In first such case, Russia's ex-proxy in Crimea convicted of breaching UK sanctions
A London court found the 48-year-old guilty of circumventing sanctions between February 2023 and January 2024 on six out of seven counts.
'Supporting Ukraine is America first' — Trump's spiritual advisor, Pastor Mark Burns
When U.S. President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine last month, the man described as his "spiritual advisor," Pastor Mark Burns, backed the decision.
This week, Burns is urging him to send Kyiv more tanks, fighter jets, and air defense.
"I now believe that supporting Ukraine is America
Ukraine Business Roundup — Tariff war
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President Trump shocked the world on April 2 when he announced what he dubbed “Liberation Day,” slapping tariffs on allies and rivals alike. Ukraine was hit with a 10% tariff on all its goods, apart from metal products, which already had a 25% tariff imposed on them in March.
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Ukraine, EU prolong transport visa-free regime until end of 2025
Transport visa-free regime is a part of Ukraine's sectoral integration into Europe and a prerequisite for our membership in the European Union," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 20
Editor’s note: This is issue 20 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly "Ukraine Reforms Tracker" covering events from March 24–April 6, 2025. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business, economics, and international financial programs.
The Kyiv Independent is republishing with permission.
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3500 niederländische und deutsche Soldaten wollen in Sachsen-Anhalt den Kampf um Gewässer sowie die Überwindung von Seen und Flüssen trainieren. Dabei kommt es zu einem folgenschweren Unfall. Ein 21-jähriger Niederländer stirbt. Es bleibt nicht der einzige Vorfall bei dem Großmanöver.
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Manöver mit der Bundeswehr: Niederländischer Soldat stirbt bei Nato-Übung in der Altmark
3500 niederländische und deutsche Soldaten wollen in Sachsen-Anhalt den Kampf um Gewässer sowie die Überwindung von Seen und Flüssen trainieren. Dabei kommt es zu einem folgenschweren Unfall. Ein 21-jähriger Niederländer stirbt. Es bleibt nicht der einzige Vorfall bei dem Großmanöver.
'Coalition of the willing' for Ukraine stalls over lack of US backstop, Bloomberg reports
The Trump administration has ruled out U.S. participation in the so-called "reassurance force," but London and Paris sought to convince Washington to at least provide airpower, intelligence support, or border surveillance as a backstop to the coalition's efforts.
5 killed, 23 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 85 of the 145 attack and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Forty-nine drones disappeared from radars without causing damage, according to the statement.
Hegseth to join Ramstein summit online, media reports
The April 11 meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will take place in Brussels under the chairmanship of the U.K. and Germany.
Russian drone injures 12 in Nikopol, including 16-year-old boy
A 16-year-old boy is in serious condition, Governor Serhii Lysak said. A dormitory and five cars were damaged in the attack.
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