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EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary’s Orbán to lift his block on a massive loan to support Ukraine’s war effort at summit talks on Thursday, leaving the much-needed funding in limbo. kyivpost.com/post/72265

Talks in the United States are expected this Saturday — and Ukraine’s delegation is already on its way, Zelensky said.

Ukraine’s central bank, the NBU, kept the key rate at 15%, warning of Ukraine's vulnerability to rising oil prices – and Russia's ability to gain cash for future strikes. kyivpost.com/post/72263

Hungary has banned several Ukrainian citizens from entering the country and the Schengen area, citing alleged threats, according to Hungarian media. kyivpost.com/post/72260

Ukraine’s intelligence says its Chimera unit cleared a settlement in Zaporizhzhia, killing Russian troops and capturing survivors for future POW exchanges. kyivpost.com/post/72250

Why Ukraine suddenly “has the cards” — and why Gulf states are inviting Ukrainian drone hunters. Let's find it out.

Ukraine’s SBU security service detained a servicemember accused of spying for both Russia and Belarus while serving in a Ukrainian drone unit. kyivpost.com/post/72231

EU leaders face a dilemma: push ahead with the Ukraine loan and risk a public veto showdown with Orbán, or delay the package and risk delaying aid to Kyiv at a critical moment. kyivpost.com/post/72221

Lina Kostenko – Ukraine’s poetic sphinx turns 96. For many years, she has shunned the media and made few public appearances. This self-imposed reclusiveness has only deepened the sense of mystery and reverence surrounding this defiant Ukrainian writer. kyivpost.com/post/49374

Ukraine confirmed that settlement talks with the US and Russia are on hold as the Middle East war intensifies, but added that the teams are still in “daily contact.” kyivpost.com/post/72197

Russia plans to recruit another 409,000 troops in 2026 — a clear sign the enemy is not abandoning its ambitions and continues preparing for further aggression against Ukraine, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said.

Russia launched more than 130 drones overnight, hitting Odesa, striking the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) directorate in Lviv, and damaging energy infrastructure near Novovolynsk, officials said. kyivpost.com/post/72210

Ukraine has requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting over Russia’s escalating missile attacks, Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN Andrii Melnyk told Ukrinform’s correspondent in New York.

Talks between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine have been put on hold, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

Sean Penn visited a frontline brigade in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, accompanied by former head of Zelensky’s office, Andriy Yermak. Ukrainian soldiers said the actor spoke with service members and thanked them for their courage, dedication, and commitment to defending the country. Photo: 157th Mechanized Brigade

Spain will provide Ukraine with a €1 billion ($1.152 billion) military aid package in 2026, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said. kyivpost.com/post/72187

IMF representatives begin a staff visit to Kyiv to address macroeconomic policies and stalled structural reforms that threaten future disbursements under the new program kyivpost.com/post/72178

Moscow is likely to continue fighting a slow war of attrition until they view their objectives have been achieved — US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard Video: Clash report

Norway will provide $200 million in budget support to Ukraine through the World Bank’s PEACE program, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said.