‘Two big leaders were speaking secretly with Putin,’ Serbia's Vucic claims
"I know at least two big leaders that were speaking secretly to (Putin) because of course I still have my friends in the Kremlin," Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said.
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Updated: Russian negotiator meets with Trump envoy in Washington, media reports
Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, who played a role in backchannel diplomacy between Moscow and the Trump administration in 2016, is met Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's envoy, according to Reuters.
Half of Russians back temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, poll shows
The Levada Center survey found that 26% of respondents strongly support a truce, while 24% "somewhat support" it. Meanwhile, 41% oppose the idea, including 25% who strongly reject it.
Defense Ministry hails progress in medical commissions reform after corruption scandals
The Military Medical Commission conducts medical examinations to determine fitness for military service.
$18 million embezzlement — Anti-graft agencies shed light on military food procurement scandal, press charges
Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies on April 2 announced charges in a corruption case involving overpriced food purchases by the Defense Ministry between 2022 and 2023.
Upcoming Ramstein summit to take place on April 11 in Brussels
The Ramstein summit will take place on the next day after the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
HUR releases video of drone attack on Russian landing craft, air defense system in Crimea
HUR claimed drones operated by its "Prymary" special unit struck a Tor M2 short-range air defense system, and two Russian landing craft operating at sea.
Ukrainian bakery Lviv Croissants to enter South Korean market
"We are entering the Korean market. We are planning to open by the end of the month (April)," Lviv Croissants told Ain.
Police detain suspect in murder of Ukrainian politician in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
A man's body with a gunshot wound to the head was found by the side of a road in the city of Kamianske on March 28.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces launching women's unit
The Unmanned Systems Forces are recruiting members for its new Harpies unit, including exclusively female drone operators, the branch announced on April 2.
NATO reportedly halts discussions on Russia strategy as US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire
The joint declaration at the Washington summit last year included a commitment to "develop recommendations on NATO's strategic approach to Russia, taking into account the changing security environment."
More than fifth of Russian intelligence's recruits in Ukraine are minors, SBU says
The youngest executors of Russian orders, whom the SBU exposed for setting fire to Ukrainian Railways' railroad switchboards, were 13-year-old teenagers.
UK newly requires everyone working for Russia to register their activities
The U.K. is adding Russia to the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), a tool introduced in 2023 to protect the country against harmful covert activities.
Trump's pick for top US general backs military support for Ukraine
Dan Caine told the Senate Armed Services Committee that Washington "should focus on what unique capabilities only the U.S. can provide," while European countries should increase their share of support.
Ukraine, Poland jointly detain Medvechuk-linked propagandist in first such operation
Kyrylo Molchanov was initially detained in Poland and transferred to a pre-trial detention in Kyiv, marking the first such operation carried out in cooperation between Ukraine and an EU country.
Trump admin officials say ceasefire unlikely in coming months, Reuters reports
The U.S. is drawing up plans to exert additional pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow as the goal of a full ceasefire by April or May seems increasingly unlikely, Reuters reported.
Georgian Parliament passes updated foreign agents law
The Georgian Parliament passed the final reading of a new “foreign agents” law, Sova reported on April 1.
3 killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 15 strike drones against the eastern city of Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported. Eight people, including three children, suffered from shock, the State Emergency Service said, reporting no physical injuries.
Putin's negotiator to meet Witkoff in Washington this week, CNN reports
The U.S. reportedly temporarily eased sanctions to allow Kirill Dmitriev to obtain a visa for what will be the first high-level Russian official visit to the U.S. since the outbreak of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine in 2022.
General Staff: Russia has lost 918,180 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,410 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
$18 million 'Ukraine2EU' program launched to support Ukraine’s eventual European Union accession
The European Union is launching the Ukraine2EU program worth 16.7 million euros ($18 million) to support to support Ukraine’s preparation for EU membership, officials announced on April 1.
Latvia to provide 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine
Latvia will provide 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine, the country’s Defense Minister Andris Spruds said on April 1.
Bipartisan group of US senators propose 'hard-hitting' sanctions against Russia
"The dominating view in the United States Senate is that Russia is the aggressor, and that this horrific war and Putin’s aggression must end now and be deterred in the future," the press release on April 1 said.
Ukraine's NATO membership not included, never was in minerals deal, Zelensky says
"As for this agreement and the NATO question, there is no mention of NATO in this agreement, and there never was," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 1.
Moscow won't accept US proposals on Ukraine peace 'in current form,' Russian official claims
"As far as we can see, there is no place in (the U.S. proposals) today for our main demand, namely to solve the problems related to the root causes of this conflict," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov claimed on April 1.
'Coalition of the Willing' to meet in Ukraine on April 4, Zelensky says
"(W)e will hold a meeting on Friday, there will be a meeting of our military teams among several countries, a narrow circle of countries. Those who will be ready to deploy a contingent in one form or another," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 1.
Pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Dodik surfaces in Moscow amid charges in Bosnia
On April 1, the Kremlin showed footage of Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands with Pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, saying he was "very happy" to see him in the Russian capital.
Russia submits list of alleged Ukrainian ceasefire violations to US, UN and OSCE, Lavrov says
"The list of violations cited by [Defense Minister] Andrei Belousov at the Security Council meeting, we handed over to U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Allies must impose 'hard measures' on Russia to prevent stalled peace talks, Lithuanian FM says
"So, in purpose to cut this trend, in purpose to stop this scenario, we have to show and introduce the hard measures sooner than later," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said.
Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine drop to lowest level since June 2024, monitoring group says
Despite the slowdown, Russian forces continue offensive operations, particularly in Donetsk Oblast's Pokrovsk sector, where fighting intensified at the end of March.
Finland to exit Ottawa landmine convention, aim for 3% GDP defense spending by 2029
"This is a part of Finland's contribution to Europe taking greater responsibility for our own defense," Finnish President Alexander Stubb posted on X.
EU transfers $3.7 billion to Ukraine under Ukraine Facility program, PM Shmyhal says
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the funds would support Ukraine's macroeconomic stability, adding that total financial assistance under the Ukraine Facility has now reached 19.6 billion euros ($21.1 billion).
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