Explosions reported in Odesa Oblast

7:13 PM

Four killed, 10 injured in Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih.

The strike damaged apartment buildings and caused a fire at the scene, where rescue operations are ongoing, said Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city’s military administration.

6:34 PM

‘Two big leaders were speaking secretly with Putin,’ Serbia's Vucic claims.

"I know at least two big leaders that were speaking secretly to (Putin) because of course I still have my friends in the Kremlin," Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said.

6:26 PM

Russian negotiator to meet Trump envoy in US on April 2, media report.

Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, who played a role in backchannel diplomacy between Moscow and the Trump administration in 2016, is set to meet Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's envoy, according to CNN.

5:13 PM

Half of Russians back temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, poll shows.

The Levada Center survey found that 26% of respondents strongly support a truce, while 24% "somewhat support" it. Meanwhile, 41% oppose the idea, including 25% who strongly reject it.

4:01 PM

Defense Ministry hails progress in medical commissions reform after corruption scandals.

The Military Medical Commission conducts medical examinations to determine fitness for military service.

3:24 PM

$18 million embezzlement — Anti-graft agencies shed light on military food procurement scandal, press charges.

Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies on April 2 announced charges in a corruption case involving overpriced food purchases by the Defense Ministry between 2022 and 2023.

3:22 PM

Opinion

Ukraine, Russia must focus on ceasefire over peace deal

2:57 PM

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.

2:45 PM

HUR releases video of drone attack on Russian landing craft, air defense system in Crimea.

HUR claimed drones operated by its "Prymary" special unit struck a Tor M2 short-range air defense system, and two Russian landing craft operating at sea.

2:44 PM

Opinion

Ukraine’s sovereignty at stake in the US minerals deal

2:21 PM

Ukrainian bakery Lviv Croissants to enter South Korean market.

"We are entering the Korean market. We are planning to open by the end of the month (April)," Lviv Croissants told Ain.

2:12 PM

Police detain suspect in murder of Ukrainian politician in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

A man's body with a gunshot wound to the head was found by the side of a road in the city of Kamianske on March 28.

1:47 PM

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces launching women's unit.

The Unmanned Systems Forces are recruiting members for its new Harpies unit, including exclusively female drone operators, the branch announced on April 2.

1:11 PM

NATO reportedly halts discussions on Russia strategy as US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire.

The joint declaration at the Washington summit last year included a commitment to "develop recommendations on NATO's strategic approach to Russia, taking into account the changing security environment."

9:39 PM  (Updated:  April 2, 2025 12:58 pm)

Cybersecurity

Exclusive: Massive data leak potentially exposes Ukrainian IDs to Russian intelligence, hackers

8:33 AM  (Updated:  April 2, 2025 12:45 pm)

Putin's negotiator to meet Witkoff in Washington this week, CNN reports.

The U.S. reportedly temporarily eased sanctions to allow Kirill Dmitriev to obtain a visa for what will be the first high-level Russian official visit to the U.S. since the outbreak of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine in 2022.

12:27 PM

More than fifth of Russian intelligence's recruits in Ukraine are minors, SBU says.

The youngest executors of Russian orders, whom the SBU exposed for setting fire to Ukrainian Railways' railroad switchboards, were 13-year-old teenagers.

11:50 AM

UK newly requires everyone working for Russia to register their activities.

The U.K. is adding Russia to the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), a tool introduced in 2023 to protect the country against harmful covert activities.

11:23 AM

Trump's pick for top US general backs military support for Ukraine.

Dan Caine told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Washington "should focus on what unique capabilities only the U.S. can provide," while European countries should increase their share of support.

10:39 AM

Ukraine, Poland jointly detain Medvechuk-linked propagandist in first such operation.

Kyrylo Molchanov was initially detained in Poland and transferred to a pre-trial detention in Kyiv, marking the first such operation carried out in cooperation between Ukraine and an EU country.

10:12 AM

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.

8:56 AM  (Updated:  April 2, 2025 9:11 am)

3 killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.

Russia launched 15 strike drones against the eastern city of Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported. Eight people, including three children, suffered from shock, the State Emergency Service said, reporting no physical injuries.

9:04 AM

Georgian Parliament passes updated foreign agents law.

The Georgian Parliament passed the final reading of a new “foreign agents” law, Sova reported on April 1.

8:12 AM

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.

6:28 AM

$18 million 'Ukraine2EU' program launched to support Ukraine’s eventual European Union accession.

The European Union is launching the Ukraine2EU program worth 16.7 million euros ($18 million) to support to support Ukraine’s preparation for EU membership, officials announced on April 1.