Ukraine to increase drone, robotics production, Zelensky says
In his nightly address, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will increase production for the "full range of drones: from Mavics to long-range drones."
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Ukraine calls UN Security Council meeting after Russia's strike on Kryvyi Rih
Ukraine has initiated an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council and a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council following Russia's deadly attack on Kryvyi Rih, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on April 7.
Trump announces Iran nuclear talks, Russia ready to mediate
Speaking at a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a "very big meeting" was planned for April 12 with Iranian officials.
US did not impose tariffs on Russia 'because we're not doing business,' Trump says
Russia did not have tariffs imposed "because we’re not doing business, essentially, with Russia, because they’re at war," Trump told reporters on April 7.
Ukrainian army present in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky confirms
We continue to conduct active operations in border areas on enemy territory, and this is absolutely just — the war must return to where it came from," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 7.
‘Putin believes he has the upper hand’ — Ukraine braces for a new Russian spring offensive
In a way unseen since the start of the full-scale invasion, the daily grind of the front line in Russia's war against Ukraine has taken the back seat in world headlines. The dizzying U.S. President Donald Trump-led attempts to negotiate peace in the world arena dominate the news cycle
Ukraine war latest: Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine denies
Key developments on April 7: * Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine calls it "disinformation campaign" * Russian forces push to secure ground west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector, Ukraine says * Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, destroyed in March using drones, Ukraine's commander says * Indian component found in
Presidential candidate Victor Ponta vows to end Ukrainian grain exports via Romania if elected
"There has been a policy of favoring Ukrainian grain in terms of access to port facilities in recent years, at the detriment of Romanian grain, and Romanian farmers were greatly affected by it," Romanian presidential candidate Victor Ponta said.
Kremlin panics as Russian Urals crude oil price nears crucial $50 mark
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov attributed the price decline to "the US decision to introduce tariffs for most countries in the world."
Defense Ministry approves new Ukrainian-made D-21-12R ground robot for military use
Equipped with a large-caliber machine gun, the robot is capable of conducting surveillance, patrolling, providing fire support to the Ukrainian military, and targeting Russian lightly armored vehicles, the Defense Ministry said.
Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, destroyed in March using drones, Ukraine's commander says
The number of affected Russian targets is 10% higher than in February, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
No talks yet with Trump administration on Russian sanctions relief, EU envoy says
EU Sanctions Envoy David O'Sullivan described sanctions as "a very important point of leverage in any negotiation with Russia."
Ukrainian-born US lawmaker says Ukraine should cede land to Russia, demand Zelensky's resignation
Victoria Spartz also accused Zelensky of "insulting the American president" and doing a "disservice to the Ukrainian people."
Russia has found yet another excuse not to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, and it's not even a new one
"These questions are hanging in the air, and so far, no one has given answers to them," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
7 people injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
The strikes come amid Russia's continued missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, despite U.S.-mediated ceasefire efforts. Kyiv argues that Moscow's strikes on civilian areas show it is not serious about peace.
Lithuanian border guards deploy helicopter to monitor Russian transit trains
Lithuanian Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovic said the move aims to tighten supervision over trains traveling to and from Kaliningrad, a Russian military stronghold bordering Lithuania and Poland.
Indian component found in Russian weapon for first time, HUR says
The discovery came as HUR documented nearly 200 newly identified parts across six types of Russian weaponry.
Russian forces push to secure ground west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector, Ukraine says
Kupiansk has remained a focal point of military activity for months, with Russia seeking to reclaim lost ground and create more favorable conditions for broader offensives in Kharkiv Oblast.
Russia's continued strikes on Ukraine show it seeks 'further war, not peace,' Poland says
The statement follows a devastating Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih which killed 20 people, including nine children.
Russia claims capture of Sumy Oblast border village, Ukraine calls it 'disinformation campaign'
Basivka remains marked as a "gray zone" on the DeepState monitoring map, indicating contested or unclear control.
General Staff: Russia has lost 925,020 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,350 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
'I don’t like the bombing' — Trump responds to Russia-Ukraine peace talks question
"We are talking to Russia. We would like them to stop," Trump told reporters on April 6. His comments came after President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his plea for a decisive response from the U.S. following Russia's continuous attacks against Ukraine.
US citizen to be forcibly admitted to psychiatric hospital in Moscow ahead of trial
Joseph Tater, 46, was arrested in August 2024 after being accused of assaulting a police officer during an altercation with hotel staff in a luxury hotel in the Russian capital.
Russian sensors found tracking UK nuclear submarines, Sunday Times reports
The U.K.'s Defense Ministry also received credible intelligence suggesting that superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs could have been used for underwater reconnaissance, according to the Sunday Times.
Russia excluded from US tariff list due to ongoing ceasefire negotiations, White House says
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on April 6 that Russia was excluded from the U.S. tariff list due to ongoing peace negotiations with Ukraine.
Russia rejecting ceasefire because it wants to keep launching strikes from Black Sea, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 6 that Russia is refusing to accept an unconditional ceasefire in order to keep launching missile strikes from the Black Sea.
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky calls for tougher Western response after Russian missiles strike Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih
Key developments on April 5-6: * Zelensky calls for tougher Western response after Russian missiles strike Kyiv. * Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 20 people, including 9 children, injures 75. * Macron to helm EU's talks with Putin, the Telegraph reports. * Ukrainian drones hit Russian explosives, fiber optic factories near Moscow. * One
Moscow announces beginning of 'respectful dialogue' and new talks with the US
Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev announced on April 6 that new contacts between Russia and the United States could take place as early as next week.
Russian drone strike kills man in Kherson, governor says
Since Ukrainian forces liberated swathes of territories on the western bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast, including the regional capital of Kherson, Russia has relentlessly continued its attacks on civilians remaining in the area.
'Shoot them' — Russian commander ordered troops to open fire on their comrades, intercepted call suggests
"F**k the 55th (an adjacent Russian unit), shoot them, that’s the battalion commander’s order, shoot them," a Russian commander can be heard saying in an audio published by HUR on April 5.
Top UN official expresses 'shock' at Russia's deadly strike on Kryvyi Rih
"It’s an unimaginable horror — nine children killed, most while playing in a park, as a military weapon exploded into shrapnel above them," Türk said in a statement released by the UN.
Zelensky calls for tougher Western response after Russian missiles strike Kyiv
"This is Russia's way of showing its true intentions – to continue terror as long as the world allows it," Zelensky said.
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