Summary of the latest events in the war in Ukraine
Have you missed the recent events in the war in Ukraine? 20 Minutes provides a summary for you every evening. Here is the essential news for Thursday, April 30, 2026, the 1,527th day of the conflict.
Key point of the day
Following Vladimir Putin’s proposal to stop military hostilities on May 9, the day Russia celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Thursday that he had asked the United States for more details on the conditions of this ceasefire.
Zelensky questions the precise nature of the Russian proposal: “we will clarify exactly what this is about: a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more significant. Our proposal is for a long-term ceasefire.”
Do Ukrainians believe in the announcement of a ceasefire? “If it’s a complete ceasefire, then yes. But a partial one, no, we should not make concessions to them,” said Nadia Maiboroda, a 71-year-old displaced by the Russian invasion, in an interview with AFP in Kiev.
Figure of the day
2. This is the number of civilians killed on Thursday in the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine, and in the Dnipropetrovsk region in the center-east, by Russian drone strikes, according to local authorities.
Twenty people were also injured in the port city of Odessa in Russian strikes, according to the head of the regional military administration.
Quote of the day
“We are prepared, we discuss it in a narrow and confident manner in all NATO instances, and we await American decisions on this matter“
The words are from German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The German government is “prepared” for a possible reduction of American military presence on its soil but continues to advocate for a “reliable transatlantic partnership” despite threats from Donald Trump following a dispute over Iran.
On Wednesday, the American president said he was considering a reduction of US armed forces stationed in Germany, in retaliation for the initial aggressive remarks from the German chancellor regarding the war in Iran.
Trend
The international jury of the upcoming Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art, taking place from May 9 to November 22, resigned on Thursday following the controversy surrounding the decision to allow Russia’s participation, as announced by the Italian institution.
This mass resignation comes a week after the jury announced they would exclude Russia and Israel from the awards, due to warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes against their leaders.
