Zelensky: Trump’s team proposed a strategy for a ceasefire during London talks. Ukraine, European countries, and the U.S. reviewed it, adjusted certain points, and created a document that's now awaiting Trump’s approval. 1/
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Europe fears US leaving Ukraine talks, normalizing with Russia, testing EU unity
Europe is afraid that Washington will walk away from talks, blame Ukraine, and normalise ties with Moscow – leaving it to manage the fallout. ECFR’s Shapiro doubts the EU can maintain unity without US leadership on Ukraine. 5/
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Europe’s Crimea Red Line: Trump Plan Threatens Post-War Order, Credibility
European leaders insist Crimea recognition remains a non-negotiable red line. Germany, France, and the UK said Trump’s plan will destroy the post-1945 order that prevents conquest in Europe and damage Europe's political credibility. 2/
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Number of Kyiv strike dead rises to 12
The death toll from the strike on Kyiv has risen to 12 people, according to the State emergency service (DSNS). Firefighters retrieved two more bodies from under the rubble of a building in the Svyatoshyn district.
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Russia has decided to liquidate 9 coal mines in the LDPR
Source: https://moscowtimes.ru/2025/04/21/rossiya-reshila-likvidirovat-9-ugolnih-shaht-vldnr-a161528
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Russian-occupied Donbas economy struggles as 9 coal mines close
The economy of the territories occupied by Russia is not doing very well. The Moscow Times: Russia is shutting down 9 of 15 coal mines in occupied Donbas. Mines are loss-making due to low coal prices and high costs. 1/
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Low global coal prices and high costs make DNR, LNR mines unsustainable
Low global coal prices and high operational costs made production unsustainable. Two mines in DNR are run by "Impex-Don", seven in LNR by "Donskie Ugli". 2/
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Ukrainians rescue pets amid destruction
Ukrainians pull pets from the rubble of destroyed homes. People carry dogs wrapped in blankets, cradle trembling cats & search debris for missing pets. Terrorist Russia can destroy homes; it will never destroy love & humanity. Evgeny Maloletka, Suspilne, Serhii Korovainyi
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Kyiv bombing death toll rises to 10, 90 injured, rescue ongoing.
One more body was found under the rubble. Deaths toll raised to 10. 90 ppl injured. Rescue operation is ongoing.
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Zelensky declares attack and occupation
Zelensky during a press conference in South Africa before rushing back to Ukraine after last night's bombing: "I believe that we were attacked. Our territory was occupied. Thousands, tens of thousands of people were killed. Many children and adults were buried alive." (1/2)