Ihor “Barbar,” Deputy Commander of the 2nd Battalion from the National Guard “Rubizh Brigade”
War Is Not Heroism—It’s Endurance and Clarity Under Fire
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U.S. and Iran preparing for in-person peace talks – CNN
In the coming days, in-person talks may take place between the U.S. administration and representatives of Iran, aimed at finalizing the terms of a lasting peace.
Court sentences Russian agent who attempted to derail a Ukrzaliznytsia train to up to 15 years in prison
A Russian agent, exposed in May 2025 in the Kyiv region while attempting to derail a freight train, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
07 April 2026
Zelensky: Russians try to scale up their 'safari' against our people
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian forces are carrying out brutal and cynical drone strikes against Ukrainian civilians.
Ukrainian military take part in consultations on situation in Strait of Hormuz – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian military personnel are participating in consultations on how the Strait of Hormuz will operate going forward.
Russia's Sheskharis terminal halts oil loading after drone attack – Reuters
Exports of crude oil from Russia's Sheskharis terminal in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk have been suspended following a massive drone attack and a fire.
Experts weigh two options to complete Khmelnytskyi NPP — MoE Shmyhal
Ukraine needs to complete the construction of two power units at the Khmelnitskyi Nuclear Power Plant; experts are currently determining the most optimal option for this.
Diplomat: U.S. support won’t guarantee Orbán gains in election
U.S. support, particularly Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to Budapest, is not a decisive factor in strengthening Viktor Orbán’s party’s position in the elections; it may have a limited or even counterproductive effect among Hungarian voters.
Ukrainian parliament passes law extending military levy for three years after martial law
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted, both at first reading and in full, government bill No. 15110 extending the military levy for three years after the end of martial law.
Trump: “Whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran refuses deal
U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that “one of the most important moments” in world history will take place tonight, and stated that “an entire civilization will perish.”
Fatih Ceylan, former Permanent Representative of Türkiye to NATO
Europe will need to seriously consider developing its own nuclear deterrence in the long term
Politico: U.S. expands list of targets in Iran to avoid war crimes charges
The Pentagon is expanding the list of Iranian energy facilities it may attack, adding those that supply fuel and electricity to both the civilian population and the military.
Nataliia Butyrska, Senior Analyst at the New Europe Center
North Korea Provides Up to 15 Million Shells to Fuel Russia’s War Effort
Almost 26,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel undergo advanced training in Germany – General Staff
Since mid-2022, about 26,000 Ukrainian servicemen have been trained in Germany under the coordination of the Multinational Special Training Command.
Police notify two Russian servicemen of crimes during occupation of Bucha
Investigators from the National Police have notified two servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces of suspicion for attempted murder and torture of civilians during the temporary occupation of Bucha.
Russian plant 'Kremniy El' still not resumed production after strike by Defense Forces – partisans
The Bryansk plant "Kremniy El," after being hit by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on March 10, is operating in emergency recovery mode – production at the enterprise has been halted.
06 April 2026
General Staff confirms strikes on Novorossiysk oil terminal and Be-12 amphibious aircraft
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the oil infrastructure of the Sheskharis oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, on the night of April 6.
Zelensky reviews reports from Syrskyi and Hnatov
The Russian army is currently concentrating the greatest efforts in the Oleksandrivka and Pokrovsk directions, in those sectors the Ukrainian side's resistance is strongest.
Intelligence officers discover body of Nepali mercenary who fought on Russia's side in Donetsk region
Intelligence found, among the Russian invaders killed in Donetsk region, the body of a Nepali citizen who was fighting for Russia.
Kharkiv under Russian drone attack, three more strikes recorded
Another series of hits occurred in the city's Kyivskyi district, and the air threat remains ongoing.
Serbian intelligence denies involvement of Ukraine in explosives incident near TurkStream pipeline
The head of Serbian intelligence stated that Ukraine was not behind the incident involving explosives found near the TurkStream gas pipeline, which connects Serbia and Hungary, thereby rejecting suggestions by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about Kyiv's involvement.
Russian drone strikes near public transport stop in Kharkiv, leaving people injured
The Russian army hit Kharkiv for the second time in one day.
Russia resumes oil loading at Ust-Luga after attacks – Bloomberg
The key Baltic port of the Russian Federation, Ust-Luga, has restarted oil loading after several days of disruptions caused by multiple drone strikes.
Drone strikes high-rise building in Kharkiv; casualties reported
In Kharkiv, a Russian drone struck a high-rise building in the Kyivskyi district; according to preliminary reports, three people were injured.
UNDP invests over $550M in Ukraine's energy sector since 2022 – regional director
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) improved access to reliable electricity supply for over 6.6 million Ukrainians in 2025, with total investments in Ukraine's energy sector since 2022 exceeding $550 million.
Živković: UNDP supports removal of over 1 million tons of debris in Ukraine
The United Nations Development Program supported the removal of over 1 million tons of debris in Ukraine that resulted from Russian attacks; clearing this debris is one of the main challenges in the country’s recovery.
Ivana Živković, UNDP Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia
Our donors are strongly interested in continuing to fund Ukraine’s energy needs
Ukraine repairs 2.7 million sq m of roads – Svyrydenko
Ukraine has already repaired 2.7 million square meters of damaged roads since the start of 2026, with about half of current repairs on international highways now completed.
Ihor Romanenko, AFU Lieutenant General
High-Tech War Demands Nonlinear Thinking
Three people, including child, killed in Odesa in overnight Russian attack
Three people, including a child, were killed in Odesa as a result of a massive Russian strike on the night of April 6.