General Staff: Russia has lost 949,800 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,160 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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Kyiv's Special Forces report raid on Russian positions in Kursk Oblast, dispute Moscow's claim of recapture
"While the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, (Valery) Gerasimov, reports the 'liberation' of the Kursk region from Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces, operators of the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center continue to carry out missions in the area successfully," the military said.
Trump says he believes Zelensky is ready to give up Crimea to Russia
When asked whether he thought Zelensky was willing to cede the peninsula, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014, Donald Trump responded: "I think so."
Ukraine recorded the world's highest military burden in 2024, think tank reports
Ukraine’s military spending grew by 2.9% in 2024 to reach $64.7 billion, roughly 43% of Russia’s total expenditure, according to a report released on April 28 by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Trump urges Putin to 'stop shooting, sit down and sign a deal' to end Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump on April 27 voiced frustration with Russia and urged President Vladimir Putin to stop attacks. "I was very disappointed that missiles were flying, [fired] by Russia."
Schumer criticizes Trump’s handling of Russia-Ukraine war, warns of risk to US alliances
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine war, warning that it risks damaging America’s European alliances.
North Korea confirms for first time it has deployed troops to fight alongside Russia in Kursk Oblast
In a statement reported by the state-run KCNA news agency, the ruling Workers’ Party described the deployment as demonstrating the "highest strategic level of the firm militant friendship" between North Korea and Russia.
Russia wants to 'deceive America,' 'drag out war,' Zelensky says
"Since March 11, when America proposed a complete and unconditional ceasefire at talks in Saudi Arabia, the Russians have used almost 8,500 aerial bombs, almost 200 missiles of various types, and almost 3,000 Shaheds," Zelensky said on April 27.
Prior US aid to Ukraine not included in minerals deal, PM Shmyhal says
"It has been agreed that the document does not count the assistance provided before its signing," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on April 27, following talks on the minerals deal in Washington.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, Europe's ceasefire proposal includes US security guarantees, no recognition of Crimea, Reuters reports
Key developments on April 26-27: * Ukraine, Europe's ceasefire proposal includes US security guarantees, no recognition of Crimea, Reuters reports. * Next week could be critical in deciding future US involvement in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, Rubio says. * 'He's just tapping me along' — Trump admits Putin may not be interested in ending war
Next week could be critical in deciding future US involvement in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, Rubio says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the upcoming week will be crucial for determining whether the U.S. will continue its involvement in efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, NBC News reported on April 27.
Russian commander contradicts Kremlin, admits Ukrainian forces still fighting in Kursk Oblast
Ukraine also earlier denied the Kremlin's claim, saying that the statements "do not correspond to reality."
Russian airstrikes on Kostiantynivka kill 3 civilians, injure 4
Russian forces dropped FAB-250 bombs on a residential area, damaging 21 homes.
'Probably broke all records' — NASAMS downs 11 Russian cruise missiles in less than 2 minutes, Ukraine's Air Force claims
NASAMS have been in service with Ukrainian forces since November 2022.
Russian assault groups continue attempts to enter Sumy Oblast, Ukraine's border guard says
The situation in the Sumy Oblast remains "challenging," State Border Guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said.
Trump has chance to become 'greatest president in US history,’ Ukrainian lawmaker says
Donald Trump has the chance to become the "greatest president in U.S. history" if he follows the "iconic" examples of previous incumbents such as John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, a Ukrainian lawmaker has told the Kyiv Independent. "He wants to be great, and he wants to be remembered
Ukraine, Europe's hopes rise for 'just peace' after Trump meets Zelensky at Vatican
The April 26 meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the Vatican has raised hopes among Ukraine and its European allies that a just end to Russia's full-scale invasion can still be achieved. "Ending the war in Ukraine — this is the goal we share with
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 6, injure at least 29 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 57 out of 149 Shahed-type drones and other drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
From Ukraine envoy to Orban's ally: Who will sit on papal throne
In the coming days, cardinals will converge in the Vatican to choose the next head of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, was lauded by his supporters as a reformer who infused the church with compassion and humanity — but his legacy
General Staff: Russia has lost 948,640 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,030 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway in occupied Luhansk Oblast, group claims
The sabotage operation disrupted Russian supply lines and led to delays in the delivery of equipment and spare parts, the partisan group Atesh claimed on April 27.
Russia training to integrate motorcycles into summer offensive in Ukraine, ISW says
Training footage indicates that Russia may be developing "a tactical doctrine for systematic offensive motorcycle usage," the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on April 26.
Ukraine still operating in Kursk Oblast, monitoring group says
Ukrainian troops face a difficult situation in Kursk, but the Kremlin's announcement was "a fake," the monitoring service DeepState reported on April 26.
Republican senator calls for secondary tariffs on Russian energy buyers
"As to additional sanctions on Putin's Russia, I have bipartisan legislation with almost 60 cosponsors that would put secondary tariffs on any country that purchases Russian oil, gas, uranium, or other products," U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said on April 26.
Trump won't abandon Ukraine peace process, Estonian president says
In a conversation following Pope Francis's funeral, Trump promised to "do everything" to maintain peace negotiations, Estonian President Alar Karis said.
Zelensky meets Vatican state secretary on sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Vatican State Secretary Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral on April 26.
Zelensky meets von der Leyen following funeral of Pope Francis
"You can count on our support at the negotiating table to achieve a just and lasting peace," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
'Ukrainian agent' detained in car bombing of Russian general in Moscow, FSB claims
Ignat Kuzin was detained for allegedly planting a bomb that killed a senior Russian general, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on April 26, alleging that Kuzin is a Ukrainian agent.
Russia lost over 62,400 soldiers in Kursk operation, Ukraine says
The Russian military had lost 62,400 soldiers in Kursk Oblast since the start of the Ukrainian army's military operation there last year, Ukraine's General Staff said on April 26.
Ukrainian high jumper Mahuchikh wins first stage of Diamond League in China
Mahuchikh won the most prestigious commercial athletics competition with a jump of 1.97 meters, beating her main rivals - Australians Nicola Olislagers and Eleanor Patterson, who won silver and bronze at the 2024 Olympics.
US rejects Russian demand for Ukraine's full withdrawal from partially occupied oblasts, NYT reports
The United States considers the demand an "unreasonable and unachievable" condition, a source told the New York Times.
Putin ready for talks with Ukraine 'without preconditions,' Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed for the U.S. his readiness to launch negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 26, state news agency TASS reported.
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