Shoigu claims mobilization complete in Russia, over 80,000 soldiers already sent to Ukraine

5:21 AM  (Updated:  April 12, 2025 7:09 am)

Fires, injuries reported after Russian drone attack on Kyiv.

Russian forces launched drone attacks on Kyiv overnight on April 12, causing multiple fires and injuring at least two people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

6:55 AM

Trump 'frustrated with both sides' amid ongoing peace talks, White House says.

"I think the president has been quite clear that he's been continually frustrated with both sides of this conflict," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "(Trump) wants to see this fighting end, he wants the war to end, and we believe we have leverage in negotiating a deal."

12:48 AM  (Updated:  April 12, 2025 4:56 am)

Kellogg clarifies comments after seemingly suggesting Ukraine can be split like postwar Germany after peace deal.

President Donald Trump's Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has clarified his comments in an interview with the Times on April 11, where he seemingly suggested that Ukraine could be partitioned into separate zones as part of a peace deal with Russia.

4:00 AM

US, Ukraine minerals deal negotiations 'antagonistic,' Reuters reports.

Describing the Trump administration's expansive proposal as "maximalist," the source told Reuters that it was unlikely a new round of technical talks will lead to a breakthrough in negotiations.

2:01 AM

Kyiv hires US law firm Hogan Lovells to advise on minerals deal.

Ukraine's Justice Ministry has hired the U.S. firm Hogan Lovells for assistance in negotiating a critical minerals deal, according to public records. Sources also told Reuters that talks on the deal had become "antagonistic."

11:42 PM

Putin, Witkoff discuss 'aspects of Ukrainian settlement,' Kremlin says.

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who was reportedly present at the meeting between Putin and Witkoff, called the talks "productive."

11:03 PM

Ukraine ready to buy more air defense systems, Zelensky says.

Zelensky said he addressed the matter with U.S. President Donald Trump and with Ukraine's allies at the Ramstein summit in Brussels, which he joined virtually from Kryvyi Rih.

10:30 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports

10:26 PM

US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports.

The news came as Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss a possible path toward a settlement in Ukraine.

10:21 PM

Zelensky slaps sanctions on war propagandists, Russian shadow fleet.

The sanctions lists include 71 people and 18 propaganda outlets spreading Russian propaganda. Fifty-nine more people are on the list targeting the so-called shadow fleet, including two Chinese captains.

9:56 PM

Estonia detains Russian shadow fleet tanker for the first time.

The vessel's captain is a Chinese citizen, and the rest of the crew are nationals of Myanmar.

8:46 PM

'Several hundred' Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says.

"Putin was not satisfied with soldiers from North Korea. Now he is trying to cover his shortages by pulling in yet another nation — the Chinese," the president said.

7:22 PM

Trump urges Russia 'to get moving' to end war against Ukraine.

"Russia has to get moving. Too many people are dying, thousands a week, in a terrible and senseless war — a war that should have never happened, and wouldn’t have happened, if I were president," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

3:49 PM  (Updated:  April 11, 2025 6:47 pm)

Putin meets US envoy Witkoff to discuss Ukraine, Kremlin says.

A possible meeting between Trump and Putin could be on the agenda, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

6:30 PM

Deputy defense minister resigns following procurement scandal.

The resignation of Havryliuk, who was in charge of procurement at the Defense Ministry, follows a scandal over the transparency of defense procurement.

5:32 PM

Russian-Chinese relations

'Don't come, there's nothing good here' — Chinese soldiers warn against following Russian propaganda to fight in Ukraine

5:17 PM

Allies launch electronic warfare coalition to back Ukraine.

"The coalition is designed not only to meet the current needs of the Ukrainian army in electronic warfare, but also to lay the foundation for the long-term development of these capabilities," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

4:18 PM

Opinion

Hockey celebrates Ovechkin, but Putin is the real winner

4:12 PM

Media identifies 51 Chinese citizens who have joined Russian army since June 2023.

The investigation, based on leaked data from Russian border and recruitment services, found that many flew to Moscow just days before presenting themselves at the selection point.

11:03 AM  (Updated:  April 11, 2025 3:31 pm)

Updated: 6 countries ready to send troops for Ukraine 'reassurance force' so far, AFP reports.

The U.K., France, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and another unnamed country stand ready to send their soldiers, while other leaders want to see a more detailed plan before making commitments, AFP reported.

3:20 PM

Allies pledge 'record' $23.8 billion to Ukraine at Ramstein summit as UK warns 2025 will be 'critical.'

The meeting of the Ramstein-format coalition in Brussels comes amid growing uncertainty over U.S. support for Ukraine and efforts by European allies to close the gap as Kyiv resists Russia's ongoing invasion.

2:19 PM

Ukraine, Somalia establish diplomatic relations at Antalya forum.

"We appreciate Somalia's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.

2:15 PM

Opinion

5 key steps for Europe to bolster defense against Russia

2:04 PM

Russia has fired 70 missiles, 2,200 drones at Ukraine since March 11 ceasefire proposal, Kyiv says.

"From March 11 to April 11, Russia shot at Ukraine almost 70 missiles of various types, over 2,200 Shahed drones, and more than 6,000 guided aerial bombs," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.

1:59 PM

Obituary

'With honor and weapon in hand' — artist Marharyta Polovinko killed on front line defending Ukraine