Ukraine
Kyiv Uncovers Demining Fraud Scheme
The suspects are said to have faked demining activities in areas already cleared – even planting objects resembling munitions – to scam Kyiv out of Hr.6.3 million (close to $144,000).
April 2, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: How the Election of the New Georgian Patriarch Can Impact Ukraine
From Ukraine’s point of view, the Georgian government has been disappointingly pro-Russian. Whoever is chosen as new patriarch will signal either sympathy or rejection.
April 2, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Drops Fake Money With QR Codes in Chernihiv and Sumy Border Regions
Local officials have warned residents of fake bills dropped by Russian drones bearing QR codes with “hostile resources” that call for locals to share coordinates to aid Russian strikes.
April 2, 2026
EU
Ukraine Is Europe’s Strongest Army – And Its Security Guarantor, Estonian FM Says
EU security depends on Ukraine’s battle-hardened military, Tsahkna says, warning that neutrality and “gray zones” only invite further Russian aggression.
April 2, 2026
Israel
Ukraine Sends Israel Extradition Request for ‘Midas’ Case Suspects
The extradition from Israel is legally complex and typically requires extensive documentation, often including nearly the full body of the criminal case file.
April 2, 2026
Corruption
NABU, SAPO Expose $17M Grain Embezzlement Scheme Involving State Food Corporation
Investigators say a 2021 deal led to a $17M grain loss after SFGCU allegedly released shipment documents before payment was made.
April 2, 2026
Russia
1,400 Kilometers From Border: Major Russian Oil Refinery Ablaze After Drone Strike
A drone attack ignited a major fire at a key oil refinery in Ufa, over 1,400 km from Ukraine, highlighting Kyiv’s growing reach into Russia’s energy infrastructure.
April 2, 2026
Russia
Russia’s Drone Blitz Hits Kharkiv High-Rise, Kills Civilian in Dnipro Region
Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv and other regions overnight, damaging homes, infrastructure, and killing at least one civilian.
April 2, 2026
US
Trump Threatened to Halt Ukraine Arms to Pressure Europe Over Hormuz
Trump reportedly pushed NATO allies to deploy naval forces to secure the Strait of Hormuz but faced resistance from several European capitals, which said the operation was “not our war.”
April 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 1, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on April 1, 2026
April 2, 2026
Europe
Putin Confronts Pashinyan Over Election Rules and Armenia’s Westward Drift
In a rare public airing of differences, Putin warned Pashinyan that Yerevan’s westward drift was straining ties with Moscow.
April 2, 2026
Zelensky
Fico Backs Orban in Clash With Kyiv and Brussels
Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders have kept closer ties – verging on alliance – with Moscow than most EU governments, blame Kyiv for the Druzhba pipeline outage.
April 2, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Says Had ‘Positive’ Call With US Negotiators About Peace Process
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a “positive” call with US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, alongside NATO chief Mark Rutte and Senator Lindsey Graham.
April 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
EU Transfers €1.4B From Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine
The European Union has received €1.4 billion in profits from immobilized Russian central bank assets, which will be used to support Ukraine’s budget and military needs.
April 1, 2026
US
Chechen Units Signal Readiness to Support Iran if US Launches Ground Offensive
Iranian state media reported that Chechen units aligned with Ramzan Kadyrov are ready to deploy to Iran if the United States escalates to a ground operation.
April 1, 2026
Ukraine
‘Not Our War’ – UK’s Starmer Warns of Impacts From Iran, Calls for Closer EU Ties
The British prime minister has warned of a “fierce storm” for the country due to the war in Iran and announced plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz via a new coalition.
April 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Drone Attack Targets Western Ukraine, Hits Infrastructure in Multiple Regions
Russian drones struck several regions in western Ukraine on April 1, hitting infrastructure and causing power outages, while most areas reported no casualties.
April 1, 2026
Business
Japan’s Terra Drone, Ukraine’s Amazing Drones Upping Interceptor UAV Production
Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed drone giant joined in a strategic alliance with Ukrainian drone manufacturer Amazing Drones to mass-produce drones at scale with a full electronic warfare suite.
April 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Busts Drone Theft Scheme Worth Over $370,000 in ‘Army of Drones’ Program
Ukrainian authorities uncovered a scheme involving the theft and resale of military drones worth over Hr.15.2 million ($370,000), implicating a unit commander and civilian accomplices.
April 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Regional Boss Orders Businesses to Find Army ‘Volunteers’ Among Employees
Per a mandatory quota system now in effect, a small business must “identify” at least two suitable staff members for military service. Big businesses have to cough up five “candidates.”
April 1, 2026