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Russia
Zelensky Imposes Sanctions on Russians Linked to Venice Biennale Participation
Ukraine sanctioned five Russian cultural figures accused of promoting Kremlin narratives at international events, including the Venice Biennale.
April 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Says Russia Reinforces Army, May Expand War or Seek Talks by Summer
The Ukrainian president said Russia is increasing troop numbers using reserves, eyeing new offensives while weighing escalation or talks amid pressure on Ukraine this spring.
April 10, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Vows ‘Mirror Response’ to Putin’s Truce, Urges Russia Not to Resume Strikes After Easter
Zelensky says Ukraine will mirror Russia’s Easter truce, but air raid alerts and drone attacks across Ukrainian regions fuel doubts about a genuine ceasefire.
April 10, 2026
Ukraine
Sirens Over Kyiv as Putin Announces 32-Hour Easter Truce
Ukrainians reacted cautiously to Vladimir Putin’s Easter ceasefire announcement as air raid alerts sounded over Kyiv.
April 10, 2026
US
Easing of US Sanctions Fails to Boost Russian Oil Shipments, Kyiv Says
Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU) said Russia has failed to increase oil exports in March despite a temporary easing of US sanctions amid intensified Ukrainian strikes.
April 10, 2026
Ukraine
Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Ceasefire With Ukraine: Kremlin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that he had passed a holiday truce proposal via the US, as talks to end the four-year conflict were derailed by the Middle East war.
April 9, 2026
Russia
Budanov Says Strikes on Russian Oil Terminal Strengthen Ukraine’s Position in Talks
Ukraine’s former intelligence chief and now head of the Presidential Office said recent intensified attacks on Russian oil are strengthening Kyiv’s position ahead of future talks with Russia.
April 9, 2026
Europe
Russia Threatens Baltic States Over Drone Flights
Russia has threatened the Baltic states over Ukrainian drone flights as its oil terminals in the region came under an unprecedented wave of attacks in recent weeks.
April 9, 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
