Belgorod Oblast

11:47 PM

Meloni, Trump meet in Washington, discuss Ukraine ceasefire, US tariffs.

"We have been defending the freedom of Ukraine together," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.

10:37 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says

10:25 PM

‘This is a murder’ – Zelensky rebukes Trump for calling deadly Sumy strike a mistake.

“Excuse me, but this is a murder. This strike went to the (city) center, it did not go to the front line,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

9:59 PM

Ukraine, US may sign minerals deal on April 24, Trump says.

"We have a minerals deal, which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday, next Thursday," U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 17.

9:28 PM

US votes against UN resolution over language on Russia's war.

Jonathan Shrier, acting U.S. representative to the U.N. Economic and Social Council, said Washington opposed the resolution because of repeated statements about the war in Ukraine that the U.S. considers “unhelpful in advancing the cause of peace.”

8:29 PM

Ukraine repels Russian offensive near Pokrovsk, killing 200 Russian soldiers, Zelensky says.

According to Zelensky, Ukrainian forces killed around 200 Russian soldiers and injured 30 others, as well as destroyed 115 units of Russian military equipment.

8:13 PM

Field report

'Territories are first and foremost people:’ Zaporizhzhia, Kherson residents anxiously watch Witkoff debate the land they live on

7:58 PM

Witkoff spreads Kremlin narratives, has no mandate to discuss Ukrainian territory, Zelensky says.

“I believe Mr. Witkoff has adopted the strategy of the Russian side,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. “Consciously or not, he is spreading Russian narratives."

7:42 PM

Ukraine's central bank leaves key policy rate unchanged at 15.5%.

"Considering the high level of uncertainty, which has only increased over past months, the NBU will respond flexibly to changes in the balance of risks to the price dynamics and inflation expectations," the central bank's statement read.

7:19 PM

Germany sends more air defense systems, missiles to Ukraine.

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new package of military assistance, including IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles for Patriots, according to an updated list released by the German government on April 17.

7:02 PM

BREAKING: China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says.

"Today we have general information from the Security Service (of Ukraine), from intelligence about gunpowder, artillery," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

6:11 PM

Exclusive: Russian ‘shadow fleet’ captain identified by Ukrainian intelligence.

Ukrainian intelligence has identified the captain of the oil embargo-breaking tanker FACCA, a part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers.

5:30 PM

Ukrainian forces liberate 16 square kilometers near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says.

The recently recaptured territory by Ukrainian troops includes areas near the settlements of Udachne, Kotlyne, and Shevchenko, according to Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi.

4:44 PM

Russia may attack Ukraine's energy grid ahead of Easter, Zelensky says.

"We know what Russia is preparing for. Now, ahead of Easter, and after it, new Russian attacks are possible," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "We will continue to defend our country, our energy sector."

4:06 PM

Russian ruble becomes top-performing currency amid Trump trade war, peace hopes.

According to Bloomberg's calculations, the ruble has appreciated by 38% against the dollar in the over-the-counter market since the start of the year, outpacing gold's 23% rise.

3:54 PM

Germany bars Russian, Belarusian envoys from WWII anniversary session.

The decision reflects growing dissatisfaction in Berlin with the way Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to manipulate the legacy of the war to justify Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

3:37 PM

Well-known journalist, media producer hospitalized after stabbing in Kyiv.

"Yurii Makarov is currently hospitalized in a serious condition. But danger is no threat to his life," Suspilne said in a statement, adding that the police have launched a criminal investigation.

3:21 PM

Finland investigating attempt to smuggle sensitive nuclear documents to Russia.

"The preliminary investigation has focused on a significant number of archive documents that were attempted to be taken to Russia," the Finnish Customs Economic Crime Investigation Unit said in a statement.

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.