Ukraine plans to introduce special contracts for infantry, President Zelenskiy announced.

Russia adds interceptor drones and laser weapons to its active-duty border air defense forces, according to a new government decree.

The Russian government has issued a decree incorporating interceptor drones and laser weaponry into the active duty forces tasked with protecting the nation's airspace.

U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins suffers major engineering fire. The incident aboard the Arleigh Burke-class vessel caused a total loss of propulsion and electrical power earlier this week.

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) experienced a major engineering fire in its main space earlier this week, resulting in a loss of propulsion and electrical power.

Melania Trump helped facilitate the return of 26 Ukrainian children taken by Russia, according to Ukraine's Human Rights Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets. The ombudsman stated that Russian officials are more responsive to requests communicated through the U.S.

Ukraine's Human Rights Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated that Melania Trump assisted in the return of 26 Ukrainian children who had been taken by Russia, noting that Russian authorities are more responsive to requests facilitated by the U.S.

The Ukrainian and European Parliaments vote to support an International Claims Commission, a new body designed to allow victims of the war in Russia to seek financial compensation.

The Ukrainian and European Parliaments voted on April 30 to support the establishment of an International Claims Commission to facilitate compensation for victims of the war in Russia.