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Zelenskyy Calls for European Missile Defense System Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Zelenskyy Calls for European Missile Defense System Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized the need for Europe to develop its own missile defense system within a year. This call comes as Ukraine continues to rely on limited supplies of the U.S.-made Patriot missile system to defend against Russian missile attacks targeting critical infrastructure. Zelenskyy announced ongoing discussions with several countries to establish a European anti-ballistic missile defense system. The urgency of this initiative is underscored by recent drone strikes in Ukraine, including a deadly attack in Chernihiv and another in Kherson, which resulted in civilian casualties.

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse sparked a fire and killed at least one person, Russian officials said on Monday, only hours after a blaze was extinguished following a similar attack on April 16.

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

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.

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.

Russian Strikes in Ukraine Result in Casualties Amid Ukrainian Attack on Drone Factory

Russian Strikes in Ukraine Result in Casualties Amid Ukrainian Attack on Drone Factory

Russian military strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals in Ukraine, as reported by local officials. A significant drone strike in Chernihiv killed a 16-year-old boy and injured four others, while another attack in Kherson resulted in one fatality and additional injuries. Concurrently, Ukraine's military has targeted a drone factory in Taganrog, Russia, using domestically produced Neptune cruise missiles. The attack on the Atlant Aero factory, which produces drones for the Russian military, is part of Ukraine's broader strategy to weaken Russia's military capabilities.

Ukrainian Special Forces Target Russian Warships in Crimea

Ukrainian Special Forces Target Russian Warships in Crimea

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has conducted a successful operation targeting Russian naval assets in occupied Crimea. On April 18, SBU special forces struck three Russian Navy warships, including the large landing ships Yamal and Azov, as well as a third unidentified vessel. The operation also damaged critical infrastructure, such as a communication system antenna, a radar station, and fuel storage tanks at an oil depot. This strike is part of a broader campaign by Ukraine to undermine Russian military capabilities in the region. The SBU's actions are aimed at disrupting Russian logistics and reducing the effectiveness of Crimea as a military base.

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.

Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure

Hormuz shipping again near standstill after shots and seizure

By Jonathan Saul and Nerijus Adomaitis LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - Ships were largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after an escalation at the weekend in which Iran fired what appeared to be warning shots at vessels and the U.S. military seized an Iranian cargo ship.

Russia has looted thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects in the war. Finding them is a challenge

Russia has looted thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects in the war. Finding them is a challenge

Ukraine is struggling to recover thousands of artworks and other cultural objects lost during Russia’s full-scale invasion

Analysis-The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

Analysis-The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy

By Matt Spetalnick and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands, but for U.S. adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of his central vulnerabilities:

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.