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.
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'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)
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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 E.U., and
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.
Why I'm leaving Trump's America — historian Marci Shore
Amid the drama and turmoil created by Donald Trump’s second presidency, three Yale University professors last week announced they would be leaving the U.S. for Canada over concerns about the increasingly authoritarian direction their country is heading in. "I could feel the reign of terror spiraling," one of
Ukraine receives 5,000 more Starlink terminals from Poland, minister says
"Starlinks will help residents of the front-line territories to stay in touch: call relatives, call emergency services, read the news. Due to attacks and destruction of base stations in the de-occupied territories, regular communication is unavailable," Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine secures funding until September 2025, Czech FM says
The initiative, backed by contributions from Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, and other European countries, has significantly boosted Ukraine's artillery capabilities, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said.
'Coalition of the Willing' agrees at least one European leader should engage with Russia, Stubb says
Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested that either France or the United Kingdom, as key coalition leaders, should initiate contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine Business Roundup — The Black Sea ceasefire deal Ukraine doesn't need
The following is the April 1, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here. Washington proudly announced on March 25 that it had brokered an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to "eliminate
NATO assets may be used for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, FT reports
NATO's command and control structures could be used to deploy a so-called "reassurance force" to Ukraine, unnamed officials told the FT.
Denmark unveils new aid for Ukraine worth almost $1 billion
The Danish government approved the 25th package of military assistance to Ukraine, worth 6.7 billion Danish kroner ($970 million), which will support Ukraine from 2025 until 2027.
Can South Africa lead the charge for nuclear safety in Ukraine?
Through the first half of March, the Truth Hounds team embarked on an advocacy trip to South Africa to discuss two major recent reports: one on the destruction of the Kakhovka dam and the international law protection of the environment during armed conflict, and another on the torture at the
Updated: Suspected gas explosion at Kyiv market kills at least 1
"Circumstances of the incident are currently under investigation," the police said. The city authorities named an explosion of a gas cylinder as the likely cause.
EU members have already pledged half of $5.5 billion ammunition package for Ukraine, Kallas says
Kallas's statement comes after EU leaders decided at a summit in Brussels on March 20 to help cover Ukraine's ammunition needs through aid packages announced by individual countries over the past month.
'Difficult, but not critical' — Ukraine's economy minister reacts to Trump's tariffs
Ukraine's exports to the U.S. in 2024 amounted to $874 million, including $363 million in cast iron and $112 million in pipes, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said.
Ukraine's fugitive ex-PM reportedly running for Russian Academy of Sciences
Mykola Azarov, who led the Ukrainian government under pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych, is a candidate for the RAS membership in mining sciences.
Ukrainian delegation may visit US in coming days to discuss minerals deal, treasury secretary says
Scott Bessent said Kyiv has hired counsel and that the deal is "ready on our side."
5 killed, 40 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 28 of the 39 strike and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force said. Seven decoy drones disappeared from radars without causing damage, according to the statement.
US defense secretary to skip Ramstein summit for the first time, media reports
U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth will not take part in the Ramstein-format meeting of Ukraine's partners next week, Defense News magazine reported on April 2, citing undisclosed official sources.
General Staff: Russia has lost 919,570 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,390 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine facing $10 billion deficit for reconstruction in 2025
According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, international donors have allocated nearly $7.4 billion for "priority recovery projects" in 2025, leaving a nearly $10 billion deficit to finance reconstruction projects in 2025.
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