Politics
Zelenskyy proposes extending martial law and mobilisation until August
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada regarding the extension of martial law and general mobilisation in Ukraine. The proposal is to extend these measures for a further 90 days – from 4 May to 2 August 2026.
Zaluzhny outlined his vision of Ukraine’s victory and possible scenarios for ending the war
During his conversation with students, Valerii Zaluzhnyi described how he envisages Ukraine’s victory and what options he considers possible for ending the war. He also stated that there is no obvious military solution to the current situation.
Mali’s defence minister has been killed: details of the attacks
Mali’s Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara, was killed during coordinated attacks across the country. His residence in the fortified town of Kati was the target of a terrorist attack involving a car bomb
40 years since Chernobyl: Zelenskyy calls for an end to Russia’s nuclear terror
Exactly 40 years ago, an explosion occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to the liquidators and emphasised that Russia’s actions are once again bringing the world to the brink of a nuclear disaster
€110 million from Estonia: what the funds will be used for
Ukraine and Estonia are stepping up their technological cooperation. Estonia has confirmed funding for aid amounting to 0.25% of GDP — in 2026, this will be around €110 million
Ukraine condemns the assassination attempt in Washington: a statement by Andriy Sybiga
Ukraine has officially condemned the shooting that took place during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga stressed that there is no place for such violence in a democratic society
Gitanas Nausėda called on the world to take action on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster
Forty years after Chernobyl, Russia is once again putting the world at risk. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has stated that Russia has turned nuclear energy into a weapon and has called for tough sanctions
Maia Sandu in Kyiv today: a solidarity visit to mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster
Today, 26 April, on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, arrived in Kyiv. Her itinerary includes an official meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the capital and a joint visit to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Attempted assassination of Trump: an unknown man opened fire at an official event
On the evening of Saturday 25 April, an unknown individual opened fire with a shotgun near the venue, forcing the Secret Service to urgently evacuate Donald Trump and senior administration officials
Zelenskyy and Aliyev have agreed on a security partnership
Ukraine and Azerbaijan are strengthening their strategic partnership in the defence and energy sectors. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ilham Aliyev to discuss key security challenges and joint humanitarian projects
New sanctions against Russia and record-breaking aid for Ukraine
On the eve of the summit in Cyprus, the European Union officially approved a major aid package for Ukraine and imposed further sanctions on Russia’s energy sector. The key measures included a €90 billion loan and a ban on imports of Russian gas condensate
‘This is not peace, but a lull before the storm’: Ahmed Zakayev on Trump’s initiatives regarding Ukraine
Any agreements with the Russian Federation that do not include firm security guarantees for Ukraine will merely postpone the start of a new phase of the war. This was stated by Ahmed Zakayev, the head of the government of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria in exile
