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Energy
Kernel Secures $45M EBRD Loan to Build Solar Power Plant
The EBRD has provided a loan to Ukraine’s largest agroholding Kernel to build a 106 MW solar plant, which is the bank’s first credit to the firm since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
April 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Brings Home 193 POWs in Latest Exchange With Russia
Soldiers from multiple branches return home as Kyiv says efforts to free all captives continue.
April 24, 2026
Russia
Venice Biennale Jury Excludes Russia, Israel From Awards Amid EU Funding Threat
Organizers have been under mounting pressure as jurors cite human rights concerns and the EU weighs cutting financial support over the Biennale’s decision to allow Russia’s return.
April 24, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Hints at Upcoming Recruitment Reforms
Kyiv’s defense minister has hinted at major reforms in service conditions and recruitment in a three-month report card on his time in office, though he remains tight-lipped on details.
April 24, 2026
NATO
Finland Proposes Lifting Nuclear Weapons Ban to Strengthen NATO Defense
Finland has proposed lifting its ban on nuclear weapons to strengthen defense and better align with NATO’s deterrence strategy.
April 24, 2026
Drones
Kyiv Confirms: Neptune Missiles Destroyed Russia’s Taganrog Drone Factory
Atlant Aero is a critical hub in Russia’s drone program, handling the full cycle of design, production, and testing for the “Molniya” drone, as well as components for the “Orion” drone.
April 24, 2026
Europe
Defense Head Hegseth Weighs Punishing NATO Allies, Including Possible Spain Suspension, Report Says
Internal discussions reflect growing White House frustration with allies’ limited support during Trump’s war on Iran.
April 24, 2026
US
Taiwan Defense Concerns Rise After US Munitions Depletion in Iran War
Unnamed US officials have warned that stockpile shortages could limit the US’s ability to respond to a potential conflict with China in the near term.
April 24, 2026
Ukraine
‘Nothing Will Happen Suddenly’ – Kyiv Says No Imminent Signs of Belarus Invasion
Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office and former intelligence chief, said Ukraine is monitoring Belarus for threats but does not expect any surprise escalation.
April 24, 2026
Drones
WATCH: An-28 Aircraft Reconfigured as Flying Drone Platform to Hunt Russian Shahed UAVs
The concept is intended as a cheaper alternative to air-to-air missiles, relying instead on smaller, cheaper interceptor drones launched from the air.
April 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Says Foiled Bomb Plot Against Telecoms Officials Amid Online Curbs
The FSB security agency said Friday that a “terrorist attack against Roskomnadzor’s leadership, planned to involve a car bombing with an explosive device, was prevented.”
April 24, 2026
Putin
Putin Silent as Massive Tuapse Oil Terminal Fire Sparks Toxic Smog Across Russia’s Black Sea Coast
While firefighters battled the blaze and emergency crews cleared damaged buildings, Putin continued a routine schedule of meetings and public appearances.
April 24, 2026
Germany
Battle-Tested Ukrainians Begin Training German Troops for Future War
Ukrainian combat veterans have begun training German troops, sharing frontline experience in drone warfare and modern combat as Berlin ramps up preparations for a potential conflict with Russia.
April 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Admits Supply Failures on Kupyansk Front, Orders Command Shake-Up After Photos of Starving Troops Go Viral
The statement comes after widely shared images of emaciated troops from the 2nd Mechanized Battalion of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade sparked a strong public backlash.
April 24, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary Drops Veto on Ukraine Loan
After Ukraine announced that it had repaired the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary has lifted its months-long blockade of a 90-billion-euro loan for Kyiv.
April 24, 2026
Ukraine
Chernobyl, 40 Years Since Disaster: Five Things to Know
It comes four years into the Russian invasion that has put the plant once again under threat and raised risks of another radioactive catastrophe.
April 24, 2026
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