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The Russian army's casualties have risen by more than a thousand in the past 24 hours
Russian forces have lost a further 1,030 personnel in the war against Ukraine over the past 24 hours. Total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.3 million.
The SSU, the FBI and EU partners have uncovered a large-scale espionage operation involving compromised Wi-Fi routers
The Security Service of Ukraine, in collaboration with international partners, carried out a cyber operation against Russian intelligence activities. As part of the operation, a spying scheme involving vulnerable internet-connected devices was uncovered.
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire
The US has agreed to Pakistan’s proposal for a two-week ceasefire with Iran. President Donald Trump announced this on Tuesday evening.
Britain will not allow the US to use its bases to launch strikes against Iran’s civilian infrastructure
The UK will not grant the US access to its military bases for strikes against bridges and power stations in Iran. This refers solely to potential operations targeting civilian infrastructure.
Fake tours: a scheme involving travel abroad has been uncovered in Kyiv
In Kyiv, law enforcement officers have uncovered a scheme whereby men liable for military service were illegally sent abroad under the guise of being members of music bands. According to the investigation, the organiser set up a sole trader business specifically for this purpose, and a ‘place in the band’ cost between $7,500 and $13,000.
The Artemis II astronauts called Earth before setting behind the Moon
The Artemis II mission crew recorded a message to the public before the Orion spacecraft flew behind the Moon and temporarily lost contact with Earth. NASA emphasised that this was a planned phase of the flight, and that after circling the Moon, the crew re-established contact with Mission Control
The Rada has extended the military levy for three years following the lifting of martial law
On 7 April, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Bill No. 15110 at its second reading and in its entirety, extending the military levy for a further three years following the termination or lifting of martial law. The bill was passed by 257 MPs.
Plans are afoot in Kyiv to increase fares on the metro and public transport: the Kyiv City State Administration is preparing a decision
Plans are underway in Kyiv to review public transport fares — the Departments of Economy and Transport have been tasked with preparing the relevant calculations.
Russia is spreading disinformation due to Ukraine’s success in the Middle East – Sibiga
Russia launched a disinformation campaign against Ukraine after cooperation between Kyiv and the Gulf states rapidly strengthened in the wake of Iranian air strikes.
Orbán, in a conversation with Putin, compared himself to a ‘mouse’ seeking to help a ‘lion’ — media reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he was prepared to do everything possible to help him ‘resolve’ the war in Ukraine. In particular, they discussed a possible meeting between Russia and the United States in Budapest, which never took place.
Brazil has added car manufacturer BYD to its list of offenders for exploiting workers
The Brazilian Ministry of Labour has added the Chinese corporation BYD to the official register of employers who have used labour in conditions akin to slavery.
NASA has released new images from Artemis II showing the far side of the Moon
NASA has released new images from the Artemis II mission, during which the crew completed the first manned flyby of the Moon in over half a century. The astronauts photographed the far side of the Moon, observed a solar eclipse from space and reached a record distance from Earth for humankind — 406,773 km.