This weekend, the US House of Representatives passed a bill to fund aid to Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the Russian oldest ship.
Read more about what happened over the weekend on RBC-Ukraine.
Russia's war against Ukraine: Latest
News for April 20
- Russia complaints about drone attacks in several regions: Explosions and fires reported
- Weakness of Ukrainian air defense system allows Russian army to advance quickly on front
- Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv region: Victim reported, teenager among wounded
- Struck multiple times: Russia launches mass missile attack on Odesa region
News for April 21
- Russian forces are likely to escalate missile strikes in weeks ahead - ISW
- Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 21: Over 900 occupiers and 41 artillery systems
- Ukrainian Air Force revealed which regions are most vulnerable to Russian attacks
US aid to Ukraine
On Saturday, April 20, the US House of Representatives approved a bill to fund aid to Ukraine. Now the US Senate has to consider this issue and then sign it by US President Joe Biden.
Aid to Ukraine had been delayed for several months. You can learn more in the article on RBC-Ukraine.
Strike on Russian ship Kommuna
On Sunday, April 21, the Ukrainian military hit the oldest Russian ship Kommuna in occupied Sevastopol, Crimea.
You can find more details about the affected Russian ship in the report on RBC-Ukraine.
North Korea conducted test of missile capable of carrying nuclear warhead
North Korea conducted a test of a ballistic missile warhead and a test launch of a new anti-aircraft missile in the Western Sea of Korea.
North Korea conducted a test of a large warhead intended for the strategic cruise missile Hwasal-1 Ra-3, as well as a test launch of a new type of anti-aircraft missile, the Phyolji-1-2.
Latvia to drop Russian as second language in schools
The Latvian government is preparing a decision regarding restrictions on the Russian language in the country. Russian will no longer be studied as a second foreign language in Latvian schools.
