Sirens heard in Crimea as Russian-appointed officials close bridge

1:28 PM

Russian strike on Kherson energy facility causes blackout despite partial ceasefire, FM says.

Some 45,000 residents of Kherson were left without electricity after a morning Russian attack on one of the city's power facilities.

1:14 PM

World Press Photo apologizes for combining photos of pro-Russian militant, Ukrainian child in 'visual pair.'

The World Press Photo is an annual contest for professional photographers in photojournalism and documentary photography.

12:51 PM

Ukraine received new minerals deal draft on March 28, talks with US ongoing, FM confirms.

"Ukraine was ready to sign the previously developed framework agreement. Now we have received a proposal for development and a new text of the agreement," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on April 1.

12:20 PM

73% of Ukrainians say Trump is bad for Ukraine, poll shows.

Last December, 54% of Ukrainians believed that the new U.S. president would have a positive impact on Ukraine.

4:57 AM  (Updated:  April 1, 2025 11:50 am)

'Not appreciated' — Trump unhappy with Russia's calls for transitional Ukrainian government, State Department says.

"There was an idea from Russia about a temporary administration that was not appreciated by the president," State Department Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters during a press briefing on March 31. "Ukraine is... a constitutional democracy. Governance in Ukraine is determined by its constitution and the Ukrainian people."

11:29 AM

Zelensky's party's parliamentary leader denies preparation for elections.

Davyd Arakhamia's statement comes after the Economist reported that Ukraine's elections could be held in July 2025.

11:07 AM

Rubio to discuss Ukraine, NATO in Brussels this week.

"In Brussels, Secretary Rubio will attend the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting to discuss security priorities for the Alliance, including increased Allied defense investment and securing lasting peace in Ukraine," State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.

8:17 PM  (Updated:  April 1, 2025 10:27 am)

US Army confirms deaths of 3 missing servicemen in Lithuania, 1 still missing.

The soldiers and their tracked vehicle disappeared on March 25 during an exercise at a training ground near the Lithuanian city of Pabrade, located about 10 kilometers (six miles) from the border with Belarus. Pabrade hosts Camp Herkus, a U.S. military facility.

10:26 AM

Belgian film festival cancels screening of 'Russians at War' documentary after Ukraine's appeal.

The Docville Film Festival in Leuven canceled the screening of the controversial "Russians at War" documentary after an intervention of the Ukrainian Embassy, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reported on March 31.

10:14 AM

2 killed, 21 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.

Ukrainian air defenses shot down two Kh-59/69 guided aerial missiles launched by Russia against Zaporizhzhia Oblast, the Air Force repored. Russian forces did not carry out a mass drone strike against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure overnight, marking first such instance in 2025.

9:49 AM

German, Lithuanian foreign ministers arrive in Kyiv.

Upon her arrival, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced additional humanitarian support for Ukraine amounting to 130 million euros ($140 million).

9:31 AM

Waltz held sensitive talks on Russia, Ukraine on Signal, WSJ reports.

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has created and hosted multiple sensitive national-security conversations on Signal with cabinet members, including those on peace between Russia and Ukraine, the WSJ reported.

9:18 AM

'So far, it doesn't mean anything' — Russia launches no mass drone strike against Ukraine overnight.

"We'll keep monitoring; so far, it doesn't mean anything," National Security and Defense Council official Andrii Kovalenko said.

8:13 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 916,770 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,540 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

6:13 AM

Armenia refuses to finance Russian-led CSTO security alliance budget.

Armenia has refused to pay its contributions to the budget of the Moscow-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) for the past year, the country's Foreign Ministry said on March 31, after suspending its participation in the military alliance in August 2024.

3:48 AM

Trump again threatens oil tariffs against Russia if peace deal not reached.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on March 31 to impose secondary tariffs on Russian oil exports if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not "make a deal" to end the war in Ukraine.

12:40 AM

Zelensky, Starmer plan meeting on Ukraine peacekeeping force.

Military representatives from the "coalition of the willing" will meet in Ukraine later this week to discuss peacekeeping troops and security guarantees.

11:32 PM

Poland signs $2 billion air defense deal with US.

The contract includes the delivery of air defense equipment and logistical support for Patriot missile systems, the Polish Defense Ministry announced on March 31.

10:45 PM

Trump not pleased with Russia or Ukraine, White House says.

The U.S. president "has expressed his displeasure with comments that have been made by leaders of both sides of this conflict," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on March 31.

10:24 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: There's 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire, Trump says

10:10 PM

Ceasefire

Russia's Black Sea ceasefire demands are a 'fool's errand' for Trump, major blow for Ukraine

9:52 PM

Weimar+ group pledges more aid to Ukraine, weighs new Russia sanctions.

Foreign ministers from Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Britain, and Poland, along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, called on Russia to agree to an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire on equal terms and with full implementation."

9:39 PM

Russia's Prosecutor General asks Supreme Court to remove Taliban from 'terrorist organizations' list.

The Supreme Court is set to review the request on April 17 in a closed session. The Taliban remains on Russia's federal list of terrorist organizations since 2003.

8:32 PM

Baltics

Unless you act, 'it's just rhetoric' — Baltic states skeptical of Western European leadership

8:22 PM

Putin signs largest conscription campaign in 14 years, drafting 160,000 men.

Although Russian conscripts are typically not deployed in active combat, Moscow has relied on financial incentives and pardons to recruit civilians for the war in Ukraine.