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Russian officials and political figures have sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's suggestion that Ukraine's military could serve as a European security force. The statements, reported by Russian state media, highlight Moscow's rejection of the proposal and its broader warning about Ukraine's role in European defense.
In a wide-ranging interview with RT, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed his close ties with Russia and China, criticized Western leaders as 'transient figures,' and warned that Ukraine's Zelensky risks losing his country by following the West. He also touched on the Middle East, Venezuela, and the possibility of Trump visiting Russia via Belarus.
Bulgarians go to the polls for the eighth time in five years, with former president Rumen Radev leading in opinion polls on a promise to break the country's 'oligarchic governance model.' The vote follows a political crisis sparked by corruption protests, highlighting deep public mistrust in democratic institutions.
A gunman killed six people and wounded more than a dozen others in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district before being shot dead by Ukrainian security forces. The 58-year-old suspect, identified as born in Moscow, was killed after a 40-minute standoff, with investigators examining whether Moscow directed the attack.
A gunman opened fire in Kyiv, killing six people and wounding at least 14 others before taking hostages in a supermarket, where he was killed by police, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacker, born in Russia, had a prior criminal record and set fire to an apartment before the rampage, authorities said.
The Trump administration renewed a one-month waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil at sea, reversing an earlier decision not to extend sanctions relief. The move aims to ease global energy prices roiled by the US-Israeli war with Iran, but drew criticism from Ukraine and US lawmakers.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, according to a Turkish diplomatic source. Turkey has also reaffirmed its willingness to host negotiations on Ukraine, including trilateral talks involving the United States, and to support peace efforts by other countries.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova dismissed US allegations of Russian cyberattacks as 'painful' and 'desperate' attacks, citing lack of evidence. She also addressed the detention of a Russian minor in Mexico, NATO's internal contradictions, and criticized Kiev's policies.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials have accused Ukraine and its Western supporters of failing to show political will for a peaceful resolution of the conflict, while reiterating Moscow's readiness for early diplomatic talks. The statements also highlight continued Western military aid and EU financial support for Ukraine, and allege repeated Ukrainian ceasefire violations.
Poland's Defense Ministry has increased spending on drone systems 250-fold over three years, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a 'drone armada' plan with Ukrainian technical support. The moves aim to counter threats from Russia and Belarus, with EU funding and a focus on leapfrogging Moscow in drone technology.
The Indian government's attempt to fast-track a 2023 women's reservation law and expand parliament failed in a vote, with 298 in favor and 230 against, short of the two-thirds majority needed. The plan, linked to a boundary redrawing, drew opposition accusations of political manipulation.
Russian forces launched waves of drones and missiles at Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens more, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks were described as the deadliest in months, with Ukraine's air force reporting it had downed or neutralized hundreds of projectiles.
Ukrainian forces have conducted over 100 attacks using unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), according to a unit specializing in such operations. The vehicles are used for logistics, combat, and engineering tasks, reducing risks to personnel. Reports highlight Ukraine's rapid innovation in drones and UGVs, with some sources comparing it to Israel's experience.
Defense leaders from over 50 countries have pledged additional military aid to Ukraine amid a surge in Russian drone and missile strikes. The attacks have killed dozens of civilians and prompted urgent calls for more air defense systems. NATO chief Mark Rutte has called for an extra $60 billion in support.
Peter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orban in Hungary's parliamentary election sends ripples across Central Europe, with allies in Slovakia and Czechia offering cautious congratulations. Analysts examine the potential impact on EU decision-making, the revival of the Visegrad Group, and the bloc's internal divisions over Ukraine.
Russian officials and commentators have responded to reports that the US is promoting a new military bloc with Ukraine. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Washington seeks to shift the burden of containing Russia onto Europe, while a Turkish journalist called the idea impossible due to lack of NATO solidarity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode American support for Ukraine, especially as Kyiv faces acute shortages of Patriot air defense missiles. Speaking to The Associated Press and German television, Zelenskyy said Ukraine is not the priority for Washington today and that a long war would likely mean fewer weapons for Ukraine.
Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary's Tisza Party and prime minister-elect, expects outgoing PM Viktor Orban to lift his procedural veto on the EU's 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine once Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline is restored. Kyiv has promised to repair the pipeline by late April, while Orban could remain in office until May 12. Meanwhile, EU officials anticipate progress on Ukraine-related decisions following Orban's departure.
After Viktor Orban’s defeat on April 12, Peter Magyar has vowed to ‘tear down the Orban system,’ promising constitutional reform, anti-corruption measures, and a more balanced foreign investment policy. The transition raises both hope and concern, especially among Chinese businesses that thrived under Orban.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated Moscow's commitment to talks on Ukraine, citing agreements from the Alaska summit, while noting that European leaders are blocking their implementation. He also criticized ongoing US sanctions and expressed openness to dialogue with other nations, including Hungary.