General Staff: Russia has lost 270,350 troops in Ukraine

6:12 PM

Belgium to provide Ukraine with $1-billion defense package.

The funds will be used to purchase arms and strengthen Ukraine's defense sector, including the production of new types of weapons.

5:34 PM

No redemption for empire — a review of Sergei Lebedev’s ‘Lady of the Mine’.

5:16 PM

New round of US-Russia talks set for April 10 in Istanbul, Kremlin says.

The negotiations will involve representatives of the two countries' foreign ministries, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

4:52 PM

Slight majority of Hungarians support Ukraine's accession to the EU, poll finds.

The results come despite Hungary being seen as one of the most Russian-friendly members of the EU.

3:35 PM  (Updated:  April 8, 2025 4:48 pm)

BREAKING: Ukraine captured 2 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says.

"We have information that there are much more than two such Chinese citizens in the occupier's units," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

4:21 PM

US to relocate troops, equipment from key Ukraine aid hub in Poland.

"The important work of facilitating military aid to Ukraine via Jasionka will continue under Polish and NATO leadership, supported by a streamlined U.S. military footprint," the statement reads.

2:30 PM

Russian forces sometimes outnumber Ukraine 10 to 1 in Lyman sector, military says.

"The Russians are pressing with an incredible amount of infantry, which they simply have a lot of," Ukrainian military spokesperson Anastasia Blyshchyk said.

10:55 PM  (Updated:  April 8, 2025 2:03 pm)

Kursk incursion

Kyiv confirms presence in Belgorod region, marking second Ukrainian incursion into Russia

1:36 PM

US reportedly weighs pulling 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe.

U.S. forces are currently stationed across Poland, Romania, and the Baltic states to deter further Russian aggression and reassure allies in the region.

1:18 PM

'We will not look away' — Belgian PM visits Bucha.

The Kremlin has long-used Bucha in state propaganda, denying the extensively documented crimes committed by Russian forces.

12:14 PM

Zaluzhnyi reveals details of Wiesbaden HQ in Ukraine's war effort, calls it 'secret weapon'.

Zaluzhnyi said the need became critical in the summer of 2022 when Western partners questioned the utility of some weapons Kyiv was requesting.

10:42 PM  (Updated:  April 8, 2025 11:50 am)

War analysis

‘Putin believes he has the upper hand’ — Ukraine braces for a new Russian spring offensive

11:42 AM

Hackers target Czech PM's X account, post fake claim of Russian attack on troops near Kaliningrad.

"The post about the attack on Czech soldiers is not true," Czech government spokesperson Lucie Michut Jesatkova told Reuters.

11:18 AM

Kyiv responds to Ukrainian-born US lawmaker's controversial comments on Zelensky, occupied territories.

In an interview with the Telegraph published on April 7, Victoria Spartz said Ukraine is not in a position to demand the return of all occupied territories.

9:32 AM

3 killed, 19 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.

Russia launched 46 drones overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile, Ukraine's military said.

9:21 AM

Trump 'not happy' with Russian bombing of Ukraine, says he 'doesn't know what's happening there'.

Trump has expressed frustration with Russia's deadly missile attacks on Ukraine but has yet to take any concrete action against the Kremlin.

8:19 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 926,310 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,290 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:31 AM

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."

5:40 AM

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.

4:16 AM

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.

3:16 AM

US did not impose tariffs on Russia 'because we're not doing business,' Trump says.

Russia did not have tariffs imposed "because we’re not doing business, essentially, with Russia, because they’re at war," Trump told reporters on April 7.

2:10 AM

Footage reveals no military personnel in Kryvyi Rih restaurant targeted by Russian attack.

"They hit a peaceful residential area. They hit children and civilians with ballistics with cluster bombs," Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of Kryvyi Rih's military administration, said on April 7.

12:34 AM

Ukrainian army present in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky confirms.

We continue to conduct active operations in border areas on enemy territory, and this is absolutely just — the war must return to where it came from," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 7.

11:13 PM

Zelensky approves appointments of new ambassadors, ex-Prosecutor General among them.

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed new ambassadors to seven countries on April 7. The appointments include Andriy Kostin, Ukraine's former Prosecutor General, who resigned in October 2024 amid a major corruption scandal.

10:23 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine denies