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Ramstein has stated that Russia’s losses have outpaced the rate of mobilisation
At the 34th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defence in the ‘Ramstein’ format, Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that Russian casualties have already outpaced the rate of mobilisation. According to him, Russia is currently losing 254 soldiers per square kilometre, whilst in the Donetsk region this figure averages 428.
Zelenskyy spoke about what he discussed with Meloni during his visit to Italy
Following his meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the two sides had discussed the situation on the front line, additional air defences for Ukraine, defence cooperation and the forthcoming drone deal between the two countries. They also discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf against the backdrop of the war in Iran.
Trump has found himself at the centre of a scandal over a photo in which he is dressed as Jesus
US President Donald Trump posted a photo in which he is depicted as a figure resembling Jesus Christ. He shared the image on the social media platform Truth Social, but deleted it following criticism.
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The 34th ‘Ramstein’ conference has kicked off in Berlin: Fedorov outlined Ukraine’s priorities
The 34th meeting of the Contact Group on Defence Issues for Ukraine, held in the ‘Ramstein’ format, began in Berlin on 15 April. The meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, with Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, British Defence Minister John Gile and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attending in person.
Hungary may release €90 billion for Ukraine on one condition
The victory of Péter Magyar’s “Tisa” party in the Hungarian elections paves the way for the release of a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, which had previously been blocked by Viktor Orbán’s government. At the same time, Magyar himself has made it clear that energy security, particularly the stable supply of oil, remains a matter of principle for Budapest.
Iran has secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite to monitor and strike US bases — media reports
In late 2024, Tehran secretly purchased a Chinese spy satellite to monitor and attack US military bases in the Middle East.
The US has intercepted eight oil tankers linked to Iran following the start of the naval blockade
The US Navy has intercepted at least eight oil tankers entering or leaving Iranian ports. This occurred following the imposition of a naval blockade.
Xi Jinping called on China and Russia to trust one another
During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China and Russia must “trust one another”, support one another and strengthen strategic coordination. The meeting took place on 15 April against the backdrop of active contacts between Moscow and Beijing on international issues, in particular the war in Ukraine and the situation surrounding Iran.
A simulation has been carried out in Europe of a possible scenario in which Russia rapidly seizes the Baltic states
A think tank in Vilnius has modelled a scenario in which Russia could force Lithuania to surrender within 90 days. The study refers to the use of modern weaponry and political factors.
The EU prosecutor may bring charges against Orbán’s inner circle
Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect, Péter Magyar, has announced his intention to bring the country into the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. This could pave the way for investigations into the use of EU funds in previous years.
The UK is set to supply Ukraine with 120,000 drones as part of its largest aid package
The UK has announced that it will be supplying Ukraine with a record number of drones. The delivery will include various types of drones and is set to begin this month.
