Russia losing influence in Trans-Caspian region, Ukraine’s intelligence reports
Moscow is no longer a guarantor of stability and is losing influence in the Trans-Caspian region.
Politics
29 April 2026
Zelensky imposes new sanctions against Russia for abduction of children, against shadow fleet vessels
The president announced new sanctions targeting Russian officials and collaborators in temporarily occupied territories who are involved in the abduction of Ukrainian children, as well as 23 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet.
Czechia should make greater use of Ukraine’s drone experience – Senate committee chair
The Committee on Foreign Affairs and Security of the Senate of the Czech Republic discussed issues of drones, counter-drone security in the country, and the movement of holders of Russian diplomatic passports across Europe on Wednesday.
Estonian FM comments on President Karis's statements about dialogue with Russia
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that President Alar Karis's position on dialogue with Moscow contradicts Estonian foreign policy. Other Estonian politicians also supported this view.
Ukraine formally requests Israel to arrest Russian vessel carrying stolen grain
The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine has sent a package of documents to the Israeli side requesting the arrest of a Russian vessel allegedly transporting stolen Ukrainian grain.
Zelensky: Ukraine has documents indicating Russia’s plans to disrupt “Drone Deals” with partners
Ukraine has obtained Russian documents outlining directions for countering Ukraine’s contacts with partners within the Drone Deals framework.
King Charles III calls for unwavering resolve to defend Ukraine in US Congress
King Charles III of the United Kingdom, during his visit to the United States, emphasized the need for decisive action to support Ukraine and achieve a just peace.
Costa invites Canada to European Political Community summit
President of the European Council António Costa has invited Canada as a guest to participate in the next summit of the European Political Community, which will take place in Yerevan in May.
28 April 2026
Melnyk suggests IAEA Chief Grossi could be next UN Secretary-General
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN Andrii Melnyk has suggested that the next Secretary-General of the United Nations could be the current Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi.
Ukraine to seek accountability for archaeologist Butyagin despite his return to Russia – MFA
Ukraine will pursue legal avenues to bring Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to justice, despite his return to Russia from Poland as part of an exchange. He is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Czech Republic to join Special Tribunal Agreement
The Czech Republic intends to join the Enlarged Partial Agreement to launch a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Foreign Ministry: Israel has received multiple shipments of stolen Ukrainian grain
The State of Israel has received more than two shipments of agricultural products illegally exported by Russia from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Ukraine hands Israeli ambassador note of protest over imports of grain stolen by Russia
Ukraine demands that the Israeli side take immediate measures to halt the import of grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories and prevent its unloading at Israeli ports.
Presidential Office calls for secondary sanctions on buyers of stolen Ukrainian grain
Russia continues to sell grain from Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories via occupied ports, circumventing sanctions by changing routes and transshipping cargo.
EU’s strategic gas reserve may be stored in Ukrainian storage facilities, says Lithuanian energy minister
Ukraine’s gas storage facilities could play a role in the European Union’s energy balance by serving as a storage site for the EU’s strategic gas reserve after the country joins the bloc.
Lithuania ready to push for decision to ban Russian oil during its EU presidency, minister says
During its presidency of the Council of the European Union, Lithuania is ready to facilitate the adoption of a decision to ban imports of Russian oil in full, as part of the tightening of sanctions.
Žygimantas Vaičiūnas, Minister of Energy of Lithuania
We are ready to ensure the European decision to stop the import of Russian oil
Europe makes mistake regarding war in Ukraine back in 2022, says Estonian president
Estonian President Alar Karis stated that Europe missed the opportunity to begin peace talks with Moscow at the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine.
27 April 2026
Ukraine at UN: All military operations near nuclear facilities must cease immediately
Ukraine emphasizes the need for an immediate cessation of all military operations near nuclear facilities, which pose the risk of a nuclear disaster amid the Russian war.
Foreign Ministry summons Israeli ambassador over stolen Ukrainian grain
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha commented on the news that Israel had received a second shipment of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia from the occupied territories, stating that the Israeli ambassador had already been summoned to the Foreign Ministry.
Iran offers U.S. deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz — Axios
Iran has presented the U.S. with a new proposal to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while suggesting that negotiations on its nuclear program be postponed to a later stage.
Otakar Foltin — Czech Army Colonel, Security Analyst
A European Army Already Exists — It’s the Armed Forces of Ukraine
President: Partners must curb Russia’s reckless behavior for global security
Decades after the Chernobyl disaster, Russia has turned the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant into a war zone, and partner countries must limit its power for the sake of global security.
Ukraine’s MFA condemns shooting during White House Correspondents Dinner
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has condemned the shooting that occurred during the White House Correspondents Dinner, stressing that such violence has no justification.
26 April 2026
Trump says he has “good conversations” with Zelensky and Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has had “good conversations” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky: Strike on Chornobyl NPP shows Moscow cannot be trusted as international partner
The Russian drone strike on the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant’s containment structure proved that Russia cannot be a participant in civilized international relations, as it is an irresponsible power that must be restrained for the sake of everyone’s safety.
Ukrainian officials and foreign representatives honor Chornobyl cleanup workers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, representatives of the Ukrainian government, and foreign delegations paid tribute to the memory of the accident’s liquidators on the anniversary of the disaster at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
Zelensky and Grossi attend opening of “Chornobyl: People and Meanings” exhibition
President Volodymyr Zelensky and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi took part in the opening of a new permanent exhibition at the National Museum “Chornobyl” titled “Chornobyl: People and Meanings.”
Ukraine to take part in NATO summit in Turkey, Zelensky says
Ukraine will participate in the NATO summit in Turkey, but the format and level of representation have not yet been determined.