Zelensky says €90B in aid “will be unblocked,” calling it essential “oxygen” for Ukraine’s military. He added Ukraine is preparing a new meeting with the US and continues work on security guarantees, stressing Kyiv lacks the conditions needed to move forward in the peace process.

❗️The European Commission demands urgent explanations from Hungary after leaked recordings reveal FM Peter Szijjarto shared internal EU and national discussions with Russia between 2023 and 2025. Lawmakers are also pushing to restrict access to sensitive information for pro-Russian officials within EU institutions.

Ukraine's 114th Territorial Defense Brigade mobile fire group downs a Shahed-136 drone using twin-mounted Soviet-era Maxim machine guns.

❗️President Zelensky stated that preparations for the next winter season have begun, but are complicated by the blocking of EU aid intended for energy sector restoration and protection.

Ukraine’s 210th Assault Regiment interceptor teams shot down 6 Shahed drones on approach to Kyiv, repelling incoming UAV strike.

A new EU-wide poll shows US President Trump is viewed as a greater threat than China, with 36% of respondents naming the US under his leadership compared to 29% for Beijing. Russia remains the top concern, cited by over 70% across surveyed countries.

Zelensky granted “Hero City” status to multiple Ukrainian communities under sustained Russian strikes, including Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, Kupiansk, Nikopol and others across Donetsk and various other regions. The designation recognizes resilience under ongoing attacks.

❗️NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says the alliance is ready to support efforts to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He also stated that Ukraine’s NATO membership is unlikely to be resolved in the near term, casting doubt on rapid accession prospects.

❗️Zelensky rejects JD Vance’s remarks about “trading territory,” stating the US vice president is not involved in negotiations with Ukraine and Russia. He stressed that such comments reflect a lack of understanding of Ukraine’s sovereign territory and its significance.

Ukraine will not stop strikes on Russian territory despite requests from partners, Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov says. He stressed that Kyiv is acting in its own national interest amid ongoing war, despite differing views from allies.

❗️Ukrainian strikes on Russian rear infrastructure have significantly increased in effectiveness, according to a BBC report, as Russia's air defense systems struggle to cope. Ukraine has been extensively targeting Russian oil infrastructure, including terminals in Ust-Luga and Novorossiysk, since late March.

Ukrainian border guard UAV operators from the Steel Border brigade destroyed 6 Russian shelters, an artillery gun and a vehicle hidden under anti-drone netting, killing 2 Russian troops on the Kursk and North Slobozhanskyi axes.

Ukrainian forces struck the “Krymskaya” oil pumping station in Russia’s Krasnodar region, causing a fire, while also hitting a TOR-M1 air defense system and multiple ammunition, UAV and logistics depots. Additional strikes were recorded across occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Ukrainian drones struck targets in occupied Dovzhansk in Luhansk region this evening.

❗️BREAKING: Russia announced a temporary Easter ceasefire from April 11 to April 12, ordering a halt to combat operations across all fronts. Military command has been instructed to suspend hostilities while remaining ready to respond to any actions, and Moscow called on Ukraine to follow suit.

Ukrainian drone strikes hit a power substation in occupied Melitopol, causing electricity outages in parts of the city.

❗️Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with Trump administration officials in Washington to discuss a possible Ukraine peace deal and economic cooperation, as US weighs extending sanctions relief.

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