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Ukraine
Massive Drone Wave Targets Russian Oil Refineries and Ports Across Five Regions
Overnight strikes ignited fires at multiple refineries in Samara and Krasnodar, while 27 drones targeted the Leningrad region as Ukraine intensifies pressure on Moscow’s energy exports.
April 18, 2026
Iran
Trump Expects Iran Peace Deal Within Days Amid Nuclear and Asset Negotiations
The US president announced potential talks to finalize a peace agreement, including a plan to exchange $20 billion in frozen assets for Iran’s enriched uranium.
April 18, 2026
US
Twilight of Trumpism?
The European media note that Donald Trump’s heyday is coming to an end.
April 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
A Journey to the Kharkiv Front, Where Khartia Holds the Line
An inside look at Ukraine’s Khartia Brigade near Kharkiv, where soldiers face a war shaped by drones, pressure and an uncertain future.
April 18, 2026
US
Iran Parliament Speaker Accuses Trump of Spreading Falsehoods Over Strait of Hormuz
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claimed the US president’s statements aim to gain leverage in negotiations, warning that the strategic waterway remains restricted despite claims of it being “fully open.”
April 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Drone Strikes Target Energy and Port Infrastructure Across Ukraine
Overnight attacks have left 380,000 residents without power in the Chernihiv region, while strikes in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia hit industrial sites and residential areas, injuring at least two.
April 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 17, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on April 17, 2026
April 18, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Drone Hits Residential Building in Kharkiv Region, Injuring Two
A Russian drone strike hit a residential building in Bohodukhiv overnight, damaging several homes and injuring two civilians, according to regional authorities.
April 18, 2026
Ukraine
Svyrydenko Tells US Lawmakers Ukraine Needs More Security Support, Tougher Sanctions on Russia
Visiting Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko urged US lawmakers to tighten sanctions on Russia and strengthen support for Ukraine ahead of winter.
April 18, 2026
Trump
Washington Reverses Decision and Extends Waiver Allowing Russian Oil Sales
The Treasury Department issued a new month-long waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil already loaded on vessels, reversing its earlier statement that the measure would not be renewed.
April 18, 2026
Ukraine
Moscow Falling Back on Soviet-Style Escalation Tactics as Battlefield Gains Stall – Veteran US Diplomat
Veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried says Hungary may stop acting as Putin’s agent in Europe and that Ukraine should move quickly to restore damaged ties with Budapest.
April 18, 2026
Ukraine
UN Security Council to Meet on Ukraine After Deadly Russian Attacks
Latvia and Germany hosted an informal UN briefing on Russia’s war against Ukraine ahead of Security Council meeting on Monday.
April 18, 2026
US
Next Round of US-Iran Talks to Take Place in Pakistan on Monday, Iranian Sources Say
A fresh round of US-Iran talks is expected in Islamabad on Monday, with negotiators due to arrive Sunday, according to Iranian officials, CNN reported.
April 18, 2026
Russia
Influencer Warns Putin, Says Russians Becoming ‘Coiled Spring’
The Kremlin acknowledged sharp public criticism after a prominent influencer warned President Vladimir Putin that growing pressure on Russians could spark unrest.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Germany’s AfD Pushes Radical Agenda Ahead of State Election
Germany’s far‑right AfD is campaigning on lifting sanctions on Russia and targeting Ukrainian refugees as it gains ground ahead of a key state election.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Warns of Russian Effort to Pull Belarus Into War
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia may seek to draw Belarus into its war in Ukraine, citing military activity near the Ukrainian border amid new conscription measures in Minsk.
April 17, 2026
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