Azov commander urges world leaders to arrange evacuation corridor for civilians hiding at Azovstal plant in Mariupol.

7:00 AM

1 killed, 9 injured in drone strike on residential building in Kursk Oblast, Russian authorities claim.

A drone strike on a residential building on April 14 in Russia's Kursk Oblast killed one person and injured another nine, Russian authorities claimed.

4:23 AM

Polish FM criticizes Hungary's stance on Russia, accuses it of lacking 'moral clarity'.

Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski criticized Hungary on April 14 for being the only EU member state lacking "moral clarity" on Russia’s war against Ukraine.

2:33 AM

EU’s Kallas urges leaders to boycott Moscow’s May 9 celebrations, show support for Ukraine.

"What was also discussed very clearly, and said by different member states, is that any participation in the 9th May parades or celebrations in Moscow will not be taken lightly on the European side," the European Union’s top diplomat said on April 14.

1:29 AM

Field report

‘Panic, screams, dead everywhere’ — Sumy in shock after double-tap missile attack kills 35

12:42 AM

Spain’s Tecnove to produce Ukrainian Djura and Kozak armored vehicles.

The company plans to manufacture three variants of the vehicles: a medical evacuation vehicle, a troop carrier, and a vehicle for special operations.

11:54 PM

US lawmakers push new aid for Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia, Reuters reports.

According to a copy of the bill seen by the news agency, the legislation lays out significant financial and diplomatic measures to counter Russia’s aggression.

11:46 PM

Russian-Chinese relations

'Everything we heard from Russians was a lie' — Chinese fighters captured by Ukraine speak out

10:44 PM

Russia

All the president's men: Inside the closed world of Putin's key advisors

10:17 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine developing strategic-level air defense system; Russia intensifies assaults against Kharkiv Oblast

9:41 PM

Russia tries to land troops, break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, military says.

The Russian military used three armored vehicles and eight motorized vehicles in the recent assault.

8:59 PM

German, French energy giants consider restoring gas supplies from Russia's Gazprom, Reuters reports.

Following the outbreak of the full-scale war in 2022, the European Union has restricted energy imports from Russia, profits from which fuelled Moscow's ability to wage the war against Ukraine.

7:59 PM

UK transfers almost $1 billion to Ukraine under G7 loan covered by Russian assets.

The U.K. transferred 752 million pounds ($990 million) to Ukraine under a G7 loan covered by Russian assets to buy air defense and artillery, the British government announced.

7:58 PM

Death toll in Russian April 13 missile strike on Sumy rises to 35.

The attack occurred on Palm Sunday and is one of the deadliest on Sumy.

7:20 PM

Day after Russia kills civilians in Sumy, Kremlin claims deliveries of Taurus missiles will lead to escalation.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov's statement comes as Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor-in-waiting, suggested on April 13 that long-range Taurus missiles could be used to target strategic Russian military infrastructure.

5:23 PM

News Feed

Together, we raised $24,500 to support Ukrainian veterans.

With the incredible support of our readers and community, we raised $24,500 for Veteran Hub through the sale of over 1,000 of our “I Stand With Ukraine” T-shirts.

5:07 PM

Ukraine developing strategic-level air defense system, foreign minister says.

During an EU Foreign Ministers Council meeting, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also called on allies to strengthen Ukrainian air defenses and provide additional systems, missiles, and spare parts.

4:06 PM

Kyiv invites EU leaders on May 9 to counter Putin’s victory parade.

Ukraine has invited top European Union officials to visit Kyiv on May 9 in a symbolic move to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow, Politico reported on April 14, citing Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

3:38 PM

Ukraine submits proposals to US on minerals agreement, Deputy PM says.

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna declined to disclose specific details, noting that negotiations are ongoing and "this is not the final round."

3:29 PM

'Extremely useful' — Kremlin praises Putin-Witkoff meeting.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent talks with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff were "extremely useful," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 14, according to the Russian state-owned news agency TASS.

2:49 PM

Russia's Lavrov says NATO 'should have been dissolved.'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov argued that the end of the Eastern Bloc eliminated the threat NATO was originally created to counter, yet the alliance not only persisted but also allegedly claimed a dominant role in European security.

2:20 PM

Ukraine ready to buy 10 Patriot systems for $15 billion, Zelensky says.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had made the offer directly to U.S. President Donald Trump and previously raised it with former President Joe Biden's administration.

2:05 PM

Russia may face housing shortage as new construction drops sharply.

In the first quarter of 2025, developers launched just 8.1 million square meters (around 87.19 million square feet) of new housing projects — down 24% from the same period last year.

1:38 PM

Russia 'mocking' US ceasefire efforts by attacks on Sumy, Kryvyi Rih, Polish FM says.

"Ukraine unconditionally agreed to a ceasefire over a month ago. The heinous attacks on Kryvyi Rih and Sumy are Russia's mocking answer," Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said.

12:56 PM

Lithuania summons Russian diplomat over deadly missile strike on Sumy.

"Those behind this attack will not escape justice. Responsibility is also shared by everyone working for Kremlin's criminal regime, including Russian diplomats," Lithuania's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

12:37 PM

Ukraine detains instructor plotting killings of training base commanders on Russia's behalf, SBU says.

The suspect, an instructor at the Yavoriv training ground near the Polish border, had reportedly been tasked with planning terrorist attacks against commanders of Ukraine's Armed Forces stationed at the training center.