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A resident stands in front of a house destroyed by a drone strike in Shostka, Sumy region, Ukraine,on April 19, 2026. The incident resulted in the destruction of several homes. (Photo by Francisco Richart Barbeira/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Kallas expects 'positive decisions' on €90bn Ukraine loan

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said she expects "positive decisions" on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine to be made tomorrow.

TUAPSE, RUSSIA - 16 APRIL 2026: Satellite view of Tuapse Oil Refinery, Russia. Ukrainian drones struck fuel storage tanks at the Rosneft‑operated facility, igniting a major fire visible for kilometers. Explosions and smoke were reported across the Black S

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

A man opened fire and killed two people and injured five in a Kyiv district, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said

Six die in Kyiv shooting, police kill suspect

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Satellite view showing black smoke rising from the Tuapse Oil Refinery in Russia

Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port

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At least 19 people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - APRIL 12: Peter Magyar, lead candidate of the Tisza party, speaks to the media after polling stations closed during Hungarian parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. Magyar, who has gone into the election with a

Hungary parliament to elect Magyar as PM in early May

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a press conference

NATO must not 'lose sight' of Ukraine, insists Rutte

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A view of the aftermath following a Russian attack with a Shahed-type drone on a residential area in Kramatorsk

Four people killed after Russian attack on east Ukraine

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BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 14: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky walk before reviewing a military guard of honour upon Zelensky's arrival at the Chancellery on April 14, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. The German and Ukrain

Pipeline taking oil to Hungary to reopen - Zelensky

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A local resident walks past a destroyed house following an air attack in Yasynuvata, Russia-controlled Donetsk region.

Ukraine, Russia renew drone strikes after Easter truce

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Russia and Ukraine claim ceasefire breaches on both sides

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Kallas expects 'positive decisions' on €90bn Ukraine loan

One dead after Ukrainian drone strike in south Russia

Zelensky condemns easing of oil sanctions on Russian oil

Officers suspended over claims they fled Kyiv shooting

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

Six die in Kyiv shooting, police kill suspect

Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port

At least 19 people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine

Hungary parliament to elect Magyar as PM in early May

NATO must not 'lose sight' of Ukraine, insists Rutte

Four people killed after Russian attack on east Ukraine

Pipeline taking oil to Hungary to reopen - Zelensky

Ukraine, Russia renew drone strikes after Easter truce

Russia and Ukraine claim ceasefire breaches on both sides

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