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Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on

Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on

By Daria Smetanko KHUTORY, Ukraine, April 21 (Reuters) - Petro Hurin says his health has never been the same since he was sent 40 years ago to clear the Chornobyl site in the wake of the world's worst nuclear accident.
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Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan

Ukraine completes Druzhba pipeline repairs, hoping to unlock blocked EU loan

Ukraine has completed repairs on a damaged oil pipeline and is preparing to resume flows
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Russia has taken 1,700 square km of Ukraine this year, top general says

Russia has taken 1,700 square km of Ukraine this year, top general says

By Guy Faulconbridge and Anton Kolodyazhnyy MOSCOW, April 21 (Reuters) - Russian forces have taken 1,700 square km (656 square miles) of territory in Ukraine this year and are advancing on its so-called fortress belt in Donbas, Moscow's top general said while inspecting his forces.
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Analysis-Mass shooting reignites push to loosen gun laws in war-torn Ukraine

Analysis-Mass shooting reignites push to loosen gun laws in war-torn Ukraine

By Yuliia Dysa KYIV, April 21 (Reuters) - A deadly shooting in Ukraine's capital at the weekend has fuelled calls for the loosening of restrictions on the right to own and carry handguns for self-defence in a country scarred by years of war against Russia.
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US waiver set to keep Russian oil exports to India near record high

US waiver set to keep Russian oil exports to India near record high

MOSCOW/LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Russian oil sales to India are set to remain near record highs in April and May following a new U.S. sanctions waiver, and refiners have already secured much of their supply needs via non-sanctioned entities and vessels, traders said and data showed on Tuesday.
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Ukraine's Push for European Missile Defense System Amidst Russian Threats

Ukraine's Push for European Missile Defense System Amidst Russian Threats

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the development of a European anti-ballistic missile defense system within a year. This initiative comes as Ukraine faces frequent missile attacks from Russia, targeting its energy infrastructure. Currently, Ukraine relies on the U.S.-made Patriot system, which is in limited supply. Zelenskyy is in talks with several European countries to create a homegrown defense system, aiming to reduce dependency on external supplies. The move is part of a broader strategy to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and ensure regional security.
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Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

Four decades after the nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant, wildlife is thriving again in what became the exclusion zone created by the forced mass evacuations of the population
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Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

Russian strikes have killed at least two people in Ukraine, according to officials
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Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons

Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons

KYIV, April 19 (Reuters) - Europe must have its own defense system against ballistic weapons, and Ukraine is already holding talks with several countries on its creation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday.
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The Kremlin, on the U.S. waiver, says you cannot ignore Russia's oil volumes

The Kremlin, on the U.S. waiver, says you cannot ignore Russia's oil volumes

MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) - The Kremlin, when asked on Monday about a U.S. sanctions waiver on some Russia's oil exports, said that Russia was a responsible and important player on global energy markets and that it was hard not to take Russia's export volumes into account.
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Germany Announces $4.7 Billion Defense Package for Ukraine to Enhance Air Defense

Germany Announces $4.7 Billion Defense Package for Ukraine to Enhance Air Defense

Germany has unveiled a $4.7 billion defense package aimed at bolstering Ukraine's military capabilities. This package includes the procurement of artillery ammunition, long-range US-made PAC-2 anti-aircraft missiles, and Germany-made IRIS-T air defense systems. Additionally, the package will support the production of approximately 5,000 mid-range strike drones equipped with artificial intelligence. An extra $354 million is allocated to expand Ukraine's domestic weapons production. This announcement was made by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The initiative, named 'Build with Ukraine,' is part of a broader effort to enhance Ukraine's air defense capabilities amid ongoing tensions with Russia.