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."
Ukraine
Ukraine’s democracy faces collapse as civil society aid disappears
The space for civil society and a free press is shrinking dramatically after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration launched a war against American aid, which had long supported crucial social initiatives and journalism in countries in need. Following that crisis, the United Kingdom announced plans to cut international
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.
Mineral diplomacy or modern-day extortion in Ukraine?
Eleven years ago, Russia seized Ukrainian territory by force. Three years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today, Ukraine faces a new threat to its sovereignty: U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that the country hand over a significant amount of its mineral wealth or face the
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.
Ferrexpo cuts pellet production by 26% after Ukraine suspends VAT refunds
Ferrexpo, the London-listed iron ore producer with significant operations in Ukraine, reported a 26% year-on-year decline in pellet production during the first quarter, attributing the drop to the suspension of value-added tax (VAT) refunds by Ukrainian authorities.
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.
Eutelsat can't match Starlink's scale in Ukraine, CEO admits
"If we were to take over the entire connectivity capacity for Ukraine and all the citizens — we wouldn't be able to do that. Let's just be very honest," Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke said.
US increasingly polarized over Ukraine support as Trump's 'America First' deepens party divide
The data also showed broader disagreement over America's global role.
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.
Ukraine to send delegation to US this week for mineral deal talks, AP reports
The prolonged negotiations over a minerals deal, which have already tested relations between Kyiv and Washington, follow an effort to finalize a framework agreement earlier this year.
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
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.
Russian missile strike destroys Ukrainian channel Freedom TV's newsroom in Kyiv
Freedom TV said that its newsroom had been based in the building since a Russian attack damaged the channel's previous office in February.
As Russia refuses to accept ceasefire, will Trump pressure Moscow?
Three weeks ago, Ukraine and the U.S. agreed to implement a full 30-day ceasefire. Russia declined to do so, issuing a list of demands instead. On April 4, Russia hit a residential neighborhood in the city of Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles and drones, killing 19 people, including nine
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.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 23 missiles, 109 drones overnight, Air Force reports
The overnight attack targeted Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Cherkasy, and Mykolaiv oblasts, according to the Air Force's report on Telegram.
Number of injured in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 75, official says
Four children injured in the attack are still in serious condition, including two in "extremely serious condition, Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of the city's military administration, he said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 919,570 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,330 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Hungary is on 'Putin's team,' Estonian FM says
Stripping Hungary of its voting power in the EU "is getting closer and closer," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on April 5.
UPDATE: One killed, 3 injured in Kyiv amid massive Russian missile attack
A round of explosions occurred in Kyiv around 5:00 a.m. local time on April 6, according to a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground. Three have been injured, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on April 6.
US neo-Nazi terrorist group pays recruits to carry out attacks in Ukraine, Guardian reports
The Base, a neo-Nazi terrorist group with links to Russia is offering locals payment to carry out terrorist attacks in cities across Ukraine, the Guardian reported.
Minerals deal disrupted by those with 'their hand in the till,' US official claims
"It's a genuine economic partnership... we don't make any money unless they make money, and you know who doesn't like that? People with their hand in the till," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed in an interview released on April 4.
Over 150 clashes recorded on front lines, half of them near Pokrovsk, General Staff reports
“The most intense situation is in Pokrovsk, Lyman, Toretsk, and Kursk directions,” the General Staff wrote. Sixty-five clashes were reported near Pokrovsk alone.
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