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The Telegraph: The number of Russian drone strikes targeting Ukraine has surged by more than 50 per cent since US-led peace talks began in mid-February, Telegraph analysis has found (archive).
Reuters: Trump's inner circle is advising him against a call with Putin until the Russian president commits to a full ceasefire with Ukraine, NBC News reported on Thursday.
The Kyiv Independent: Russia launched a drone attack against the city of Kharkiv late at night on April 3, killing at least four civilians and injuring 35 others, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.
ISW: Russia is facing significant military and economic challenges that could seriously compromise Russia's ability to wage its war in Ukraine, factors that could increase the Kremlin's desire to accomplish its objectives in a mediated ceasefire or peace negotiation in the short-term if possible.
Politico: Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev said Thursday that some type of security guarantees for Ukraine “may be acceptable” following high-level talks at the White House in an attempt to revive stalled peace negotiations.
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RBC-Ukraine: Ukraine will receive additional F-16 fighter jets from its partners. The aircraft are already being prepared for transfer, said Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Christopher Cavoli during a hearing at the US Senate Armed Services Committee.
The Kyiv Independent: The Russian military plans to increase its grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 soldiers in 2025, equivalent to around 15 motorized infantry divisions, Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa said on April 3.
Newsweek: Newly released satellite images show that Russia is racing to build a vessel that dwarfs the Moskva missile cruiser, the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet destroyed by Ukraine in the early days of the war.
Reuters: Ukraine has not yet discussed new military aid packages with the U.S., the deputy head of the Ukrainian presidential office said, amid uncertainty about additional support from Washington for Kyiv's fight against Russia's full-scale invasion.
Ukrainska Pravda: Intelligence gathered by NATO indicates that Russia continues to produce a significant number of missiles, suggesting that they are being stockpiled for future attacks despite a relative lull in missile strikes.
The Kyiv Independent: Ukraine has received 5,000 additional Starlink terminals from Poland to support critical infrastructure and maintain communications in front-line cities, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on April 3.
AFP: The head of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty said on Thursday that the US government had switched off a satellite that transmitted its Russian-language programme into Russia.
Reuters: The German military will be armed with loitering munitions, or exploding drones, for the first time, as Berlin tries to catch up with a technology that has shown its destructive power in Ukraine.
The Moscow Times: The Kremlin is capitalizing on Syria’s energy crisis in an effort to keep its military bases in the country, even as it refuses to hand over fugitive former dictator Bashar al-Assad to the new government.
Reuters: Ukraine appears to have resolved some of its shortages of troops fighting against Russia, including by widening the pool of eligible recruits, the top U.S. general in Europe said on Thursday.
The Kyiv Independent: Czechia's initiative to provide Ukraine with artillery ammunition has secured funding to continue monthly deliveries until September 2025, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said on April 3.
Bloomberg: Russia is still counting on Trump to deliver an acceptable peace deal in Ukraine, though it’s prepared to continue the war if talks fail (archive).
Reuters: France or Britain should take the lead in engaging with Russia about Ukraine as part of European efforts to support Kyiv, Finland's president Alexander Stubb said on Thursday.
AP News: Russia on Thursday discussed ways to boost military ties with the Sahel countries, promising to train their troops and supply weapons as it seeks to expand its clout in the junta-led West African countries that have expelled French forces.
The Kyiv Independent: The Danish government approved its 25th package of military assistance to Ukraine worth 6.7 billion Danish kroner ($970 million), which will provide support to Ukraine from 2025 until 2027.
Reuters: Poland's Gaz-System will upgrade a metering station on the gas pipeline to Ukraine to boost gas transit capacity towards its eastern neighbour, the company said on Thursday.
The Guardian: Russian authorities on Thursday banned the Elton John Aids Foundation, which focuses on HIV/Aids prevention, citing its support for LGBTQ+ rights as a reason for the move.
The Kyiv Independent: NATO can play a key role in assisting the proposed European military mission to guarantee a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on April 3.
Reuters: European countries are already providing more than half of Ukraine's ammunition needs, recently put at two million rounds by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday.
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