dozens

A person was killed, and at least 57 others, including five children, were injured in a missile attack by Russia on Kharkiv on the morning of April 18, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.

US and Ukraine sign deal on mineral resources, strategic ties

The United States and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding that opens the path to a bilateral agreement regarding the exploitation of Ukraine’s mineral resources.

Giorgia Meloni’s White House visit sparks EU concern

After her meeting at the White House with Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni returned to Rome with a list of ambitious promises.

US cuts 139 foreign grants; The Republic of Moldova loses $2 million in media funding

The United States government has decided to cancel funding for 139 international programs, amounting to $214 million. This includes a $2 million grant to the Republic of Moldova. The decision, approved by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, took effect on Tuesday, April 15, according to The Washington Free Beacon, as reported by DW.

NATO’s Rutte visits Ukraine amid fresh Russian attacks

On Tuesday, April 15, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte paid a visit to Ukraine. He traveled to the city of Odessa, which had recently been struck by Russian drones, and held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Moldova at risk from U.S. tariffs under Trump’s trade strategy

The Republic of Moldova is at risk of serious economic fallout due to new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration as part of its “America First” trade strategy, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned.

Kursk region hit by massive drone attack: casualties reported

The Kursk region in the Russian Federation was hit by a large-scale drone attack on the night of April 15, between Monday and Tuesday, according to BBC reports.

EU suspends countermeasures amid US trade talks

The European Union has decided to suspend, until July 14, its countermeasures against the unjustified tariffs announced by the United States, according to a statement released Monday on the European Commission’s website.