Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Lviv: A UNESCO historical site was damaged.Local authorities reported at least 13 people were injured.Russia fired nearly 1,000 drones in 24 hours in one of the largest strikes in Ukraine.In Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, a raid killed a woman.During the night between Monday and Tuesday, a joint attack of Russian missiles and drones killed five people in different parts of Ukraine."I want Putin and Zelensky to reach an agreement," Trump said.

The Russian army attacked the center of Lviv with drones, destroying the historical center, UNESCO heritage sites and some buildings.Local authorities report: at least 13 were injured." Moscow also destroyed a church in Lviv. This is absolute environmental pollution," Zelensky said.Ukrainian.In Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, a Russian attack killed a woman.

Between Monday and Tuesday night, Moscow launched military and drone strikes against several Ukrainian cities.Sirens sounded across the country.The attack killed two in Poltava region, one in Zaporizhia region, one in Kherson and one in Kharkiv.Kursk region.

Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin are ready to reach a peace deal before midterm elections in November, Donald Trump said.

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From Ukraine to Iran, this is how drones have changed warfare

The race takes place in 2024 in front of Ukraine.The change brought about by drones is Copernican: they damage, kill, destroy and are a tangible sign of a way of fighting that will be increasingly robotic.

From Ukraine to Iran, how drones have changed warfare

Skip to content How the Druzhba oil pipeline case is damaging relations between Kyiv and the EU

Here are three reasons why the relationship between the European Union and Ukraine is growing.The first is related to a false start by offering a 90 billion aid package that should arrive in February, but now it disappeared in the corridors of Brussels due to the vetoes of Hungary and Slovakia blaming Kiev for not repairing the oil pipeline on which a large part of Hungary's energy depends.

How will the Druzhba oil pipeline harm Kiev-EU relations?

Skip to content Sean Penn wins War Metal Oscar

Oleksandr Pertsovsky, CEO of Ukrainian Railways, awarded him when the actor decided to attend the ceremony in Los Angeles, where he won his third Oscar for best actor "One in One".

Sean Penn gets a war metal Oscar

Go to the topic of Bullet, which Ukrainian drone is capable of firing Shahed missiles

Manufactured by General Cherry, these drones cost about 2,000 USD and are capable of intercepting aerial targets, costing nearly 50,000 USD, moving at a speed of 230-250 km/h.As a drone that is easy to control remotely and capable of detecting targets at distances of up to 600 meters, the Bullet drone presents itself as an important ally of the Ukrainian armed forces.

Bullet is a Ukrainian drone capable of firing martyrdom missiles

Skip to the content of the Iran war, oil and missiles: Russia and China strongly threaten Kiev

The American and Israeli attack on Iran and confusion in the Persian Gulf countries are dangers that go beyond the Middle East from a geopolitical point of view and reach Russia, Ukraine and China.Kiev does not hide its fear: it is afraid of being caught in the network of Trump and Putin and being weakened by the rotation of US military resources in the Middle East.The missiles that are fast are the ones used to protect Taiwan from Beijing's target: it takes a long time to bring them back.

Iran war, oil and missiles: Russia and China are stronger, Kiev risks

Skip to content Drone warfare, the 40 km frontline killing zone

From trenches to hidden factories to start-ups Innovation in real-time: The war in Ukraine is changing shape and pace, becoming a drone war.A conflict that is not just about people and heavy vehicles, but about pervasive technology, decentralized manufacturing and artificial intelligence.

Drone war, a 40 km kill zone on the front line

Go to topic Pope: "I invite everyone to work for dialogue and peace"

"I want to renew the call to stop the hostilities, to work for peace, not with weapons, to talk, really to find a solution for everyone. Now the hatred is growing, the violence is getting worse, more than a million displaced, many have died. We want to pray for peace, but I call on all authorities to really work together to talk and solve the problem."The Pope said this as he was leaving Castel Gandolfo.

How much do Ukraine, Italy spend on military aid to Kiev?

The Senate approved the direct coup text of the declaration law expanding Italy's commitment to support the military in Ukraine.So far, 3 billion euros have been allocated, a very small amount in the federal budget.Compared to other NATO countries, Germany has done the most. This is discussed again in the latest episode of Numeri, an in-depth analysis by Sky TG24.

How much money did Ukraine and Italy spend on military aid to Kiev?

Skip to content Estonia: "International community must not forget Ukraine"

"While the attention of the international world is increasingly focused on developments in the Middle East, it should not lead to a shadowing of the most important issue for the security of Europe. Achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine should be our main goal," said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Margus Tsahkna in a press release published today."This goal requires continuous and strong support for Ukraine in political, economic and military terms. At the same time, it is important to ensure that Russia does not benefit from developments in the Middle East, or obtain additional resources to finance its aggression," Tsahkna wrote further.

Trump: "I want Putin and Zelensky to make a deal, we're close"

Donald Trump said that he hopes that Zelensky and Putin can reach a peace agreement before the November midterm elections. The American president emphasized that "we are very close" and admitted that "he says this often, but it is true".

Zelenskyi: "Putin ran into a church in Lviv, absolute perversion";

President Zelensky accused Russia of "total depravity" after Moscow launched an unprecedented broadside attack on Ukraine, hitting the historic center of the western city of Lviv. In his daily address, Zelensky said, "Russia's modernized Iranian 'Shahed' (attack drone) attacked a church in Lviv - an act of gross perversion that only someone like Putin could find attractive.""The scale of this attack makes it very clear that Russia has no intention of ending this war," Zelensky added, promising that Ukraine would "definitely respond to any attack."

Ukraine, Kiev: "Russia has launched nearly 1,000 drones in 24 hours"

Russia launched nearly 1,000 drones against Ukraine in 24 hours, the Ukrainian air force said on Tuesday, after a rare incident in a day that killed at least three people.Moscow carried out "one of the largest strikes against Ukraine" with "556 attack drones" between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time on Tuesday, in addition to 392 drones and 34 missiles sent overnight, Ukraine's military explained.

Tusk attacks Budapest: "He admits contacts with Moscow, what a shame"

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attacked Budapest after Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto acknowledged his relationship with his Russian counterpart Serghei Lavrov during the EU summit."He systematically informed Moscow about what EU leaders were discussing behind closed doors."

Hungarian minister acknowledges "talk with Lavrov at EU meeting"

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó admitted that he maintained regular contacts with Moscow even during the EU negotiations, thereby confirming the revelations of the Washington Post.As reported by Euronews, Szijjártó defended his position on Monday evening at a pre-election event in Keszthely: According to him, EU decisions in the field of energy, industry and security have a direct impact on relations with external partners, including Russia."Yes, these issues need to be discussed with our partners outside the EU. I am talking not only with the Russian Foreign Minister, but also with American, Turkish, Israeli and Serbian partners, before and after the Council meeting," explained the head of Hungarian diplomacy, marking a change from the previous day, when he dismissed the accusations as "fake news".

EU, Tusk: "Hungary informs Moscow? Shameful"

"Foreign Minister Orban confirmed that he systematically informed Moscow about what EU leaders discussed behind closed doors. What a shame." Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk writes on X.

Kyiv: “Russian drones struck the center of Lviv”

Russian forces carry out a drone attack on the center of Lviv and damage a UNESCO World Heritage Site. RBC Ukraine reported this, citing Lviv Mayor Andrey Sadov and the head of the local administration, Maksim Kozytskyi.It said at least two people were seriously injured. Sadvi noted that at least two residential buildings were damaged in the attack. The entire historic center of Lviv is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Preserved (in particular, we see traces of different ethnic communities living there.) It was in the city center that Russian drones struck and damaged at least two buildings.

Allows phone calls with EU, Hungarian minister, Russia, etc.

Hungary's foreign minister agreed to a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, during the EU meeting.Peter Szijjarto, after being criticized for a Washington Post article that revealed how he frequently contacted Russia during the session of the Foreign Affairs Council, described the story as fake news, but last night during the election he said that "Yes, these issues need to be discussed with our partners outside the European Union. representatives of the United Nations, the European Union and other representatives of the European Union, representatives of the United Nations and the UnionSerbian," he said.foreign affairs, stating that secrecy is not discussed at ministerial level.The revelations come at a time of heightened political tension ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections on April 12.Orbán's government is one of the few in Europe to maintain regular ties with the Kremlin, and Hungary continues to import large quantities of oil from Russia despite pressure from the EU to reduce dependence.and energy on Moscow.Szijjarto has visited Moscow 16 times since Russia launched a major offensive in Ukraine in February 2022. His most recent trip was on March 4, when he met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.

Kiev: "Russian attack in Donetsk, a woman killed in Druzhkivka"

Russian forces conducted an airstrike on Druzkivka, Donetsk region, killing a woman and injuring others.According to Ukrainform, the Ukrainian State Aid Service spread the news on Facebook.Private houses, an outbuilding and infrastructure were damaged.According to the report of the National Emergency Services, the rescuers have limited the fire to a total area of ​​121 square meters, but due to the threat of repeated bombings, they have temporarily stopped extinguishing operations.broughtA 51-year-old employee of the emergency services of the Druzhkiv gas management department was seriously injured.

Mayor of Lvov: "At least 13 people were injured as a result of a Russian drone attack"

13 people were injured in a Russian drone strike in Lviv.The mayor of the city, Andrey Sadovy, told about it on social media.Traffic was temporarily stopped in the damaged areas for renovation work.

Kiev: daylight attack by 400 Russian drones

Russia launched one of the largest attacks against Ukraine by launching 400 attack drones in one day, hitting multiple targets.Yuri Ignat, head of the Air Force Command's communications department, said in a statement to Ukrainska Pravda.

One person was killed and six injured in a Ukrainian attack in the Kursk region.

The governor of the Kursk region in Russia, Aleksandr Khinshtein, said that the enemy attacked the village of Glamazdino, Khomutovsky district. According to the initial information, he was killed," Khinshtein wrote on the Max messaging platform.

EU Commissioner."Ukraine's membership in 2027 is impossible."

"It is impossible for Ukraine to become a member of the EU on January 1, 2027, but I can also understand why President Zelensky marked this date: he knows that, in the near future, Ukraine will not be able to become a member of NATO, so he is looking for security guarantees. And this is what EU membership means for Ukraine, as well as for any other country."European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said that in an interview at the Competitiveness Summit organized by Politico."Therefore - he emphasized - the formula or model we are most concerned about in the process of expansion is that we need peace first of all, this is important. Then we have to make reforms".

Kiev: “Russian drone strikes Lviv city center, damaging UNESCO site”

Russian forces targeted the center of Lviv with drones and damaged the UNESCO heritage site.This was reported by RBC-Ukraine by the mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovy and the head of the local administration Maxim Kuzytskyi.Kozitski's statement said that at least 2 people were seriously injured and said: "There has been an attack in the center of the city. According to the first reports, there has been a lot of damage to UNESCO heritage sites."Saawi said that at least two buildings were damaged as a result of the attack.Residences are damaged.

The number of people killed in the Russian attack in Kiev has reached 5 since last night

The death toll from Russia's attack on Ukraine has risen to at least five, after heavy airstrikes hit several areas of the country last night.BBC has given the news.A 61-year-old woman died in Kharkiv this morning when a drone hit an electric train, according to authorities, while other deaths were reported in Zaporizhia, Kherson and Poltava.According to authorities, the attack was the deadliest in the past ten days.Yesterday, Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, warned us, in his usual evening speech, of an impending "massive attack" from Russia.

Russian destroyers and helicopters conduct training exercises in the Baltic

Sukhoi Su-24 bombers and Mi-8 helicopters conduct attacks against simulated enemy ships and targets in the Baltic Sea.This was announced by the press office of the Russian Baltic Fleet.The pilots shot down the targets on the firing range on the ground," the press office said, quoted by the Interfax organization. Ten Su-24 aircraft, more than 15 other aircraft and about 200 personnel, including air force and naval aircraft, took part in the exercise.

G7: An outdoor meeting in the former Armored Abbey outside Paris

The G7 foreign ministers will meet on Thursday and Friday at the Abbey of Vaux-de-Cernay, outside Paris, for a meeting chaired by the head of French diplomacy Jean-Noel Barrot and specifically dedicated to the war in Iran.The meeting will be held under a strong security mechanism.From tomorrow, a security zone will be established around the site to prevent intrusion, with checks on the road connecting Senlisse, Auffargis and Les Essarts-le-Roi.Traffic on these roads may be interrupted on Thursday and Friday, during the arrival and departure of delegations.According to the Quai d'Orsay, the meeting aims to contribute to the management of important international conflicts, especially in Iran, the Middle East and Ukraine.

Libya, the Russian methane tanker Arctic Metagaz docked off the coast of Zuara

Libya has started an operational phase to ensure the safety of the Russian Arctic Methane Tanker, which is moving in the center of the Mediterranean Sea and is currently under control off the coast of Zavara.The unit has been stabilized by a specialized tugboat, the first step in a controlled transfer to a safe area to prevent it from approaching the coast and reduce risks to shipping and the marine environment, the Ministry of Defense of the Government of National Unity of Libya announced today.This case has passed to an emergency stage in recent days.Libya's National Oil Company (NOC) announced on March 21 that it had appointed a specialized company to manage the damaged vessel and that the plan would include towing it to a Libyan port via Melita Oil and Gas in partnership with Italy's Eni.The NOC has also set up a crisis cell and claims that environmental hazards can be largely contained.However, the soil is still tender.The ship is about 65 kilometers off the coast and heading northwest, while units assigned to oil companies, the Libyan Ports Company, the Coast Guard and the Ministry of Defense are en route to the area to secure it.For its part, the Libyan Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center confirmed that it has been monitoring the case since March 3, the date of the Mayday distress signal, in coordination with the authorities.on board, it was damaged by Ukrainian naval drones, which was never confirmed by Kiev.The plane was carrying about 450 tons of heavy oil, 250 tons of diesel and an unspecified amount of liquefied natural gas, prompting warnings of a possible environmental disaster in the central Mediterranean along Libya's west coast.Libyan authorities have now been asked to complete the withdrawal of the unit without incident, avoiding a maritime emergency turning into a maritime emergency.To prevent an environmental and security crisis in the energy quarter between Zavareh and Melita.

Rubio will attend the G7 in France on Friday amid the war in Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his G7 counterparts in France on Friday to discuss the war in Iran, the State Department announced.Rubio, on his first foreign trip since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, will attend the G7 foreign ministers meeting in Cernay-la-Ville, near Versailles on the outskirts of Paris.Rubio will speak with his counterparts about "the war between Russia and Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and threats to peace and stability around the world," department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.

Zelenskyj after talks in the USA: “The geopolitical situation has become more complicated due to the Iran war”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky listens to the Ukrainian negotiating team's report on the results of the meeting in Florida with U.S. mediators.“We discussed the results of the meeting in America in detail.It is important that Russia launch a new wave of 'Shahed' against Ukraine during the presentation of our negotiators' report," he said. "The most important thing - the Ukrainian leader claimed on social media - is to develop security guarantees that will bring us closer to the end of the war.Security is the key to peace.” Zelensky acknowledged that the geopolitical situation is complicated due to the war with Iran. However, according to him, “The fundamental situation does not change.Russia continues to wage war and cause instability in Europe and therefore protracts wars in that region and is preparing for new conflicts in the coming years, where there will be continuous wars in different geographic areas.”

Zelensky: "Leaders meeting to solve problems, stop the Russian threat"

Volodymyr Zelensky once again called for meetings at the leadership level to resolve the issues of war with Russia and, referring to Moscow's support for the Iran conflict, warned: this constant threat of war all over the world must be stopped.In a post on

Zelensky emphasized that "the geopolitical situation has become complicated because of the war against Iran, and unfortunately it has encouraged Russia. But the basic conditions have not changed. Russia continues this war and its destabilization in Europe, supports the Iranian regime with intelligence and, thus, prolongs the war in that region, while also preparing for new conflicts in the coming years." And this, according to the Ukrainian president, "can only betogether, with the United States, Europe and other global actors.Meetings at the leadership level are necessary to truly solve these problems.I have instructed the group to continue to work as actively as possible with partners so that, in particular, humanitarian issues such as prisoner exchanges are resolved."

The EU plan to freeze Russian oil has been rejected

The European Commission's proposal to eliminate Russia's remaining oil imports has been put on hold.This is what emerges from the latest agenda of the EU Commission.Published today and subject to change.The text is expected on April 15. Until now, only Hungary and Slovakia still import crude oil from Russia - which was about 3% of European demand before the Druzhba pipeline was damaged - due to the exemption provided by the 6th package of sanctions of the European Union, which prohibits the import of oil from Moscow.Some factors consider the postponement of his proposal: Above all, the new energy tension linked to the crisis in the Middle East and the war of aggression with Viktor Orban, in view of the Hungarian elections on April 12, more than 90 billion EU loans to Kiev that the Hungarian Prime Minister blocked, creating conditions for the restoration of the Uk Russian oil pipeline.

Kremlin: Kiev must decide whether to legalize presidential term extension

Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian president, said that although the elections in Ukraine have not been officially canceled, the country's leadership must take a stand and legalize the extension of the presidential term.Expanding the powers of the head of state or in this case the governor,” he said.The Kremlin spokesman commented on the statement of the Supreme Election Commission of Ukraine that it is impossible to hold presidential elections in 2026.

Massive attack by Moscow on military infrastructure

The Russian army launched a massive attack with missiles, drones and artillery against Ukrainian airports and military infrastructure last night, the Russian Defense Ministry said.“In response to Ukrainian terrorist attacks on civilian targets in Russia, the Russian armed forces launched large-scale strikes with long-range precision weapons this evening against Ukrainian military facilities producing various types of missiles and components, as well as against military airports,” said a statement issued by Moscow.In addition, Russian forces attacked in 142 "We attacked Ukraine's transport infrastructure" as well as "training centers and long-range drone launch sites," he added, noting that all intended targets had been hit.According to Ukrainian authorities, massive Russian attacks in the Zaporizhia and Poltava regions left at least three people dead and more than a dozen injured.According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia deployed a total of 34 missiles and 392 long-range drones, including around 250 Shahed (Russian-made Iranian drones).The missiles consist of seven ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles and four air-guided missiles.Ukraine managed to shoot down all 23 cruise missiles and two air-guided missiles and neutralize 365 drones.

Kyiv: “Russian attack on skyscrapers in Dnipro, injuries”

The head of Dnipropetrovsk region, Alexander Kanshia, reported that Russians attacked a skyscraper in Dnipro this morning, causing fire and injuries.

Ukraine, Russian drone and missile attack: many dead.Video

Moscow: "The army captured Pashnoya in the Kharkiv region"

Russia's Defense Ministry said the army had taken control of the village of Peschanoye in Kharkiv.

Zelensky: "390 drones and 34 missiles from Russia continue to support us"

"More than 390 drones and 34 missiles" from Russia against Ukraine.This is the complaint of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, which has been published

"Normal buildings were destroyed in Zaporizhzhia and Poltava and there were fires - writes Zelensky - about 40 drones were launched against Shostka in the Sumy region. In Slatyne, in the Kharkiv region, a drone hit an electric train. Damage was reported in eleven regions."

Zelensky stressed that "more protection to save lives" is needed."It is important to continue helping Ukraine. It is important to fulfill all defense agreements on time - he concluded - and it is important that Europe is able to produce the necessary number of defense missiles to protect against any threat."

Ukraine, night of bombings throughout the country: 5 dead

A salvo of Russian missiles and drones has killed five people in parts of Ukraine.Sirens rang out overnight across much of the country, while the attack left two dead in the Hijra region and one each in Zaporozhye, Kherson and Kharkiv.In his daily televised address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that intelligence indicates the possibility of a large-scale Russian attack.A 61-year-old passenger on an electric train in Kharkiv died shortly after the convoy was hit by a drone around 5:20 a.m. local time.A resident of Kherson was killed in his home, and two others died and seven were injured in the Hijra region.In the south, Russia launched a "massive combined missile and drone attack" in Zaporozhye, according to Ivan Fedorov, the head of the regional military administration, and emergency services reported one death and five others wounded.For its part, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that air defense intercepted "55 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones" in several regions overnight.

Moscow denies that Hungary's Szijjarto spied for Russia

As if the cloud of suspicion surrounding the foreign minister was not thick enough, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova added to the cloud of suspicion by defending the Hungarian government against accusations that it was quick to provide Russia with first-hand information on intra-EU negotiations."They do not take instructions from Russia or anyone else to defend their country's interests and act in the best interests of their people," a Foreign Ministry spokesman said.This trend is contrary to the situation in other EU countries, which "usually do not take into account the interests of certain elites" and "they present themselves as allies and maintain a notorious pseudo-unity, but in fact they spy on each other."Confidential information on closed-door talks among EU foreign ministers On Saturday, the Washington Post reported that Russian intelligence services had proposed organizing a campaign against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of crucial elections in April, an operation it called a "game changer."The article also pointed out that the Hungarian Foreign Minister regularly called Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to inform him of the latest developments during EU Council meetings.

Two people died as a result of an explosion in a residential building in Sevastopol

Two people were killed in an explosion in a residential building in Sevastopol, Crimea.The governor of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Razvozhaev, announced this on his Telegram channel.The governor, speaking to local media, concluded that the cause of the accident was a gas explosion, which he said had been confirmed by experts.Razvozhaev, said the agency Tass.The explosion caused a partial collapse of the wall of the building on the first floor and partial collapse of the floors and internal structures from the first to the third floor.A fire broke out in several houses in a neighboring building.

From Ukraine to Iran, drones have changed warfare

Acceleration will take place on the Ukrainian front in 2024. The change brought about by drones is Copernican: they weaken, kill, destroy and are a hard sign of an increasingly robotic way of fighting.

From Ukraine to Iran, this is how drones have changed warfare

Skip to content Zelensky: "There are indications that the Russians are preparing a major attack"

Ukrainian intelligence reports that "the Russian army may be preparing" a new "big attack": this is what the leader of Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky, said in an evening video message on social networks.

In Ukraine, authorities report: "4 dead in Russian attack"

Kiev officials say the number of new Russian attacks on Ukraine has resulted in at least four deaths.Two people were killed and 11 injured in the Poltava region, Ukrainska Pravda reported.The head of the regional administration, Vitalii Diakivnych, confirmed the damage to some buildings and hotels "due to enemy attacks".Zaporizhia as a result of the attack of "aircraft and missiles".Authorities from Kherson reported a "civilian" killing.