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The US is working to bring the opposing factions in Libya closer together, with a view to stabilising the country and reducing Russian influence. Joint military exercises have become a key element of this process.
On the night of 16 April, Russian forces launched massive strikes on Dnipro and towns and villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The number of dead and injured rose throughout the night and into the morning.
On the night of 16 April, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Odesa using missiles and drones. The number of dead and injured rose throughout the morning.
Kyiv has stated that a Russian vessel carrying Ukrainian grain has entered the port of Haifa. The Ukrainian side is asking Israel not to allow it to leave the port.
Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have repelled numerous attacks by Russian troops. A total of 212 combat engagements have been recorded.
The Dnipropetrovsk Regional Administrative Court has ruled that tax assessments totalling over 1.6 million hryvnias against blogger Yelyzaveta Vasylenko were unlawful. The tax authorities had sought to recover these funds in respect of income allegedly received in 2022.
Washington and Tehran are maintaining contact and attempting to reach an agreement despite the lack of a breakthrough during the talks in Pakistan. The parties are leaving the door open for further dialogue.
Ukrainians currently in Germany due to the war will be able to continue to stay in the country legally. The special status has been extended until 4 March 2027.
Ukrainian chess player Anna Muzychuk was unable to capitalise on her advantage in her game against Oleksandra Goryachkina. Despite this, she remains near the top of the tournament table.
During the night of 13 April and over the previous 24 hours, Russian forces carried out strikes on several regions of Ukraine. The regions of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson and Donetsk were the worst affected.
In 2025, Petro Poroshenko received over 52.5 million hryvnias from the Hungarian Ministry of Finance. He also invested part of the funds in Hungarian government bonds.
The US President has given European allies a few days to identify specific measures to ensure the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Officials in Washington say that political statements are no longer enough.
