The latest report by an independent news Telegram channel indicates that Russian aircraft have accidentally discharged two more bombs in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, making a total of 14 such incidents in the region reported in March.
Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen supports Macron's strategy of keeping Russia uncertain about Western support for Ukraine, by suggesting troop deployment, while ruling out immediate action but keeping long-term options open.
Ukrainian police report that after the liberation of Bucha from Russian forces, 422 slain civilians were found, with 1190 bodies discovered in the region, while many are still missing: 514 residents of Kyiv Oblast are missing, with 180 bodies of Ukrainian citizens remaining unidentified.
US House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner anticipates overwhelming congressional support for additional Ukraine funding, despite internal divisions delaying aid, after 9 April when Congress reconvenes from the Easter recess.
Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reportedly helped Czech counterintelligence to uncover a scheme where European politicians were paid to promote Russia's interests in the EU.
Czech authorities have disclosed a scheme involving Russian bribery of European politicians through the Voice of Europe network. Members of the European Parliament are demanding an investigation.
Polish farmers' blockade of Ukraine's state border has led to a loss of $160 million for the state budget in March. This blockade, initiated in February, has disrupted truck movement, impacting Ukraine's economy and benefiting Russia.
Pope Francis calls for an "all for all" prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine in his traditional Easter address. Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War responds that while they are ready, Russia is unwilling to repatriate its own people.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is being investigated for potential involvement in a Russian influence operation. Reports suggest that hundreds of thousands of euros from a pro-Putin network were directed to European politicians, including AfD members.
Ukraine's Military Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov says Russia has been accumulating Kalibr cruise missiles, which could be used to strike Ukraine soon as their Kh-101 missile stocks decrease.
Parisian Mayor Anne Hidalgo has spoken out against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the 2024 Olympic Games. She added, "Paris will support Ukrainian athletes as heroes; you will feel at home in Paris."
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russia may be unable to deploy conventional air defense systems to all critical facilities within western Russia,
The military aid France is to send to Ukraine is not new, but "still operational." According to French Defense Minister Lecornu "transfer of weapons to Ukraine does not affect France's national security, as they are decommissioned."
Russian night attack killed a man in Lviv Oblast, targeting the same energy infrastructure it had targeted in the attacks on the 24 & 29 March, Governor Maksym Kozytskyi said. There may still be people under the rubble.