On April 25, Russian drones hit Zaporizhzhia 10 times. They struck homes, apartment buildings, schools, and infrastructure. 14 people were injured. No deaths. One man was pulled alive from the rubble. 6X
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EU plans 17th sanctions round vs Russia, coordinated with US
The EU plans a 17th round of sanctions against Russia, coordinated with the US. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called Putin the “sole obstacle” to peace. He pledged to coordinate timing and content with US sanctions.5/
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Trump approves $50M arms sale to Ukraine, first since office
Trump approved a $50M+ arms sale to Ukraine—the first since taking office. It includes defense hardware and services. This follows a freeze on all military aid after Trump returned to the White House. 4/
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Ukraine secures key concessions as Trump drops repayment demand
Ukraine secured key concessions. Trump’s demand that Ukraine repay past US military aid with minerals? Gone. Tymofiy Mylovanov called the deal “fair.” Trump once said Ukraine “has no cards”—but Kyiv held the line. 2/
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US Treasury Secretary: No daylight between Ukrainian and American people
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: There is no daylight between the Ukrainian people and American people. He said the deal strengthens Trump’s hand in talks with Russia. 3/
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Zelenskyy calls US minerals deal historic after meeting Trump at Pope’s funeral
The Guardian: Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy calls the new minerals deal with the US “historic.” [Ant it is!] It came after his meeting with Trump at Pope Francis’s funeral. He said it opens Ukraine to major US investment, modernizes industries, and reforms legal practices. 1/
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US withdrawal without arms embargo best for Ukraine as ally needed
The US withdrawal from the "negotiations", but without a kind of arms embargo, is the best option for us in the current conditions. Because the US cannot offer anything normal as a mediator. And we need an ally, not a mediator. Therefore, their withdrawal is the best option.
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Training Ukrainian F-16 pilots and modernizing air force with US
Goal: Train Ukraine’s F-16 pilots, modernize its air force, boost joint ops with U.S. Air Force. This is part of broader coalition support for Ukraine’s F-16 program. 4X
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US approves $310.5M for F-16 training and support for Ukraine
U.S. approves $310.5M in F-16 training & support for Ukraine. Certification sent to Congress on May 2. 1/
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30 Ukrainian UAVs heading to eastern Crimea, show begins
30 UA UAVs heading towards eastern Crimea right now.
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