Zelensky: Russia must be held accountable for everything it has done
“We need to put pressure on them there — really put pressure, don't waste time on empty talk — to end this war," President Volodymyr Zelensky added.
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Zelensky welcomes French, British army chiefs in Kyiv, talks troop deployment
"There is tangible progress and initial details on how the partner security contingent might be deployed," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine investigating leaked U.S. minerals deal, FT reports
The measures include the use of polygraph tests on those with access to the deal across several government ministries.
US embassy's response to Russia's Kryvyi Rih attack 'surprisingly disappointing,' Zelensky says.
The U.S. Embassy to Ukraine's response to Russia's attack on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on April 4, which killed 19 people and injured 68, was "unpleasantly surprising," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 5.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian explosives, fiber optic factories near Moscow
Insider identified one of the factories hit as a remarkably effective link in the chain, providing Russia with foreign-derived components for its war machine.
'Russia owes an answer to the US' — West pushes Putin on ceasefire deal
After convening in Brussels on April 3 and 4, NATO's representatives are demanding an immediate response from Russian President Vladimir Putin to a ceasefire deal that the U.S. and Ukraine have already agreed to.
European leaders condemn Russia's deadly attack on Kryvyi Rih
"Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area... Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace," European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas wrote on X.
Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 20 people, including 9 children, injures 75
Russia's missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on April 4 killed 19 people, including nine children, according to local authorities. Seventy four were reportedly injured.
Macron to helm EU's talks with Putin, the Telegraph reports
French President Emmanual Macron is readying to become Europe's point person in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, per the Telegraph.
Ukraine war latest: US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
Key developments on April 4: * US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says * US, Russia make 'significant progress' towards Ukraine ceasefire deal, Kremlin negotiator claims * Trump's team advises against calling Putin until Russia agrees to Ukraine ceasefire, NBC reports * More F-16 jets being
Ukraine analyzing minerals deal with US for compliance with constitution, foreign minister says
Andrii Sybiha said the minerals deal "cannot contradict European integration, we are telling the Americans that."
Aging tanker loaded with Russian oil transferring cargo at sea after India ban, Reuters reports
The 20-year-old Andaman Skies was last week barred from entering the Indian port of Vadinar due to safety concerns over its seaworthiness.
Ukraine's navy responds to reports US was 'angry' at sinking of Russia's Moskva Black Sea flagship
The Biden administration reportedly didn't want Ukraine to attack "a potent symbol of Russian power."
General Staff: Russia has lost 920,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,380 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
More F-16 jets being prepared for Ukraine, US general says
"There are more F-16s prepared to be deployed in there. There are more pilots in the training pipelines," U.S. Army General Christopher Cavoli said on April 3.
Ukraine war latest: Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says
Key developments on April 3: * Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says * US defense secretary to skip Ramstein summit for the first time, media reports * NATO assets may be used for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, FT reports * 'Coalition of the Willing'
Russian negotiator Dmitriev confirms talks in Washington between April 2-3
"Restoring dialog is a difficult and gradual process. But every meeting, every frank conversation allows us to move forward," Kirill Dmitriev said.
Russia declares Elton John AIDS Foundation 'undesirable'
The non-profit, based in the U.S. and the U.K. and launched in 1992, says it works in over 90 countries "to increase access to health care, tackle LGBTQ+ stigma, and end AIDS."
Ukrainian delegation may visit US in coming days to discuss minerals deal, treasury secretary says
Scott Bessent said Kyiv has hired counsel and that the deal is "ready on our side."
General Staff: Russia has lost 919,570 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,390 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: US sanctions Russian firms but lifts sanctions on Putin ally's wife
Key developments on April 2: * US sanctions Russian firms but lifts sanctions on Putin ally's wife * US sanctions network supplying Houthis with stolen Ukrainian grain, Russian arms * Trump admin officials say ceasefire unlikely in coming months, Reuters reports * Russian negotiator to meet Trump envoy in US on April 2, media
Upcoming Ramstein summit to take place on April 11 in Brussels
The Ramstein summit will take place on the next day after the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
Trump admin officials say ceasefire unlikely in coming months, Reuters reports
The U.S. is drawing up plans to exert additional pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow as the goal of a full ceasefire by April or May seems increasingly unlikely, Reuters reported.
General Staff: Russia has lost 918,180 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,410 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024
Key developments on April 1: * Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024, monitoring group says * Some Russians celebrated Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow, intercepted calls suggest * 'So far, it doesn't mean anything' — Russia launches no mass drone strike against Ukraine overnight * 73% of Ukrainians say
Allies must impose 'hard measures' on Russia to prevent stalled peace talks, Lithuanian FM says
"So, in purpose to cut this trend, in purpose to stop this scenario, we have to show and introduce the hard measures sooner than later," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said.
Ukraine received new minerals deal draft on March 28, talks with US ongoing, FM confirms
"Ukraine was ready to sign the previously developed framework agreement. Now we have received a proposal for development and a new text of the agreement," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on April 1.
Waltz held sensitive talks on Russia, Ukraine on Signal, WSJ reports
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has created and hosted multiple sensitive national-security conversations on Signal with cabinet members, including those on peace between Russia and Ukraine, the WSJ reported.
General Staff: Russia has lost 916,770 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,540 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: There's 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire, Trump says
Key developments on March 31: * There's 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire, Trump says * Kremlin says it remains open to US talks despite Trump's reported anger at Putin * Ukraine-US talks on minerals deal ongoing, not tied to NATO membership, source says * Russia trying to bypass Ukraine's positions
Ukraine receives $400 million tranche from IMF
The funds represent the latest tranche of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, which will provide Kyiv with $15.6 billion in budget support over four years. With the additional $400 million in funding, the program has now distributed $10.1 billion in financing to Ukraine.
CNN gives airtime to Russian ultranationalist ideologue who called for genocide in Ukraine
In an interview with CNN, ultranationalist Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin praised U.S. President Donald Trump, saying he represented an ideology that "changes the balance in the world."
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