Yaroslav Moskalik, Deputy Head of the Main Operations Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces, was killed in a car explosion in Balashikha, Russia. The car was blown up by an IED planted near gas equipment, activated remotely when the victim exited – Russian media report. 1/
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Russian officer assassinated in Russia shows Ukraine’s capabilities
A prominent Russian officer was successfully assassinated in Russia. No acknowledgment from Ukraine it is behind, but it is plausible.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 25 avril 2025
It shows Ukraine’s even increasing capabilities. There are also other recent assassinations 0/ pic.twitter.com/8J77WXzBeUA prominent Russian officer was successfully assassinated in Russia. No acknowledgment from Ukraine it is behind, but it is plausible. It shows Ukraine’s even increasing capabilities. There are also other recent assassinations 0/
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Operational Information on Russian Invasion as of 22:00 25.04.2025
Operational information as of 22:00 25.04.2025 regarding the Russian invasion https://facebook.com/share/16YCKiZSjn/
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US proposal lacks funding source; Ukraine and EU suggest frozen Russian assets
The US proposal promises financial compensation without specifying the source. Ukraine and the EU propose compensation from frozen Russian assets held abroad, establishing accountability and a funding mechanism. 5X
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US proposal gives Ukraine robust guarantee, excludes NATO membership
The US proposal gives Ukraine a “robust guarantee” from European and allied states, but excludes NATO membership and foreign military presence. 3/
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Ukraine EU counter: no limits on military, foreign troops, US-led NATO guarantees
Ukraine and the EU counter with no limits on Ukraine’s military, foreign troops allowed, and US-led guarantees based on NATO’s Article 5. 4/
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Witkoff proposes removing 2014 sanctions; Ukraine/EU propose gradual easing with reimposition
Witkoff’s proposal offers the removal of sanctions imposed since 2014 as part of the settlement. Ukraine and the EU propose a gradual easing after a sustainable peace is achieved, with mechanisms to reimpose sanctions if Russia violates the terms. 2/
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US proposes Crimea recognition; Ukraine/Europe reject, deferring talks
The US proposal includes de jure recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and de facto recognition of Russian control in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The Ukrainian-European response rejects recognition and defers all territorial discussions until a ceasefire. 1/
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Reuters outlines key differences between Witkoff and Ukraine-Europe peace plans

Reuters describes the differences between Witkoff’s and Ukraine-Europe’s peace plans: de sure recognition of territory, removal of sanctions, security guarantees, and size of Ukraine's military [the real red line!]. The Ukraine-Europe’s proposals is also much more specific 0/
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Tragic Kyiv attack claims life of 17-year-old Danylo and his family
17-year-old Danylo Khudia, his mom Viktoriia and dad Oleh were killed by the Russian attack on Kyiv yesterday.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 25 avril 2025
Danylo's friends and classmates gathered at the site of the attack yesterday and they have been here today, as well. Everyone hoped that he would be found alive. Sadlym… https://t.co/x8kh1yWrYB pic.twitter.com/M2R5x2wURJ17-year-old Danylo Khudia, his mom Viktoriia and dad Oleh were killed by the Russian attack on Kyiv yesterday. Danylo's friends and classmates gathered at the site of the attack yesterday and they have been here today, as well. Everyone hoped that he would be found alive. Sadlym
