Fedorov at UDCG meeting: Ukraine now intercepts 80% of missiles, 90% of drones
Ukraine has significantly strengthened its air defense, with interception rates for cruise missiles reaching nearly 80% and for drones rising to 90%.
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Valentyn Badrak, Director of the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies
The U.S.–Iran Ceasefire: A Fragile Truce with No Real Winners
Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting begins in Berlin
The 34th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the level of defense ministers of NATO member states has begun in Berlin.
March Massacre of Russian Air Defenses
Overview of the Systematic Destruction of Enemy Air Defense in the First Month of Spring
Dutch PM meets with Trump to discuss Ukraine and war in Middle East
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, met with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, in Washington - they discussed the war in Ukraine and in the Middle East.
14 April 2026
Magyar’s first visit to Warsaw may help revive Visegrád Group’s role in EU – Czaputowicz
The first foreign visit of Hungary’s parliamentary election winner, Péter Magyar, as the country’s new prime minister to Warsaw will signal programmatic alignment between his party Tisza and Donald Tusk’s Civic Coalition, and will also point to a revival of the Visegrád Group within the European Union.
Zelensky rejects “EU light” and “NATO Light,” insists on full membership
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine would not agree to “light” versions of membership in the European Union or NATO, insisting instead on full integration.
The Fall of the Kremlin’s “Tame Mouse” in Europe
Putin Stripped of His Trump Card in a Stacked Game with Europe
Zelensky announces upcoming news regarding PURL program following conversation with Rutte
The President said that after his discussion with Rutte, there would be updates on the PURL program, which allows Ukraine to purchase missiles for Patriot air defense system systems from the United States.
Deployment of Russian EW systems near Narva may signal potential plans to strike Baltic states, expert says
Russia’s claims about the alleged use of Baltic states’ airspace for Ukrainian drone attacks may indicate that the Kremlin is preparing for escalation in that direction.
NATO states refuse to join naval blockade of Iran – Reuters
NATO allies said on Monday they would not support President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade Iranian ports.
12 April 2026
Macron, Erdoğan discuss war in Ukraine, Middle East situation
Emmanuel Macron held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during which they discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
11 April 2026
Ukraine could play useful role in Strait of Hormuz, UK minister says
Ukraine possesses some of the world’s most advanced drone technologies and could contribute to international efforts to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz.
10 April 2026
Next Ramstein meeting to take place on April 15
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed preparations for the next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) in the “Ramstein” format, scheduled for April 15.
In exchange for giving up nuclear weapons, Ukraine was supposed to receive NATO membership, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that in exchange for renouncing nuclear weapons, Ukraine was supposed to receive a security umbrella, and he described the guarantees obtained at the time as "an unfair game and a major mistake."
Zelensky warns of mounting pressure on Ukraine before autumn
President Volodymyr Zelensky predicts that Ukraine will face strong political and military pressure until September, while assuring that national interests will be safeguarded.
Anatolii Khrapchynskyi, defense industry expert and head of an arms manufacturing company
Ukraine’s Return to the Global Arms Market: What It Can Offer in 2026
09 April 2026
Rutte names four countries “holding back” Ukraine’s NATO membership
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has named four countries that are holding back Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance.
EU should join forces with Ukraine and others to create military bloc to deter Russia, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes Europe needs to maximize its strength amid US threats to withdraw from NATO.
Russian propaganda spreads more than 500 fake publications portraying Ukraine as 'terrorist state' – SPRAVDI
Russian information resources have intensified a campaign promoting the narrative that Ukraine is allegedly a "terrorist state," using topics such as strikes on Russian territory, accusations against Baltic countries, and speculation around Ukraine's diplomatic initiatives.
08 April 2026
Lithuanian colonel outlines scenarios for Russian aggression against Baltic States
Against the backdrop of threats from Russia to the Baltic states over allegations that they allegedly provided airspace for Ukrainian strikes on Russian ports, Colonel Linas Idzelis outlined four possible scenarios for Russian aggression in the region.
Colonel Linas Idzelis, head of Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union
Europe’s plan should be to bury all Russian invaders
Ukraine’s support in strengthening Gulf air defense valuable contribution to regional security – Fatih Ceylan
Ukrainian assistance to reinforcing anti-missile and anti-drone capacity of the Gulf states will be an extremely valuable contribution to regional defense. Thanks to the experience gained on the battlefield, Ukraine is reshaping the nature of modern warfare.
07 April 2026
Fatih Ceylan, former Permanent Representative of Türkiye to NATO
Europe will need to seriously consider developing its own nuclear deterrence in the long term
06 April 2026
Ihor Romanenko, AFU Lieutenant General
High-Tech War Demands Nonlinear Thinking
05 April 2026
Prolonged war in Middle East could erode U.S. support for Ukraine – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concern that a prolonged U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could further weaken America’s support for Ukraine.
Erdogan, Rutte discuss Ukraine, Iran wars, preparations for NATO summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Russian propaganda spreading narratives portraying Ukraine as “terrorist state” over strikes on Russian facilities
Russian information resources have intensified the spread of narratives portraying Ukraine as a “terrorist state,” using reports of strikes on oil terminals, refineries in Ufa, and other facilities on Russian territory.
04 April 2026
Syrskyi discusses priority needs under PURL program with NATO commander
Oleksandr Syrskyi, in a phone call with NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, discussed the importance of stable weapons supplies and Ukraine's priority needs under the PURL program.
Kyiv’s Middle Eastern Gambit: Ukraine Steps In as a Security Provider
Zelensky’s Gulf Tour Boosts Ukraine’s Global Standing, Triggers Unease in Washington