Artur Romanchenko

Artur Romanchenko

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In a return to the Soviet past, Russia plans to bring hundreds of AN-2s back into service due to the crisis in the light aviation sector
War
In a return to the Soviet past, Russia plans to bring hundreds of AN-2s back into service due to the crisis in the light aviation sector

Russia is considering refurbishing old AN-2 aircraft to make up for the shortage of light aircraft. The reasons cited are sanctions and problems with new projects.

Following drone attacks, two Russian oil refineries have suspended operations
War
Following drone attacks, two Russian oil refineries have suspended operations

The Tuapse and Novokuybyshevsk oil refineries suspended operations following drone strikes in April. Part of the infrastructure was damaged and fires broke out at the sites.

Singer Dua Lipa helped raise funds for a pickup truck for Ukrainian military medics
World
Singer Dua Lipa helped raise funds for a pickup truck for Ukrainian military medics

British singer Dua Lipa has joined the fundraising effort to buy a pickup truck for the First Separate Medical Battalion.

Negotiations to end the war with Iran have been thrown into jeopardy following statements by Donald Trump
War
Negotiations to end the war with Iran have been thrown into jeopardy following statements by Donald Trump

By the end of the week, the US and Iran had come close to reaching an agreement to end the war, but the situation changed dramatically following public statements by US President Donald Trump.

A woman sold her 6-year-old son for $25,000 and has been charged
Crime
A woman sold her 6-year-old son for $25,000 and has been charged

Law enforcement officers arrested a woman from the Lutsk district whilst she was receiving money for her own child. The boy was taken into care and placed under the supervision of specialists.

Ukraine plans to resume oil transit to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline as early as today, 21 April
Economy
Ukraine plans to resume oil transit to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline as early as today, 21 April

Ukraine is hoping that oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline will resume in the near future. This could be a condition for the release of substantial funding from the European Union.

The US held talks with Cuba in Havana for the first time in a decade
Politics
The US held talks with Cuba in Havana for the first time in a decade

US officials held meetings with representatives of the Cuban authorities in Havana and discussed political and economic changes. The talks marked the first such high-level contact in recent years.

‘My diplomatic work was merely a front’: how Epstein corrupted the Geneva International Peace Institute
Crime
‘My diplomatic work was merely a front’: how Epstein corrupted the Geneva International Peace Institute

A former intern claimed that diplomatic work at an international think tank was a cover for the exploitation of women. She described a system that allowed them to be moved between countries under the guise of professional opportunities.

Iran has pulled out of the second round of talks with the US
War
Iran has pulled out of the second round of talks with the US

Iran will not take part in the second round of talks with the United States. Meanwhile, Washington has stated that it is prepared to continue its diplomatic efforts.

The heaviest fighting has been reported in the Pokrovsk area
War
The heaviest fighting has been reported in the Pokrovsk area

Over the past 24 hours, there have been 206 combat engagements on the front line. The heaviest fighting has been reported in the Pokrovsk sector.

Trump and Vance’s clash with Rubio amid escalating negotiations over Iran
Politics
Trump and Vance’s clash with Rubio amid escalating negotiations over Iran

US President Donald Trump is closely monitoring Vice-President J.D. Vance’s performance in the negotiations with Iran and is comparing him to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Russian strikes on regions of Ukraine have caused destruction and injured civilians
War
Russian strikes on regions of Ukraine have caused destruction and injured civilians

During the night and on the morning of 17 April, Russian forces attacked a number of Ukrainian regions. Damage to infrastructure, fires and civilian casualties have been reported.

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