General Staff: Russia has lost 948,640 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,030 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
The Kyiv Independent news desk
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Ukraine still operating in Kursk Oblast, monitoring group says
Ukrainian troops face a difficult situation in Kursk, but the Kremlin's announcement was "a fake," the monitoring service DeepState reported on April 26.
Zelensky meets Trump for 'productive' meeting at Pope Francis's funeral, White House says
"Good meeting. We discussed a lot one on one. Hoping for results on everything we covered," Zelensky said after the meeting.
General Staff: Russia has lost 947,610 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,110 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Zelensky arrives in Rome to attend Pope Francis's funeral
President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska have arrived in Rome to attend Pope Francis's funeral, RBK-Ukraine reported on April 26, citing Zelensky's spokesperson.
Ukraine war latest: High-ranking Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow amid Witkoff-Putin meeting
Key developments on April 25: * High-ranking Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow, as Witkoff meets with Putin * Full text of US peace proposal at odds with Ukrainian, EU positions, Reuters reports * Trump says Crimea 'will stay with Russia,' blames Ukraine's NATO aspirations for war * Putin, US envoy
Ukraine, Europe's ceasefire proposal includes US security guarantees, no recognition of Crimea, Reuters reports
The document, reprinted in full by the news outlet, contains numerous points that show the diverging viewpoints of the U.S. on one side, and Ukraine and its European allies on the other as they seek to end Russia's full-scale invasion.
Starmer hopes Ukraine-Russia ceasefire can be reached by summer, Telegraph reports
"It’s got to be a ceasefire that is on terms that all parties can accept, including Ukraine," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 946,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,170 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: 'Russian peace in all its glory' — Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills 12, injures 90
Key developments on April 24: * 'Russian peace in all its glory' — Mass Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 12, injures 90 * Europe rejects US push to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea, FT reports * NATO chief to reportedly urge US not to force Russia-friendly deal on Ukraine * US to demand
Europe rejects US push to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea, FT reports
An unnamed senior European official told the FT that the Trump administration had already been informed that European capitals would not recognize Crimea as Russian.
General Staff: Russia has lost 945,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,060 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: US expects territorial concessions from Russia, Ukraine in potential peace deal
Key developments on April 23: * US expects territorial concessions from Russia, Ukraine in potential peace deal * Ukraine insists on unconditional ceasefire at London peace talks * Trump says 'nobody is asking' Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian * 'Groundless accusations, political manipulations' — China reacts to Ukraine summoning its envoy * Ukrainian drone strike
EU considers ways to ban new Russian gas contracts, Reuters reports
The European Commission is exploring options to legally prohibit EU companies from signing new contracts for the supply of Russian fossil fuels, Reuters reported on April 22, citing an unnamed senior EU official.
London talks suspended over 'lack of consensus on some issues,' Kremlin claims
Russia continues to engage with the U.S. on a possible settlement of the war in Ukraine, but not with Kyiv and Europe, the Kremlin said. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is still expected to visit Russia despite the breakdown of the London summit.
European foreign ministers to also skip London talks on Ukraine
Chief diplomats of the U.K., France, and Germany have suspended their plans to attend the talks in London on how to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Sky News reported on April 23.
General Staff: Russia has lost 944,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,210 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Switzerland joins EU sanctions against Russian state media
The Swiss sanctions against eight Russian propaganda outlets will come into force on April 23, 2025.
Ukraine war latest: Explosions rock what could be one of Russia's largest weapons arsenals in Vladimir Oblast
Key developments on April 22: * Explosions rock what could be one of Russia's largest weapons arsenals in Vladimir Oblast * Putin offers US to freeze Ukraine war along current front line, FT reports * Zelensky rules out recognizing Crimea as Russian, warns against playing into Putin's 'game' * Russia used Easter truce to
Russia, Ukraine continued in hostilities despite Easter truce, UN says
Russia was the first to declare an Easter ceasefire starting at 6 p.m. local time on April 19 and ending at midnight on April 21. President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of nearly 3,000 ceasefire breaches during that period.
Russian car market faces 50% drop in demand, CEO warns
Maxim Sokolov, the chief executive of Russia's largest state-owned car manufacturing company, said that AvtoVaz itself is expecting a 33% year-on-year drop in Lada car sales in April.
General Staff: Russia has lost 943,060 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,130 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Russia announces 'resumption' of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports 3,000 violations
Key developments on April 21: * Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says * Russia announces 'resumption' of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports violations * Ukraine strikes Russian drone launch site in Kursk Oblast, killing up to 20 operators, General Staff says
Trump sees 'very good' chance for Ukraine ceasefire as US proposes major concessions
"I will be giving you full details over the next three days, but we had very good meetings on Ukraine, Russia," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Putin signs law ratifying strategic partnership treaty with Iran
According to the Kremlin, the agreement aims to bolster bilateral relations across key sectors, including investment, transport, logistics, and humanitarian efforts, while also addressing pressing regional and global issues.
General Staff: Russia has lost 941,770 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 670 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Moscow violates 'Easter truce,' Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia
Key developments on April 19-20: * Multiple Russian ceasefire violations reported from front line during Easter ceasefire, Zelensky says * Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia * Ukraine advances in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky says * Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin * Russia
Australia will continue to petition Russia for POW's release, PM says
"We'll continue to make representations to the reprehensible regime of (Russian President) Vladimir Putin on behalf of Mr Jenkins," Anthony Albanese told 9News.
Russian forces target Ukrainian volunteer evacuating civilians with FPV drones during Easter 'truce'
"I turned on the emergency lights, got out of the car, and started waving my arms to show that I was a civilian," Tkachov told Ukrainska Pravda.
Fox News labels Kyiv a Russian city, Ukraine calls for 'apology and investigation'
The error reportedly remained on screen for 20 minutes.
Nearly 3,000 Russian ceasefire violations reported from front line during Easter 'truce,' Zelensky says
The military reported 67 Russian assaults on Ukrainian positions, 1,355 instances of shelling, and 673 uses of Russian first-person-view (FPV) drones.
Ukraine's partisans report 'panic' among Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, claim Russian officers' families have fled
"There is currently panic in the units of the Russian Black Sea Fleet," the Atesh group said in a post on Telegram.
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