Russian defense ministry confirms plan to expand army to 1.5 million troops

1:50 PM

Governor: Russian shelling of Nikopol injures 2, including 9-year-old boy.

Russian troops shelled the city of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, wounding two people, including a nine-year-old boy, Governor Serhii Lysak reported on April 26.

1:27 PM

Russia seeking to ban 'anti-Russian separatist movement.'

The organization is loosely described, but characterized as having the goal of trying to "destroy the multinational unity and territorial integrity of Russia."

1:14 PM

Ukraine retrieves bodies of 140 fallen soldiers.

The Geneva Conventions dictate that people who lost their lives during war are entitled to a dignified burial.

1:07 PM

Zelensky reminds world of Russian nuclear threat on Chornobyl anniversary.

The Zaporizhzhia plant – the largest nuclear plant in Europe – has been under Russian occupation since March 2022. The Chornobyl plant was also occupied by Moscow's forces for 35 days at the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

12:51 PM

Latvia’s new foreign minister visits Ukraine, meets FM Kuleba.

The newly appointed Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze arrived in Kyiv on the morning of April 26 and met with her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, the ministry reported.

12:15 PM

El Pais: Spain to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine.

The move is the latest from Western nations responding to calls from Kyiv for more air defenses in the face of escalating Russian missile and drone attacks on cities across the country.

11:55 AM

Russian strikes against Kharkiv Oblast city of Derhachi injures 4, including 3 children.

None of the four reported as injured so far required hospitalization, said Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov.

11:55 AM

Russian strikes against Kharkiv Oblast city of Derhachi injures 4, including 3 children.

None of the four reported as injured so far required hospitalization, said Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov.

11:36 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 29 over past day.

Russian attacks against Ukraine over the past day killed five people and wounded another 29, regional authorities reported early on April 26.

11:08 AM

Swiss parliamentary committee backs proposal to send $5.5 billion in aid to Ukraine.

While the proposal must still get through more legislative steps before becoming law, it was supported by lawmakers from both center-right and center-left parties.

10:41 AM

Media: US hopes ATACMS delivery will push Germany to send Ukraine Taurus missiles.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is against sending the weapons to Ukraine because he fears the move will draw Germany into the war.

10:10 AM

US State Department: No position on Ukraine's suspension of consular services.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Dan Cisek said it is a "difficult question" but that the "government of Ukraine has the right to define its policy" on this issue.

9:48 AM

Putin confirms he will visit China in May.

The Russian president previously visited China last October to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.

9:14 AM

Agriculture minister accused of illegal acquisition of state-owned land arrested, promptly released on $1.9 million bail.

Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court ordered the arrest of Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi, suspected of illegally acquiring state-owned land, Ukrainian media outlets reported early on April 26.

8:57 AM

ISW: Russian forces looking to make 'tactical gains' west of Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar remains primary pressure point.

While it is possible that Russian forces may make some gains northwest of Avdiivka, an offensive in the area is "unlikely to develop into an operationally significant penetration, let alone cause the collapse of the Ukrainian defense west of Avdiivka," the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said.

8:44 AM

Stoltenberg: 'It is not too late for Ukraine to prevail'.

Ukraine can still win the war against Russia, but allies have more to do to ensure Kyiv receives "the support we have promised," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on April 25.

8:18 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 463,930 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 950 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

7:09 AM

US Treasury Secretary: G7 may support aiding Ukraine with interest from Russian assets.

"This is an approach that could be broadly supported by countries that are concerned about the seizure of assets, and some of the interest could be brought forward through, for example, a loan," Yellen said.

6:28 AM

Greece won't send Patriots to Ukraine.

Greece will not supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems or S-300 missiles, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on April 25.

6:06 AM

Interview

Ihor Poshyvailo: Churches, religious sites play special role in Ukraine’s resistance

5:17 AM

Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast.

Throughout the day, Russian forces assailed the Sumy border with various weapons, including drones, artillery, mortar, artillery, grenade launchers, and mines.

4:20 AM

AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone threat.

According to senior U.S. military officials, Russian surveillance drones and hunter-killer drones have changed the situation on the ground substantially, increasing the vehicles' risk of detection.

3:21 AM

Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines.

Ukrainian journalist and soldier Alla Pushkarchuk, call sign "Ruta," was killed in action in Donetsk Oblast on April 25.

2:11 AM

European Parliament calls on Austria to pressure Raiffeisen bank to leave Russia.

"Instead of repeated statements about intentions to reduce and sell their activities in Russia, the Raiffeisen Bank International is the Western lender with the largest operations in Russia."

1:22 AM

Politico: US to announce new $6 billion weapons contract for Ukraine.

The contract will include Patriot air defense systems, artillery, drones, counter-drone weapons, and air-to-air missiles, and may be finalized as soon as April 26, the officials said.

12:43 AM

Poll: 64% of Ukrainians believe democracy best form of government.

Ukraine ranks sixth among countries surveyed, with a significant majority supporting the statement: "Democracy may have its flaws, but it is the best system of government."

1:50 PM

Governor: Russian shelling of Nikopol injures 2, including 9-year-old boy.

Russian troops shelled the city of Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, wounding two people, including a nine-year-old boy, Governor Serhii Lysak reported on April 26.

1:27 PM

Russia seeking to ban 'anti-Russian separatist movement.'

The organization is loosely described, but characterized as having the goal of trying to "destroy the multinational unity and territorial integrity of Russia."

1:14 PM

Ukraine retrieves bodies of 140 fallen soldiers.

The Geneva Conventions dictate that people who lost their lives during war are entitled to a dignified burial.

1:07 PM

Zelensky reminds world of Russian nuclear threat on Chornobyl anniversary.

The Zaporizhzhia plant – the largest nuclear plant in Europe – has been under Russian occupation since March 2022. The Chornobyl plant was also occupied by Moscow's forces for 35 days at the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

12:51 PM

Latvia’s new foreign minister visits Ukraine, meets FM Kuleba.

The newly appointed Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze arrived in Kyiv on the morning of April 26 and met with her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, the ministry reported.

12:15 PM

El Pais: Spain to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine.

The move is the latest from Western nations responding to calls from Kyiv for more air defenses in the face of escalating Russian missile and drone attacks on cities across the country.

11:55 AM

Russian strikes against Kharkiv Oblast city of Derhachi injures 4, including 3 children.

None of the four reported as injured so far required hospitalization, said Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov.

11:36 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 29 over past day.

Russian attacks against Ukraine over the past day killed five people and wounded another 29, regional authorities reported early on April 26.

11:08 AM

Swiss parliamentary committee backs proposal to send $5.5 billion in aid to Ukraine.

While the proposal must still get through more legislative steps before becoming law, it was supported by lawmakers from both center-right and center-left parties.

10:41 AM

Media: US hopes ATACMS delivery will push Germany to send Ukraine Taurus missiles.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is against sending the weapons to Ukraine because he fears the move will draw Germany into the war.

10:10 AM

US State Department: No position on Ukraine's suspension of consular services.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Dan Cisek said it is a "difficult question" but that the "government of Ukraine has the right to define its policy" on this issue.

9:48 AM

Putin confirms he will visit China in May.

The Russian president previously visited China last October to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.

9:14 AM

Agriculture minister accused of illegal acquisition of state-owned land arrested, promptly released on $1.9 million bail.

Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court ordered the arrest of Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi, suspected of illegally acquiring state-owned land, Ukrainian media outlets reported early on April 26.

8:57 AM

ISW: Russian forces looking to make 'tactical gains' west of Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar remains primary pressure point.

While it is possible that Russian forces may make some gains northwest of Avdiivka, an offensive in the area is "unlikely to develop into an operationally significant penetration, let alone cause the collapse of the Ukrainian defense west of Avdiivka," the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said.

8:44 AM

Stoltenberg: 'It is not too late for Ukraine to prevail'.

Ukraine can still win the war against Russia, but allies have more to do to ensure Kyiv receives "the support we have promised," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on April 25.

8:18 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 463,930 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 950 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

7:09 AM

US Treasury Secretary: G7 may support aiding Ukraine with interest from Russian assets.

"This is an approach that could be broadly supported by countries that are concerned about the seizure of assets, and some of the interest could be brought forward through, for example, a loan," Yellen said.

6:28 AM

Greece won't send Patriots to Ukraine.

Greece will not supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems or S-300 missiles, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on April 25.

6:06 AM

Interview

Ihor Poshyvailo: Churches, religious sites play special role in Ukraine’s resistance

5:17 AM

Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast.

Throughout the day, Russian forces assailed the Sumy border with various weapons, including drones, artillery, mortar, artillery, grenade launchers, and mines.

4:20 AM

AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone threat.

According to senior U.S. military officials, Russian surveillance drones and hunter-killer drones have changed the situation on the ground substantially, increasing the vehicles' risk of detection.

3:21 AM

Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines.

Ukrainian journalist and soldier Alla Pushkarchuk, call sign "Ruta," was killed in action in Donetsk Oblast on April 25.

2:11 AM

European Parliament calls on Austria to pressure Raiffeisen bank to leave Russia.

"Instead of repeated statements about intentions to reduce and sell their activities in Russia, the Raiffeisen Bank International is the Western lender with the largest operations in Russia."

1:22 AM

Politico: US to announce new $6 billion weapons contract for Ukraine.

The contract will include Patriot air defense systems, artillery, drones, counter-drone weapons, and air-to-air missiles, and may be finalized as soon as April 26, the officials said.

12:43 AM

Poll: 64% of Ukrainians believe democracy best form of government.

Ukraine ranks sixth among countries surveyed, with a significant majority supporting the statement: "Democracy may have its flaws, but it is the best system of government."