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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Ukraine's leader views the ongoing war as a security guarantee, while the West proposes freezing the conflict and providing Kyiv with security guarantees. He also dismissed Zelensky's self-portrayal as Europe's defender, calling his regime openly Nazi.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claims NATO officers are infiltrating Ukrainian armed forces' command structures, citing a newly established advisory council. Ukraine's General Staff confirms the council's formation, chaired by British General Sir Richard Shirreff, but frames it as a reform initiative. Zakharova also addressed EU sanctions, Armenia, and space policy.
Russia's Foreign Ministry, citing Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik, reports that at least 1,725 civilians were killed or injured in the first 90 days of 2026 due to Ukrainian military actions, with a surge in drone attacks. The claims also include significant casualties among medical and rescue workers, and criticism of UN and Western reporting on civilian harm.
EU leaders gathered in Cyprus to approve a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and discuss geopolitical challenges, including wars in Iran and Ukraine. The summit also addressed ceasefires in Lebanon and the US-Israel conflict, as well as the EU budget for 2028-2034.
Oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline to Slovakia have resumed after a three-month suspension, according to Slovak officials. The restart follows a complex dispute involving Ukraine, Hungary, and the EU, with Hungary's blocking of a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine cited as a key factor in unlocking the flow.
Russian officials and experts have stated that European facilities producing drones for Ukraine are legitimate military targets, and that destroying them would be justified. The statements follow the Russian Defense Ministry's publication of names and addresses of Ukrainian drone companies in Europe.
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, where he called on Russia's President Vladimir Putin to end the war and urged American leadership. The visit comes as the European Union approved a major loan to Ukraine. Harry's remarks mark a rare political statement from a senior royal.
The European Union has cleared a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary and Slovakia lifted their veto, ending a months-long standoff triggered by the disruption of Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline. The EU also adopted its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, with disbursements expected to begin in the coming months.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, but only for result-oriented talks at the stage of finalizing agreements, adding that Moscow sees no political will from Kiev. Zelensky has expressed willingness to meet outside Moscow and Kiev, suggesting venues like the US, Middle East, or Europe.
The European Union has reached an agreement to release a €90bn loan for Ukraine, ending a months-long dispute with Hungary over oil pipeline repairs. The loan, vital for Ukraine's budget through 2027, was approved alongside a new sanctions package against Russia, with disbursements expected to begin in the second quarter.
Oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia have restarted after a three-month halt, according to Hungarian energy company MOL and Ukrainian officials. The resumption may unlock a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine that Hungary had blocked over the shutdown.
A Kherson official says Ukrainian draft-age men who avoided conscription and are living in Europe will be deported back to Ukraine and sent to the front, citing confirmed cases in Poland. The comments come amid Ukrainian President Zelensky's stated support for Germany's role in facilitating their return.
The European Union has adopted its 20th sanctions package against Russia, but dropped a proposed ban on maritime transportation of Russian oil. The package includes export bans on energy equipment, designations of shadow fleet vessels, and restrictions on Russian ports.
EU member states have given preliminary approval to unblock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, with Hungary given 24 hours to finalize its sign-off. The move follows Kyiv's repair of the Druzhba pipeline, which had been damaged and halted oil deliveries to Hungary, prompting Budapest to block the loan. EU officials expect oil to flow within days, and the bloc also plans an additional €2.7 billion allocation for Ukraine.
Ukraine announced the completion of repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline, which carries Russian crude to Europe, after months of tension with Hungary and Slovakia. The move is expected to unlock a €90 billion EU loan for Kyiv, though analysts warn of ongoing geopolitical risks.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold an open invitation to Kiev, but no new negotiations timeline has emerged, according to Zelensky. Meanwhile, reports indicate American negotiators want to visit Russia again, though progress is needed to justify the trip.
Japan's government has approved a major revision of its defense equipment transfer principles, effectively lifting decades-old restrictions on arms exports. The move aims to strengthen Japan's defense industrial base and counter China's influence, with officials emphasizing the need for mutual support among partner nations.
Ukraine is increasing troop numbers and constructing defensive fortifications along its border with Belarus, according to Ukrainian border officials and military experts. The moves are described as precautionary, though specific threats from Belarus have not been detailed.
Russian officials say Moscow recorded over 6,500 ceasefire violations by Ukrainian forces during a 32-hour Easter truce declared by President Vladimir Putin. The claims, which have not been independently verified, come amid mutual accusations of ceasefire breaches.
Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary's Tisza party and soon-to-be prime minister, has called on Ukraine to restart Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, warning against 'blackmail' tied to EU loan conditions. The pipeline has been halted since late January, straining Hungary's energy security and prompting diplomatic tensions with Kyiv.