Ukraine, Russia 'very close to a deal,' Trump says
"They are very close to a deal, and the two sides should now meet, at very high levels, to 'finish it off.' Most of the major points are agreed to," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
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Belarus Weekly: Russian, Belarusian security services plan violent attacks on Belarusian diaspora
Polish security agency to investigate disappearance of Belarus’s opposition activist amid fears of foreign involvement. Russian, Belarusian security services plan violent attacks on Belarusian diaspora, Lithuanian Security Department says. Russian FSB detains Belarus citizen allegedly preparing to carry out "terrorist act" on behalf of Ukraine's SBU. Lithuania to fortify
Ukraine war latest: High-ranking Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow amid Witkoff-Putin meeting
Key developments on April 25: * High-ranking Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow, as Witkoff meets with Putin * Full text of US peace proposal at odds with Ukrainian, EU positions, Reuters reports * Trump says Crimea 'will stay with Russia,' blames Ukraine's NATO aspirations for war * Putin, US envoy
Front-line situation not severe enough for Ukraine to be forced to accept Trump's deal, experts say
Russia is waging small-scale assaults across the entire front, but the situation on the battlefield is nowhere near bad enough for Ukraine to be forced into an unfavorable peace deal, military analysts and soldiers told the Kyiv Independent. Since Ukraine announced the start of the Russian spring offensive in early
Ukraine shocked by torture of captive journalist, as at least 30 remain in Russian hands
It took several DNA tests to confirm the identity of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who was killed in Russian captivity last fall. Roshchyna, 27, disappeared in August 2023 while reporting from Ukraine's Russian-occupied territories, with Moscow acknowledging her detention the following year. Ukraine was devastated by the news of her
North Korean missile used in Russia's Kyiv attack contained US components, Zelensky says
"The lack of sufficient pressure on Russia allows them to import such missiles and other weapons – and to use them here, in Europe. The lack of sufficient pressure on North Korea and its accomplices enables, in particular, the production of such ballistic missiles," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Putin, US envoy Witkoff discuss direct talks with Ukraine, Kremlin aide says
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov described the conversation as "constructive and useful," saying it helped "further bring the positions of Russia and the United States closer not only on Ukraine, but also on several other international issues."
Full text of US peace proposal at odds with Ukrainian, EU positions, Reuters reports
The publication also released a counterproposal delivered by Ukrainian and European officials earlier this week. The documents expose disagreements on critical issues, including territorial concessions, sanctions relief, security guarantees, and the size of Ukraine's armed forces.
Trump was only joking about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine in 24 hours, he says in interview with Time
Video compilations of Trump's multiple '24 hours' claims show him speaking authoritatively, forcefully, seriously, and with little to no sign of any "jest."
Trump says Crimea 'will stay with Russia,' blames Ukraine's NATO aspirations for war
"Crimea will stay with Russia. And (President Volodymyr) Zelensky understands that, and everybody understands that it's been with them for a long time," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
'End policy of appeasement' — European foreign affairs chairs rebuke Trump's Russia stance
"Negotiating with the war criminal Putin is evidently futile," a statement signed by officials from eight countries said.
CIA deputy director’s son killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, investigation claims
Michael Gloss studied Human Ecology at Middlebury College in Vermont and was described by friends as an eco-activist, women’s rights supporter, and anti-fascist.
Ukraine, Europe's ceasefire proposal includes US security guarantees, no recognition of Crimea, Reuters reports
The document, reprinted in full by the news outlet, contains numerous points that show the diverging viewpoints of the U.S. on one side, and Ukraine and its European allies on the other as they seek to end Russia's full-scale invasion.
High-ranking Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow, as Witkoff meets with Putin
“According to available data, the explosion occurred as a result of the detonation of a homemade explosive device,” the Investigative Committee of Russia said.
Witkoff meets with Putin in Moscow, Kremlin says
Steve Witkoff has visited Russia several times this year and met with Putin on at least three occasions.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 8, injure at least 22 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 41 out of the 103 Shahed-type drones and other drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
Starmer hopes Ukraine-Russia ceasefire can be reached by summer, Telegraph reports
"It’s got to be a ceasefire that is on terms that all parties can accept, including Ukraine," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
Russia continues deadly strikes on Ukraine, attack on Pavlohrad kills 3, injures at least 14, including children
A five-story building in Pavlohrad came under attack and several fires were reported in the city.
Ukraine may need to temporarily give up territory to Russia for peace, Klitschko says
"It's not fair. But for peace, temporary peace, maybe it can be a solution," Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 946,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,170 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
NATO views Russia as a 'long-term threat,' Rutte says
"We all agree, in NATO, that Russia is the long-term threat to NATO territory, to the whole of the Euro-Atlantic territory," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.
Zelensky: We would like a 'common understanding that Russia is the aggressor,' not Ukraine
"We would like... to have this common understanding that Russia is the aggressor... you shouldn't be saying that Ukraine and Russia started this war, I believe that it's painful for our people to hear," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Peace talks 'moving in the right direction' but 'need to be defined,' Lavrov claims
"(W)e are moving in the right direction... we are ready to reach a deal, but there are some specific points, elements of this deal, which need to be defined," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Allies alarmed as Trump pushes Ukraine peace deal allowing Russia to keep seized land, CNN reports
"If one country in Europe is forced to give up parts of its legal territory... no country in Europe or elsewhere can feel safe, NATO or no NATO," one diplomat told CNN.
UK may abandon plans to deploy large troop force to Ukraine, the Times reports
Instead of placing troops near the front lines, the U.K. and France now reportedly aim to send military trainers to western Ukraine, fulfilling a commitment to deploy personnel without engaging in direct defense roles.
EU to unveil roadmap in May to end reliance on Russian fossil fuels
European Commission President Von der Leyen emphasized that the roadmap, set to be announced in two weeks, will lay out concrete steps to eliminate the bloc’s reliance on energy supplies from Russia.
US to back Ukraine's right to maintain sufficient army in talks with Russia, Bloomberg reports
The issue is expected to be raised by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 25.
Trump says Russia has shown willingness for peace by not taking over all of Ukraine, calls it 'pretty big concession'
“Stopping the war, stopping from taking the whole country, pretty big concession,” Donald Trump said on April 24 when asked what Russia has offered as part of a potential peace deal.
US warns 'serious consequences' over Russian naval base plans in Sudan
The statement marks a sharp departure from the typically measured tone of recent U.S.-Russia exchanges and signals Washington's concern over Moscow's expanding military footprint in Africa.
Crimean Tatar freed from Russian captivity: ‘Recognizing Russia’s control of Crimea would legitimize crime’
For nearly two years in Russian captivity, Leniie Umerova clung to a single hope: that one day, she would return home — to Crimea. “I thought about Crimea all the time,” Umerova told the Kyiv Independent. “I dreamed of going there without the permission of the occupying forces, without going through
Ukraine war latest: 'Russian peace in all its glory' — Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills 12, injures 90
Key developments on April 24: * 'Russian peace in all its glory' — Mass Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 12, injures 90 * Europe rejects US push to recognize Russian occupation of Crimea, FT reports * NATO chief to reportedly urge US not to force Russia-friendly deal on Ukraine * US to demand
Trump says both Russia and Ukraine 'want peace', sets deadline for deal
"So we are thinking very strongly that they both want peace," Trump said during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. "But they have to get to the table."
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