General Staff: Russia has lost 941,770 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 670 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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Moscow court fines Google for disclosing data on Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
The ruling reportedly stems from a YouTube video that allegedly revealed both casualty figures and personal details of Russian soldiers killed during the full-scale invasion.
Belarus welcomes Easter truce, hopes for 'de-escalation,' foreign ministry claims
"We hope that the truce will lead to de-escalation of tensions and will allow moving on to a diplomatic settlement," the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Trump hopes Russia, Ukraine 'make a deal this week,' promises 'big business' with US
"Hopefully Russia and Ukraine will make a deal this week. Both will then start to do big business with the United States of America, which is thriving, and make a fortune."
Ukraine calls for 30-day ban on long-range drone and missile strikes
"Ukraine proposes to abandon any strikes with long-range drones and missiles on civilian infrastructure for a period of at least 30 days with the possibility of extension," Zelensky said on April 20, amid the so-called "Easter truce."
US wants Putin to extend Easter truce beyond Sunday, State Department says
"We remain committed to achieving a full and comprehensive ceasefire," a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on April 20.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina wins 1st title in 2 years at Rouen tournament
Svitolina defeated Serbian tennis player Olga Danilova at the WTA 250 Open, winning her 18th title.
Ukraine war latest: Moscow violates 'Easter truce,' Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia
Key developments on April 19-20: * Multiple Russian ceasefire violations reported from front line during Easter ceasefire, Zelensky says * Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia * Ukraine advances in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky says * Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin * Russia
Putin does not plan to extend Easter 'truce,' Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given no orders to extend the so-called "Easter truce" beyond midnight on April 21, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Russian state news agency TASS.
Czech FM dismisses Putin's Easter truce as 'media stunt'
"It's like going on a hunger strike between breakfast and lunch and secretly eating candy," Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky told CNN Prima News.
'They're hitting us with everything' — No sign of Russia's Easter 'truce,' Ukrainian soldiers say
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an Easter truce starting on April 19, claiming that it would "test Ukraine's sincerity in pursuing peace talks," but across the front line, Ukrainian soldiers have told the Kyiv Independent they have yet to see any sign of it. The "Easter ceasefire" was supposed to
Australia will continue to petition Russia for POW's release, PM says
"We'll continue to make representations to the reprehensible regime of (Russian President) Vladimir Putin on behalf of Mr Jenkins," Anthony Albanese told 9News.
Russian forces target Ukrainian volunteer evacuating civilians with FPV drones during Easter 'truce'
"I turned on the emergency lights, got out of the car, and started waving my arms to show that I was a civilian," Tkachov told Ukrainska Pravda.
Tears and joy at largest POW swap between Ukraine and Russia
Ukraine brought home another 277 soldiers in a major prisoner exchange with Russia ahead of the Easter holiday on April 19.
Fox News labels Kyiv a Russian city, Ukraine calls for 'apology and investigation'
The error reportedly remained on screen for 20 minutes.
Nearly 3,000 Russian ceasefire violations reported from front line during Easter 'truce,' Zelensky says
The military reported 67 Russian assaults on Ukrainian positions, 1,355 instances of shelling, and 673 uses of Russian first-person-view (FPV) drones.
Ukraine's partisans report 'panic' among Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, claim Russian officers' families have fled
"There is currently panic in the units of the Russian Black Sea Fleet," the Atesh group said in a post on Telegram.
Russia 'working hard' to return Wagner POWs, Ukraine's HUR says
Wagner units were key to Russia's seizure of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast in May 2023.
At least 3 killed, 9 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past 24 hours
Deadly attacks reportedly occurred after Russia's alleged Easter ceasefire was supposed to come into effect.
'We know what we are fighting for' — Zelensky's Easter address to Ukraine in full
President Volodymyr Zelensky has lauded Ukraine's "resilience, compassion, and humanity" in his Easter address on April 20, adding the country's faith has "not faded over 1,152 days of full-scale war."
General Staff: Russia has lost 941,100 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 950 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian diplomat urges Merz to deliver Taurus missiles to Kyiv, lead Europe in ending Russia’s war
"Germany, of all places, has a decisive role to play in stopping murder and bringing about a just peace," Ukrainian diplomat Andrii Melnyk wrote on April 19.
Over 600 religious sites destroyed in Ukraine since start of Russia’s full-scale war, Zelensky says
The president said that at least 67 Ukrainian priests, pastors, and monks have been killed or tortured by Russian forces, and that 640 religious sites—most of them Christian—have been destroyed since the start of the full-scale invasion.
UK, Italy urge Russia to accept full ceasefire in Ukraine
"Ukraine has committed to a full ceasefire. We urge Russia to do the same."
Ukraine proposes extending truce beyond Easter Sunday
"Thirty hours is enough for headlines, but not for real confidence-building measures," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "Thirty days can give peace a chance."
Ukraine orders troops to cease fire, document Russian violations after Putin declares 'Easter truce,' BBC Russia reports
A senior Ukrainian military officer said his unit and others received orders to cease fire on Russian positions minutes after the truce was set to begin. The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims.
Ukraine advances in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky says
"In Belgorod Oblast, our military advanced and increased our zone of control," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 19, citing reports from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Kyiv can end martial law if war ends by August, official says
"The Verkhovna Rada, as it adopted (martial law), can cancel it, even if there are some decisions that require it," Defense Committee Secretary Roman Kostenko said in an interview with New Voice.
Update: 120 injured in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv during Good Friday, governor says
The number of people injured in Russia's April 18 missile attack on Kharkiv has risen to 120, with 18 victims hospitalized, including four children.
Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia
Another 277 Ukrainian soldiers returned home in a major prisoner swap with Russia mediated by the United Arab Emirates, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on April 19.
Putin announces Easter ceasefire, Zelensky calls for 30-day truce
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire on the Easter weekend, ordering a halt to all military action from 6 p.m. Moscow time on April 19 until midnight on April 21.
Police clash with far-right protesters at LGBTQ+ film festival in Kyiv
Bohdan Zhuk, director of the Sunny Bunny film festival, told the Kyiv Independent that the organizers had received threats prior to the event.
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