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Rubio highlighted the complexity of negotiations with Iran and the threats to the US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke about the situation following the incident at a dinner for White House correspondents, negotiations with Iran, the situation in Lebanon, Gaza and Cuba, and threats from China. According to him, Washington is not abandoning diplomacy, but is demanding guarantees that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons.
Ukraine will have to accept the loss of territory on its path to EU accession — Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested that, in a potential peace agreement with Russia, Ukraine would have to accept the loss of part of its territory, but that this would facilitate the country’s accession to the European Union.
Oil prices have risen to a two-week high amid delays in negotiations with Iran
Global oil prices rose by around 3% to reach their highest level in two weeks. This came against the backdrop of stalled negotiations between the US and Iran and restricted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Andriy Rubel has resigned from his post as Head of the Special Operations Department of the National Police of Ukraine
Andriy Rubel has resigned from his post as head of the Strategic Investigations Department of the National Police of Ukraine.
“Karpatnaftohim” may lay off staff: warning issued in Kalush
Authorities in Kalush have warned of the risk of a man-made and environmental emergency due to the situation at Karpatnaftohim LLC. The company is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, has a long-standing wage arrears problem, and potential mass redundancies could lead to the complete shutdown of its treatment facilities.
ABC has cancelled Jimmy Kimmel’s show following pressure from a Trump ally
ABC has taken Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air indefinitely following a scandal over his comments about the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision was made following public pressure from Brendan Carr, the chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission, who was appointed by Donald Trump.
The spring cold snap continues: forecasters have issued a warning about dangerous weather on 28 April
Today, 28 April, cool weather with night-time frosts is expected to persist across Ukraine. Light rain is also possible in some regions, whilst the rest of the country will remain dry.
Ukraine and Norway have agreed to jointly produce mid-range strike drones
Ukraine and Norway have signed an agreement to launch joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles. The agreement involves the manufacture of several thousand mid-strike drones for the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
The police have dismantled a weapons supply network for Russian officials and militants
The National Police announced a special operation codenamed ‘Black Cartridge’, during which a channel for supplying weapons to the temporarily occupied territories was uncovered. According to the investigation, some of the weapons were used as ‘rewards’ for Russian politicians and propagandists.
Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings due to the protracted war and economic problems
Against the backdrop of the fifth year of the war against Ukraine, sanctions and restrictions on internet access in Russia, public discontent is growing. According to the State Sociological Centre, Vladimir Putin’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Russian shelling in regions of Ukraine on 28 April resulted in deaths and injuries
Over the past 24 hours, several regions of Ukraine have reported casualties and damage caused by Russian attacks. Residential buildings, infrastructure and businesses have been targeted.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has found Vladimir Bugrov, rector of Kyiv National University, guilty of making false declarations regarding his assets
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has found Vladimir Bugrov, rector of Kyiv National University, guilty of making false declarations regarding his assets.