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Happy Easter to all who celebrate today. This day has a special meaning for millions of people around the world. It is about faith, hope, and the power of life that prevails even in the darkest times. It is also a reminder that light always finds its way. For Ukraine, these words carry a particular meaning today. We continue our fight for freedom, for the right to live and to build our future. Special gratitude to our defenders — for their strength, resilience, and the daily protection of Ukraine. We are grateful to all our partners around the world for their support and solidarity. Together, we stand for the values that unite the democratic world. I wish for simple but essential things — to be with loved ones, to feel warmth and support. May these days bring more light and strengthen faith — in ourselves, in our close ones, and in those who defend us. And may peace return as soon as possible. Happy Easter!

Finland has been a NATO ally for two years now. 🇫🇮 The Baltic Sea looks different on a map when you understand what that membership actually means for regional security. Happy #NATODay Finland 🎉 The north is covered. 🧡

Our SecGen @Vseviov underscored in a recent interview with @welt that Russia’s war runs on two fronts: the tactical battlefield in Ukraine and a broader strategic front, the outcome of which will shape Europe’s security. Ukraine’s advances must be matched by decisive European action sustained and increased support to Ukraine, intensified pressure on Russia, strengthened defence investment and readiness, and real accountability for Russia’s aggression. welt.de/politik/auslan…

RESCUED: Joint effort of Special Operations Forces and USAF Para Rescue has successfully rescued the second crew member [weapons officer] from the F-15E shot down over Iran. After ~48 hours evading capture in rugged terrain, special ops extracted him alive amid firefights. Both airmen now safe. nbcnews.com/world/iran/sec…

CONNECTING FLIGHTS: The niece & grand-niece of former IRGC Commander Qasem Soleimani were living the good life in LA. No burqas for them. After they celebrated the deaths of US soldiers and urged attacks on the 'Great Satan’, both had their green cards pulled. Bye! x.com/CollinRugg/sta…

POKROVSK: UKR drone operations are dominant in the sector. FPV and other unmanned systems account for the vast majority of Russian casualties-- reportedly ~96% in March theater-wide. UKR drones conduct strikes on Russian manpower concentrations [recently in Kotlyne], command nodes, communications, and tactical elements attempting to maneuver. UKR's 425th Skelia Regiment is actively using drones for interdiction north of Udachne and in the Pokrovsk metroplex. Ukrainian forces maintain a strong drone-based strike campaign limiting enemy maneuver evolutions and inflicting mounting job losses.

The Moscow Higher Combined Arms Command School is on fire, with a 200 sq meter roof blaze reported for reasons unknown. Ukraine's top commander Syrskyi studied there, Exilenova+ reports.

NO WIN SITUATION: Russian ineptitude. A vatnik daylight attack, in column, perpendicular to the Zero Line, with no supporting or suppressive fires. That's the guys that don’t ‘fly’ will wind up walking home.

Russians confirm they are now minus one war propagandist, liquidated by Ukrainian forces at the front. Ukrainian forces eliminated the author of propaganda and the Z-Telegram channel "Veles Quietly Writes" - Junior Lieutenant Sharapov. "Wait for us there, brother," write Z-propagandists. Yes, you won't be waiting long.

It’s literally impossible to not love Estonians 🇪🇪

We are wishing a very happy Easter to everyone celebrating today!🌼

Before Easter, Ukrainians decorate pysanky - traditional Easter eggs that are carefully hand-decorated using wax and dyes, often featuring symbolic patterns and colors that carry deep cultural meanings. This tradition is over 1,000 years old, dating back to pre-Christian times and later becoming an important part of Easter celebrations. My grandmother used to make them, my mother did too, and now my daughter and wife continue the tradition. By the way, I also tried it, but it doesn’t look as beautiful. What Easter traditions do you have in your country? Do you decorate eggs like this? 📹 pysanka. art/Instagram, oksana_rybaruk/TikTok

🔥 A beautiful morning in the Nizhny Novgorod region, where the Lukoil oil refinery was hit. “Everything is on fire here. Explosions have been happening for an hour. We are being bombed,” — he says. And he is laughing 😂

Meanwhile, NASA is picking up a massive fire at Primorsk oil port after last night's Ukrainian drone visit. At least 8 storage tanks are believed to have been hit. Doesn't quite look like a "safely burning pipeline."

🇪🇪 Estonia is moving the 1st Infantry Brigade HQ from Tapa to the upgraded Jõhvi military base — €20M invested, new barracks, training facilities, the works. And Narva? A new Defence Forces base is in procurement. Completion: ~3 years. Narva People's Republic is not going to happen.

🔥🛢️Russian Kstovo oil refinery is under attack right now. 800km from the frontline. Kstovo refinery is the 4th largest in Russia. With a capacity of 17 million tons per year.

Nizhny Novgorod governor Gleb Nikitin confirmed this morning that Ukrainian drones damaged the Lukoil refinery and Novogorky thermal power plant.

Here's what the evacuation from the Kyiv - Odesa train looks like Dawn greeted the entire train, right in the middle of a field - to the sound of Shaheds.

Putin’s Christianity for Easter.

4.04.2025. 3yo Tymofiy 7yo Radyslav 7yo Arina 9yo Herman 15yo Danylo 15yo Mykyta 15yo Alina 16yo Kostiantyn 17yo Nikita. We owe them justice. Photo: Suspilne Dnipro.