War
Russian troops attacked the dam at the Pechenizke Reservoir in the Kharkiv region
The Russian army carried out an air strike on the dam of the Pechenizke Reservoir in the Kharkiv region. The structure was not damaged.
Over the past 24 hours, 212 skirmishes took place on the front line, with Russian forces deploying over 6,000 drones
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 Kremlin is preparing military protection for Russians in other countries
The Russian State Duma has passed a bill at its first reading that allows the use of armed forces outside the country. The aim is to ‘protect Russians’ who are being persecuted under the rulings of foreign courts.
Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct talks since 1993
Israel and Lebanon have held direct diplomatic talks for the first time in over 30 years. The parties discussed the possibility of ending hostilities between Israel and the Hezbollah group.
The Russian army's casualties have exceeded 1.31 million
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,010 troops. Total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.31 million.
Donald Trump’s war in Iran portends the collapse of US authority, not its restoration
US military action against Iran does not strengthen Washington’s position; on the contrary, it calls its global role into question. This is likely to be a turning point for the United States’ influence in the world.
Iran is demanding compensation from five Middle Eastern countries over US and Israeli strikes
Iran has appealed to the United Nations, demanding compensation from five states which, it claims, took part in the war on the side of the US and Israel. These are countries in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East.
Russia has reduced the number of contract soldiers being recruited for the war in Ukraine: ISW cites the reasons
Despite a further increase in recruitment bonuses, the number of Russian military personnel recruited fell at the start of 2026.
The SSU has arrested two suspects in connection with the terrorist attack in Brovary
Law enforcement officers have detained two people suspected of being involved in an explosion near a private house in Brovary. The incident occurred on the evening of 13 April.
A Russian strike on Dnipro has claimed the lives of four people, with 25 injured
Four people were killed and a further 25 injured in Dnipro following an attack by Russian forces. Some of the injured have been hospitalised, including those in a serious condition.
The naval blockade imposed by Trump is intensifying economic pressure on Iran
The United States has announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of negotiations, with the aim of restricting Iran’s oil exports. The decision could have an impact on global energy markets and the future course of the conflict.
Exports of Russian oil from the port of Novorossiysk remain limited following drone attacks
Following the recent drone strikes, operations at key berths in Russia’s largest Black Sea port have not yet been fully resumed. Oil loading is currently taking place at only one of the berths.
