Zelenskiy says allies sent Ukraine 'signals' on reducing strikes on Russian oil - Reuters

Zelenskiy says allies sent Ukraine 'signals' on reducing strikes on Russian oil  Reuters

Apple subsidiary fined for breaching Russian sanctions

UK imposes £390,000 penalty on European operation for payments to video streaming service Okko

How Ukrainian drones paralyze the Russian invasion

Insights from visiting the country with the most powerful drone army in the world.

By Max Boot

Apple subsidiary fined by UK government over Moscow sanctions breach

Apple Distribution International, based in Ireland, made payments worth £635,000 to a Russian streaming service A subsidiary of Apple has been fined £390,000 by the UK government for breaching sanctions against Moscow over payments it made to a Russian streaming platform. Apple Distribution International (ADI), based in the Republic of Ireland, instructed an unnamed UK-based bank to make two payments to a company owned by a sanctioned Russian entity. Continue reading...

By Dan Milmo Global technology editor

Russian occupation of Hryshyne in Donetsk Oblast is only a matter of time – DeepState

DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts, believes that Russia's capture of Hryshyne near Pokrovsk may be only a matter of time. Meanwhile, the 7th Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces reports that Russian forces are launching frontal attacks on the village, but Ukrainian troops are holding back their advance.

By Anastasia Protz

Russian oil arrives in Cuba following Trump turnaround on Cuban blockade

A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba, bringing a much-needed shipment to the oil-starved nation. The shipment of oil would be the first to Havana since January, when US forces abducted Venezuelan president and Cuban ally Nicolas Maduro in a raid. This comes after US President Donald Trump signalled to a softening of the blockade against the island nation. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle looks into this change of course from Trump, and what could be behind it.

By FRANCE24

German prosecutors arrest Ukrainian man on suspicion of spying for Russia

The suspect is accused of operating for Russian services since at least November 2025

By Kirsti Knolle

Ukraine is developing interceptor drone swarms to defend against Russian attacks

A Ukrainian interceptor drone takes flight earlier this month. Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images Ukrainian companies are developing interceptor drone swarms to defend against Russian air attacks. The tech could include one pilot controlling multiple drones or drone-to-drone communication. It could be a big step forward for interceptor drones — a key part of Ukraine's air defense network. Ukraine's defense industry is developing interceptor drone swarms to better pr...

Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba as Moscow vows to stand by Havana - The Straits Times

Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba as Moscow vows to stand by Havana  The Straits Times

Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba as Moscow vows to stand by Havana

Russia said on Monday that an oil tanker carrying 100,000 metric tons of crude oil had arrived in Cuba and that Moscow would stand by its friends by working on further supplies despite a US blockade of the island. The US cut off Venezuela’s oil exports to Cuba after toppling deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on January 3, and US President Donald Trump threatened to slap punishing tariffs on any other country that sent crude to Cuba. But Trump on Sunday signalled he was reversing cou...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Volodymyr Zelensky urges Russia to halt energy strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Russia to agree to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure.

US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba

‘If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem with that,’President Donald Trump said

By Peter Weber, The Week US

Zelensky Calls for Easter Ceasefire With Russia

He also said Ukraine and Russia should agree to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure to help relieve pressure building in oil and gas markets.

Last week, Ukrainian drones reportedly landed in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. Russian propaganda was quick to react.

Over the past week, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly veered off course and entered the airspace of NATO countries bordering Russia. Authorities in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland all reacted with understanding, stating that whether the drones were Russian or Ukrainian, the incursions were a result of Moscow’s full-scale war. Meanwhile, Russian propaganda outlets quickly took advantage of the situation to spread false claims that the Baltic states had opened their skies to Ukrainian dr...

Zelensky agrees defense cooperation with Gulf states - chinadaily.com.cn

Zelensky agrees defense cooperation with Gulf states  chinadaily.com.cn

Philippines secures 2.48 million barrels of Russian oil

Petron Corp., the Philippines’ only oil refiner, has procured 2.48 million barrels of Russian crude, with more orders from Moscow likely amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

By Brix Lelis

War update: 46 clashes on front line since morning, two sectors remain most active

Since the start of the day, Russian forces have attacked Ukrainian defenders' positions 46 times, with the heaviest activity in the Pokrovsk sector.

Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba to Alleviate Crisis

“At this time the ship is awaiting unloading at the port of Matanzas, about 100 kilometers from Havana, Cuba”, reported Interfax. The post Russian Oil Tanker Arrives in Cuba to Alleviate Crisis appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson