Russia and Ukraine have reported downing each other's drones over the Black Sea.
According to Russia's defense ministry, its air defense units intercepted six Ukrainian drones attempting a "terrorist attack." Ukraine's air force spokesperson claimed that Ukrainian forces had downed a Russian "Forpost" drone, describing it as one of Moscow's most sophisticated and costly drones.
Despite recent Russian attacks causing significant damage to Ukraine's power system, the head of Ukraine's national grid company stated that a total collapse is unlikely.
He mentioned that Russian forces have been attacking Ukrainian thermal and hydropower stations as well as main networks almost daily since March 22, leading to blackouts in many regions.
He added that the Russian goal is to impose blackouts in major Ukrainian cities, while Ukraine's goal is to prevent this.
In the US, the House speaker has suggested that a vote on funding for Ukraine could be imminent in the chamber, even at the risk of losing his leadership position.
He mentioned "important innovations" to a possible Ukraine package during an interview on Fox News's Sunday Night in America, suggesting a vote on a standalone bill could come soon after Congress returns from Easter recess on April 9.
Ukraine's economy minister announced that Ukraine's exports by sea hit 11.8 million tonnes in March, exceeding expectations with strong grain exports more than two years since Russia began a full-scale invasion of the country.
A car bomb in Russian-controlled territory in Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region killed a Moscow-appointed government official, according to local authorities.
The deputy head of a state-run education agency was killed when "an unidentified device detonated in a car" on Monday afternoon.
Iran reportedly informed Russia about the possibility of a major "terrorist operation" on its soil ahead of the concert hall massacre near Moscow last month.
Three sources told Reuters that Iran shared intelligence with Russia about the upcoming attack.
Russia has attacked the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv oblast, injuring a 27-year-old woman. Volodymyr Zelenskiy has discussed drone production and a project to build an integrated electronic warfare control system with military and government officials.
A Russian court extended the pre-trial detention of US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, who faces 15 years in prison on charges of spreading "false information," according to her employer.
In 2022, Kurmasheva edited a book titled "Saying No to War" – a collection of interviews and stories from Russians opposed to Moscow's campaign against Ukraine.
Her employer called her imprisonment "outrageous" and said she had been locked up "simply because she holds an American passport."
France's top diplomat has stated that China must speak clearly to Russia over its war in Ukraine. After meeting his Chinese counterpart in Beijing, he said, "We expect China to send very clear messages to Russia."
He added, "We are convinced that there will be no lasting peace if it is not negotiated with the Ukrainians.
There will be no security for Europeans if there is no peace in accordance with international law."
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries are pushing up the cost of crude oil to near five-month highs.