UKRAINE

Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Wins Back 480 Square Kilometres in the East

Ukrainian forces have reclaimed about 480 square kilometres of land in the southeast and east, a head‑count given by army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi after a visit to the front. The gains include eight villages in Dnipropetrovsk and four more in Zaporizhzhia. The army says the recovery happened since la

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Possible U. S. Envoy Visits to Kyiv Raise Questions About War Talks

Diplomatic activity around Ukraine may soon include a trip to Kyiv by two U. S. envoys, according to a top Ukrainian aide. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could arrive later this month, possibly just after Orthodox Easter on April 12. Kyiv’s official didn’t confirm who else might join, but mentioned

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

What really matters in America today?

Politics and public health don’t mix well these days. A recent example? A neighbor in Ohio decided his morning meditation mattered more than an elderly woman’s life. He pulled the plug on her medical oxygen machine, claiming the hum disrupted his chakra alignment. The result? A felony charge for rec

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Tech Whispers and War Warnings: A Mixed Bag of Concerns

Military tech chiefs often drop worrying numbers. Take Palantir’s chief tech officer, who recently hinted that the U. S. might have just eight days’ worth of ammunition stockpiled if tensions with China escalated sharply. That’s a tight squeeze for a global superpower. Meanwhile, lawmakers keep toss

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Ukraine hit hard again as drone attacks spread across cities

Russian military kept up drone attacks on Kharkiv for a full day recently, targeting neighborhoods and causing chaos. Local leaders shared updates on social media, showing damage across four districts. Officials counted over 20 hits from these flying devices. Among the wreckage, fires broke out and

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Shares Sea Defense Tricks for Tough Waters

After years of fighting in the Black Sea, Ukraine has figured out ways to keep ships moving despite enemy attacks. Now the country’s president wants to help others do the same in a different hotspot: the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway between Iran and Oman sees millions of barrels of oil pas

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Ukraine’s Global Push: Turning War Lessons into Diplomatic Wins

Zelenskiy wrapped up a Middle East trip with a bold claim—his country just scored major security deals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. Not bad for a president whose country has been fighting off Iranian drones for years. The message was clear: Ukraine isn’t just surviving a war; it’s selling it

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks Middle‑East Help to Beat Iranian Drones

Ukraine is close to signing several security deals that could help it defend against Iranian attacks. The foreign minister said the country is in talks with the UAE and Qatar, and that it hopes to finish agreements during President Zelenskiy’s visit to the Gulf. The goal is to gain support for Ukrai

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Russia Happy With Zelenskiy’s Take on US Donbas Deal

Russia welcomed a recent statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who said the United States will only back Ukraine’s security if the country gives up control of Donbas, according to a senior Kremlin official. Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian special envoy for U. S. talks, told reporters t

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Mar 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

U. S. and Ukraine Team Up to Fund a Drone Tech Startup

A new joint fund from the U. S. and Ukraine will put money into a Lviv company that builds navigation software for drones. The investment is part of a larger plan to help rebuild Ukraine after the war. The fund was created by the U. S. International Development Finance Corporation and the Ukraini

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