US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal | CNN
The United States and Ukraine have signed an “economic partnership agreement” that will give Washington access to Kyiv’s mineral resources in exchange for establishing an investment fund in Ukraine.
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The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who spent more than a year in Russian captivity, was returned to Ukraine showing signs of torture, with several internal organs removed before the handover, according to a report by the independent outlet Important Stories (IStories), citing a so...
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“Numerous signs of torture and ill-treatment were found on the victim’s body, including abrasions and hemorrhages on various parts of the body, a broken rib, neck injuries, and possible electric shock marks on the feet. However, due to the condition of the body, experts have not yet been able to establish the cause of death." Yuriy Belousov, the head of the War Crimes Unit at the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office, described the results of the forensic medical examination to us.
The body was missing some organs: the eyeballs, the brain, part of the larynx, and the hyoid bone was broken, said a source close to the investigation into Viktoriia Roshchyna’s death. It was launched by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine in March 2025.
A forensic expert, who requested anonymity, sugg
Russia: Immigrants continue to be coerced into fighting in Ukraine –with many being threatened with deportation should they refuse to fight
Russia is ramping up immigration enforcement to pressure migrants to join the frontline in Ukraine and increase deportations of people from various Asian countries. As part of the Kremlin’s efforts to…
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Russia is ramping up immigration enforcement to pressure migrants to join the frontline in Ukraine and increase deportations of people from various Asian countries. As part of the Kremlin’s efforts to bolster military strength, foreigners continue to be coerced into fighting in Ukraine–with many being threatened with deportation should they refuse to fight. And since the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack in Moscow in March 2024, xenophobic rhetoric targeting migrants from Tajikistan and other countries in Central Asia has ballooned, leading to “sweeping” raids that have resulted in thousands of people being locked up in the country’s sprawling immigration detention system. In February, legislation came into force creating a new “e
Ukraine war: Why Zelensky can't and won't give up Crimea
Ukraine's leader has ruled out recognising Russian control of the peninsula as part of a Trump peace plan.
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For Trump, Ukraine's southern peninsula was "lost years ago" and "is not even a part of discussion" in peace talks.
But for Zelensky to renounce Crimea as an indivisible part of Ukraine would be unconscionable.
In the words of opposition MP Iryna Gerashchenko "territorial integrity and sovereignty is a red line for Ukraine and Ukrainians".
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Putin later admitted hatching the land-grab [the attack on Crimea] in an all-night meeting with his officials days after Ukraine's pro-Russian leader was ousted in Kyiv.
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Zelensky was adamant that he has no power to give up Crimea: "There's nothing to talk about here. This is against our constitution."
Article 2 of the constitution states that Ukraine's sovereignty "extends throughout its entire territory" which "within its present border is indivisible and inviolable".
Any change to Ukraine's territory has to go to a national refer
Over 744,000 Ukrainian children have been taken to Russia since the invasion, with alarming reports of coercion and forced displacement surfacing.
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Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has taken at least 744,000 Ukrainian children to its territory, mostly accompanied by their parents, according to Daria Zarivna, Head of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Her remarks were published in an Espresso interview on April 19.
“Before the full-scale invasion, Ukraine had approximately seven million children. According to human rights organizations, about 1.6 million children remain in temporarily occupied territories. Russia has stated that it took at least 744,000 children to its territory, mostly with their parents,” Zarivna said.
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Due to the lack of access, it is unclear how many children have died, how many have been separated from their parents, or how many were born after February 2022.
According to official Ukrainian data, 19,546 cases of unlawful deportation or forced displacement of children have been documented. “The real number is mu
Russian invasion of Ukraine: Zelenskiy says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia
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- Zelenskiy says Chinese nationals help Russian drone production
- Says Russia may have obtained technology without China knowing
- Chinese ambassador summoned to Ukrainian Foreign Ministry
US floats recognition of Russian annexation of Crimea as peace plan efforts continue
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Vladimir Putin has offered to halt his invasion of Ukraine across the current front line as part of efforts to reach a peace deal with US President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.
One of Russia's largest munitions stockpiles erupted in catastrophic secondary explosions that continued for hours.
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Apparently, Ukrainian drones pushed through and started a chain reaction.
Explosions reportedly continued for hours, and authorities evacuated nearby settlements. Initial reports indicate that the site, previously protected by one of Russia’s densest air defense networks, suffered catastrophic damage.
The ruling reportedly stems from a YouTube video that allegedly revealed both casualty figures and personal details of Russian soldiers killed during the full-scale invasion.
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A Moscow court has found Google, owned by U.S. tech giant Alphabet, guilty of disclosing personal data of Russian servicemen killed in Ukraine, Russia’s state-run TASS news agency reported on April 21.
The ruling reportedly stems from a YouTube video that allegedly revealed both casualty figures and personal details of Russian soldiers killed during the full-scale invasion.
The court found Google guilty under Article 13.41(2) of Russia’s administrative code, which covers the "violation of procedures for restricting access to information that must be limited under Russian law." The company was fined 3.8 million rubles (approximately $45,000), according to the court ruling.
I cannot find a proper link to the relevant video. If anyone can find it please link it.
Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Rare $7 Million Armed “Forpost” Drone in High-Altitude Strike, Video
A Ukrainian drone successfully intercepted a Russian Forpost reconnaissance drone, valued at $7 million, at 4 km altitude.
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Ukraine President Zelenskiy accuses China of supplying Russia with weapons
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- Ukraine president says China providing artillery and gunpowder
- Zelenskiy also says Beijing helping make weapons in Russia
- Beijing accused of direct military aid for Russia for first time
- Russia waging a more than three-year-old invasion of Ukraine
Germany’s Next Chancellor Merz Ready to Supply Taurus Missiles to Ukraine
Germany’s potential shift in military stance includes Taurus cruise missiles for Ukraine as Chancellor candidate Merz calls for increased military support.
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Gen Keith Kellogg appears to suggest Ukraine could be split into zones of control after a peace deal; Trump warns Putin to ‘get moving’ ahead of US-Russia talks. What we know on day 1,144
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Gen Keith Kellogg appeared to suggest the country could be split into zones of control
Japan says it wants to join a NATO command in Germany for the support of Ukraine
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Japan expressed interest Tuesday in participating in the NATO command for its Ukrainian mission based in Germany in what would be a major boost in ties with the largely European alliance.
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani announced his country’s interest during talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Tokyo. After providing the war-torn country with defense equipment and support, Japan now wants to join NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, or NSATU, headquartered at a U.S. base in the German town of Wiesbaden.
Details of the mission, including the possibility of sending any Japan Self Defense Force members to Wiesbaden, were still to be discussed. But any Japanese cooperation was not expected to involve combat, in line with what has been Tokyo’s post-World War II tradition of limiting its military’s role.
Nakatani said Japan wants to further deepen security cooperation with NATO and t
Buffett’s foundation, which focuses on humanitarian needs like agriculture, infrastructure and mine clearance, has contributed about $800 million to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, including $175 million in humanitarian demining.
Ukraine captures Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, says Zelensky
President Zelensky says two soldiers were captured while fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
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Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting for the Russian army in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
The Ukrainian president said intelligence suggested the number of Chinese soldiers in Russia's army is "much higher than two".
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Chinese troops fighting on Ukrainian territory "puts into question China's declared stance for peace" and added that their envoy in Kyiv has been summoned for an explanation.
It marks the first official allegation that China is supplying Russia with manpower for its war in Ukraine. There has been no immediate response to the claims from Moscow or Beijing.
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Germany finances Ukraine's use of Starlink alternative Eutelsat
Eutelsat serves as an alternative to tech billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink, which has played a key role in Ukraine's battlefield communications.
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Germany is financing Ukraine's access to a satellite internet network operated by French company Eutelsat, Reuters reported on April 4, citing Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that the White House pushed London to make critical remarks about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the Oval Office spat.
‘Nothing that could endanger … Ukraine’s accession to the EU can be accepted,” Ukrainian leader says.
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