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War in Ukraine
Zelensky Pledges ‘Mirror Response’ to Russian Easter Ceasefire
Ukraine will adhere to the holiday truce but will respond in kind to any violations, President Zelensky announced following a series of deadly Russian drone strikes on the morning of the ceasefire.
April 11, 2026
Russia
Royal Navy Fails to Seize Russian Tankers Despite Starmer’s Pledges
The UK government faces criticism after sanctioned tankers escorted by a Russian frigate were allowed to pass through the English Channel without intervention.
April 11, 2026
Energy
Ukrainian Drones Strike Strategic Oil Hub in Krasnodar Region Ahead of Ceasefire
A series of explosions rocked the Krymsk district and Gelendzhik overnight, with reports indicating a successful strike on a key pumping station that feeds Russia’s Black Sea oil exports.
April 11, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Strikes Cancel Out Russia’s Oil Windfall – Zelensky Envoy
Ukraine says strikes on Russian energy infrastructure offset oil price gains, limiting billions in export earnings despite temporary market and sanctions shifts.
April 11, 2026
Ukraine
Ukrainians Doubt Easter Ceasefire After Deadly Pre-Truce Strikes
“It’s hard to expect a miracle,” Ukrainians said ahead of Moscow’s promised Easter truce, with many doubtful the brief ceasefire would hold.
April 11, 2026
Ukraine
Five Visits to Moscow, None to Kyiv: US Analyst Backs Zelensky’s Criticism
US analyst Paul Goble told Kyiv Post that Zelensky is voicing broad frustration that Washington appears more aligned with Moscow than Kyiv, and dismissed Putin’s Easter ceasefire as propaganda.
April 11, 2026
Russia
Russian Security Forces Raid Novaya Gazeta Office, Arrest Journalist
Russian security forces searched the Moscow office of independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta and arrested investigative journalist Oleg Roldugin.
April 10, 2026
Russia
Medvedev Appointed Editor-in-Chief of New Russian Textbooks
Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev has been appointed editor‑in‑chief of new state social studies textbooks, the Ministry of Education said.
April 10, 2026
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
