Ukraine

• रेड स्क्वायर पर होने वाले इस वार्षिक आयोजन में दो दशकों में पहली बार कोई बख्तरबंद वाहन या मिसाइल सिस्टम शामिल नहीं होगा • यूरोप लाइव – नवीनतम अपडेट: यूक्रेनी ड्रोनों द्वारा लंबी दूरी के हमले के डर से रूस 9 मई को Moscow में लगभग दो दशकों में पहली बार सैन्य साजो-सामान के बिना एक संक्षिप्त Victory Day परेड आयोजित करेगा। • रक्षा मंत्रालय ने “वर्तमान परिचालन स्थिति” का हवाला देते हुए कहा कि नाजी जर्मनी पर सोवियत जीत के प्रतीक इस परेड के दौरान रेड स्क्वायर पर कोई बख्तरबंद वाहन या मिसाइल सिस्टम नहीं चलेगा।

• American स्वतंत्रता की 250वीं वर्षगांठ के उपलक्ष्य में US सांसदों से कहा: ‘इस महान राष्ट्र के कार्य मायने रखते हैं’ • King Charles ने US Congress को दिए एक भाषण में Britain के United States के साथ “special relationship” के महत्व की प्रशंसा की, जिसमें Nato, Ukraine की रक्षा और जलवायु संकट का विशेष उल्लेख किया गया। • एक भाषण में जिसे Donald Trump के लिए United States के पारंपरिक यूरोपीय गठबंधनों की ओर लौटने और उदारवादी मूल्यों के रक्षक के रूप में अपने देश की भूमिका बहाल करने की एक गुप्त अपील के रूप में देखा जाएगा, Charles ने कहा: “America के शब्दों का वजन और अर्थ है, जैसा कि स्वतंत्रता के बाद से रहा है। इस महान राष्ट्र के कार्य और भी अधिक मायने रखते हैं।” Continue reading...

Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on Sunday, amid fears that Russia's four-year war could spark a repeat of the world's worst nuclear accident that led to thousands of deaths and devastating environmental consequences.

• Ukrainian officials acknowledged on Monday that Russian forces have captured additional territory in eastern Donbas region despite increased deliveries of Western arms and ammunition over the past 30 days. • Kyiv's military command reported that Russian forces are attempting encirclement operations near Bakhmut and Popasna, forcing Ukrainian units into tactical withdrawals in select areas. • The Pentagon reaffirmed commitment to Ukraine, announcing a $500 million weapons package including air defense systems and precision munitions, with U.S. officials emphasizing the long-term nature of support.

Across country, more than 10 people have been injured as Ukrainian prime minister Julia Svyrydenko prepares to visit PolandAnother night of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine overnight left more than 10 people injured, particularly damaging residential buildings in the Odesa region.The strikes caused the biggest damage in the central Prymorskyi district, where residential buildings, a hotel and facilities in the center of the city were damaged, Serhiy Lysak, the head of the local military administration, said on Telegram in comments reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

• North Korea has deployed an additional 10,000 troops to support Russian forces in Ukraine, escalating foreign involvement in the conflict as fighting intensifies along multiple fronts. • South Korean intelligence reports indicate the troops are equipped with advanced weaponry and are positioned in the Kursk region; this represents a significant expansion of Pyongyang's military commitment to Moscow. • The deployment raises concerns among US and allied officials about the global implications of expanding proxy conflicts and potential technology transfers between Russia and North Korea.

• The European Union announced a €2.1 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine on Friday, aimed at supporting reconstruction efforts and civilian needs amid Russia's intensified spring offensive across multiple fronts in eastern Ukraine. • EU officials stated the funds would prioritize healthcare infrastructure, food security, and electricity grid repairs, with disbursement beginning within two weeks pending parliamentary approval scheduled for April 30. • Ukraine's finance minister praised the commitment but warned that current assistance levels remain insufficient to offset projected $14 billion in war-related economic losses this year alone.