Ukraine is ready to extend the truce to at least 30 days, Zelensky said on April 19. The president responded to Putin's declaration by inviting Russia to accept a month-long unconditional ceasefire." KyivIndependemt
Sunday, April 20, 2025
US wants Putin to extend Easter truce beyond Sunday
"The United States aims to secure "a full and comprehensive ceasefire" in Ukraine beyond a
temporary Easter truce, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on April 20 in a statement emailed to Reuters.
Ukraine is ready to extend the truce to at least 30 days, Zelensky said on April 19. The president responded to Putin's declaration by inviting Russia to accept a month-long unconditional ceasefire." KyivIndependemt
Ukraine is ready to extend the truce to at least 30 days, Zelensky said on April 19. The president responded to Putin's declaration by inviting Russia to accept a month-long unconditional ceasefire." KyivIndependemt
China Tests Novel Non-Nuclear Hydrogen Bomb - Generates Intense Fireball
"Chinese scientists successfully detonated a powerful and innovative non-nuclear hydrogen-based bomb that produced an enduring, intensely-hot fireball.
Naturally, scientists recognized that densely-packed hydrogen offers extraordinary explosive potential, and set out to build explosive devices to measure the destructive force. China's pioneering evaluation started small, with a test bomb weighing just 4.4 pounds (2kg). The resulting fireball impressed researchers, producing heat exceeding 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit (1,000 Celsius). More importantly, the fireball lasted more than two seconds, which is 15 times longer than a comparably-scaled TNT explosion. No nuclear materials were involved." ZeroHedge
Satellite Images Expose China's Secretive Nuclear Submarine Force
"Newly published satellite imagery shows the latest developments at a Chinese naval base, which serves as the hub for China's nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
Google Earth recently updated satellite imagery of China's Qingdao First Submarine Base on the eastern coast. The images reveal at least six submarines docked near a pier, with one additional submarine visible in a drydock, per Luck's observations.
The latest research by Department of Defense says it believes that China will expand its submarine fleet from 60 to 65 by the end of 2025. China’s submarine fleet could reach 80 in the next ten years, according to the Pentagon.
As China continues to expand its military might, the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, is sounding the alarm of the U.S.’s ability to confront China. “The U.S. does not have the throughput, responsiveness, or agility needed to deter our adversaries,” Gen. Caine told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The U.S. military is bracing for possible confrontation with China over the Taiwan Strait. Adm. Sam Paparo, head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warned that China is actively preparing for major military actions targeting Taiwan.
China is said to be building a novel type of amphibious vessel called Shuiqiao, or “water bridges,” to bolster a possible Taiwan invasion, the India Defense Review reports. These adaptable barges are engineered to swiftly transport heavy equipment across challenging coastal terrain."
Google Earth recently updated satellite imagery of China's Qingdao First Submarine Base on the eastern coast. The images reveal at least six submarines docked near a pier, with one additional submarine visible in a drydock, per Luck's observations.
As China continues to expand its military might, the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, is sounding the alarm of the U.S.’s ability to confront China. “The U.S. does not have the throughput, responsiveness, or agility needed to deter our adversaries,” Gen. Caine told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The U.S. military is bracing for possible confrontation with China over the Taiwan Strait. Adm. Sam Paparo, head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warned that China is actively preparing for major military actions targeting Taiwan.
China is said to be building a novel type of amphibious vessel called Shuiqiao, or “water bridges,” to bolster a possible Taiwan invasion, the India Defense Review reports. These adaptable barges are engineered to swiftly transport heavy equipment across challenging coastal terrain."
ZeroHedge
Russia trying to create illusion of ceasefire, yet continuing attempts to advance – Zelensky
"Russia is attempting to create the general impression of a ceasefire, but in some areas, it is
continuing to make isolated attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated this on Telegram following a report by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi on the frontline situation as of 6:00, on April 20, Ukrinform reports.
“Overall, as of Easter morning, we can state that the Russian army is attempting to create the general impression of a ceasefire, while in some areas still continuing isolated attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote." Ukrin
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated this on Telegram following a report by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi on the frontline situation as of 6:00, on April 20, Ukrinform reports.
“Overall, as of Easter morning, we can state that the Russian army is attempting to create the general impression of a ceasefire, while in some areas still continuing isolated attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote." Ukrin
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Putin announces ‘Easter truce’
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U.S. could ‘move on’ from Russia-Ukraine peace talks – Rubio
"U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested that Washington could abandon efforts to
find a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict if it believes Moscow and Kiev are incapable of negotiating.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Rubio commented on a meeting with representatives from Ukraine, France, Britain, and Germany in Paris the day before. He stated that while the talks on the Ukraine conflict were “constructive and helpful,” the White House is still waiting to see if a peace deal is “doable.” RT
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Rubio commented on a meeting with representatives from Ukraine, France, Britain, and Germany in Paris the day before. He stated that while the talks on the Ukraine conflict were “constructive and helpful,” the White House is still waiting to see if a peace deal is “doable.” RT
Another 277 POWs returned to Ukraine
Friday, April 18, 2025
Russia Removes Taliban From Terror List
"Russia's Supreme Court on Thursday lifted its two-decade-old ban on the Taliban, the Tass
news agency said, reopening opportunities for business and investment between the two countries, and aligning with the Kremlin's bid to stabilize Afghanistan.
The move is undoubtedly a diplomatic win for the Taliban, which has been largely ostracized on the world stage after it wrested back power in a swift and chaotic takeover when the US withdrew its troops from the country in 2021." ZH
The move is undoubtedly a diplomatic win for the Taliban, which has been largely ostracized on the world stage after it wrested back power in a swift and chaotic takeover when the US withdrew its troops from the country in 2021." ZH
US Offers Russia Sanctions Relief For Peace, But Warns Trump Could 'Move On'
"The U.S. is pushing a Ukraine peace proposal that would effectively freeze the war, importantly with
Ukrainian territories now held by Russia remaining under Moscow’s control - something which the Zelensky government is likely going to reject. White House patience is wearing thin.
The Trump administration has presented allies with an outline of the potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, which according to Bloomberg offers to ease sanctions on Moscow if a lasting ceasefire is achieved.
But the Kremlin has to agree to stop fighting, and one U.S. official cited in reports has underscored that this is not being presented as a definitive settlement, and European countries allies wouldn't necessarily recognize the occupied territories as Russian. So this is not likely to fully satisfy either warring side." ZH
The Trump administration has presented allies with an outline of the potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, which according to Bloomberg offers to ease sanctions on Moscow if a lasting ceasefire is achieved.
But the Kremlin has to agree to stop fighting, and one U.S. official cited in reports has underscored that this is not being presented as a definitive settlement, and European countries allies wouldn't necessarily recognize the occupied territories as Russian. So this is not likely to fully satisfy either warring side." ZH
U.S. forces destroy Houthi-controlled fuel port in Yemen – key source of revenue’ for the terror group
"U.S. military strikes destroyed a major fuel port in Yemen Thursday that served as a key
source of “illegal revenue” for Houthi terrorists, according to U.S. Central Command.
The airstrikes targeted the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa fuel port on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, which the U.S. military said the Iran-backed terror group has used to “sustain their military operations.”
“Despite the Foreign Terrorist Designation that went into effect on 05 April, ships have continued to supply fuel via the port of Ras Isa. Profits from these illegal sales are directly funding and sustaining Houthi terrorist efforts,” read a statement released by CENTCOM."
NYP
Missile attack on Kharkiv: Injury toll grows to 74
140 combat clashes recorded on frontline in past day
"143 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded on the frontline, with the Pokrovsk sector experiencing the fiercest fighting.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian troops attempted an advance near Vovchansk but failed.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy assaults near Petropavlivka, Synkivka, and Zahryzove.
The Lyman sector saw heavy fighting, with Russian forces launching 20 attacks. They attempted to advance near Novovodiane, Nadiya, Novyi, Novomykhailivka, and Yampolivka, moving toward Hrekivka and Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops successfully fended off two Russian attacks near Bilohorivka and in the direction of Verkhniokamianske.
The Kramatorsk sector witnessed eight Russian assaults on Ukrainian positions, with fighting concentrated in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Kurdiumivka, and toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces launched 11 attacks near Toretsk, Ozarianivka, and Druzhba.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders thwarted 64 enemy assaults in the areas of Sukha Balka, Stara Mykolaivka, Zelene Pole, Vodiane Druha, Yelyzavetivka, Novotoretske, Promin, Lysivka, Kotlynne, Uspenivka, Preobrazhenka, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian troops successfully repelled nine Russian attacks in the areas of Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, and Pryvilne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled an enemy assault near Mala Tokmachka, maintaining their positions." Ukrin
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian troops attempted an advance near Vovchansk but failed.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy assaults near Petropavlivka, Synkivka, and Zahryzove.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops successfully fended off two Russian attacks near Bilohorivka and in the direction of Verkhniokamianske.
The Kramatorsk sector witnessed eight Russian assaults on Ukrainian positions, with fighting concentrated in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Kurdiumivka, and toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces launched 11 attacks near Toretsk, Ozarianivka, and Druzhba.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders thwarted 64 enemy assaults in the areas of Sukha Balka, Stara Mykolaivka, Zelene Pole, Vodiane Druha, Yelyzavetivka, Novotoretske, Promin, Lysivka, Kotlynne, Uspenivka, Preobrazhenka, and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian troops successfully repelled nine Russian attacks in the areas of Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, and Pryvilne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled an enemy assault near Mala Tokmachka, maintaining their positions." Ukrin
Thursday, April 17, 2025
France helped Zelensky write apology letter to Trump
"French 
diplomats reportedly helped Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky write a conciliatory letter
to US President Donald Trump in a bid to help the two leaders mend ties. Despite resumed contacts, relations between Zelensky and Trump have remained strained..... diplomats in France, Germany and the UK “sweated over how to try and repair the badly damaged relationship between Trump and Zelensky." RT
to US President Donald Trump in a bid to help the two leaders mend ties. Despite resumed contacts, relations between Zelensky and Trump have remained strained..... diplomats in France, Germany and the UK “sweated over how to try and repair the badly damaged relationship between Trump and Zelensky." RT
125 clashes on front lines in past day
"As many as 125 combat clashes were recorded across the frontlines in Ukraine over the past 24 hours.
Enemy airstrikes targeted locations in the Sumy region -- Petrushivka, Osoivka, Mala
Rybytsia, Myropilske, Riasne, and Pokrovka; in the Donetsk region -- Pokrovsk, Dovha Balka, Zoria, Nova Poltavka, Malynivka, Kalynivka, Shevchenko Pershe, Razine, Hrodivka, and Zelene Pole; and in the Zaporizhzhia region -- Komyshuvakha, Verbove, Lukianivske, Stepnohirsk, and Kamianske. Additionally, guided bombs were used in an airstrike on Kherson.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted two assaults near Vovchansk and Zapadne.
In the Kupiansk sector, five Russian attacks took place near Nova Kruhliakivka, Bohuslavka, Zahryzove, and toward Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, 16 enemy assaults were recorded near Nadiia, Novoserhiivka, Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Nove, and toward Olhivka and Zelena Dolyna.
In the Siversk sector, nine enemy assaults were recorded near Hryhorivka, Ivano-Darivka, Vyimka, and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, five clashes occurred near Chasiv Yar, Kurdiumivka, and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, 13 enemy assaults were recorded near Toretsk and Leonidivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 29 attacks near Oleksandropil, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Preobrazhenka, Troitske, Andriivka, Bohdanivka, Stara Mykolaivka, and toward Serhiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 15 attacks were recorded near Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, Pryvilne, and toward Bahatyr.
In the Huliaipole sector, no combat engagements were recorded.
In the Orikhiv sector, six Russian assaults were repelled near Lobkove, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Stepove, Kamianske, Shcherbaky, and Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Dnipro River sector, the enemy conducted three unsuccessful offensives.
In the Kursk sector, 14 engagements were recorded in the past 24 hours. The enemy carried out 23 airstrikes, launched 37 guided bombs, and conducted 413 artillery strikes, including 17 from multiple rocket launchers." Ukrin
Enemy airstrikes targeted locations in the Sumy region -- Petrushivka, Osoivka, Mala
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted two assaults near Vovchansk and Zapadne.
In the Kupiansk sector, five Russian attacks took place near Nova Kruhliakivka, Bohuslavka, Zahryzove, and toward Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, 16 enemy assaults were recorded near Nadiia, Novoserhiivka, Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Nove, and toward Olhivka and Zelena Dolyna.
In the Siversk sector, nine enemy assaults were recorded near Hryhorivka, Ivano-Darivka, Vyimka, and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, five clashes occurred near Chasiv Yar, Kurdiumivka, and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, 13 enemy assaults were recorded near Toretsk and Leonidivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 29 attacks near Oleksandropil, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Preobrazhenka, Troitske, Andriivka, Bohdanivka, Stara Mykolaivka, and toward Serhiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 15 attacks were recorded near Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, Pryvilne, and toward Bahatyr.
In the Huliaipole sector, no combat engagements were recorded.
In the Orikhiv sector, six Russian assaults were repelled near Lobkove, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Stepove, Kamianske, Shcherbaky, and Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Dnipro River sector, the enemy conducted three unsuccessful offensives.
In the Kursk sector, 14 engagements were recorded in the past 24 hours. The enemy carried out 23 airstrikes, launched 37 guided bombs, and conducted 413 artillery strikes, including 17 from multiple rocket launchers." Ukrin
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Ukraine strikes Russian missile brigade behind Sumy attack
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