• Russia faces economic challenges as oil revenue dwindles and borrowing efforts falter

    Efforts by Russia’s Finance Ministry to curb its budget deficit through foreign borrowing have faltered significantly.

    The collapse in oil prices, fueled by President Donald Trump's trade war, is taking a significant toll on Russia’s economy, leaving a gaping hole in the country's budget without an apparent solution. This issue is highlighted in a blog post by Russian economist Vyacheslav Shiryaev.

    The Finance Ministry is scrambling to fill the budget void as oil revenues plummet, but it …

  • Germany pledges over €11 billion for Ukraine's defense

    Ukraine's Armed Forces are set to receive state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems aimed at neutralizing Russian missiles and drones. At the forefront of this coalition's efforts is Germany, joined by nine other countries.

    The decision emerged from the 27th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, held in the “Ramstein” format on April 11, as announced by the German Ministry of Defense.

    This new electronic warfare coalition builds on top of eight existing military coalitions. Germany …

  • Captured Chinese soldier chooses Ukraine over returning to Russia due to safety concerns

    The Chinese soldier captured by the Ukrainian Forces voiced his preference to remain in Ukraine rather than be exchanged back to Russia, citing safety concerns, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

    The latest segment of the soldier's interrogation was released on April 10 on President Zelensky's official Telegram channel. According to documents previously published by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the soldier in the video is identified as Chang Renbo. In his testimony, he …

  • U.S. Envoy Witkoff heads to Russia for high-stakes Ukraine ceasefire talks with Putin

    In a swift move, U.S. Special Representative Steve Witkoff is heading back to Russia for another crucial meeting with President Putin today. This development was initially reported by Axios, supported by data from the air traffic monitoring service FlightRadar

    This marks the third meeting between Putin and Witkoff in 2025. The main agenda is to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine and draft an agreement between Kyiv and Moscow. Last week, former President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with how …

  • Ukrainian Forces counter Russian attacks amid intense battles in Donetsk region

    Russian forces are reportedly entrenching themselves near the settlements of Kotliarivka and Fedorivka in Donets region, pushing deeper into Ukrainian defenses with an eye on advancing toward Komar, reports Ukrainian Forces soldier, codenamed "Mukhnoy," on his Telegram channel.

    According to Mukhnoy, Russian forces have established positions east of Kotliarivka and are launching minor assaults around the area. Despite their efforts, they have not yet solidified their hold on the village …

  • Ukrainian drones attack Russian military base in Mozdok

    Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian military airfield located in Mozdok, North Ossetia, as reported by the Telegram channel Astra. The governor of North Ossetia, Sergey Menyaylo, a long-standing appointee of Vladimir Putin, announced on his Telegram account that an alert was issued at 4:14 AM regarding the drone threat. Shortly thereafter, he assured residents that “15 drones” had allegedly been shot down in Mozdok.

    However, footage circulating online suggests that the Russian air defense's …

  • Ukraine secures third EU tranche from frozen Russian assets for reconstruction efforts

    Ukraine has been granted €1 billion under the G7 initiative, sourced from revenues of frozen Russian assets.

    The European Union transferred €1 billion to Ukraine as part of the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative, announced Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Telegram.

    "The EU has transferred €1 billion to Ukraine under the ERA initiative. This was announced during our meeting with EU Commissioner for Economics and Financial Affairs, Valdis Dombrovskis, in Brussels. This marks the …

  • Syrskyi reveals details of Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region

    A select group of individuals was privy to the Ukrainian Defense Forces' operation in the Kursk region from its inception, with only four people in the loop and later extending to commanders just two weeks before action. This operation demanded meticulous preparation, particularly in terms of personnel training, as crossing the state border posed a moral challenge for many, said General-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, in an interview with LB.ua.

    Speaking before the …

  • China denies military involvement in Ukraine amid reports of captured nationals

    China has not deployed its military personnel to Ukraine to fight alongside Russia, and Beijing insists its citizens avoid getting involved in any hostilities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Wednesday, April 9. This response came amid reports of alleged Chinese mercenaries being captured by Ukrainian forces.

    "The Chinese government has consistently urged its citizens to stay away from conflict zones, and to avoid involvement in any form, specifically abstaining from …

  • Syrskyi: Russia has started new offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv

    Russian forces have started a new offensive targeting the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, a move anticipated by Ukraine, said Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi in an interview with Lb.ua.

    "I can confirm that the President is absolutely correct, and this offensive has indeed begun," stated Syrskyi. He highlighted that over the past week, there has been a notable doubling of offensive operations by Russian troops along all key front lines. Monthly, the strength of Russian forces increases …