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2026-05-21 04:43:18 UTC

KYIV POST:
Taking the ‘Belarus Option’ Off the Table: Why Kyiv Is Done Tolerating Putin’s Cheapest Weapon
Zelensky warned that Russia is considering new attack scenarios against Ukraine’s north from Belarus and Russia’s Bryansk region, including the Chernihiv and Kyiv directions.
He said Ukraine is reinforcing the area and taking undisclosed preventive measures against threats from both Belarus and parts of Russia. Moscow has long used Belarus to keep Ukraine’s northern flank under

2026-05-19 10:47:53 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russia’s Hospitals Overwhelmed as War Wounded Flood Civilian Clinics
Russian military hospitals in Russia are reportedly overwhelmed by wounded soldiers from the war in Ukraine, forcing civilian hospitals to be repurposed for military use. Reports describe worsening access to care for ordinary patients and widespread strain on healthcare systems amid rising casualties and resource shortages.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/76433
#World

2026-05-19 02:42:20 UTC

KYIV POST:
US Senators Say Trump’s Russian Oil Sanctions Relief Is ‘Gift to Putin’
US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren condemned the Trump administration’s extension of Russian oil sanctions relief, calling it a “gift to Putin.” They said the timing was especially troubling given Russia’s recent deadly attack on Kyiv, strikes on American businesses operating in Ukraine, and Moscow’s support for Iran in targeting US service members.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/76393

2026-04-28 20:26:48 UTC

KYIV INDEPENDENT:
Ukrainian parliament's push for new Civil Code sparks criticism
Lawmaker Inna Sovsun said that Ukrainians have long moved beyond "Soviet-era" concepts of patriarchal family life, which are echoed in the proposed version of the Civil Code.
https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-parliaments-push-for-new-civil-code-sparks-criticism/
#Ukraine

2026-04-11 09:41:17 UTC

KYIV POST:
US and Iranian Delegations Arrive in Islamabad for ‘Decisive’ Peace Talks
Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials have landed in the Pakistani capital for the highest-level negotiations in years, aimed at ending a war that has paralyzed global energy markets.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73721
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-06 11:27:30 UTC

KYIV POST:
Hungarian Opposition Leader Accuses Orbán of ‘False Flag’ Pipeline Plot Before Election
Péter Magyar claims the alleged sabotage near a Russian gas pipeline in Serbia may be a staged operation to influence Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary vote.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73330
#World #Europe

2026-04-06 10:25:17 UTC

KYIV POST:
Ukraine Must Thrive on the Global Gas Boom
Ukraine can no longer afford the level of mismanagement that has strangled its domestic gas production – so what should change look like?
https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/73146
#Ukraine

2026-04-06 09:54:14 UTC

KYIV POST:
Former SBU General Who Defected to Russia Killed Fighting in Ukraine
A former Ukrainian security official who fled to Russia and joined its forces has been reported killed in combat.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73316
#Ukraine

2026-04-06 09:46:11 UTC

KYIV POST:
No Evidence Against Ukraine in Pipeline Incident, Serbian Intel Says, Kyiv Points to False Flag
Serbian intelligence says no evidence links Ukraine to a pipeline sabotage attempt, calling claims of “Ukrainian explosives” disinformation as Kyiv rejects accusations.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73315
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-06 08:44:19 UTC

WAR ON THE ROCKS:
The Age of Unlearning: How Democracies Lost Their Grip on Strategic Time
https://warontherocks.com/2026/04/the-age-of-unlearning-how-democracies-lost-their-grip-on-strategic-time/
#warontherocks
The past several years have produced a quiet but consequential shift in how the United States understands, and fails to understand, time. American strategy has gradually weakened through bureaucratic cuts, institutional downgrades, and political incentives that privilege

2026-04-06 08:39:16 UTC

WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Sharpening Signals and Reducing Noise for Better Defense Budgets
https://warontherocks.com/2026/04/sharpening-signals-and-reducing-noise-for-better-defense-budgets/
#warontherocks
Editor’s note: This article is the fifth in an 11-part series examining how the United States should organize, lead, and integrate economic statecraft into strategy, defense practice, and the broader national security ecosystem. This special series is brought to you by the Potomac

2026-04-06 08:08:19 UTC

KYIV POST:
Long Overdue Labor Reform
Ukraine is undertaking one of the largest domestic reforms since independence. Implementing wise labor reform properly will facilitate the country’s postwar recovery.
https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/72495
#Ukraine

2026-04-06 08:04:13 UTC

KYIV POST:
Revolution in a New Era of Miltech Production, CEO Explains
Volodymyr Cherniuk – the CEO of warfare cluster “Iron” – speaks out about experience the world’s new way of war and how Ukraine has revolutionized production of the new weapons.
https://www.kyivpost.com/videos/73179
#Video

2026-04-06 07:56:16 UTC

KYIV POST:
Kyiv Expands Middle East Footprint as Zelensky Meets Syria’s Leader
Zelensky holds talks in Damascus with Syria’s leadership, focusing on security ties, food supply, as Kyiv expands Middle East diplomacy.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73305
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-06 06:35:18 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russia Hits Odesa Homes, Kills 3 Including Child, Triggers Blackouts Across Chernihiv
Russian strikes hit Odesa and Chernihiv overnight, killing three including a child, wounding 10, and cutting power to hundreds of thousands as drones swarmed Ukrainian skies.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73300
#Ukraine

2026-04-06 06:28:04 UTC

KYIV POST:
‘The White Book’ – Ukraine Launches Guide to Navigating Russian Propaganda Minefield
The new book is offered as a manual for the democratic world.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73294
#Ukraine

2026-04-06 06:20:15 UTC

KYIV POST:
Opportunities and Limits of Automotive-to-Defense Reinvention
As Russia’s war against Ukraine reshapes European security priorities and defense budgets surge to historic highs, an unexpected industrial pivot is taking shape across the continent.
https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/72897
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-06 06:12:18 UTC

KYIV POST:
Kyiv Post’s Five Questions for an Expert – Swedish Defence University Professor Kjell Engelbrekt
Our rapid questions for Kjell Engelbrekt explore what Sweden has learned from the war in Ukraine, why Sweden joined NATO, the new transparent battlefield, and Sweden’s Russophobia.
https://www.kyivpost.com/interviews/73298
#Ukraine

2026-04-06 06:04:13 UTC

KYIV POST:
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 5, 2026
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73290
#Ukraine

2026-04-05 15:25:49 UTC

KYIV POST:
Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to ‘Globalisation of Indifference’ in Easter Peace Plea
During his Urbi et Orbi message, the Pontiff urged world leaders to choose dialogue over force and announced a global prayer vigil for peace following an ‘Easter escalation’ of strikes in Ukraine.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73282
#World

2026-04-05 15:17:16 UTC

KYIV POST:
Explosives Discovered Near Serbia-Hungary Gas Pipeline, Vucic Warns of ‘Geopolitical Games’
Serbian authorities found two large explosive devices at a critical gas facility near the Hungarian border, prompting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to convene an emergency defense council.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73281
#World #Europe

2026-04-05 13:47:56 UTC

KYIV POST:
Most Hungarians Fear Rigged Election as Opposition Gains Lead
A new poll shows 79% of Hungarians fear foreign interference or rigging in the upcoming April 12 vote, while Péter Magyar’s Tisza party holds a comfortable lead over Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73275
#World #Europe

2026-04-05 13:39:11 UTC

KYIV POST:
Mysterious Group ‘Ashab al-Yamin’ Linked to Iranian Hybrid Attacks Across Europe
Security services investigate a wave of arson and bombing attempts targeting Jewish sites and US financial institutions in London, Paris, and Brussels, with suspected ties to Tehran.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73279
#World #Europe #MiddleEast

2026-04-05 13:31:18 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russia’s Stolen Victory in WWII—Ukrainian Historian Yaroslav Hrytsak Sets Record Straight
The event ‘The Ukraine Factor—Building Ukraine’s WWII Legacy and Understanding Its Vital Role...’ took place at the Houses of Commons in London on Feb 25, 2026.
https://www.kyivpost.com/videos/71465
#History

2026-04-05 13:23:22 UTC

KYIV POST:
Budanov Confirms Allies Request Ukraine Halt Strikes on Russian Refineries
The head of the President’s Office Kyrylo Budanov acknowledged receiving “signals” to pause attacks on Russian energy infrastructure as the Middle East war drives up global oil prices.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73284
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-05 11:54:31 UTC

KYIV POST:
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
Oman and Iran held talks on easing passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Omani state news agency reported Sunday.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73276
#World

2026-04-05 11:52:24 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russia Provided Iran With Intelligence on Over 50 Israeli Energy Targets, Zelensky Says
President Zelensky revealed that Moscow is sharing satellite reconnaissance and battlefield experience with Tehran to facilitate strikes on Israel’s civilian infrastructure.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73273
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-05 11:46:18 UTC

KYIV POST:
Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery, Baltic Port, and Crimean Air Base
Ukrainian forces launched a series of overnight strikes targeting the strategic Lukoil refinery in Kstovo, the Primorsk oil terminal, and a military aviation warehouse in occupied Crimea.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73277
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-05 11:38:21 UTC

KYIV POST:
Italian Police Arrest Top Mafia Fugitive Roberto Mazzarella on Amalfi Coast
One of Italy’s most wanted criminals, a high-ranking member of the Camorra syndicate, was captured in a luxury villa after more than a year on the run.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73272
#World #Europe

2026-04-05 11:16:16 UTC

KYIV POST:
Chinese AI Firms Track US Troop Movements in Iran War
Private Chinese companies are using artificial intelligence and open-source data to monitor US carrier groups and airbases, raising new security concerns in Washington.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73270
#World #Asia #MiddleEast

2026-04-05 11:08:18 UTC

KYIV POST:
The Outcome of Russia’s War Will Impact Everyone
The hard truth that so many are reluctant to admit is that Putin is bent on restoring Moscow’s lost glory and sphere of influence – by any means necessary.
https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/73064
#World #Europe

2026-04-05 10:59:12 UTC

KYIV POST:
Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf states
Authorities in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday they were battling fires at a petrochemical plant in Ruwais Industrial City on the UAE’s northwest coast.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73267
#World

2026-04-05 10:08:47 UTC

KYIV POST:
The Hijacking of a Nation
For a full generation, Ukraine, despite its huge human and material wealth, has been the longest-suffering and unhappiest nation in Europe. This must be fixed after the war.
https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/73103
#Ukraine

2026-04-05 10:00:16 UTC

KYIV POST:
How a US Ground Invasion of Iran Would Impact Europe
American boots on the ground would condemn Europe to a period of prolonged stagflation – and potentially economic catastrophe.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73265
#World #Europe #MiddleEast

2026-04-05 09:53:20 UTC

KYIV POST:
Israeli Police Forcibly Disperse Anti-War Protest in Tel Aviv
Clashes erupted at Habima Square as police declared an anti-war rally an “unlawful assembly,” despite a High Court ruling allowing limited demonstrations amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73263
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-05 09:44:19 UTC

KYIV POST:
Zelensky Warns Middle East War Eroding Support for Ukraine, Pleads for Patriots
Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed fear that the protracted US-Israeli conflict with Iran is diverting critical air defense resources and boosting Russia’s war economy.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73266
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-05 09:36:13 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russian Drone Strikes Kill Two, Injure Multiple Civilians Across Five Regions
A relentless wave of Russian FPV and “Geran” drone attacks has claimed lives in the Nikopol and Chernihiv regions, while wounding civilians in the Kherson and Mykolaiv areas.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73268
#Ukraine

2026-04-05 09:28:13 UTC

KYIV POST:
Sweden Releases Sanctioned Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker as Oil Spill Charges Dropped
Swedish authorities allowed the tanker Flora 1 to depart after failing to prove environmental violations, though officials criticized the vessel’s “lack of clarity” regarding its flag state.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73260
#World #Europe

2026-04-05 08:24:18 UTC

KYIV POST:
Erdogan Offers Istanbul for Peace Talks, Zelensky Agrees to New Security Cooperation
President Zelensky confirmed that Turkey is ready to host a new round of negotiations involving Ukraine, the US and Russia, while agreeing on joint energy and security projects with President Erdogan.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73251
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-05 08:16:22 UTC

KYIV POST:
US Special Forces Rescue Second F-15 Crew Member Deep Inside Iran
American elite units successfully extracted a missing weapons systems officer after a high-risk 24-hour search operation in southwestern Iran.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73255
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-05 08:08:14 UTC

KYIV POST:
Silenced by Soviets, Rediscovered in War: Polovyi Returns to Kyiv Stage
A Kyiv concert revives the long-silenced music of Valerii Polovyi alongside works by his daughter Victoria Poleva, bridging generations of Ukrainian artistic resilience.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73183
#Culture

2026-04-05 08:00:16 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russia Says Ukraine Attack Damages Oil Pipeline
Ukraine continues striking Russian energy infrastructure on the Baltic between St Petersburg and the Finnish border.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73257
#World

2026-04-05 07:52:51 UTC

KYIV POST:
Trump Claims Iranian Leaders Killed in ‘Massive’ Tehran Strike as Tensions Escalate
Donald Trump announced that a major strike in Tehran has “terminated” multiple Iranian military leaders, while Iran warns of “the gates of hell” if infrastructure attacks continue.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73258
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-05 07:44:15 UTC

KYIV POST:
Ukraine Charges Russian Soldier Over Gunpoint Deportation of 15 Children
The Prosecutor General has filed charges against a Russian serviceman for the forcible removal of 15 children from the Kherson region to Russia during the 2022 occupation.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73259
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-05 07:36:55 UTC

KYIV POST:
Presidential Office Chief Budanov Expects High-Level US Delegation in Kyiv After Easter
A US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner is expected to visit Kyiv after April 12 to discuss security guarantees and a potential halt to strikes on Russian refineries.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73252
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-05 06:51:37 UTC

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His take was a deeply idiotic and will never be forgotten, however, Ukrainians making fun of it puts it in the right place.

2026-04-05 06:45:56 UTC

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Lol yeah.

2026-04-05 06:01:12 UTC

KYIV POST:
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
Israel was targeted by missiles launched from Iran on Sunday, the Israeli military said on social media.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73248
#World

2026-04-05 05:54:06 UTC

KYIV POST:
Three Injured in Russian Drone Strike on Odesa Residential Blocks
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 76 out of 93 Russian drones overnight, as falling debris and impacts damaged residential buildings and injured three people in Odesa.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73249
#Ukraine

2026-04-05 05:45:16 UTC

KYIV POST:
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 4, 2026
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73246
#Ukraine

2026-04-04 15:29:14 UTC

KYIV POST:
Trump Requests $152 Million to Reopen Alcatraz as High-Security Prison
President Trump has proposed nearly $150 million to rebuild the historic Alcatraz Island facility into a state-of-the-art prison for “America’s most ruthless offenders”.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73241
#World

2026-04-04 15:21:13 UTC

KYIV POST:
Not a Backup Route – The Danube as Ukraine’s Operating Model for European Integration
Why the river-sea corridor has become a structural pillar of Ukraine’s economic resilience and European alignment?
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73108
#Ukraine #EasternEurope #Economy

2026-04-04 15:12:09 UTC

KYIV POST:
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
Iran reports strike on nuclear plant as US-Israeli air campaign expands across the region.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73243
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-04 15:04:15 UTC

KYIV POST:
Ukraine’s Drone Forces Strike Russian S-400 Radar in Crimea, Targets in Donbas
The Unmanned Systems Forces have disabled critical Russian air defense components, including a high-tech S-400 radar in Feodosia and a Tor missile system in the Donetsk region.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73242
#Ukraine

2026-04-04 13:47:50 UTC

KYIV POST:
Seven More Ukrainian Children Returned From Occupation With US Support
Ukraine has successfully repatriated seven children aged 13 to 17 from Russian-occupied territories, an effort supported by US First Lady Melania Trump’s humanitarian initiative.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73236
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-04 13:39:11 UTC

KYIV POST:
India-Flagged LPG Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz
The shipping ministry confirmed on Saturday that LPG carrier Green Sanvi had passed through the chokepoint.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73237
#World

2026-04-04 13:31:17 UTC

KYIV POST:
US Intelligence Warns Iran Unlikely to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Soon
Classified US intelligence reports suggest Tehran is using its control over the world’s most critical oil artery as its primary lever against Washington to force a swift end to the war.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73234
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-04 13:23:12 UTC

KYIV POST:
Shell Hits Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant, One Guard Killed in Strike
The IAEA confirmed a strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, marking the fourth such incident as Tehran warns of a “significant threat” to regional safety.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73240
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-04 13:15:11 UTC

KYIV POST:
Rheinmetall: What’s With CEO’s Jibes About Ukrainian Drones?
The CEO of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, has provoked outrage with comments about Ukrainian drone production.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73140
#Ukraine #World #Europe

2026-04-04 11:27:18 UTC

KYIV POST:
Sacrifice, Justice and Fortitude – How Ukraine’s Plight Resonates With Christian Values
Easter’s themes of suffering followed by renewal, and darkness giving way to light, are as pertinent to Ukrainians today as they were to Britons in the 1940s.
https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/73227
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-04 11:16:27 UTC

KYIV POST:
Zelensky Arrives in Turkey for Talks With Erdogan Amid Black Sea Tensions
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Istanbul on Saturday for high-level negotiations with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as maritime security and ceasefire proposals take center stage.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73233
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-04 11:10:17 UTC

KYIV POST:
Ukraine Strikes Russian Fuel Trains, Destroys Rare ‘Inokhodets’ Drones in Crimea
Ukrainian forces targeted Russian fuel convoys in occupied Luhansk and destroyed high-value ‘Inokhodets’ attack drones at a Crimean airfield, the General Staff reports.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73228
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-04 11:07:14 UTC

KYIV POST:
Explosion Hits pro-Israel Centre in the Netherlands
A police spokeswoman told AFP no one was inside the site run by Christians for Israel, a non-profit in the central city of Nijkerk, when the explosion went off outside its gate late on Friday.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73231
#World

2026-04-04 10:56:03 UTC

KYIV POST:
Why Orthodox and Western Christians Celebrate Easter on Different Days
A brief explainer on why, in Ukraine, most Christians will be celebrating Easter only in a week’s time.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73226
#Culture

2026-04-04 10:42:00 UTC

KYIV POST:
Bipartisan Senators Demand Answers Over Sanctioned Russians’ Visit to US Capitol
Senators Roger Wicker and Jeanne Shaheen raised counterintelligence concerns after a sanctioned Russian delegation met with US officials and toured the Capitol amid ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73230
#World

2026-04-04 10:32:11 UTC

KYIV POST:
Ukraine’s Demining Skills Could Be Exported Around the World
Senior mine action advisor Paul Heslop explains how Ukraine’s demining skills and technologies have the potential to support humanitarian efforts worldwide.
https://www.kyivpost.com/interviews/73219
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-04 10:24:14 UTC

KYIV POST:
Zelensky Sanctions Russian Firms Producing Drones, Missiles, and Kerch Bridge Tech
President Zelensky has signed decrees targeting 33 individuals and 42 entities involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex, sanctions evasion, and illegal business in occupied territories.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73216
#World #Europe

2026-04-04 10:16:15 UTC

KYIV POST:
SBU, Drone Forces Strike Key Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant for Second Time
Ukrainian drones targeted the Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant, a critical facility for Russia’s tank and artillery production, causing a total halt in operations, the SBU reports.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73225
#Ukraine #World

2026-04-04 10:08:12 UTC

KYIV POST:
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
No sign of the war in the Middle East ending.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73223
#World

2026-04-04 10:00:19 UTC

KYIV POST:
Germany Requires Military Permission for Men Traveling Abroad
New amendments to Germany’s military service laws require men aged 17 to 45 to obtain Bundeswehr authorization for foreign travel exceeding three months.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73218
#World #Europe

2026-04-04 09:52:17 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russian Drone Strike Kills 5 in Nikopol, 19 Injured Including Teenager
Five people were killed and 19 others wounded, including a 14-year-old girl in critical condition, after Russian forces targeted Nikopol with FPV drones on Saturday.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73222
#Ukraine

2026-04-04 09:43:19 UTC

KYIV POST:
13 US Service Members Killed, 365 Injured in Five Weeks of Iran Campaign
Pentagon reports confirm 13 US fatalities and 365 injuries since the start of Operation ‘Epic Fury’ against Iran, as the military continues high-risk missions in the region.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73221
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-04 08:42:32 UTC

KYIV POST:
Iran Downs Second US Jet in Gulf, Pilot Rescued
Iranian forces shot down a US A-10 Thunderbolt II over the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, marking the second US aircraft lost to enemy fire in a single day.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73212
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-04 08:34:16 UTC

KYIV POST:
Record Numbers of Hungarians Abroad Register for April 12 Election
Record numbers of Hungarians abroad have registered for the April 12 election, a surge seen as a potential boost for the opposition Tisza party against Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73214
#World #Europe

2026-04-04 08:26:05 UTC

KYIV POST:
Ukrainian Drone Raid Hits Chemical Plants in Tolyatti
Ukrainian drones targeted two major chemical enterprises in Russia’s Samara region, sparking fires at the TolyattiKauchuk and KuibyshevAzot plants as Kyiv expands its deep-strike campaign.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73207
#World

2026-04-04 08:18:12 UTC

KYIV POST:
Trump Requests Record $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Amid War With Iran
The White House has unveiled a 2027 budget proposal featuring a historic 40 percent jump in military spending to fund shipbuilding and the Golden Dome missile defense system.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73209
#World #MiddleEast

2026-04-04 08:11:01 UTC

KYIV POST:
Sweden Releases Sanctioned Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker After Baltic Oil Spill
The Swedish Coast Guard released the chemical tanker Flora 1 on Friday after investigating an oil spill off the coast of Gotland, despite two crew members being suspected of environmental crimes.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73211
#World #Europe

2026-04-04 08:03:16 UTC

KYIV POST:
‘What Encourages Aggressors is Weakness and Impunity’ – Ukraine’s Deputy FM on Peace, Transatlantic Unity, And Beyond
“If aggression goes unpunished, it will happen again,” Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister said as she touched on war accountability and the shifting world order.
https://www.kyivpost.com/interviews/73176
#Ukraine #Europe

2026-04-04 07:54:13 UTC

KYIV POST:
Not Just Russian Attacks Ruining Odesa
Moscow’s missiles and drones aren’t the only threats to Odesa’s architectural legacy. Today, unscrupulous property developers are trying to cash in on a moment of attention diverted by war.
https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/72987
#Ukraine

2026-04-04 06:12:17 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russia Launches Mass Drone Strike Across Ukraine, 10 Injured Including Children
Russian drones hit a 16-story high-rise in Sumy and an office building in Kyiv early Saturday, injuring at least 10 people as Russia continues its aerial campaign against Ukraine.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73205
#Ukraine

2026-04-04 06:04:23 UTC

KYIV POST:
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 3, 2026
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73202
#Ukraine

2026-04-04 04:14:25 UTC

KYIV POST:
Iran and US Race to Find Missing Crew Member of Downed American Jet
Iranian and American forces are racing to locate a missing US crew member after an F-15 was shot down over Iran, in what appears to be the first
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73201
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2026-04-04 02:23:23 UTC

KYIV POST:
Lavrov Signals Russia May Block US-Backed UN Hormuz Resolution
Russia signaled it may veto a Bahrain-led, US-backed UN resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the draft could “legitimize aggression” ahead of a Security Council vote on Saturday.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73200
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2026-04-04 00:32:13 UTC

KYIV POST:
Pope Calls Zelensky as Russia Escalates Strikes Ahead of Easter
Russian strikes intensified ahead of Easter, killing at least 14 people nationwide as Zelensky pushed for a holiday ceasefire and Pope Leo XIV urged peace.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73199
#Ukraine #Europe

2026-04-03 19:02:11 UTC

KYIV POST:
Ukraine Inflicted Over 35,000 Russian Casualties in March, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces inflicted more than 35,000 Russian casualties in March, with the majority caused by drone strikes.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73196
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2026-04-03 18:40:15 UTC

KYIV POST:
US Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran for 1st Time Since Start of War
A US fighter jet has reportedly been shot down over Iran, marking the first such loss in the conflict, with a search underway for two crew members.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73192
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2026-04-03 18:25:11 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russian Su-30 Flanker Warplane Crashes in Occupied Crimea
The two-seat multirole Flanker-H, based on the Su-27 air superiority fighter, crashed in occupied Crimea during a training flight.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73190
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2026-04-03 18:10:20 UTC

KYIV POST:
Largest Drone Strike of 2026 – Ukraine Latest, April 3
Hours-long drone raids across Ukraine, President Zelensky’s closed-door briefing, Trump’s former envoy Kellogg’s NATO remarks – updates from the heart of Kyiv
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73194
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2026-04-03 17:55:09 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russia Hits Kyiv Paper Mill Owned by Austro-German Group, Halts Output
A Shahed drone attack hit the Kyiv Cardboard and Paper Mill on April 3, forcing a temporary production halt at a facility that posted $184 million in revenue in 2025.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73191
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2026-04-03 17:40:14 UTC

KYIV POST:
Putin, Erdogan Urge Immediate Mideast Ceasefire: Kremlin
Putin and Erdogan called for a ceasefire in the Middle East war, while the Kremlin also raised claims about security risks in the Black Sea.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73193
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2026-04-03 17:25:15 UTC

KYIV POST:
Sweden Boards Third ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessel
A tanker under EU sanctions and with an unclear flag status is suspected of causing an oil spill after reportedly leaving Russian oil port Primorsk in the Gulf of Finland.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73195
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2026-04-03 17:10:14 UTC

KYIV POST:
Ukrainian Military Presence Reported in Western Libya Amid Expanding ‘Shadow War’ With Russia
Reports suggest over 200 Ukrainian military personnel are operating in western Libya, pointing to a widening covert confrontation between Kyiv and Moscow beyond Ukraine.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73189
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2026-04-03 15:35:17 UTC

KYIV POST:
Ukraine Tests New-Tech Belgian Tank Modified From German Cold-War Leopards
A Belgian company specializing in advanced turrets overhauled a 1960s-era German Leopard 1 tank to meet the Russo-Ukraine War’s 21st-century conditions and now Kyiv is testing a prototype.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73184
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2026-04-03 15:19:17 UTC

KYIV POST:
Japan Provides $1.3B Grant to Ukraine via ERA Mechanism
Ukraine has received a $1.3 billion grant from Japan – the country’s second such disbursement funded by profits from frozen Russian assets under the G7’s ERA initiative.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73186
#Ukraine #Economy #Finance

2026-04-03 13:32:02 UTC

KYIV POST:
Russia Launches Major Drone, Missile Assault Across Ukraine Amid Easter Ceasefire Push
Russia has struck Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles in a major assault, with multiple regions struck, civilians dead and injured, and high-rise buildings damaged.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73177
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2026-04-03 12:10:12 UTC

KYIV POST:
Zelensky Warns Uncoordinated Arms Exports Could Undermine Ukraine’s War Effort
The Ukrainian president has warned that uncoordinated arms exports risk undermining Ukraine’s war effort as Kyiv pushes for state control and long-term defense contracts.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73169
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2026-04-03 11:55:19 UTC

KYIV POST:
Hungary’s Opposition Surfs Grassroots Wave Ahead of Key Election
Orban, who has criticised neighbouring Ukraine and acted as a spoiler at many EU summits, has long counted on his media dominance to promote his platform.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73170
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2026-04-03 11:40:20 UTC

KYIV POST:
A Taste of Home Under Fire: A Star Chef’s Mission to Feed Our Soldiers
Kyiv Post’s “Defenders Kitchen” reveals life 30 km from the front, where soldiers cook under fire, share raw stories and fight to keep a sense of normal life alive.
https://www.kyivpost.com/videos/73158
#Ukraine #World #Culture

2026-04-03 11:25:15 UTC

KYIV POST:
[IN PHOTOS] Hospital, Park Damaged in Kharkiv After Russia’s Morning Drone Strikes
Several waves of attacks struck Kharkiv on Friday morning, leaving at least one person dead near the central park and damaging a nearby hospital.
https://www.kyivpost.com/photos/73167
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2026-04-03 10:57:55 UTC

KYIV POST:
Easter Ceasefire Still on Table Despite Russia’s 'Unreadiness,' Zelensky Says
Ukraine would maintain its Easter ceasefire proposal, Zelensky said, despite Russia showing “unreadiness” to respond and ongoing uncertainty around diplomatic talks.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73162
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