Ukraine

Russia launches mass drone attack on Odesa amid Kyiv's call for civilian infrastructure ceasefire

The attack targeted a residential building in a densely populated neighborhood, according to local authorities. At least three people were injured.

Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, Putin claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to "negotiations and discussions with the Ukrainian side" regarding a ceasefire. Russia and Ukraine have not held direct talks since early 2022.

Kherson keeps Easter traditions alive under fire (PHOTOS)

In the battered southern city of Kherson, where Russian drone strikes and artillery target civilians daily, residents cling to traditions for both a semblance of normality and as an act of defiance. This year, just like every year before the start of the full-scale war, Kherson locals baked Easter bread,

'I didn't have time to think. I just acted' – how brave teen rescued people in Sumy attack

On a quiet morning on April 13, Maryna Illiashenko and her 13-year-old son Kyrylo were taking a bus through the city of Sumy to see his grandmother, as they often do on Sundays. It was a route they knew by heart — one they'd taken countless times. But that morning, out

‘There was no ceasefire’ — U.S.-brokered energy truce fails to secure lasting results in Ukraine

Ukraine waiting for answer from Russia on civilian infrastructure ceasefire

"Ukraine maintains its offer not to strike at least at civilian infrastructure. And we expect a clear answer from Moscow," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 21.

SBU says it detained '5 pro-Russian agitators' for promoting Kremlin narratives, justifying war crimes

Among those detained is a former member of the banned Nashi party, linked to former Ukrainian pro-Russian lawmaker Yevhen Murayev, who fled Ukraine in May 2022.

Ukraine war latest: Russia announces 'resumption' of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports 3,000 violations

Key developments on April 21: * Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says * Russia announces 'resumption' of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports violations * Ukraine strikes Russian drone launch site in Kursk Oblast, killing up to 20 operators, General Staff says

Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says

"We are ready to move forward as constructively as possible, just as we have done before, to achieve an unconditional ceasefire, followed by the establishment of a real and lasting peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote.

Trump sees 'very good' chance for Ukraine ceasefire as US proposes major concessions

"I will be giving you full details over the next three days, but we had very good meetings on Ukraine, Russia," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Pope Francis leaves a mixed legacy in wartime Ukraine, overshadowed by historic Vatican-Moscow ties

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at 88, leaves behind a legacy as vast and varied as his global influence. Yet in Ukraine, his track record is far from positive. For many Ukrainians, the Pope’s legacy is shaped by his repeated downplaying of the gravity of Ukraine’

US recognizing Crimea as Russian would be 'much worse than Munich in 1938,' Ukrainian lawmaker says

The chair of the Ukrainian parliament's foreign affairs committee compared the potential decision to Western appeasement of Adolf Hitler that led to World War II.

Russia intensifies push in Kursk, Sumy border areas as Ukraine holds line, Syrskyi says

"Intense fighting continues in Sumy Oblast in areas near the state border, as well as on the territory of the Russian Federation," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote.

Ukraine strikes Russian drone launch site in Kursk Oblast, killing up to 20 operators, General Staff says

Russian forces reportedly used the facility to prepare, equip, and launch reconnaissance, strike, and FPV (first-person-view) drones.

Russian attacks continued since 'first hours' of so-called Easter truce, Border Guard says

Russian forces used artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, and drones to target Ukrainian positions in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, said Andrii Demchenko, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service.

Ukrainian woman arrested for allegedly helping Russia's GRU target missile strikes for 'easy money'

The suspect reportedly rented an apartment near a logistics center of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to conduct reconnaissance near a military airfield.

Kremlin 'satisfied' with US opposition to Ukraine's NATO membership

"We have heard from Washington at various levels that Ukraine's membership in NATO is out of the question," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. "Of course, this is something that satisfies us and aligns with our position that Ukraine should not be a NATO member..."

Russia announces 'resumption' of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports violations

President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of nearly 3,000 ceasefire violations during the supposed Easter truce.

Norway's PM, finance minister to meet Trump on April 24 to discuss Ukraine, trade

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on April 24, the prime minister's office announced on April 21.

'He knew how to give hope' — Ukraine reacts to Pope Francis's passing

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, in his residence in Vatican City, the Vatican news service reported.

Letter to the Editor: What Ukraine reminds us about freedom

When the cause of liberty seemed most fragile, and its defenders most alone, a man named Thomas Paine picked up his pen and wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” It was December 1776, one of the bleakest moments in the American War of Independence. Washington’s

Russia using Easter ceasefire to prepare assault in Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian military says

Ukrainian units in the Kharkiv Oblast have maintained a strictly defensive posture, responding only to direct Russian attacks to defend troops and hold the line, according to the Khartiia Brigade.

'No NATO, US recognizing annexation of Crimea' — Washington awaits Kyiv's response to ceasefire pitch, WSJ reports

Among the most controversial elements is the suggestion that the U.S. could formally recognize Russia’s claim over Crimea. Additionally, Ukrainian accession to NATO would be ruled out under the current proposal.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 3, injure 7 over past 24 hours

Some of the strikes were reported to take place on April 20, a date supposedly covered by Russia's Easter ceasefire, which was said to come into effect at 6 p.m. on April 19 and last until midnight on April 21.

General Staff: Russia has lost 941,770 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 670 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Moscow court fines Google for disclosing data on Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

The ruling reportedly stems from a YouTube video that allegedly revealed both casualty figures and personal details of Russian soldiers killed during the full-scale invasion.

Belarus welcomes Easter truce, hopes for 'de-escalation,' foreign ministry claims

"We hope that the truce will lead to de-escalation of tensions and will allow moving on to a diplomatic settlement," the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Trump hopes Russia, Ukraine 'make a deal this week,' promises 'big business' with US

"Hopefully Russia and Ukraine will make a deal this week. Both will then start to do big business with the United States of America, which is thriving, and make a fortune."

Ukraine calls for 30-day ban on long-range drone and missile strikes

"Ukraine proposes to abandon any strikes with long-range drones and missiles on civilian infrastructure for a period of at least 30 days with the possibility of extension," Zelensky said on April 20, amid the so-called "Easter truce."

US wants Putin to extend Easter truce beyond Sunday, State Department says

"We remain committed to achieving a full and comprehensive ceasefire," a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on April 20.

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina wins 1st title in 2 years at Rouen tournament

Svitolina defeated Serbian tennis player Olga Danilova at the WTA 250 Open, winning her 18th title.

Ukraine war latest: Moscow violates 'Easter truce,' Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia

Key developments on April 19-20: * Multiple Russian ceasefire violations reported from front line during Easter ceasefire, Zelensky says * Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia * Ukraine advances in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky says * Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin * Russia