Tears and joy at largest POW swap between Ukraine and Russia
Ukraine brought home another 277 soldiers in a major prisoner exchange with Russia ahead of the Easter holiday on April 19.
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Fox News labels Kyiv a Russian city, Ukraine calls for 'apology and investigation'
The error reportedly remained on screen for 20 minutes.
Multiple Russian ceasefire violations reported from front line during Easter ceasefire, Zelensky says
The Armed Forces of Ukraine has observed an increase in Russian shelling and the use of kamikaze drones since 10 a.m., with the use of FPV drones "doubling," according to Zelensky.
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.
Russia 'working hard' to return Wagner POWs, Ukraine's HUR says
Wagner units were key to Russia's seizure of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast in May 2023.
At least 3 killed, 9 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past 24 hours
Deadly attacks reportedly occurred after Russia's alleged Easter ceasefire was supposed to come into effect.
'We know what we are fighting for' — Zelensky's Easter address to Ukraine in full
President Volodymyr Zelensky has lauded Ukraine's "resilience, compassion, and humanity" in his Easter address on April 20, adding the country's faith has "not faded over 1,152 days of full-scale war."
General Staff: Russia has lost 941,100 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 950 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian diplomat urges Merz to deliver Taurus missiles to Kyiv, lead Europe in ending Russia’s war
"Germany, of all places, has a decisive role to play in stopping murder and bringing about a just peace," Ukrainian diplomat Andrii Melnyk wrote on April 19.
Over 600 religious sites destroyed in Ukraine since start of Russia’s full-scale war, Zelensky says
The president said that at least 67 Ukrainian priests, pastors, and monks have been killed or tortured by Russian forces, and that 640 religious sites—most of them Christian—have been destroyed since the start of the full-scale invasion.
UK, Italy urge Russia to accept full ceasefire in Ukraine
"Ukraine has committed to a full ceasefire. We urge Russia to do the same."
Ukraine proposes extending truce beyond Easter Sunday
"Thirty hours is enough for headlines, but not for real confidence-building measures," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "Thirty days can give peace a chance."
Ukraine orders troops to cease fire, document Russian violations after Putin declares 'Easter truce,' BBC Russia reports
A senior Ukrainian military officer said his unit and others received orders to cease fire on Russian positions minutes after the truce was set to begin. The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims.
Ukraine advances in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky says
"In Belgorod Oblast, our military advanced and increased our zone of control," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 19, citing reports from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Kyiv can end martial law if war ends by August, official says
"The Verkhovna Rada, as it adopted (martial law), can cancel it, even if there are some decisions that require it," Defense Committee Secretary Roman Kostenko said in an interview with New Voice.
Update: 120 injured in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv during Good Friday, governor says
The number of people injured in Russia's April 18 missile attack on Kharkiv has risen to 120, with 18 victims hospitalized, including four children.
Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia
Another 277 Ukrainian soldiers returned home in a major prisoner swap with Russia mediated by the United Arab Emirates, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on April 19.
Putin announces Easter ceasefire, Zelensky calls for 30-day truce
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire on the Easter weekend, ordering a halt to all military action from 6 p.m. Moscow time on April 19 until midnight on April 21.
Police clash with far-right protesters at LGBTQ+ film festival in Kyiv
Bohdan Zhuk, director of the Sunny Bunny film festival, told the Kyiv Independent that the organizers had received threats prior to the event.
Iran files UN court case against Ukraine, Canada, Sweden and UK over 2020 downing of PS752 flight
Iran filed a case at the International Court of Justice on April 17, seeking to overturn a ruling by the International Civil Aviation Organization that held Tehran responsible for the 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet.
6 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia deployed eight missiles of different types, and 87 long-range drones – 33 of which were shot down and 36 turned out to be decoy, on April 19.
Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin
"I encourage all my colleagues in Congress to come here," U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a pro-Ukraine Republican representing Pennsylvania, said during his visit to the front line.
Russia prepares to push toward Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, monitoring group says
Russian troops are solidifying their presence in the village of Kalynove in Donetsk Oblast as they prepare for an advance toward Stara Mykolaivka and the road to Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian monitoring group DeepState reported on April 18.
General Staff: Russia has lost 940,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,180 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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.
Trump admin considers recognizing Russian control of Crimea as part of peace deal, Bloomberg reports
Recognizing Russia’s control of Crimea would mark a significant win for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has long pushed for international legitimacy over the territory.
What to know about the 5 ‘key territories’ at the heart of Ukraine peace talks
As U.S. officials continue to push for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, five Ukrainian territories have emerged as a central focus — and sticking point — in the negotiations. “This peace deal is about these so-called five territories,” U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said in comments to Fox News
Ukraine, Russia to conduct prisoner swap before Easter, Sky News reports
The swap will reportedly involve 246 POWs from each side, as well as 46 injured soldiers, an undisclosed source told Sky News.
As Trump mulls cuts, NATO's integrity is on the line
With the start of Donald Trump's second term in office, NATO finds itself on shaky ground — reports that the U.S. president might cut the alliance's funding do little to ease fears. A leaked White House memo revealed plans to slash the U.S. State Department funding for the next
Ukraine war latest: US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports
Key developments on April 18: * U.S. proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports * 'You're fools' — US may 'take a pass' on Ukraine-Russia talks if either side stalls, Trump says * "Not our war" — US may drop Russia-Ukraine ceasefire efforts unless progress is made, Rubio says * Kremlin
'You're fools' — US may 'take a pass' on Ukraine-Russia talks if either side stalls, Trump says
"If for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say: 'you're foolish, you're fools, you're horrible people,' and we're just going to take a pass. But hopefully we won't have to do that," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
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