Switzerland joins EU sanctions against Russian state media
The Swiss sanctions against eight Russian propaganda outlets will come into force on April 23, 2025.
Lucy Pakhnyuk
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Ukraine shares evidence of Chinese citizens, companies involved in Russia's war
During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun, Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgen Perebyinis shared evidence that companies are producing military equipment for Russia.
Rubio, Witkoff decline to attend Ukraine peace talks in London
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff were originally expected to attend, but have since pulled out, U.S. and European officials told the Financial Times.
Ukraine receives IT equipment worth $2.3 million from Luxembourg, Iceland
The shipment included 3,288 access points, 500 routers, 460 charging stations with solar panels, and 872 phones – with a total value of about 2 million euros ($2.3 million).
Kremlin weighed offering Moscow skyscraper to Trump, media reports
Russian officials discussed the possibility of reviving plans for a Trump Tower in Moscow to entice U.S. President Donald Trump to reset relations, the Moscow Times reported on April 21.
Russian journalist and outspoken war critic escapes from house arrest
Ekaterina Barabash, a Russian journalist who was arrested earlier this year for speaking out against the war in Ukraine, has escaped house arrest and is now wanted by police, Russian state media reported on April 21.
Moldova's fall parliamentary elections could threaten pro-EU majority
Moldova's parliament voted on April 17 to hold elections on Sept. 28 – a vote that could potentially threaten the majority currently held by pro-Western President Maia Sandu's party.
US has preliminary plan to monitor ceasefire in Ukraine, WSJ reports
The U.S. indicated during recent talks in Paris that it has developed a draft concept for how a comprehensive ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia might be monitored if one can be achieved, a Western official said.
Russian attacks cause blackouts in Sumy Oblast after Moscow says energy truce over
The attacks come shortly after Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that the 30-day partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes had expired.
UK to support Germany sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, Telegraph reports
The United Kingdom would support a potential German decision to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, the Telegraph reported on April 16, citing an undisclosed British foreign policy official.
Updated: Serbia's Vucic to attend Moscow's May 9 victory parade despite EU pushback
European Union officials have warned on April 15 that Serbia could be blocked from joining the EU if its president travels to Moscow for Russian President Vladimir Putin's May 9 Victory Parade.
Nearly 102,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
Russian independent media outlet, Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 101,833 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
'They are not afraid' — Zelensky calls for increased international pressure after Russian attack on Sumy
"This Friday marked exactly one month since Russia spurned the U.S. proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire. They are not afraid...Only pressure – only decisive action – can change this."
Ukraine's intelligence reveals Russian brigades responsible for Sumy attack
Russia's 112th and 448th missile brigades attacked the city of Sumy with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported.
Turkey to hold Black Sea security meeting with Russia and Ukraine
The meeting will focus on upholding peace in the Black Sea after a potential ceasefire, sources from Turkey's defense ministry told regional media outlets.
Russia used cluster munitions in deadly attack on Sumy, US ambassador says
"Reports indicate, as in Kryvyi Rih, cluster munitions were used, increasing the devastation and harm to civilians," outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said.
Zelensky announces sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” during his nightly address on April 10.
EU to support Ukraine's defense industry with over $2 billion from Russian assets
About $1.1 billion will directly support Ukraine's defense industry following the "Danish model," the EU's ambassador to Ukraine announced.
Ambassador Brink leaves post due to disagreements with Trump administration, FT reports
Brink's decision to leave was not influenced by her working relationship with Zelensky, sources familiar with the matter told the Financial Times.
Putin will not be tried in absentia while president, Euronews reports
The Council of Europe's special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine will not try Putin or other top Russian officials in absentia while they remain in office, EU sources said.
Ukraine to increase drone, robotics production, Zelensky says
In his nightly address, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will increase production for the "full range of drones: from Mavics to long-range drones."
Ukraine calls UN Security Council meeting after Russia's strike on Kryvyi Rih
Ukraine has initiated an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council and a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council following Russia's deadly attack on Kryvyi Rih, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on April 7.
Trump announces Iran nuclear talks, Russia ready to mediate
Speaking at a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a "very big meeting" was planned for April 12 with Iranian officials.
Returning abducted Ukrainian children 'confidence building measure,' Waltz says amid peace talks
U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said on March 23 that the topic of Ukrainian children illegally abducted by Russia will likely be discussed at the peace talks, adding that they will serve as "confidence building measures" for negotiations.
Putin does not 'want to take all of Europe,' Witkoff says
In an interview with Fox News on March 23, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff discussed negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, expressing his optimism about Russian President Vladimir Putin's commitment to peace.
1 person dead, 3 officers injured following explosion at police station in Odesa Oblast
A woman has died as a result of the explosion and there are additional casualties, regional police officials said.
Russian attacks on Kyiv 'undermine peace efforts,' Sybiha says
"Russia's systematic and deliberate terror against civilians contradicts its own statements about peace and undermines peace efforts by the US and other partners," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X.
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia injures 6, including 4-year-old child
The victims include a 61-year-old man, three women (aged 50, 54, 55), and a four-year-old boy, according to regional Governor Ivan Fedorov.lu
'Putin will breach' peace deal without security guarantees, Starmer says
"We know that because it's happened before, and I am absolutely clear in my mind that it will happen again," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a meeting of military planners from 31 countries.
European leaders, Zelensky to meet in Paris next week to discuss Ukraine peace plan
French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on March 27 to discuss the peace process in Ukraine.
Zelensky announces upcoming Ramstein summit in Brussels
"We are preparing for Brussels," Zelensky said. According to the president, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is currently organizing the next meeting of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group (UDCG).
New Canadian PM discusses security guarantees, bilateral cooperation in call with Zelensky
Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed increasing pressure on Moscow, particularly by imposing additional sanctions against Russia's banking sector and its so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers.
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