Maria Tril

"I want to be on the right side of history," Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly told the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, explaining his decision to champion a $60 aid bill for Ukraine despite previously opposing efforts to fund Kyiv's war effort.

In response, Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Ukraine's President, emphasized the "realistic" exit strategy – the withdrawal of "Russian troops from Ukrainian territory."

In defiance of their government's stance, a crowdfunding campaign in Slovakia has raised over $ 3 million to purchase ammunition for Ukraine's military.

ISW warns Ukraine may face setbacks in coming weeks awaiting US weapons like long-range missiles & air defenses.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported a third drone attack on the training center at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant site within the last two weeks. "The IAEA team was denied access to assess the incident at the training center,” the organization reported.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba highlighted the country's insufficient air defense capabilities following a Russian missile strike that killed 13 and injured over 60 in Chernihiv on April 17

ISW reported even earlier that low Russian morale affected the prospects of Russian offensive operations. However, the report said, "Ukraine's current material shortages may make it difficult for Ukrainian forces to defend against Russian forces — even those that are exhausted and unmotivated."

Facing a six-month delay in U.S. military aid and unfulfilled EU promises, an initiative by the Czech Republic has garnered support from approximately 20 countries, collectively pledging to provide 500,000 rounds of much-needed shells.

Drones spotted flying near Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, where NATO's largest European base is being built to host up to 10,000 troops.

Russian forces hit the civilian infrustructure on the center of the city of Chernihiv on 11 April with three missiles, Governor said.

The strategic city of Chasiv Yar, located just 10 kilometers from the embattled town of Bakhmut, has become the latest focal point in Russia's offensive, with Ukrainian officials warning that its fall could jeopardize the security of the remaining Ukrainian-held cities in the Donetsk region.

The Dzhankoi military airfield, home to Russia's 39th Helicopter Regiment deployed in occupied Crimea, came under attack overnight with a series of explosions reported at the site.

The meeting will take place on 22 April with the EU Foreign & Defense Ministers. The Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs & the Minister of Defense will join the discussion via video link.

Russia has been abducting civilians since 2014, escalating after the 2022 invasion. Ukraine verified only 147 ppl, 1,700 illegally detained civilians have been able to return home.