Russian forces captured approximately 68 square miles (about 176 square kilometers) of Ukrainian territory in April, according to Forbes, citing data from official Ukrainian sources, including Kyiv’s general staff. However, this modest territorial gain came at a steep cost: over 36,600…
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Europe is about to take € 3 billion of Russia’s frozen assets. Not for Ukraine—for themselves
Euroclear, the Belgian clearing house, is preparing to seize and redistribute approximately €3 billion ($3.4 billion) in frozen assets belonging to sanctioned Russian individuals and entities, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and sources familiar with the matter. The funds will be…
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Frontline report: The EU promised Ukraine 2 million shells by 2026—most have already arrived
Today, there are a lot of interesting updates from Ukraine. Europe’s promise to arm Ukraine with 2 million artillery shells in 2025 was ambitious, but it is now ahead of schedule, with two-thirds already delivered in just four months.
Sourced from both EU partners and global allies, the…
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JD Vance finally admits Russia’s war in Ukraine won’t end soon
On 2 May, after months of insisting that US President Donald Trump would soon end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vice President JD Vance finally acknowledged that the war is unlikely to end anytime soon, stating that a peace settlement now rests entirely with Russia and Ukraine.
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Pro-Russian AfD party classified as right-wing extremist by German intelligence
Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has officially classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a right-wing extremist organization. The decision, announced on 2 May, marks the most severe institutional move yet against the party, allowing for…
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Russian commanders shoot hesitant soldiers in legs, force wounded into Pokrovsk assaults
The Russians are throwing their wounded soldiers into the fight. Near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, wave after wave of tanks and infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) slam into Ukrainian lines, Army TV reports.
As of May 2025, Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast has become one of the most fiercely contested…
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Ukraine races to arm its military with 120+ new weapons in April alone
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EU plans 17th sanctions package against Russia over Ukraine invasion
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on 2 May that the European Union is preparing a 17th package of sanctions against Russia in coordination with the United States.
This comes as US President Donald Trump pushes for Kyiv-Moscow ceasefire talks, allegedly to end the ongoing war….Continue Reading
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US senate majority backs 500% Russian energy tariffs to pressure Kremlin into peace deal
A key US Senate ally of President Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham, said he secured commitment from 72 colleagues for legislation that would impose “bone-crushing” new sanctions on Russia, according to Bloomberg.
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Injury toll from Russian drone attack rises to 31 in Zaporizhzhia
The number of injuries from a massive Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on 1-2 May has risen to 31, including two children, according to Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration head Ivan Fedorov.
This comes as US President Donald Trump pressures Kyiv into making concessions to…Continue Reading