2 killed, 16 injured in Russian drone attack on Dnipro
Two have been killed and 16 have been injured in Dnipro amid a Russian drone attack late on April 16. There are fires throughout the city.
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Trump extends US sanctions on Russian ships for another year
"I am continuing for one year the national emergency with respect to the Russian Federation and the emergency authority relating to the regulation of the anchorage and movement of Russian-affiliated vessels to United States ports," a U.S. Federal Register document says.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones reportedly strike another Russian missile brigade linked to Sumy attack
Key developments on April 16: * Ukrainian drones reportedly strike another Russian missile brigade linked to Sumy attack * North Korea earns over $20 billion aiding Russia's war effort, report says * Kyiv doesn't rule out North Korean participation in Russia's assault on Sumy, Kharkiv oblasts * Russia arms 'kamikaze' drones with chemical weapons,
US shuts down office combating Russian disinformation, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on April 16 the closure of the State Department’s office responsible for countering foreign disinformation, citing concerns about free speech and the rights of American citizens.
Over 40% of Ukrainian forces' weapons domestically produced, Zelensky says
"The trend is unchanged: Ukraine will do more and more (weapons) to guarantee its security — on its own and together with partners," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russian forces executed unarmed Ukrainian POW in Donetsk Oblast, prosecutors say
Ukrainian prosecutors have launched a war crimes investigation after a captured and unarmed Ukrainian soldier was allegedly executed by Russian forces in Donetsk Oblast, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on April 16.
Ex-deputy head of Presidential Office charged with new offenses, including money laundering, bribery
A former deputy head of the Presidential Office was charged with money laundering and taking a particularly large bribe, Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau's (NABU) said in a statement published on April 16.
India targets traditional Russian arms customers with cheap loans, Reuters reports
India is developing a new strategy to boost its defense exports, offering long-term, low-cost loans through its state-owned Export-Import Bank to foreign buyers, including those traditionally reliant on Russian arms, Reuters reported on April 16, citing officials familiar with the plan.
EU confirms discussions on possible deployment of 'military advisors' to Ukraine
The European Union is considering sending "military advisors" to Ukraine to organize training for the Ukrainian military, European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper said on April 16 at a press briefing in Brussels.
Russia has violated ‘energy ceasefire’ more than 30 times, Ukraine says
Russia has violated a partial ceasefire covering energy infrastructure more than 30 times since it was agreed in March, targeting critical infrastructure across Ukraine, a Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on April 16.
Kyiv’s fate is shaping how Tehran plays the nuclear game
As the United States and Iran engage in renewed nuclear negotiations, the shadow of Ukraine looms large over Tehran's strategic considerations. Recent indirect talks in Muscat, Oman — facilitated by Omani intermediaries — mark a significant diplomatic step. But Iran’s approach to these talks is deeply shaped by the lessons it
Number of fires at Russian railroads increases in March, military intelligence says
"The fight against the supply of ammunition and military equipment to the Russian occupation army by rail continues," Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said on April 16.
Trump's Ukraine peace push is really about business — and Putin knows it
The American and Russian delegations that just met in Istanbul had made it clear that they were there to discuss the normalization of their diplomatic missions’ work, not the war in Ukraine. But such engagement is a clear corollary to U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate an
Russia arms 'kamikaze' drones with chemical weapons, Ukraine says
Russian forces have deployed Shahed-type "kamikaze" drones carrying toxic substances to attack Ukraine, the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council said on April 16.
'Significant progress' — Ukraine, US to conclude minerals deal in 'near future,' Deputy PM says
"We have now agreed with the U.S. side to affirm this positive development by a relevant memorandum of intent — we are preparing a formal conclusion of the deal in the near future," Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said.
Denmark to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for drone warfare training
The courses, expected to begin as early as this summer, will take place at training centers in western Ukraine and will not involve direct combat.
Italy transfers $28 million to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure
The funds are part of a broader 200 million euros (around $227 million) initiative co-financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Trump officials 'fed up' with Europe's efforts to strengthen Ukraine, Economist reports
The Trump administration officials are dissatisfied with European countries' ongoing support for Ukraine, underscoring the growing rift between Washington and Europe, the Economist reported on April 15, citing undisclosed diplomatic sources.
SBU dismantles suspected Russian spy ring, 5 minors among detainees
According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the agent network operated across four regions and was planning to target residential neighborhoods and a Ukrainian military base with explosives.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike another Russian missile brigade linked to Sumy attack
Russia's 112th Missile Brigade, along with the 448th Missile Brigade, was involved in a deadly missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on April 13, which killed at least 35 civilians, Ukraine's intelligence said.
Rubio, Witkoff to travel to France this week for Ukraine talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are set to travel to Paris later this week for high-level meetings on ending the war in Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said on April 16.
US softens demands on Ukraine minerals deal after Washington talks, Bloomberg reports
The Trump administration has reportedly lowered the payback it seeks under a minerals agreement with Ukraine from $300 billion to $100 billion.
1 killed, 27 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least one civilian and injured at least 27 over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 16.
Ukraine-US talks on minerals deal going 'in a positive mood,' Zelensky says
"When the teams are ready, they will present what they have worked out. So far, both sides have ended the meetings in a positive mood," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Bulgaria backpedals on nuclear reactor sale to Ukraine
Bulgaria's deputy prime minister and chairman of the co-ruling Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), Atanas Zafirov, announced the news, arguing that Sofia needs to develop its nuclear energy capacities.
General Staff: Russia has lost 936,210 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,050 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Black Sea security talks underway in Ankara, Zelensky says
Negotiations on Black Sea security are underway in Ankara and could shape the region’s post-war stability, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during an April 15 press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Odesa.
Finnish volunteer fighter killed in action in Ukraine
A 20-year-old Finnish volunteer soldier was killed in action while fighting for Ukraine, Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat reported on April 15.
Ukrainian film 'Militantropos' to premiere at Cannes Film Festival
The Ukrainian documentary Militantropos has been selected for the "Directors' Fortnight" program at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced on April 15.
Economic partnership with US could spur Russia to end war, White House says
"There is an incentive for Russia to end this war and perhaps that could be economic partnerships with the United States," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on April 15.
Can civilian areas ever be legitimate military targets? We asked an expert
April 13 marked Russia’s deadliest attack on the northeastern city of Sumy, killing 35 people and injuring nearly 120. As locals flocked to the city center on the morning of Palm Sunday, Russia launched two ballistic missiles in what is known as a double-tap attack. The second missile, fired
From hospitals to malls, the deadliest Russian strikes on civilians in Ukraine so far
After Russia launched a missile strike at the city of Sumy on Palm Sunday — killing 35 civilians, including children, and injuring over 100 others — U.S. President Donald Trump wrote off the attack as a “mistake.” "I think it was terrible, and I was told they made a mistake, but
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