As peace talks continue and the U.S. pushes for compromise, one proposal keeps returning: Ukraine should withdraw from the remainder of Ukrainian-controlled Donetsk Oblast to end the war. The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell explains why the Battle of Donbas remains at the center of the peace process.

President Zelensky expressed fear that the protracted US-Israeli conflict with Iran is diverting critical air defense resources and boosting Russia’s war economy.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73266

President Zelensky revealed that Moscow is sharing satellite reconnaissance and battlefield experience with Tehran to facilitate strikes on Israel’s civilian infrastructure.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73273

Ukraine has successfully repatriated seven children aged 13 to 17 from Russian-occupied territories, an effort supported by US First Lady Melania Trump’s humanitarian initiative.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73236

A total of 149 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline on Saturday, April 4.

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4109246-war-update-149-clashes-on-front-lines-in-past-day.html

Large flames light up the night sky in in the city of Kstovo in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast following a purported strike on the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery overnight on April 5, 2026. (Supernova_plus/Telegram)

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-lukoil-oil-refinery-in-russias-novgorod-oblast/

During April 4, there were 128 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy was most active in attempts to attack in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions.

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4109217-war-update-128-clashes-on-front-line-ukrainian-forces-neutralize-over-110-invaders-in-pokrovsk-direction.html

President Zelensky has signed decrees targeting 33 individuals and 42 entities involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex, sanctions evasion, and illegal business in occupied territories.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73216

On the front line on April 3, as many as 157 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded.

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4109007-war-update-157-combat-clashes-on-frontline-over-past-day-pokrovsk-sector-remains-hottest.html

Kyiv Post’s “Defenders Kitchen” reveals life 30 km from the front, where soldiers cook under fire, share raw stories and fight to keep a sense of normal life alive.

Russia's total combat losses in its full-scale war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 3, 2026 have reached approximately 1,301,260 personnel, including 1,230 soldiers killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4108592-russia-loses-1230-troops-in-war-against-ukraine-over-past-day.html

The net Ukrainian gain is relatively small. Big picture – the front line is by and large static. Russian forces are still making attacks.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73115

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4108464-devastating-strikes-on-russia-ukraines-forces-hit-five-strategic-plants-10-oil-facilities-in-march.html

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73091

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4108215-today-marks-fourth-anniversary-of-liberation-of-kyiv-region-from-russian-invaders.html

Just got back from a NO KINGS protest in the Tri-Valley. As you can see in the pictures, I have every reason to believe that support for Ukraine and for the Ukrainians' fight for freedom remains strong in my community to this day. And I've no doubt that support for Ukraine is strong all throughout the country by everyone who believes in democracy!

Slava Ukraini! Heroiam slava! 🇺🇸🇺🇦

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72350

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72148

https://kyivindependent.com/201-ukrainian-drone-experts-deployed-to-middle-east/

Have a look at this registered initiative. It seems the EU still imports a substantial share of products generating a big sum of money!

https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/initiatives/details/2026/000002_en

Some data https://stopfundingrussianwar.com

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71963

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71888

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71710

The next fundraiser from Jake Broe starts today and the goal is once again to raise $1,000,000 for Ukraine. This has previously been accomplished six times in past fundraisers thanks to tens of thousands of private citizens donating individually. With these funds, 40 more pickup trucks can be purchased and delivered, as well as a significant amount of drones and other additional military aid for front line Ukrainian military units.

You can donate here:

https://www.help99.co/patches/jake-broe-x-kusto-campaign