Radoslaw Sikorski

9:14 AM  (Updated:  April 16, 2025 4:01 pm)

Hungary should decide on Ukraine's EU bid via referendum, Orban's rival says.

Hungary's opposition leader, Peter Magyar, has positioned himself in contrast to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies, promising to reset Hungary's foreign relations and end what he calls the government's isolation from the West.

3:56 PM

Kyiv doesn't rule out North Korean participation in Russia's assault on Sumy, Kharkiv oblasts.

Roughly 5,000 North Korean soldiers have already been killed or injured, but 6,000 remain in Russia's Kursk Oblast and are likely to be used in new assaults, Ukrainian intelligence said.

3:42 PM

Russia arms 'kamikaze' drones with chemical weapons, Ukraine says.

Russian forces have deployed Shahed-type "kamikaze" drones carrying toxic substances to attack Ukraine, the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council said on April 16.

3:12 PM

North Korea earns over $20 billion aiding Russia's war effort, report says.

A South Korean think tank suggests North Korea prefers "in-kind and technical assistance" that enhances its own defense industry and supports its long-term strategic goals.

3:00 PM

'Significant progress' — Ukraine, US to conclude minerals deal in 'near future,' Deputy PM says.

"We have now agreed with the U.S. side to affirm this positive development by a relevant memorandum of intent — we are preparing a formal conclusion of the deal in the near future," Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said.

2:24 PM

Denmark to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for drone warfare training.

The courses, expected to begin as early as this summer, will take place at training centers in western Ukraine and will not involve direct combat.

1:26 PM

Italy transfers $28 million to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

The funds are part of a broader 200 million euros (around $227 million) initiative co-financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

1:16 PM

Trump officials 'fed up' with Europe's efforts to strengthen Ukraine, Economist reports.

The Trump administration officials are dissatisfied with European countries' ongoing support for Ukraine, underscoring the growing rift between Washington and Europe, the Economist reported on April 15, citing undisclosed diplomatic sources.

12:42 PM

SBU dismantles suspected Russian spy ring, 5 minors among detainees.

According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the agent network operated across four regions and was planning to target residential neighborhoods and a Ukrainian military base with explosives.

12:09 PM

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike another Russian missile brigade linked to Sumy attack.

Russia's 112th Missile Brigade, along with the 448th Missile Brigade, was involved in a deadly missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on April 13, which killed at least 35 civilians, Ukraine's intelligence said.

11:27 AM

Russia sees record number of military criminal convictions in years.

The surge in convictions in 2024 marks a 76% year-over-year increase, reflecting growing internal discipline issues within Russia's armed forces during the country's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

9:41 AM  (Updated:  April 16, 2025 10:43 am)

1 killed, 27 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day.

Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least one civilian and injured at least 27 over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 16.

10:35 AM

Rubio, Witkoff to travel to France this week for talks on Ukraine.

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet directly with French President Emmanuel Macron, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold separate discussions with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.

10:29 AM

US softens demands on Ukraine minerals deal after Washington talks, Bloomberg reports.

The Trump administration has reportedly lowered the payback it seeks under a minerals agreement with Ukraine from $300 billion to $100 billion.

9:47 AM

Russia jails 4 journalists over alleged work with Navalny's foundation.

The case concerned Antonina Favorskaya, Artem Krieger, Sergey Karelin, and Konstantin Gabov, who were said to be producing video content for Navalny-affiliated YouTube channels, including the Navalny Live platform.

8:57 AM

Ukraine-US talks on minerals deal going 'in a positive mood,' Zelensky says.

"When the teams are ready, they will present what they have worked out. So far, both sides have ended the meetings in a positive mood," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

8:41 AM

Bulgaria backpedals on nuclear reactor sale to Ukraine.

Bulgaria's deputy prime minister and chairman of the co-ruling Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), Atanas Zafirov, announced the news, arguing that Sofia needs to develop its nuclear energy capacities.

8:15 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 936,210 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,050 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:24 AM

Black Sea security talks underway in Ankara, Zelensky says.

Negotiations on Black Sea security are underway in Ankara and could shape the region’s post-war stability, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during an April 15 press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Odesa.

5:33 AM

Finnish volunteer fighter killed in action in Ukraine.

A 20-year-old Finnish volunteer soldier was killed in action while fighting for Ukraine, Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat reported on April 15.

4:34 AM

Ukrainian film 'Militantropos' to premiere at Cannes Film Festival.

The Ukrainian documentary Militantropos has been selected for the "Directors' Fortnight" program at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced on April 15.

2:32 AM

Economic partnership with US could spur Russia to end war, White House says.

"There is an incentive for Russia to end this war and perhaps that could be economic partnerships with the United States," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on April 15.

12:54 AM

Kremlin to revive Soviet-era Komsomol school to indoctrinate youth.

Russia will launch a new program called the Digoria Political Education Workshop to provide "ideological training" to personnel who work with youth, a source in the Kremlin told Russian state media.

11:49 PM

Fico to visit Moscow May 9 despite EU warning.

"I am going to Moscow on May 9 ... No one can tell me where I should or should not travel," Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on April 15.

11:15 PM

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