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Sweden Seizes ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ship Suspected of Carrying Grain from Occupied Crimea
Although prosecutors did not explicitly link the vessel to Russia, Sweden’s coastguard previously said the ship’s captain was a Russian national suspected of using false documents.
April 30, 2026
Russia
Two Strike Waves Hit Odesa, Apartment Blocks Burn, Over a Dozen Injured
Russia launched two waves of strikes on Odesa, injuring 16 and damaging homes, a kindergarten, and infrastructure. Air defenses downed 172 drones across Ukraine.
Updated: April 30, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Signs New Sanctions Package Targeting Russia‑Linked Entities
A new sanctions package was signed targeting Russia‑linked entities, including Belarusian companies and individuals tied to Alexander Lukashenko.
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Expands List of Banned Anti‑Ukrainian Publications
Ukrainian authorities added 11 new titles to a blacklist of propaganda books, citing efforts to counter Russian propaganda.
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
‘If It Wasn’t for Us, You’d Be Speaking French!’ – Ukraine Latest, April 29
The king’s speech in US Congress, social media diplomacy, and more deep strikes in Russia – updates from Ukraine and beyond
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
Ukrainian Senior Judges Shoot Down Russian Drone
A Russian kamikaze aircraft got too close to a heavily armed barge manned by three middle-aged judges taking time off from their real jobs in court. They say they need more ammo.
April 29, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Sends Israel Request to Seize Vessel Carrying Stolen Grain
Kyiv has asked Israel to detain a vessel suspected of transporting grain looted from occupied territories, as part of a broader crackdown on illicit exports.
April 29, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Azerbaijan Today as Seen by Its Democratic Opposition
Azerbaijan’s democratic opposition offers a lens to Ukraine and the world on the case of Ali Karimli and the human rights situation in its country.
April 29, 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.
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