Russia's Jan. 1 attack damages infrastructure facility in Kyiv Oblast.

2:00 PM

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.

1:45 PM

'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."

12:57 PM

Aging tanker loaded with Russian oil transferring cargo at sea after India ban, Reuters reports.

The 20-year-old Andaman Skies was last week barred from entering the Indian port of Vadinar due to safety concerns over its seaworthiness.

12:04 PM

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."

11:35 AM

Trump waiting for Kirill Dmitriev to report to Putin before taking further Ukraine ceasefire steps, Bloomberg reports.

U.S. officials are reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with Moscow's slowness in negotiations.

9:56 AM

Trump's tariffs may hit US defense production including F-35 fighter jet, air defense projects, Politico reports.

The tariffs could undermine international defense cooperation by jeopardizing joint military projects, including producing the F-35 fighter jet, air defense systems, and constructing nuclear submarines.

5:43 AM  (Updated:  April 4, 2025 8:22 am)

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.

8:18 AM

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.

7:52 AM

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.

12:45 AM  (Updated:  April 4, 2025 7:22 am)

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.

6:50 AM

Danish PM decries US threats to annex Greenland.

"This is not only about Greenland or Denmark... This is about the world order that we have built together across the Atlantic over the generations," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on April 3.

4:24 AM

Belarusian journalist in Czechia uncovered as Russian agent by intelligence.

"This is part of the hybrid war that Russia is waging against democratic countries and the values we share. It is documented that Russia orchestrated over 100 attempts at sabotage around Europe in the past year," Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan said on April 3.

11:57 PM

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.

11:40 PM

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.

10:53 PM

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.

10:13 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russia plans to increase grouping in Ukraine by 150,000 troops in 2025, Ukrainian official says

9:53 PM

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.

9:35 PM

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Every finding is a key: The mission to recover Ukraine’s fallen soldiers (Photos)

9:21 PM

Trump & Ukraine

How Trump’s tariffs will impact Ukraine

9:07 PM

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.

8:15 PM

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'I could feel the reign of terror spiraling' — US historian Marci Shore on leaving Trump's America

8:10 PM

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.

7:07 PM

Russia's year-on-year oil, gas revenue drops by 17% in March.

Russia's Finance Ministry said the government lost roughly 230 billion rubles ($2.7 billion) in tax income compared to March 2024, with oil and gas revenues accounting for one-third of the total state income.

6:01 PM

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.

5:20 PM

'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.