Official: Russian occupying forces strengthen defenses around Mariupol

2:53 PM

Czechia independent of Russian oil for first time in history.

Prague cast off its dependence on Russia's Druzhba oil pipeline for the first time in over 60 years, securing alternative supplies thanks to the expansion of the western Transalpine Pipeline (TAL).

9:31 AM  (Updated:  April 17, 2025 2:27 pm)

Top Ukrainian officials arrive in Paris for talks with European, US officials.

Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived in Paris on April 17 to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and meet visiting U.S. officials.

12:05 PM  (Updated:  April 17, 2025 1:40 pm)

Ukrainian drones attack Russian brigade linked to Sumy strike for second day in row, sources say.

Shuya's residents reported explosions in the early morning hours of April 17, with local authorities issuing a drone alert. Footage shared online shows explosions and a fire in the area.

1:14 PM

Russian shelling of Nikopol kills 2, injures 5.

The attack caused a fire to break out in the city. According to Governor Serhii Lysak, a shop, a cafe, several houses, outbuildings, cars, and a bus stop were damaged.

12:58 PM

Kremlin to reportedly use seized US food company to supply Russian military.

Glavproduct, a canned food producer originally founded by Los Angeles-based businessman Leonid Smirnov, is the only U.S. company to fall under Russian state control since the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.

10:41 AM  (Updated:  April 17, 2025 12:45 pm)

Klitschko's deputy charged over illegal border crossings scheme.

Multiple Ukrainian outlets have reported that the official in question is Volodymyr Prokopiv.

12:13 PM

French court enforces $5 billion Crimea damages award against Russia in Naftogaz case.

The decision allows Naftogaz to begin legal recovery efforts in France, including seizing Russian state assets to satisfy the award.

11:25 AM

5 killed, 68 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

Russia launched 75 drones, including Shahed-type drones, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and three S-300/400 anti-aircraft guided missiles, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

6:52 AM  (Updated:  April 17, 2025 11:17 am)

Updated: Serbia's Vucic to attend Moscow's May 9 victory parade despite EU pushback.

European Union officials have warned on April 15 that Serbia could be blocked from joining the EU if its president travels to Moscow for Russian President Vladimir Putin's May 9 Victory Parade.

10:54 AM

Trump's DC attorney pick made over 150 appearances on Kremlin propaganda outlets.

U.S. President Donald Trump's candidate for U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, frequently offered views on RT and Sputnik that aligned with Kremlin narratives, including echoing Moscow's grievances about NATO and the war against Ukraine.

4:03 PM  (Updated:  April 17, 2025 10:20 am)

Explaining Ukraine

What's inside a Ukrainian Easter basket? The answer isn't chocolate eggs

9:57 AM

Ukraine seeks US support in regaining control of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, joint energy projects.

"We have a common interest with the United States to bring Zaporizhzhia NPP under Ukrainian control and start the operation of this nuclear power plant," Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said.

9:08 AM

Putin praises Musk as visionary, likens him to Soviet-era space icon Korolov.

"You know, there is such a person, he lives in the States, (Elon) Musk, who, you could say, raves about Mars," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

8:52 AM

EU fails to agree on sanctions on Russian LNG, Reuters reports.

The EU has shelved the idea of banning Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) imports due to opposition from some members and uncertainty about alternative supplies, Reuters reported on April 16, citing undisclosed official sources.

8:24 AM

UK to support Germany sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, Telegraph reports.

The United Kingdom would support a potential German decision to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, the Telegraph reported on April 16, citing an undisclosed British foreign policy official.

8:17 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 937,440 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,230 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

12:25 AM  (Updated:  April 17, 2025 7:45 am)

3 killed, 30 injured in Russian drone attack on Dnipro.

Three people have been killed and 30 have been injured in Dnipro amid a Russian drone attack late on April 16.

5:15 AM

Nearly 102,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation.

Russian independent media outlet, Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 101,833 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.

3:05 AM

Duda dismisses threats against Poland, Baltics as Russian disinformation.

"Russia, which is behaving aggressively towards NATO and implementing its brutal and bloodthirsty imperialism, has been attacking Ukraine for three years," Polish President Andrzej Duda said.

1:51 AM

3 Azov POWs sentenced to up to 24 years in occupied territories.

Vladislav Ruchka, Andriy Yaroshinsky, and Dmytro Ihnatenko have been sentenced to up to 24 years in prison by Russian proxies in Donetsk.

11:29 PM

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.

10:24 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones reportedly strike another Russian missile brigade linked to Sumy attack

10:14 PM

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.

9:46 PM

Former Kursk Oblast governor arrested for embezzlement in Ukraine border fortifications.

Former Kursk Oblast Governor Alexei Smirnov and his deputy Alexei Dedov are accused of embezzling over a billion rubles ($12 million) from the budget allocated to the Kursk Oblast Development Corporation for the construction of fortifications on the border with Ukraine.

9:04 PM

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.