Economy Ministry: Ukraine’s GDP has dropped by 30% in 9 months

11:04 AM

At least 2 killed, 26 injured in latest overnight Russian drone attacks across Ukraine.

A military hospital in Kharkiv was deliberately targeted by Russian forces overnight, according to the General Staff.

9:28 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 914,000 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,510 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:27 AM

Trump fires nearly all staff at US peace institute, WP reports.

The institute plays an active role in mediating conflicts and assisting with peace negotiations in war-torn countries, including Ukraine.

5:31 AM

'We'll get Greenland,' Trump says as Denmark ramps up Arctic defense.

"I don't really think about that. I don't really care," Trump said when asked what message an American takeover of Greenland would send to Russia. "Greenland's a very separate subject, very different."

4:31 AM

Finland's Stubb plays golf with Trump, discusses war in Ukraine.

Following the "unofficial" visit, Trump announced he would buy Finnish icebreaker vessels — critical to U.S. efforts to expand its power in the Arctic.

2:33 AM

Poland may reinstate mandatory military service amid growing Russian threat.

If Poland wants to sustain an adequate number of reserves, the return of mandatory military service is "inevitable," Operational Commander Maciej Klisz said.

10:37 PM  (Updated:  March 30, 2025 1:05 am)

Russian drone attack on Kharkiv kills 2, injures 25, including children.

A Russian drone attack killed two people and injured at least 25 late on March 29, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported. Five children are among the wounded.

12:38 AM

Ukraine to request changes to new minerals deal, Bloomberg reports.

Ukraine will be seeking for the U.S. to commit to more U.S. investment and clarify how a reconstruction fund would operate, a person familiar with the matter said.

12:21 AM

Ukraine expects 'strong response' from allies after continued Russian strikes, Zelensky says.

"We expect a response – a serious one. We are working toward a response. A strong response is urgently needed – above all from the U.S., from Europe, from everyone in the world who has placed their bets on diplomacy. Russia must be forced into peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 29.

9:40 PM

Russia should not be trusted, continues genocide, Ukrainian official says.

"Russia has committed genocide, Russia continues to commit genocide on an industrial scale, every day, every single minute," Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa said in an interview with The Sun released on March 29.

8:09 PM

Putin will have nothing to say at peace negotiations, Zelensky says.

"I’ve never been afraid, it’s just Putin wants war - what can a man who wants war say at peace talks?" President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

5:44 PM

Ukraine has capacity to produce 5 million FPV drones per year, advisor says.

"Now, one manufacturer can produce 4,000 such FPV drones per day," said Alexander Kamyshin, who previously served as the strategic industries minister.

5:07 PM

Russia claims to capture Sumy Oblast border village.

The news comes amid constant Russian attempts to cross the border in small groups and gain a foothold in the northeastern region.

4:57 PM

Russian negotiator suggests ceasefire may not be reached in 2025.

"It would be naive to expect any breakthrough results at the very first meeting," Grigory Karasin said in an interview with the state-owned TV channel Rossiya-24.

4:57 PM

Ceasefire

'You can't trust Russians' — Europe's Ukraine peacekeeping plans face one obvious hurdle

3:37 PM

Amsterdam knife attacker is 30-year-old Ukrainian, Dutch police say.

Five people were injured in the attack that took place on the evening of March 27 near the Dam Square. The assailant's motive is under investigation.

11:56 PM  (Updated:  March 29, 2025 3:13 pm)

Russia's attack on Dnipro kills 4, injures 24.

Over 20 drones targeted the city late on March 28, though most were shot down, according to regional Governor Serhii Lysak.

12:15 PM  (Updated:  March 29, 2025 3:13 pm)

Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih injures 8.

High-rise buildings, houses, a school, and a car wash were damaged, the Governor Serhii Lysak said.

3:06 PM

US judge temporarily halts dismantling of Voice of America.

District Judge J. Paul Oetken granted a temporary restraining order following a lawsuit filed by VoA staff, unions, and Reporters Without Borders (RSF), and unions last week.

2:25 PM

Belarusian opposition group's chairwoman Melnikava reported missing.

Anzhalika Melnikava, the speaker of the Belarusian Coordination Council, disappeared on March 25, and there has been no contact with her since, the council reported on March 28.

11:56 AM

Russia preparing new offensive in 'coming weeks' to strengthen negotiating position, AP reports.

Russia is likely preparing to launch a new offensive in the coming weeks to strengthen its position in possible peace talks with Ukraine, the Associated Press (AP) reported on March 29, citing Ukrainian analysts and two undisclosed G7 diplomatic sources.

11:05 AM

Vance suggests energy ceasefire in effect while Ukraine accuses Russia of violations.

"We've obviously got this energy infrastructure ceasefire. We've got a Black Sea commercial ceasefire that I think is almost done," U.S. Vice President JD Vance told reporters during a visit to Greenland.

10:20 AM

Ukraine strikes Russian border checkpoint to disrupt drone attacks.

Ukraine's Air Force struck the Pogar border checkpoint in Russia's Bryansk Oblast on March 27, destroying its military infrastructure and killing dozens of Russian troops, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on March 28.

9:37 AM

4 killed, 36 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.

Russia launched 172 attack and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 94 drones, while 69 disappeared from radars without causing damage, according to the statement.

9:09 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 912,490 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,740 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.