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Kyiv vows response as Russia ships stolen grain to multiple countries

As the diplomatic row between Ukraine and Israel continues to escalate, Kyiv said there are also other countries buying its stolen grain from Russia-occupied territories.

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Elderly woman rescued by autonomous robot near Ukraine frontline

Video released by Ukraine’s Third Army Corps shows a four-hour rescue in Lyman, where a 77-year-old woman was saved by an autonomous vehicle after being spotted by drone pilots. The ground drone carried a blanket and a note reading: “Grandma, sit down!”

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Magyar visits Brussels and Commissioner Mînzatu speaks to Euronews

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. On today's show:

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Ukraine to open arms exports with 'Drone Deals,' Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that Ukraine is set to open its arms exports via so-called drone deals, but not all countries will have access to Kyiv's battlefield tested expertise.

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Hungary's PM-elect Magyar offers to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy in June

Relations between the two neighbours hit rock bottom before Hungary's 12 April election that saw Magyar beat long-time nationalist premier Viktor Orbán.

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Ukraine it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.

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Ukraine-Israel row deepens over Russian sales of stolen grain

In a continuation of the ongoing diplomatic uproar, Zelenskyy publicly criticised Israel on Tuesday for considering a purchase of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied territories in southern Ukraine.

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Ukraine summons Israel envoy over alleged stolen grain sent to Haifa

Kyiv has warned Israel of a brewing diplomatic crisis, should authorities permit a vessel carrying grain allegedly stolen from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories to dock and unload.

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These European countries have mandatory and voluntary military service

Countries across Europe are reviving conscription amid shrinking military numbers and heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide. Can mandatory military service fill the gaps?

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Germany sees rise in conscientious objectors amid new conscription law

Germany has seen a spike in conscientious objector applications after new conscription laws, as debate over military service and security continues to intensify.

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Russian strikes kill at least 21 in Ukraine on Chernobyl anniversary

Russian strikes killed at least 21 across Ukraine over the weekend and into Monday as Kyiv struck a Russian oil refinery, while Zelenskyy and IAEA warned of renewed nuclear risks at Chernobyl.

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Zelenskyy says he is ready to meet Putin in Azerbaijan

In a significant first visit to the South Caucasus since the start of Russia’s all-out war, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a statement next to President Ilham Aliyev he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Azerbaijan after the US-led diplomatic talks have stalled over the past weeks.

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Prince Harry visits Kyiv to back Ukraine and spotlight mine clearance

Ukraine welcomed Prince Harry to Kyiv on Thursday 23 April 2026 for a two day visit that remained unannounced until his arrival.

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Ukraine: Russian strike on Odesa kills 2, hits hospitals and schools overnight

Ukraine said Russian forces struck the Black Sea port city of Odesa overnight on 23 to 24 April 2026, killing at least two people and injuring more than a dozen.

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At first summit sans Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects 'symbolic' EU membership

Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto.

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20,000 teddy bears in Washington highlight abducted Ukrainian children

A sea of 20,000 teddy bears on the US National Mall highlights Ukrainian children abducted since 2021, urging action as the war’s toll on families grows.

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Ukraine doesn't need symbolic EU membership, Zelenskyy says

With a €90 billion loan for Kyiv unlocked and a new package of sanctions against Russia going ahead, attention is turning to Hungary’s long-standing veto on Ukraine’s EU accession.

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US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Meanwhile, three people were killed and 10 others wounded in a Russian drone attack on the central city of Dnipro.

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Euroviews. Adapt or lose: Ukraine's drone war is exposing Europe's weakness

Europe risks falling behind in modern warfare unless it learns from Ukraine's rapid, drone-driven innovation model, argues Dr Robert Brüll, founder and CEO of German company FibreCoat, in an opinion piece for Euronews.

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Russian oil flow to Slovakia via Druzhba pipeline resumes

Bratislava confirmed that the country started receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline early on Thursday, after a three-month halt.