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Four dead in Russian strike on Dnipro city

Four people were killed and 25 injured in a Russian strike on the city of Dnipro on Tuesday in eastern Ukraine, the governor of Dnipropetrovsk region, Oleksandr Ganja, said.

“Four people were killed and 25 injured, these are the consequences of the enemy attack on Dnipro,” Mr. Ganja said on Telegram, specifying that 21 people had been hospitalized, ten of them in serious condition.

He also posted images showing broken windows of a shop, as Russian strikes during the day are becoming more frequent.

Zelensky promises repairs to Droujba pipeline by “end of April” which supplies Russian oil to Hungary

Moscow had accused Kiev of attacking Putin’s residence, seven towers with Pantsir air defense system set up

The secondary residence of Vladimir Putin in Valday is under increased vigilance. The defense of the place has been significantly strengthened.

German-Ukrainian summit with military cooperation in the background

German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, the top supporter of Ukraine in its war against Russia, is hosting Ukrainian President in Berlin on Tuesday, now seen as an ally to help Europe strengthen its defense.

“Government consultations are taking place today at the chancellery. For this purpose, Chancellor Merz will receive President Volodymyr Zelensky,” said a spokesman for the German government to the press.

The meeting comes as negotiations, initiated under pressure from Donald Trump to end the war, seem to be at a standstill due to deep disagreements, especially regarding the future of Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia, which Kiev refuses to concede.

In addition, the war with Iran, triggered by the United States and Israel, has de facto pushed the Ukrainian issue into the background and fueled the anger of the US President towards Europeans.

In this context, Kiev relies on European support to continue resisting Moscow, especially on Germany’s military and financial assistance.

Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Oslo on Tuesday, after Berlin

Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Oslo on Tuesday evening to meet Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, after his visit to Berlin where he is scheduled to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to the Ukrainian presidency. “The Ukrainian president will also visit Norway,” one of Kiev’s supporters against Russia, said his spokesman Sergui Nykyforov to journalists.

Ukrainian soldiers use drone to rescue cat and dog stuck on front lines

A military drone was used to rescue animals on the Ukrainian front lines. Redirected from its logistical mission, the device transported a dog and a cat twelve kilometers to a safe zone.

“It was a trap to test the truce,” released on the front, Russian prisoners killed by their own army

The 24th Ukrainian mechanized brigade sent three Russian prisoners of war to test the Easter truce. According to the unit, Russian drones mistakenly shot them down.

German Chancellor receives Ukrainian President on Tuesday

German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, the primary supporter of Ukraine in its war with Russia, is hosting the Ukrainian President and members of his government on Tuesday, according to the chancellery.

Defeat of Viktor Orban in Hungary: Which European issues could be unblocked by this vote

The defeat of Viktor Orban in Hungary could unlock some sensitive issues within the European Union. While a change in majority does not instantly transform the balances, it could nevertheless alleviate some recurring blockages.

“It is excluded” to admit a country at war into the EU, says Peter Magyar, the new Hungarian Prime Minister

Future Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar declared on Monday that it is “excluded” to admit Ukraine, a country at war, into the European Union, at a press conference in Budapest following his party Tisza’s overwhelming victory in the elections.

Emphasizing that Tisza has always stated that they do not support Ukraine’s accelerated accession, he added: “It’s a country at war, it’s totally excluded that the European Union admits a country at war.”

If Ukraine were to be admitted, there will be a referendum in Hungary, he continued. “But I don’t think that will happen in the near future, not in the next ten years.”

Russia and Ukraine resume drone attacks after end of truce

Russia and Ukraine have resumed their nighttime drone attacks after the short Orthodox Easter truce expired Sunday evening, marked by accusations of massive violations from both sides, the two countries said.

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