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The European Union’s sanctions on Russia, intended to undermine its war efforts in Ukraine, are showing signs of impact. Russia’s economy contracted by 0.3% early this year, with a ballooning public deficit and rising inflation, prompting officials, including President Putin, to seek measures for economic recovery.

Denis Butsaev, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, has fled Russia amid a corruption investigation linked to Vladimir Putin’s regime. After being fired on April 22, he escaped to the US, marking a significant defection from Putin’s cabinet. For further developments, stay tuned.

Russia launched a ballistic missile at Mykolaiv early on Sunday, injuring five individuals. This strike is part of a broader assault involving hundreds of drones and missiles, leading to at least 10 fatalities and over 70 injuries across Ukraine within 24 hours, according to officials.

Russian drone attacks targeted Ukrainian cities overnight, hitting civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Kharkiv, with injuries reported. In Kherson, a public transport bus was struck, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted many drones, but some breached defences.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the “strategic relationship” with Russia during a meeting with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg. This partnership could have significant implications amidst the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Stay informed on their evolving alliance.

Ukrainian soldiers rescued a 72-year-old woman using a robotic vehicle named Cerberus. Spotted by an aerial drone walking through a war-torn area near Lyman, the soldiers draped a blanket over the bot with the message “Grandma, hop on!” to facilitate her evacuation.

A fabricated video circulating on X falsely links a stolen Cézanne painting to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s office. The Ukrainian presidency denied these claims, asserting the artwork has never adorned the office. The video is part of a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign, utilising manipulated media for misleading narratives.

On April 26, 2026, Ukraine marks 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster, the worst nuclear accident in history. The site, now a ghost town, continues to resonate with the trauma of its past. Visit to learn about its lasting impact and the ongoing effects of radiation.

Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador following offensive remarks by presenter Vladimir Solovyov, who labelled Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a “disgrace to the human race.” Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed formal protest against these “extremely serious” insults, denounced by opposition leaders as unacceptable and sexist.

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