10 April 2025 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

More than 150 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Ukraine's president says Radio Free Asia 10 Apr 2025 -- The Ukrainian security service has evidence that more than 150 Chinese citizens are fighting alongside Russian troops, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, following the capture of two Chinese soldiers in eastern Ukraine.

Reply by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova to a media question about Japan's decision to join NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Apr 2025
Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (10 April 2025) Russia MoD 10 Apr 2025
Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 10 Apr 2025
Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 10 Apr 2025
Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 10 Apr 2025
Russian Strikes Obliterate Ukraine's Top Artillery Munitions Plants: The Details Sputnik 10 Apr 2025 -- "Our main national munitions production site has been wiped out," an officer from the Ukrainian Army's 104th Brigade revealed to Le Monde this week in an exposé on Russian drone and missile operations against strategic targets in Shostka, Sumy region.
Ukraine's Costly Kursk Gamble Bleeds the West Sputnik 10 Apr 2025 -- Ukrainian forces have lost roughly 1,500 pieces of NATO equipment, valued at around $3 billion, during their campaign of aggression against the Kursk region, according to recent estimates by Sputnik.

US Ambassador To Ukraine Resigns Early Amid Washington's Peace Efforts RFE/RL 10 Apr 2025 -- US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink will step down, the State Department said, leaving the post vacant a time when crucial peace negotiations are under way between Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow.

Update 285 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 10 Apr 2025 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has carried out five deliveries of equipment and other technical assistance over the past week as it remains fully focused on helping to prevent a nuclear accident during the military conflict in Ukraine, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today.

China warns Ukraine over 'irresponsible' claim of Chinese soldiers in war Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- China has issued a complaint against Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks after he allegedly claimed Beijing knew its citizens were fighting alongside Russia in the conflict.
Beijing Rebukes Zelenskyy For Saying Chinese Recruits Fighting For Russia RFE/RL 10 Apr 2025 -- China pushed back against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for making what it called "irresponsible remarks" about Beijing being aware that its citizens have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine.

Joint press release following the 10th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Apr 2025 -- On 9th April, the European Union and Ukraine held the 10th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.
Joint Statement on Strengthening the EU-Ukraine Business Partnership by Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine, and Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Apr 2025 -- On 10 April 2025, on the occasion of the EU-Ukraine Business Summit in Brussels, we reaffirmed our commitment to Ukraine's future in the European Union.
EU reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Apr 2025
Joint Statement on Strengthening the EU-Ukraine Business Partnership by Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine, and Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement European Commission 10 Apr 2025 -- On 10 April 2025, on the occasion of the EU-Ukraine Business Summit in Brussels, we reaffirmed our commitment to Ukraine's future in the European Union.

Baiba Braže: a strong sanctions policy constrains the aggressor state Russia, strengthens our security and that of Ukraine Latvia MFA 10 Apr 2025 -- Strengthening security, a firm stance on sanctions against Russia, further work in the European Union (EU) to increase pressure on the Russian economy and weaken its ability to wage war, as well as support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia were central issues highlighted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, at the 15th meeting of the Sanctions Coordination Council, held on 9 April 2025.

Russia continues to dither, delay and destroy rather than engage seriously towards peace: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 10 Apr 2025 -- Ambassador Holland calls out Russia's hollow words about peace while it continues to terrorise Ukraine's civilian population and infrastructure.
UK and France convene first Defence Ministers' Ukraine Coalition of the Willing meeting UK MOD 10 Apr 2025 -- UK and France convene defence ministers' meeting in Brussels to progress planning to support a lasting peace in Ukraine

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