(2025-04-04). 3 dead, dozens injured in Russia drone strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv. scmp.com Russia and Ukraine have stepped up aerial attacks even as the US pushes Moscow and Kyiv to agree to a ceasefire.
(2025-04-04). Trump targeting Ukraine's mineral wealth. presstv.ir Why does Trump want Ukraine's rare earth minerals when there are far greater supplies of lithium, graphite and titanium elsewhere, including in the US and China?
(2025-04-04). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Helping civilians cross frontlines and borders. icrc.org
(2025-04-04). New York Times Throws Ukraine Under the Bus, Admits US Proxy War. counterpunch.org 
In a practice that might seem quaint if it weren't so murderous, the American uniparty is currently assigning party colors to its 'boutique' wars in Ukraine and West Asia. While these wars were arguably started by, and are being prosecuted by, the United States, the powers that be in the US have apparently determined that branding them by team color (Red v Blue) would effectively preclude the development of a national anti-war response.
(2025-04-04). Diplomacy Watch: Rubio recommits to NATO as peace talks flounder. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The NATO foreign affairs ministers' meeting began in Brussels on Thursday amid frosty U.S.-EU relations, brought upon largely by the Trump administration's recalculus toward a negotiated political solution for the Ukraine war.At the meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated the Trump administration's commitment to NATO — assuming its members bolster their defense spending, a talking point
(2025-04-04). Getting the UN Involved in Ukraine. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-04). Feminist group Bilkis addresses Brussels Conference. internationalviewpoint.org Ivanna Vynna, a member of the Ukrainian feminist group Bilkis, took part on 27 March 2025 in the workshop on feminist struggles in Ukraine at the Brussels conference organised by the European Solidarity Network with Ukraine. The text of her speech is published below. | – | / |
(2025-04-04). Ukraine: The left's dilemma amid a crumbling world order: Prepare to fight or let others determine the outcome? internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-04). Only 15 senators back effort to block arms to Israel as Gaza deaths surpass 50,000. nationofchange.org Despite an escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and allegations of war crimes, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly rejected resolutions to halt $8.8 billion in weapons sales to Israel, with only 15 senators supporting the effort.
(2025-04-04). US Senator criticised for not mentioning Gaza in 25 hour speech. newarab.com 
US Democratic Senator The New Jersey senator was inspired to do the speech…
(2025-04-04). Belarusian journalist Anatol Sanatsenka sentenced to 15 days administrative detention. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-03). Russia And China Both Want Influence Over Central Asia. Could It Rupture Their Friendship? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As he looks to solidify his territorial gains in Ukraine in a potential ceasefire deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has one eye trained on Russia's southern border …
(2025-04-03). It's Official: Ukraine Conflict Is British 'Proxy War'. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-03). Ukraine War Day The Leader Of The Free World. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
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(2025-04-03). EU, Ukraine, and even penguins steamrolled by Trump's tariffs. eng.belta.by President of the United States of America Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency due to a complicated economic situation in the country and due to a trade deficit. Against this background Washington announced the introduction of trade duties varying from 10% to 50%.