"Our goal is to completely replace existing Russian crude," - CEO of Georgia's oil refinery, Black Sea Petroleum. He said they are now replacing Russian oil with oil from Turkmenistan, and plan to use Kazakh and other alternatives later.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 289 drones last night. ▪️ In Poltava, one killed and four more injured, including two children. Residential building damaged. ▪️ In Odesa, a man injured, residential building damaged. ▪️ Dnipropetrovsk region was also under drone attack.

President Zelenskyy: "We raised the issue of unblocking the Strait of Hormuz. This is a sensitive issue for the entire world, as there is an energy crisis. Countries in the Middle East know they can rely on our expertise in this area. We discussed this in detail.

Russia's digital ministry announced it would be turning off the function of paying for apps through AppStore from the mobile phone account. This was unexpected and caused a lot of unhappiness in Russia. 📹: a Russian woman describing how Internet is limited in Russia

AI-driven drones produced by Portuguese company Tekever, such as the AR5 and AR3, help the Ukrainian military search for Russian positions and conduct long-range surveillance operations to identify high-value enemy targets deep behind enemy lines

On the approaches to Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, every sound could mean danger. While Russian FPV drones lurk in the sky, these Ukrainian Warriors support infantry, conduct reconnaissance, and rescue brothers-in-arms trapped in encirclement. 📹: DW

Russian "Z-correspondent" confirms that Crimea's air defense has been severely weakened by Ukraine: Yesterday, Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces reported the destruction of launchers and loading-transportation machines of Tornado-S MLRS in Russian-occupied Crimea.

An investigative report has emerged by a Russian opposition journalist Rostislav Murzagulov. It alleges that Putin may have provided Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán with a covert "bribe" in the form of an automotive component plant and a mansion near Moscow⤵️

Even pro-war "Z-bloggers" are mocking Medvedev’s nonsense. Medvedev posted a strangely-looking video, full of his usual made-up insults. A "Z-blogger" reacted that the situation is actually quite different:

During today, Russia launched almost 70 strikes on Dnipropetrovsk region. Just think about this awful number... The strikes killed one and injured 12 more. Most of the injured are elderly people. My heart breaks for them, for their destroyed health and possessions.

An investigative report has emerged by a Russian opposition journalist Rostislav Murzagulov. It alleges that Putin may have provided Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán with a covert "bribe" in the form of an automotive component plant and a mansion near Moscow⤵️

Private companies are participating in Ukraine's air defense According to Defense Minister Fedorov,one of the companies that is taking part in the experimental governmental project,has formed its own air defense system that has already shot down several Russian Zala&Shahed drones in Kharkiv region

Russian propagandists are asking uncomfortable questions: What does it mean that the special military operation is going according to plan?

Russia's digital ministry announced it would be turning off the function of paying for apps through AppStore from the mobile phone account. This was unexpected and caused a lot of unhappiness in Russia. 📹: a Russian woman describing how Internet is limited in Russia

President Zelenskyy: "We raised the issue of unblocking the Strait of Hormuz. This is a sensitive issue for the entire world, as there is an energy crisis. Countries in the Middle East know they can rely on our expertise in this area. We discussed this in detail.

Private companies are participating in Ukraine's air defense According to Defense Minister Fedorov,one of the companies that is taking part in the experimental governmental project,has formed its own air defense system that has already shot down several Russian Zala&Shahed drones in Kharkiv region

Orbán has been in power for 16 years -an unusually long time for a healthy democracy.Orbán&Fidesz have now faced a strong challenger:Péter Magyar&TISZA The elections in Hungary aren’t just a domestic political battle.They are also part of a broader struggle between Russia&the EU for Eastern Europe

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces,in coordination with other components of Defense Forces,are creating the most significant disruptions to fuel supplies in Russia’s modern history The ports of Primorsk&Ust-Luga are key export hubs for Russian oil,handling up to half of the country’s seaborne exports

Russian propagandists continue intruding into Hungary's internal affairs. Russians, go home.

Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire during the Easter holidays and for compromises, but not at the cost of our sovereignty - President Zelenskyy.

Reportedly, this is a Ukrainian P1-Sun interceptor shooting down a Russian Shahed drone. This is so cool

Russia has built more than 2,500 km of roads and railroads,a new railway network,&revamped ports in the occupied territories of Ukraine,according to a Reuters investigation Large-scale works,confirmed by satellite imagery& news agency data,indicate that this isn’t temporary wartime logistics,but ⤵️

Medvedev and Peskov started making assurances that there will be no mobilization in Russia and Russia is not preparing for one. Very recently, I wrote that one of the reasons for restricting the internet and social media in Russia is preparation for mobilization.

Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire during the Easter holidays and for compromises, but not at the cost of our sovereignty - President Zelenskyy.

Russian propagandists continue intruding into Hungary's internal affairs. Russians, go home.

Medvedev and Peskov started making assurances that there will be no mobilization in Russia and Russia is not preparing for one. Very recently, I wrote that one of the reasons for restricting the internet and social media in Russia is preparation for mobilization.

Russian "Z-correspondent" confirms that Crimea's air defense has been severely weakened by Ukraine: Yesterday, Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces reported the destruction of launchers and loading-transportation machines of Tornado-S MLRS in Russian-occupied Crimea.

Poland will build a technologically advanced electronic barrier on the border with Ukraine, RMF24 reported. The project, costing PLN 450 million ($120.7 million), will involve installing underground cables to detect seismic vibrations, fiber-optic cables for data transmission, and power cables.

Lukashenko is going to the Board of Peace meeting - President Trump

Russian attack on Ukraine: ▪️Chernihiv -a critical infrastructure facility was damaged,a fire broke out at the site. ▪️Sumy region -a private house damaged.Over the past day,Russians attacked 25 settlements in the region;three people were injured. ▪️Cherkasy region -explosions were heard in the region

President Trump said he has "no problem" with the supply of Russian oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade. "We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they have to survive. If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem with it. <...>

Russia has once again attacked Ukraine. There are killed and injured. Kharkiv region - one person was killed, four were injured, and private houses were damaged. Dnipropetrovsk region - a house, garage, car, and infrastructure were damaged. Air defense was at work in Dnipro.

President Zelenskyy: Russia has made images of a US military object in Saudi Arabia three times in a row before it was attacked by Iran. The President is 100% certain Russia is helping Iran.

Drones reportedly struck the KuibyshevAzot chemical plant in Tolyatti, Russia's Samara region. There are also reports that a metallurgical plant in temporarily occupied Alchevsk, Luhansk region, may have been attacked.

My Kyiv 💙💛 Turn the sound on. Dark times, but there are moments like these that just fill your heart and help you carry on. 📹: ukrintr/Instagram

Ukrainian doctors performed a unique operation, removing a drone fragment from the aorta of a Ukrainian Defender. Anton, a 32-year-old artilleryman, joined the Ukrainian army at the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

Destruction of enemy logistics and personnel is what the UAV operators unit “Flying Shark” of the 3rd Battalion specializes in. 📹: 40th Marine Brigade

These are the Russian Shahed drones that attack Ukraine daily. You can see on the video how large a combat drone really is, compared to a car. Just this last week, Russia used over 3,000 combat drones against Ukrainian cities.

In Kramatorsk, 13 people were injured, and three were killed in a Russian airstrike According to Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, the Russians dropped 5 aerial bombs on the city Houses, administrative buildings, and cars were damaged in the city.

In the community of Huliaipole, Ukraine, Russian encroachment has forced families out of their homes and into long journeys to escape shelling. That’s why WCK teams are there, standing by local residents, helping with food 📹: World Central Kitchen

Ukrainian doctors performed a unique operation, removing a drone fragment from the aorta of a Ukrainian Defender. Anton, a 32-year-old artilleryman, joined the Ukrainian army at the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

President Zelenskyy: Russia has made images of a US military object in Saudi Arabia three times in a row before it was attacked by Iran. The President is 100% certain Russia is helping Iran.

These are the Russian Shahed drones that attack Ukraine daily. You can see on the video how large a combat drone really is, compared to a car. Just this last week, Russia used over 3,000 combat drones against Ukrainian cities.

Reportedly, this is Ust-Luga from above.

After an interview with propagandist Alexander Yunashev, AvtoVAZ head Maksim Sokolov left not in a Lada but in a Mercedes. This sparked sharp comments from Russia’s "patriotic" community, who were confused he hadn't driven a Lada.

A Ukrainian lady writes: "Today, Kryvyi Rih-Kyiv train has had two evacuation stops." It looked like the casting for a new season of The Handmaid's tale. That's the jokes in Ukraine these days.

"WhatsApp has died, Telegram will die shortly, MAX [Russian state controlled messenger] is growing, so it's all fine" - head of Russian Rostelekom. He offered installing landlines to Russians. I would offer to get new leadership, for example.

Today, an unapproved rally was supposed to take place in Moscow against blocking the Internet and social media in Russia. Police cars and special law enforcement agents appeared at the location. Eight people detained already. Looks like not many people joined anyway.

These are sisters Dasha, 20, and Yevheniia, 6. During a Russian strike on Ochkyne in Sumy region, Dasha covered Yevheniia with her body to protect her younger sister. Dasha was killed by the Russian strike, Yevheniia is in hospital in critical condition, doctors are fighting for her life.

Defense Minister of Finland Antti Hakkanen: Drones were found on the territory of Finland. Two drones fell to the ground. Police have isolated those areas for further investigation. The situation is taken very seriously by Finnish authorities.