Macron to helm EU's talks with Putin, the Telegraph reports
French President Emmanual Macron is readying to become Europe's point person in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, per the Telegraph.
Ukraine
More than 35,000 square kilometers demined in Ukraine, PM Shmyhal says
Over 35,000 square kilometers of previously mined territory have been cleared since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a government meeting on April 4.
Kremlin negotiator travels beyond just US to push for release of frozen Russian assets, Zelensky says
Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev has been visiting not only the United States but several other countries in an effort to unlock frozen Russian assets, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a briefing on April 4.
Trump admin mistakenly informs Ukrainian refugees they must leave US immediately, CBS reports
Earlier this week, several Ukrainians who entered the U.S. after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 received emails saying that their legal status would be terminated, CBS News reported on April 4.
Second Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 1, injures 5
The strike set a fire in a residential area, killing a woman in her home and injuring at least five civilians, according to Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's military administration.
Who is Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's Trump-whisperer
Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, has become a key figure in the Kremlin's outreach to the Trump administration. Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed the 49-year-old Kyiv native as special envoy for economic affairs in an attempt to interest Washington in joint economic ventures in return for a
Zelensky calls for increased pressure on Russia following drone attack on Kherson power plant
"Such attacks cannot be an accident," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 4, pointing out that Russia is fully aware of the target's critical energy role.
Ukraine war latest: US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
Key developments on April 4: * US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says * US, Russia make 'significant progress' towards Ukraine ceasefire deal, Kremlin negotiator claims * Trump's team advises against calling Putin until Russia agrees to Ukraine ceasefire, NBC reports * More F-16 jets being
Ukraine moves to tighten military deferments for students, educators
Under the proposed changes, students under the age of 25 who are enrolled full-time or in dual education programs for their first degree will qualify for deferments.
18 killed, including 9 children, over 60 injured in Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on April 4, hitting a residential neighborhood, setting buildings on fire and causing severe damage, according to Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's military administration.
Any Ukraine-Russia peace deal will be 'difficult to digest,' Turkish FM says
"It will be extremely difficult to digest any proposal," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. "But when we look at the other option, which is more death and destruction, I think whatever the conditions that we have... will be more reasonable."
Germany finances Ukraine's use of Starlink alternative Eutelsat, Reuters reports
Eutelsat serves as an alternative to tech billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink, which has played a key role in Ukraine's battlefield communications.
Inside Ukraine's desperate race to train more soldiers
New recruit Vitalii Yalovyi knew one thing after completing the Ukrainian military's boot camp: He was not prepared for war. The 37-year-old felt physically unfit, forcing him to miss some courses during the month-long training. His leg was still hurting from long daily walks at a training center in western
Norwegian government approves increased $7.8 billion Ukraine aid for 2025
"We are tripling our military support," Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg said, adding that the funds would be spent abroad to avoid putting pressure on Norway's economy.
US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
"We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious about peace or not. I hope they are," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Dnipro official dies after car explodes in suspected terrorist attack, police probe possible Russia links
According to police, several possible scenarios are being investigated including an attack ordered by Russia to destabilize the situation in Ukraine.
Ukraine analyzing minerals deal with US for compliance with constitution, foreign minister says
Andrii Sybiha said the minerals deal "cannot contradict European integration, we are telling the Americans that."
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 6, injure 46 over past day
Russian forces launched 78 drones from the Russian cities of Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, and Primorsk-Akhtarsk against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
'It would be foolish not to admire Putin' — Elon Musk's father Errol swoons over Russian President
In an interview with BBC Russia, Errol Musk said Vladimir Putin says "logical things."
Ukraine's navy responds to reports US was 'angry' at sinking of Russia's Moskva Black Sea flagship
The Biden administration reportedly didn't want Ukraine to attack "a potent symbol of Russian power."
General Staff: Russia has lost 920,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,380 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
More F-16 jets being prepared for Ukraine, US general says
"There are more F-16s prepared to be deployed in there. There are more pilots in the training pipelines," U.S. Army General Christopher Cavoli said on April 3.
Trump's team advises against calling Putin until Russia agrees to Ukraine ceasefire, NBC reports
Trump may abruptly decide he wants to speak to Putin, but he has been advised against calling the Russian leader until Moscow communicates they agree to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, NBC News reported on April 3, citing administration officials.
Russian drone attack against Kharkiv kills 4, injures 35, including child
The body of a fourth victim was found in the early hours of April 4, trapped beneath rubble in Kharkiv, authorities said.
US, Russia make 'significant progress' towards Ukraine ceasefire deal, Kremlin negotiator claims
American businesses are prepared to return to Russia and fill the vacancies left by European companies that withdrew after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kirill Dmitriev said following talks with U.S. officials in Washington.
Diplomacy may be 'only way' to restore occupied territories, Zelensky says
"These are Ukrainian territories ... this is one of the main red lines for us, in any case, this is a temporary occupation of territories," Zelensky said.
Full ceasefire possible in 'weeks' if West puts pressure on Russia, Zelensky says
Russia and the U.S. are continuing to hold private talks on the possibility of an unconditional ceasefire, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a visit to Chernihiv on April 3.
Ukraine war latest: Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says
Key developments on April 3: * Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says * US defense secretary to skip Ramstein summit for the first time, media reports * NATO assets may be used for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, FT reports * 'Coalition of the Willing'
Ukraine informs US about Russia's energy ceasefire violations, Ukrainian official says
Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa clarified that Ukraine had not provided Washington with a list of specific infrastructure targets that would constitute a ceasefire breach if attacked by Russia.
Every finding is a key: The mission to recover Ukraine’s fallen soldiers (Photos)
Editor’s note: This story contains graphic images. War leaves behind more than ruins and destroyed cities — it carves an invisible mark in the form of the missing and the dead. One of the most painful and challenging aspects of war is the fate of fallen soldiers, whose bodies remain
How Trump’s tariffs will impact Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2 unleashed what he has dubbed "Liberation Day," imposing tariffs on nearly every country in the world — including war-torn Ukraine. Kyiv got off lighter than most with only a 10% tariff on all Ukrainian goods, compared to 20% on the EU, and 54%
Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says
"Their formation is ongoing. The Russians have no problems with recruiting personnel now," Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa said.
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