Ukraine's central bank slashes growth outlook amid Iran fallout. The bank forecast 1.8% growth in 2026 for Ukraine in January, but announced the drop to 1.3% on April 30 during a press conference to announce its key policy rate.
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Pakistan Receives 8 Chinese Hangor-Class Attack Submarines
Pakistan has received 8 Hangor-class attack submarines as part of its increased milstartisaion and deeper defence ties with China.
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170 Ukrainian Air Force Crews Failed to Down Any Shahed Drone
Around 170 crews of the Ukrainian Air Force over the year did not shoot down a single Shahed strike drone, reported Yelizarov, Deputy Commander of the Air Force
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Ukrainian Navy CB90 Swedish Assault Craft Unboxing by Blogger
❗️Blitz unboxing of the 🇸🇪Swedish CB90 assault craft in service with the 🇺🇦Ukrainian Navy, by Ukrainian blogger Alexander Shalev. pic.twitter.com/bqVlBsTkxN
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 30 avril 2026Blitz unboxing of the Swedish CB90 assault craft in service with the Ukrainian Navy, by Ukrainian blogger Alexander Shalev.
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Corruption Scheme Exposed in Odesa Military Law and Order Service
In Odesa region, a scheme for selling positions in the Military Law and Order Service was exposed https://
pravda.com.ua/news/2026/04/3
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EU Greets Trump-Putin Call Results With Skepticism
In the European Union, the results of the Trump-Putin conversation were met with skepticism. #новини #трамп #путін #єс
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Ukraine Honors Border Guards Who First Faced Russian Invasion
On April 30, Ukraine marks the Day of the Border Guard, honoring the service members who were the first to confront the full-scale Russian invasion. On Feb. 24, 2022, these units held the frontier across various regions under intense pressure.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) 30 avril 2026
Today, the State Border Guard… pic.twitter.com/WcBSBc5RubOn April 30, Ukraine marks the Day of the Border Guard, honoring the service members who were the first to confront the full-scale Russian invasion. On Feb. 24, 2022, these units held the frontier across various regions under intense pressure. Today, the State Border Guard
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Ukraine Rises to 55th in RSF Press Freedom Index, Up 50 Since 2022
Ukraine climbs to 55th in RSF's 2026 Press Freedom Index — up 7 spots in a year, up 50 since Russia's full-scale invasion The US drops to 64th; Russia ranks 172nd. RSF reported Russia holds 26 Ukrainian journalists in prison https://
euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/30/up-
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Russian Jet-Powered Shahed Drone Filmed Flying Over Kyiv
At speeds of +/- 500 km/h and altitudes up to 5000 meters, a russian jet-powered Shahed with a camera flew over Kyiv and Kyiv region.
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Putin Orders Enhanced Security for Elections in Occupied Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered “enhanced security” ahead of the upcoming “elections” that are planned to be held in the occupied territories of Ukraine, he said at a security meeting, according to Russian media reports. In September, Russian citizens will elect