Ukraine brings home 200 POWs, including Mariupol defenders held four years in Russian captivity — in only real result of Geneva talks
Zelenskyy thanks the US and Donald Trump for supporting prisoner exchange.
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Guardian: Ukrainian military intelligence exposes flaw in Trump’s Tomahawk missile offer
The cruise missiles require strategic bombers as launch platforms, which Ukraine lacks, according to HUR deputy chief.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1233: Putin believes Ukraine’s collapse near as world leaders gather in Rome for Ukraine Recovery Conference
Putin believes Ukraine's collapse is imminent and shows no signs of stopping his invasion. Meanwhile, over 80% of Ukrainians struggle with chronic stress from nightly Russian bombardments. And the Netherlands pledged €300 million for Ukraine's recovery amid continued Russian attacks on civilians.
Russian battlefield gains expected after US aid pause, ISW warns
Think tank highlights how previous delays enabled Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast.
Weapon delays help Russia reject peace, escalate terror, Kyiv tells Washington
Pentagon suspensions of critical air defense shipments coincide with Russia's heaviest civilian bombardments in months
Politico: US cuts critical air defense shipments to Ukraine needed to protect civilians from Russian terror
The decision followed an internal review showing American arsenals had dropped to concerning levels and was justified as "putting America's interests first."
Want to know how foreign aid reaches Ukraine frontlines? Watch “No Sleep Til Kyiv” film
The Estonian premiere will take place on 4 May in Tallinn, following American Peter Duke on his journey with the 69th Sniffing Brigade to deliver vital trucks from Estonia to Ukrainian soldiers.
Trump’s spiritual advisor turns from Ukraine aid opponent to staunch supporter after seeing war impact
"I now believe that supporting Ukraine is America first," Pastor Mark Burns told the Kyiv Independent.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to spend $ 30-50 billion to buy US defense package
Ukrainian President said Ukraine is prepared to allocate tens of billions of dollars for US military equipment, particularly air defense systems that can serve as long-term security guarantee.
CBS News: Trump seeks “bigger and better” Ukraine minerals deal after White House fallout
Sources close to the talks said Trump is holding out for improved terms after rejecting the framework that would have established a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund with 50-50 revenue sharing from Ukraine's rare earth metals, graphite, lithium, and titanium reserves.
ISW: US cutting Ukraine aid would embolden global Russia-led bloc — China, Iran, North Korea
Abandoning Ukraine would signal to countries like Taiwan, South Korea, and Israel that American security guarantees are unreliable, potentially triggering crises in multiple regions.
Pro-Moscow Orbán meets Trump, Musk to discuss his Ukraine “peace” initiatives
The Hungarian FM said PM Orbán will continue his "peace" efforts following his meeting with Trump in the US.
Experts urge Trump to ramp up pressure on Putin before any peace talks
FP analysts urge the US President-elect to weaken Russia's position by ramping up military aid to Ukraine, targeting Russian economics, and reinforcing NATO.
Zelenskyy: Biden can make “historic” decisions before term ends
Ukrainian President framed Biden's ability to strengthen Ukraine and protect its independence as a "historic mission" from the Ukrainian perspective.