Prosecutor general: Russian attack on Kremenchuk could be investigated in the Hague.

9:14 AM

Court arrests agriculture minister accused of illegal acquisition of state-owned land.

Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court ordered the arrest of Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi, suspected of illegally acquiring state-owned land, Ukrainian media outlets reported early on April 26.

8:57 AM

ISW: Russian forces looking to make 'tactical gains' west of Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar remains primary pressure point.

While it is possible that Russian forces may make some gains northwest of Avdiivka, an offensive in the area is "unlikely to develop into an operationally significant penetration, let alone cause the collapse of the Ukrainian defense west of Avdiivka," the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said.

8:44 AM

Stoltenberg: 'It is not too late for Ukraine to prevail'.

Ukraine can still win the war against Russia, but allies have more to do to ensure Kyiv receives "the support we have promised," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on April 25.

8:18 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 463,930 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 950 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

7:09 AM

US Treasury Secretary: G7 may support aiding Ukraine with interest from Russian assets.

"This is an approach that could be broadly supported by countries that are concerned about the seizure of assets, and some of the interest could be brought forward through, for example, a loan," Yellen said.

6:28 AM

Greece won't send Patriots to Ukraine.

Greece will not supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems or S-300 missiles, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on April 25.

6:06 AM

Interview

Ihor Poshyvailo: Churches, religious sites play special role in Ukraine’s resistance

5:17 AM

Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast.

Throughout the day, Russian forces assailed the Sumy border with various weapons, including drones, artillery, mortar, artillery, grenade launchers, and mines.

4:20 AM

AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone threat.

According to senior U.S. military officials, Russian surveillance drones and hunter-killer drones have changed the situation on the ground substantially, increasing the vehicles' risk of detection.

3:21 AM

Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines.

Ukrainian journalist and soldier Alla Pushkarchuk, call sign "Ruta," was killed in action in Donetsk Oblast on April 25.

2:11 AM

European Parliament calls on Austria to pressure Raiffeisen bank to leave Russia.

"Instead of repeated statements about intentions to reduce and sell their activities in Russia, the Raiffeisen Bank International is the Western lender with the largest operations in Russia."

1:22 AM

Politico: US to announce new $6 billion weapons contract for Ukraine.

The contract will include Patriot air defense systems, artillery, drones, counter-drone weapons, and air-to-air missiles, and may be finalized as soon as April 26, the officials said.

12:43 AM

Poll: 64% of Ukrainians believe democracy best form of government.

Ukraine ranks sixth among countries surveyed, with a significant majority supporting the statement: "Democracy may have its flaws, but it is the best system of government."

12:12 AM

Macron on Europe's defense: 'We are not equipped to face the risks.'

"There is a risk our Europe could die. We are not equipped to face the risks," the French president said in his April 25 speech at the Sorbonne University in Paris.

11:43 PM

Human story

PTSD crisis looms as troop shortages take toll on Ukrainian soldiers’ mental health

11:29 PM

Zelensky: Ukraine to discuss problems created by delayed US aid during Ramstein summit.

Ukraine is planning to discuss how to overcome problems that accumulated over the past six months while waiting for the passing of the U.S. aid package at the next Ramstein summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on April 25.

11:11 PM

Ukraine passes list of 561 Ukrainian children held in Russia to Qatar, ombudsman says.

The list is already being processed by the Russian authorities, according to Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets.

10:39 PM

70% of energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks in Kyiv has been restored, authorities say.

More than 1,000 units of electrical equipment damaged due to Russian attacks have been restored in Kyiv, amounting to 70% of the damage caused by drones and missiles, the Kyiv City Military Administration announced on April 25.

10:11 PM

Russia threatens to decrease diplomatic relations with US in response to REPO Act.

Russia could lower its level of diplomatic relations with the U.S. if confiscated frozen Russian assets are transferred to Ukraine, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Russian state-controlled media on April 25.

9:56 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: US secretly provides Ukraine with 100 ATACMS; Denmark announces additional military aid for Kyiv.

9:43 PM

US aid

When and how will US aid impact the front lines in Ukraine?

9:03 PM

Sumy Oblast fortifies amid looming threat of Kharkiv attack

8:44 PM

Denmark announces additional $633 million in military support to Ukraine.

The Danish parliament agreed to add 4.4 billion Danish kroner ($633 million) in military support to the country's Ukraine Fund in 2024, the Danish Foreign Ministry announced on April 25.

8:32 PM

Agriculture minister, accused of illegal acquisition of state-owned land, resigns.

Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi, suspected of illegal acquisition of state-owned land, submitted his resignation to the Ukrainian parliament on April 25, Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk announced on Facebook.

8:06 PM

Zelensky: Ukraine hopes to continue cooperation with US regardless of election results.

Ukraine hopes to continue working with Washington regardless of the outcome of the U.S. presidential election this coming November, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Fox News on April 25.