Trump makes new statements on war in Ukraine, saying Putin "would like to stop war"

"President Donald Trump has not said whether he trusts Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, but suggested that Putin "would like to stop the war". Trump has added that if he had not won the election, Putin would have taken "over all of Ukraine"." Pravada

125 combat engagements on frontline; fighting in Pokrovsk sector fiercest

"Since the beginning of the day, as many as 125 combat clashes have occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, 51 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy attack toward Kamianka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russians attempted nine assaults near Zahryzove, Stepova Novoselivka, Petropavlivka, and Nova Kruhliakivka. Six attacks were repelled, three are still ongoing.

In the Lyman sector, the Russian invaders attacked the Ukrainian positions 21 times near Lypove, Novе, Novomykhailivka, Myrne, Zelena Dolyna, and Yampolivka; five engagements are still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, three Russian assaults occurred near Bilohorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 13 combat clashes were recorded near Maiske, Predtechyne, Bila Hora, Kurdiumivka, and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces conducted six assaults near Dachne, Toretsk, Krymske, and toward Dyliivka; fighting continues.
In the Pokrovsk sector, there were 51 attempts to breach the Ukrainian defenses near 11 settlements, including Stara Mykolaivka, Tarasivka, Shevchenko, Yelyzavetivka, Novotoretske, Lysivka, Uspenivka, Kotliarivka, Troitske, Nadiivka, and Andriivka; nine engagements are currently underway.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russians carried out 12 attacks near Kostiantynopil, Burlatske, Pryvilne, Rivnopil, and toward Odradne. The Ukrainian defenders halted all assaults.
In the Prydniprovske sector, there was one unsuccessful enemy offensive action.
In the Kursk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 enemy attacks, with six clashes still ongoing. The Russians also launched seven airstrikes with 18 guided bombs and 220 artillery shellings, including two MLRS strikes." Ukrin

Putin announces 72-hour Victory Day ceasefire

"Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict for three days in honor of the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The truce will last from May 8 to May 10th, the Kremlin has said." RT

Canadian Election

"To the surprise of nobody (aside from a few excited folks about three hours ago), Canada's

liberal party has won Monday's national elections - with voters electing Mark Carney to a full term as the next Prime Minister according to national broadcaster CBC/Radio Canada.
According to CTV, Carney's liberals have won a minority (vs. majority).
As of 10:51 p.m EDT, the Liberals had won or were leading in 161 out of 343 ridings. Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives are set to remain in opposition, with 137 ridings so far. Parties need 172 seats to form a majority.
After some momentary excitement based on a reported 'larger than expected' turnout at Canadian polls, betting market odds for conservative candidate Pierre Poilievre have fallen back to the low 20% range. " ZH

178 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours

"178 combat engagements occurred between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops along the frontline in the past 24 hours, with the highest number recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
Throughout the day, the Russian army launched airstrikes on several areas, including Naumivka, Novodmytrivka, Myropilske, and Petrushivka in the Sumy region, Novopil, Popiv, Volodymyrivka, Poltavka, Nova Poltavka, Malynivka, Kozatske, Hrodivka, Novoekonomichne, Myrnohrad, Lysivka, Sukhyi Yar, Pokrovsk, Zvirove, Zelene Pole, and Piddubne in the Donetsk region, Huliaipole, Pavlivka, and Novodarivka in the Zaporizhzhia region, and Olhivka in the Kherson region.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted to breach Ukrainian defensive lines nine times near Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Zapadne, and Mala Shapkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, seven enemy attacks were recorded. Ukrainian defenders repelled assault actions near Zahryzove, Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Hlushkivka, and Nova Kruhliakivka.

In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 18 attacks, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses near Katerynivka, Nove, Kolodiazi, Yampilivka, and toward Lypove, Ridkodub, Zelena Dolyna, and Novyi Myr.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled six enemy attacks near Ivano-Darivka and toward Hryhorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attacked ten times in the direction of Markove and near Chasiv Yar and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy launched 14 attacks near Toretsk, Druzhba, and toward Dyliivka and Dachne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 59 Russian assaults near the settlements of Sukhа Balka, Yelyzavetivka, Sukhyi Yar, Malynivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Novooleksandrivka, Nadiivka, Troitske, Kotliarivka, Sribne, Andriivka, and toward Pokrovsk, Stara Mykolaivka, Oleksandropil, Novopavlivka, and Bohdanivka." RT

Spain declares state of emergency after nationwide blackout

"Spain

declared a state of emergency on Monday after a massive power outage plunged the
entire Iberian Peninsula into darkness. Authorities are still investigating the cause.
The blackout, which struck Spain and Portugal around midday and briefly affected parts of France, left millions without electricity, paralyzed public transport, and delayed flights." RT

Trump says Putin must stop its strikes on Ukraine and sign agreement

"President Donald Trump has expressed his disappointment over the Russian missile strike on Kyiv and uncertainty about Russian leader Vladimir Putin's intentions to end the war.
"We'll see what happens over the next few days. We'll probably learn a lot. I was very disappointed that missiles were flying. By Russia," he said as he left New Jersey.
Trump noted that Putin must demonstrate a willingness to end the war.
"I want him to stop shooting, sit down and sign a deal," he said." Pravada

U.S. and Japan Plot Dual-Use Ships as China Fires Warning Shots Against Confrontation

"Plans for joint building of commercial ships with military applications were announced by

U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan, Nikkei Asia reports.
Phelan admitted that China's ability to convert commercial ships to military use "seems to be very quick," which he said is currently not the case with Japan and the U.S.
New U.S. ambassador to Japan, George Glass, earlier urged the U.S. and Japan to cooperate more on defense in the face of what he described as an increasingly "confrontational" China, who dismissed the comments as a diplomatic slur." Sputnik

168 combat engagements on frontline over past day

"168 combat engagements on the frontline.
The enemy also carried out airstrikes in the areas of the following populated places: Semenivka in Chernihiv region, Prokhody, Myropilske, Maryine, Uhroidy, Velykyi Prykil in Sumy region, Zirka, Kostiantynivka, Novopil, Zelene Pole in Donetsk region, Huliaipole, Malynivka, Zaliznychne, Orikhiv, Mala Tokmachka, Prymorske, Stepnohirsk, Lukianivske in Zaporizhzhia region, and the city of Kherson.

In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attacked the Ukrainian positions six times in the areas of Vovchansk, Krasne Pershe, and Mala Shapkivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, three enemy attacks were repelled near Nova Kruhliakivka, Petropavlivka, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, 20 enemy assaults were repelled near Nadia, Nove, Ridkodub, Kolodiazi, Yampolivka, Myrne, and towards Novyi Mir.
In the Siversk sector, two enemy offensive actions were halted toward Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 16 engagements were recorded near Chasiv Yar, Andriivka, Kurdiumivka, and towards Maiske, Stupochky, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, nine attacks took place near Ozarianivka, Dachne, Dyliivka, Shcherbynivka, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 64 enemy assault actions near Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Kotliarivka, Stara Mykolaivka, Nova Poltavka, Troitske, Novooleksandrivka, Novopavlivka, Bohdanivka, Andriivka, Bahatyr, Nadiivka, and towards Oleksiivka, Pokrovsk, and Malynivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 13 enemy attacks were stopped near Kostiantynopil, Pryvilne, Vilne Pole, and towards Odradne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attempted one advance near Lobkove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, one unsuccessful enemy attempt to advance was recorded." Ukrin

Russians drop aerial bombs on Kostiantynivka

"Russian forces dropped three aerial bombs on the private residential sector of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, killing three civilians and injuring four others." Ukrin

Russian commander contradicts Kremlin, admits Ukrainian forces still fighting in Kursk Oblast

"Acting commander of Russia’s 810th Brigade of the Black Sea Fleet reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin that "scattered groups and individual soldiers" of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fighting in the Kursk region "will soon be destroyed," Russian government-controlled RIA Novosti reported on April 27.
The statement, contradicts an earlier report by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov that Russian forces have fully recaptured the territory of Kursk Oblast, the Russian border region partially held by Ukraine since last August.
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, fighting in Kursk Oblast continues." KievIndependent

Hezbollah leads some in Lebanon to talk of peace with Israel

"Since Israel's near annihilation of Hezbollah's terror leadership, and the backing of the

Trump administration, whose special envoy to Lebanon has made clear the U.S. goal of limiting the power and influence of the Iran-terror proxy, the winds of change are slowly blowing over Beirut.
The weakening of Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy, and the election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanon’s president in January 2025, represents a turning point in the country’s political trajectory. After more than two years of political deadlock, Aoun’s election was seen as a victory for the anti-Hezbollah camp, and has seemingly made the shift in public opinion regarding peace with Israel more palatable." FOX

Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire in Kashmir

"Troops from Pakistan and India

exchanged fire in disputed Kashmir, officials said Friday, after the United Nations urged the nuclear-armed rivals to show “maximum restraint” following a deadly shooting in the region.
Relations have plunged to their lowest level in years, with India accusing Pakistan of supporting “cross-border terrorism” after gunmen carried out the worst attack on civilians in contested Muslim-majority Kashmir for a quarter of a century." Breitbart

4.5 earthquake struck in the US.

"A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck in the U.S. north of Anchorage, Alaska.
Its epicenter was at the Willow Creek State Recreation Area, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
According to the Richter scale, which measures the strength of earthquakes, quakes between 4.0 and 4.9 produce "noticeable shaking of indoor objects and rattling noise," and are "felt by most people in the affected area. Slightly felt outside. " MS

AFU shot down 57 Russian drones in evening

"Defense Forces shot down 57 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine, and another 67 enemy imitators were lost locally. Russians launched a total of 149 attack UAVs (other types of imitator drones) into Ukraine from the areas of their cities of Kursk, Briansk, Orel, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk." Ukrin

174 clashes on front lines in past day

"As many as 174 combat clashes were recorded between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Russian airstrikes targeted areas such as Novodmytrivka, Mykhailivka, Riasne, Prokhody, and Myropilske in the Sumy region; Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region; Novopavlivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region; Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Oleksiivka, Bahatyr, Yablunivka, and Novopil in the Donetsk region; Huliaipole and Novoandriivka in the Zaporizhzhia region; and Vesele in the Kherson region.

In the Kupiansk sector, four Russian attacks were repelled near Nova Kruhliakivka and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, 22 Russian attacks were repelled near Nadiia, Hrekivka, Nove, Novomykhailivka, and towards Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, three enemy attacks were stopped near Bilohorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 13 attacks were repelled near Chasiv Yar, Kurdiumivka, Stupochky, Predtechyne, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, 29 enemy assaults were stopped near Druzhba, Leonidivka, Krymske, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, 68 enemy assaults were repelled near Sukhа Balka, Yelyzavetivka, Novotoretske, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenke, Udachne, Uspenivka, Preobrazhenka, Kotliarivka, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 13 attacks were stopped near Pryvilne, Dniproenerhiia, and Rozlyv.
In the Orikhiv sector, four assaults were repelled near Stepove, Mala Tokmachka, and Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Dnipro River sector, one enemy assault was successfully stopped." Ukrin

US War Games Simulate 'Full-Scale Battle' With China In Philippines

"The U.S. kicked off its largest annual military drills alongside the Philippines days ago this

week, simulating a full-on war with China. A total of 17,000 troops from 20 countries participated in the drills, dubbed Balikatan 2025, including 9,000 American soldiers and 5,000 Filipino servicemen.
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific commander Lt. Gen. James Glynn said this year’s drills "will showcase a full battle test, the purposeful integration of real world security situations relevant to the region with live, virtual and constructive training opportunities that will give the Philippines and the U.S. a collective opportunity to demonstrate capabilities across all domains, across all services and all forces." ZeroHedge

Putin Announces Kursk Region Fully Liberated From Ukrainians

"Russia's top military leaders as well as President Vladimir Putin have on Saturday declared

the full liberation of Russia's Kursk region, after Ukrainian forces invaded and occupied huge swathes of it starting last August.
The final fight was for the village of Gornal, which lies on the Ukrainian border. Fighting on the vicinity of the settlement became fierce earlier this month, and the tide was definitely in Moscow forces' favor after the capture of a key monastery complex. Russian forces accused the Ukrainian army of using the monastery as a military forward operating position." ZeroHedge

Deadly Explosion Destroys Iran Port, over 500 Reported Dead

"A huge explosion this morning killed more than 500 people and destroyed large parts of the

Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee southwest of Bandar Abbas along the shores of the Persian Gulf.
The explosion occurred as Iran began a third round of nuclear talks with the United States in Oman. However, so far there was no indication of any link between the two events.
An Iranian news service reported that a fuel tank had “exploded for an unknown reason,” and port operations had been suspended. State broadcaster IRIB said the explosion took place in the chemical and sulfur area of the port." Breitbart

Trump, Zelensky Have Impromptu Face-To-Face Meeting In St. Peter's Basilica

"President Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr

Zelensky met on the sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral in Rome on Saturday. By the looks of it, they had an impromptu face-to-face right there at St. Peter's Basilica and in the ornate surroundings of the Vatican, also as confirmed by Zelensky himself in a social media post.
Zelensky called it a "good meeting" where "a lot" was discussed and that he's hoping for results. This comes after Trump recently said a "final offer" is on the table regarding achieving ceasefire in the war.
Zelensky wrote on X, "Full and unconditional ceasefire. Reliable and lasting peace that will prevent another war from breaking out. Very symbolic meeting that has potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results." 

ZeroHedge

156 combat clashes on frontline

"156 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline, with the majority of attacks concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.
Airstrikes targeted locations in the Sumy region, including Prokhody, Uhroidy, Mykhailivka, Myropilske, Velykyi Prykil, and Mykhailivka; Mala Vovcha in the Kharkiv region; Bahatyr, Oleksiivka, and Novopil in the Donetsk region; Novodarivka and Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region; as well as Kozatske and Antonivka in the Kherson region.
In the Kupiansk sector, five enemy attacks were recorded, with Ukrainian forces successfully repelling a Russian assault in the area of Nova Kruhliakivka.

In the Lyman sector, Russian troops launched 19 offensives, attempting to breach defenses in areas including Ridkodub, Druzheliubivka, Hlushchenkove, Novoserhiivka, Novyi Myr, Serebrianka, Novoyehorivka, Kolodiazy, Nove, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, the Defense Forces thwarted five enemy advances in the direction of Hryhorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
The Kramatorsk sector saw eight combat clashes, concentrated near Chasiv Yar and the areas around Markove and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces conducted 16 attacks in Dachne, Toretsk, and in the directions of Pleshchiyivka, Shcherbynivka, and Dyliivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops successfully repelled 44 Russian assault attempts near Yelyzavetivka, Preobrazhenka, Andriivka, Stara Mykolaivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Novooleksandrivka, Nadiivka, as well as in the directions of Myroliubivka, Malynivka, and Romanivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russian army carried out 19 attacks in areas such as Kostiantynopil, Vesele, Novosilka, Pryvilne, and toward Vile Pole and Odradne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the invaders launched four assault attempts near Novodanylivka and Stepove, while in the Prydniprovskyi sector, one unsuccessful enemy advance was recorded.
No combat engagements occurred in the Kharkiv and Huliaipole sectors. Similarly, no signs of Russian offensive groups were detected in the Volyn and Polissia sectors.
The Defense Forces continue to hold back the invaders in the Kursk sector. Yesterday, the Russians carried out 28 air strikes, dropping 37 drones, and fired 370 times, nine attacks from multiple launch rocket systems. Ukrainian defenders successfully halted 30 assault attempts by the invaders." Ukrin

Trump: Russia, Ukraine ‘Very Close to a Deal’ Should Now Meet to ’Finish It Off’

"President Donald Trump said that Ukraine and Russia “are very close to a deal” following a

day of productive conversations.
Trump took to Truth Social just after he landed in Rome to share the details and suggest a meeting between top Russian and Ukrainian officials.
“Just landed in Rome. A good day in talks and meetings with Russia and Ukraine. They are very close to a deal, and the two sides should now meet, at very high levels, to ‘finish it off,'” Trump wrote. “Most of the major points are agreed to.”
“Stop the bloodshed, NOW. We will be wherever is necessary to help facilitate the END to this cruel and senseless war!” he added." Breitbart

'Funniest Thing I've Read All Day': Elon Musk Mocks Zelensky For Claiming Every U.S. Taxpayer Dollar Is Accounted For

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hilariously declared that every single dollar of U.S. taxpayer money sent to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion has been meticulously tracked and accounted for, dismissing concerns about corruption or misuse. The claim, one of his most audacious yet, came during an interview with Daily Wire co-founder and conservative podcaster Ben Shapiro.
Shapiro, known for his interventionist views regarding foreign affairs, pressed Zelensky on the issue of transparency, zeroing in on the nearly $200 billion in U.S. aid allocated to Ukraine’s defense.

“There’s lot’s a questions about where the money is going pensions, to war profiteering, to corruption,” Shapiro noted, before asking: “What kind of transparency can you provide to the American people to guarantee that there taxpayer dollars are being used in the best possible way to fight Russia and defend Ukraine, and to ensure, if the United States wants, would an audit be possible by the United States for where those dollars are going?”"As for the audit, the United States has the understand there’s United States inspectors working, there’s inspectors of European countries, because we’ve also allocated their money and grateful to them," Zelensky replied. “That is why we told them at once we’re ready to have any inspections from the very beginning of the way, inspectors coming from the United States, Europe, and our own inspectors.”
“We have complete reporting and accounting, absolutely transparent within the ministry of defense,” the Ukrainian president added. “There’s access to all the figures starting from the very first year of the war.”
“Funniest thing I’ve read all day,” billionaire Elon Musk tweeted in response, with a pair of laughing emojis." ZH

Ukrainian forces destroy 41 Russian drones, another 40 disappear from radar

"Russia launched an attack involving 103 UAVs, including decoy drones, from the Kursk, Bryansk, and Orel regions. The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully shot down 41 Russian drones, while an additional 40 UAVs disappeared from radar." Ukrin

Enemy intensifies attacks: 175 combat engagements recorded on frontline in past day

"175 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline.
Airstrikes were carried out near towns and villages, including Uhroidy, Krasnopillia, Stepok, Riasne, and Myropilske in the Sumy region; Kremskyi Buhor in the Chernihiv region; Ridkodub and Putnykove in the Kharkiv region; and numerous locations across the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, such as Oleksandro-Kalynove, Myrnohrad, and Huliaipole.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy assaults in the areas of Nova Kruhliakivka, Zahryzove, and towards Bohuslavka.

In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 15 attacks, attempting to breach defenses near Novyi, Kolodiazi, Torske, and Yampolivka, as well as in the directions of Olhivka, Ridkodub, and Novyi Myr.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces successfully stopped eight Russian offensives near Bilohorivka and in the directions of Verkhniokamianske and Hryhorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 13 combat clashes were recorded in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Andriivka, and in the directions of Bila Hora, Predtechyne, and Dyliivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy conducted 17 attacks targeting Toretsk, Leonidivka, Shcherbynivka, Dachne, and advancing in the directions of Dyliivka and Novospaske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled 65 Russian assault attempts across multiple locations, including Vodiane Druhe, Zvirove, Tarasivka, Sukhyi Yar, Berezivka, Malynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlynove, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Nadiivka, Kotliarivka, and Andriivka. Further assaults were thwarted in the directions of Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Chunyshyne, Oleksiyivka, Stara Mykolaivka, Romanivka, and Myroliubivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces launched 10 attacks near Kostiantynopil, Pryvilne, and toward Rozlyv and Odradne, but were ultimately stopped.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made nine unsuccessful attempts to advance near Novodanylivka, Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove, Shcherbaky, and in the direction of Mala Tokmachka.
Ukrainian forces successfully repelled three Russian attempts to advance in the Prydniprovskyi sector." Ukrin

Round Two! Trump Slams Zelensky For Rejecting Crimea Proposal For Peace

"President Trump has slammed President Zelensky in a Wednesday post on Truth Social,

saying of the Ukrainian leader, "if he wants Crimea, why didn’t they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired"... and "He can have Peace or, he can fight for another three years before losing the whole Country." ZeroHedge

Massive Russian strike on Kyiv

"The enemy attack on Kyiv killed 9 people, injured 63, hospitalized 42, including 6 children." Ukrin

124 combat clashes on frontline

"Since the beginning of the day, as many as 124 combat clashes have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attacked four times near Vovchansk and Vovchanski Khutory.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russians conducted assaults near the village of Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, 20 attacks occurred throughout the day near Nove, Hrekivka, Nadiya, and Ridkodub. Four clashes are still ongoing.

In the Siversk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled nine attacks near Bilohorivka and Verkhniokamianske; three battles are still in progress.
In the Toretsk sector, Russians launched 25 attacks, focusing on Dachne, Krymske, Toretsk, and Leonidivka. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled 21 attacks; fighting continues.
The Pokrovsk sector is the hottest spot today with 43 Russian attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses near the settlements of Kalynove, Zelene Pole, Novotoretske, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Vidrodzhennia, Zvirove, Uspenivka, Nadiivka, Kotliarivka, and Andriivka. Four battles are still ongoing.
Ukrainian defenders inflicted significant losses on the enemy as 349 Russian troops were neutralized, 174 of them irreversibly. Also, seven vehicles, a UAV antenna, 20 motorcycles, five drones, a ground drone, and an enemy EW system in trenches were destroyed. Additionally, four vehicles, three motorcycles, three artillery guns, and two mortars were damaged.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian units halted 13 enemy assaults near Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, Rivnopil, and Novodarivka. One clash is still underway.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attempted three advances near Stepove, Shcherbaky, and Lobkove. Clashes are ongoing. Enemy aircraft dropped guided aerial bombs on Stepnohirsk and Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, one unsuccessful enemy attempt to advance occurred.
In the Kursk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 23 enemy assaults. Russian forces launched 16 airstrikes, dropping 30 guided bombs, and carried out 383 artillery shellings, including 19 from multiple rocket launchers." Ukrin

Putin Offers To Halt Fighting Along Current Front Lines In Ukraine: Report

"In a huge development, President Vladimir Putin has offered to halt his invasion of Ukraine across the current front line as part of ongoing efforts to work with U.S. President Donald

Trump toward reaching a permanent peace deal. This reportedly happened during ongoing dialogue with Trump's top envoys.
This is according to several sources which spoke to Financial Times, which wrote further in a Tuesday report, "The proposal is the first formal indication Putin has given since the war’s early months three years ago that Russia could step back from its maximalist demands to end the invasion." ZeroHedge

In Marhanets, drone hits bus with employees of company - 9 killed, 30 wounded

"In Marhanets, Dnipro region, an enemy drone hit a bus carrying employees of a company on their way to work - 9 dead, 30 wounded." Ukrin

144 combat engagements recorded on frontline over past day

"144 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the frontline yesterday.
The Russian army carried out air strikes in the areas of Boyar-Lezhachi, Petrushivka, Ugroids, Miropilia, Prokhody in Sumy region; Pokrovsk, Udachne, Novomykolayivka, Sukhyi Yar, Zoria, Vodiane, Hrodivka, Krasny Yar, Oleksiyivka, Novopavlivka, Bahatyr, Novopil, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Yablunivka, Yalta in Donetsk region; Biliakivka, Dnipropetrovska oblast; Zaporizhzhia, Huliaypole, Novodarivka, Lobkove, Kamianske, Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia oblast; Ivanivka, Kherson oblast.

Three Russian attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector. Ukrainian troops repelled the assault in the areas of Zahryzove and Nova Kruhlyakivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 14 times, trying to break into the defense in the areas of Kolodiazy, Nadiia, Novomykhailivka and in the directions of Olhivka, Hlushchenkove and Novosergiyivka.
In the Siversk sector, Russian troops made three attempts to advance in the areas of Hryhorivka and Verkhnekamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the militants attacked six times in the areas of Stupochky, Bila Hora and towards Mayske.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 13 attacks in the areas of Dachne, Druzhba, Toretsk and in the direction of Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops stopped 53 Russian assault attacks in the areas of Berezivka, Kotlyarivka, Preobrazhenka, Novoukrainka, Shevchenko, Vodyane Druhe, Malynivka, Yelizavetivka, Lysivka, Udachne, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Nadiivka, Troitske, Andriivka, as well as in the directions of Novopavlivka, Romanivka, Stara Mykolaivka, Myroliubivka, Novomykolaivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russian army launched 17 attacks near Kostiantynopil, Pryvilne, Novosilka, and in the direction of Oleksiyivka and Odradne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian troops attacked the positions of the Defense Forces near Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove and Pyatikhatky five times." Ukrin

Kremlin Hails US Proposal To Deny NATO Membership To Ukraine, Awaits Official Word On Crimea

"The Kremlin has belatedly reacted to Washington proposals toward ending the war in Ukraine, by praising and welcoming the Trump administration's ruling out Ukraine joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); however, as The Wall Street Journal reports in the wake of high-level meetings in Europe last week, Moscow "showed no urgency in

reaching a deal."
"We have heard from Washington at various levels that Ukraine’s membership in NATO is out of the question," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a Monday press briefing. "This is something that satisfies us and coincides with our position."
"Ukraine should not be a member of NATO and should not have prospects for integration with it," Peskov said. "This would be a threat to the national interests of the Russian Federation. And this is one of the root causes of the conflict." Zerohedge

Congressman Visits Ukraine Frontlines, Filmed Firing Heavy Weapon

"Apparently trying to out-hawk the late John McCain, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has described that he recently traveled to Ukraine and spent several days at the front lines.
The 51-year old Republican rep from Pennsylvania spent a total of a week inside the war-ravaged country, visiting soldiers while making declarations that Ukraine and the US will defeat the Russian military.

Fitzpatrick even did a provocative photo op wherein he signed an artillery shell "to Putin". And even more alarming is that he filmed himself firing a large gun, which may have been an anti-aircraft weapon..... the Congressman was trying to be as provocative against the Russians as possible, at a moment a Republican president is trying to forge peace between Moscow and Kiev.
Crucially, Fitzpatrick traveled around with Ukraine’s National Guard Artillery and Third Assault Brigade - the latter which is made up of Azov Special Operations soldiers and is commanded by Andriy Biletsky, who has long been accused of having neo-Nazi links and ideology.
He wrote on X after the trip, "It was my profound honor to deliver a very ‘personal’ message to Vladimir Putin today, from the front lines of the war near the Russian border, on behalf of our PA-1 community. The only permissible details to share are that ‘the message was delivered on target.’"
This does suggest he may have been firing on or near an actual war zone - though the security risks would be enough to probably prevent him from getting very close to any real fighting." ZH

Russians launch strikes at Kherson region

"In Kherson region, Russian aggression claimed the life of one person and left seven others injured over the past 24 hours." Ukrin

Ukrainian forces down 38 Russian drones

"Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 38 Russian drones, while an additional 16 decoy drones vanished from radar screens without causing any damage." Ukrin

165 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours, most in Pokrovsk sector

"As many as 165 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines in Ukraine. The enemy launched airstrikes in the areas of the following settlements: Marinka, Krasnopillia, Vysoke, Mala Rybnytsia, Myropilske, Prokhody, Studenok, and Uhroidy in the Sumy region; Oleksandropil, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, Muravka, Novodarivka, and Dachne in the Donetsk region; Malynivka, Zaliznychne, Shcherbaky, Novoiakovlivka, and Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Defense Forces' aviation, missile troops, and artillery struck ten enemy personnel, weapons, and equipment concentration areas, two command posts, and six artillery systems.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched two assaults near Petropavlivka and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 25 times, trying to advance near Nove, Nadiia, Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Myrne, Kolodiazi, Torske, and toward Novyi Myr and Zelena Dolyna.
In the Siversk sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions twice in the areas of Verkhniokamianske and Pereizne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four clashes were recorded near Vasiukivka, Chasiv Yar, Markove, and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy launched 23 attacks near Toretsk, Dyliivka, and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 61 enemy assaults and offensive actions near Sukha Balka, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Sukhyi Yar, Vodiane Druhe, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Nadiivka, Troitske, Tarasivka, Promin, Lysivka, Udachne, Preobrazhenka, Kotliarivka, Andriivka, and toward Oleksandropil, Novopavlivka, and Berezivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions 19 times near Kostiantynopil, Vilne Pole, Pryvilne, Novosilka, Rozlyv, and toward Odradne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three enemy assaults toward Stepove and Novodanylivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, the enemy conducted two unsuccessful offensive operations." Ukrin

Pope Francis Dead on Easter Monday

"In the wake of Pope Francis’ passing on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church will begin the

process of selecting the next Bishop of Rome, thereby setting the future course of the Church and its 1.3 billion followers.
Within 15 to 20 days of the death of the Pope, a conclave of the College of Cardinals will be convened within the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, where they will hold a secret ballot vote to elect the next Pontifex Maximus of the Church." Breitbart

Germany Deploys Troops To Lithuania In First Permanent Foreign Deployment Since World War II

"Germany has activated its first permanent foreign troop deployment since World War II, establishing a 5,000-strong armored brigade in Lithuania. This decision follows Defense Minister Boris Pistorius’ announcement in 2023 to bolster troop presence on NATO‘s eastern flank in response to the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War." ZH

45 combat clashes along frontline, battles ongoing in three sectors

 "45 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops have occurred so far, with ongoing battles currently taking place in three sectors of the front. The enemy is showing the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.

From Russian territory, artillery strikes were launched on Myropilske and Turya in Sumy region.
In the Lyman sector, two clashes occurred near Nadiya and Myrne.

In the Kramatorsk sector, Russians attacked four times near Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Bila Hora. One battle is ongoing.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian invaders attacked Ukrainian positions twice near Druzhba and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, 20 clashes of varying intensity have occurred today near Sukha Balka, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novooleksandrivka, Uspenivka, Preobrazhenka, Andriivka, and Rozlyv. Two battles are still ongoing.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Russians made two advance attempts near Skudne and Odradne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attempted three times to advance toward Ukrainian positions in the areas of Mala Tokmachka and Stepove, but were repelled.
In Russia’s Kursk region, Ukrainian defenders are currently repelling three enemy attacks. A total of 12 clashes have been recorded there so far today. Since the beginning of the day, Russian forces have carried out 100 artillery strikes in the area, including seven using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS)." Ukrin