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‘There was no ceasefire’ — US-brokered energy truce fails to secure lasting results in Ukraine

Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says

"We are ready to move forward as constructively as possible, just as we have done before, to achieve an unconditional ceasefire, followed by the establishment of a real and lasting peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote.

Trump sees 'very good' chance for Ukraine ceasefire as US proposes major concessions

"I will be giving you full details over the next three days, but we had very good meetings on Ukraine, Russia," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

Pentagon denies Hegseth sharing sensitive information in second Signal chat

The Pentagon's statement came after the New York Times (NYT) reported, citing its sources, that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details of the attacks on Yemen on March 15 in a second Signal chat.

Kremlin 'satisfied' with US opposition to Ukraine's NATO membership

"We have heard from Washington at various levels that Ukraine's membership in NATO is out of the question," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. "Of course, this is something that satisfies us and aligns with our position that Ukraine should not be a NATO member..."

Norway's PM, finance minister to meet Trump on April 24 to discuss Ukraine, trade

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on April 24, the prime minister's office announced on April 21.

UK to boost explosives production, reduce reliance on US arms, Times reports

BAE’s new facility in Glascoed, South Wales, set to open this summer, will deliver a 16-fold increase in 155 mm shell production compared to pre-Russia-Ukraine war levels.

Nearly 100 days of Trump, and Putin is still calling the shots

It has been nearly 100 days since Donald Trump returned to the U.S. presidency and Russian missiles continue to rain down on Ukrainian civilians. Despite Trump’s pledge to end the war on “day one,” peace is nowhere in sight. When will the administration acknowledge that it is failing?

Letter to the Editor: What Ukraine reminds us about freedom

When the cause of liberty seemed most fragile, and its defenders most alone, a man named Thomas Paine picked up his pen and wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” It was December 1776, one of the bleakest moments in the American War of Independence. Washington’s

Russian diaspora in Washington DC reportedly planning WWII memorial march for first time since all-out war's start

This will be the first time the event has been held in the U.S. capital since the outbreak of Russia's all-out war against Ukraine in 2022.

'No NATO, US recognizing annexation of Crimea' — Washington awaits Kyiv's response to ceasefire pitch, WSJ reports

Among the most controversial elements is the suggestion that the U.S. could formally recognize Russia’s claim over Crimea. Additionally, Ukrainian accession to NATO would be ruled out under the current proposal.

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."

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.

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

Fox News labels Kyiv a Russian city, Ukraine calls for 'apology and investigation'

The error reportedly remained on screen for 20 minutes.

US, Iran agree to begin drafting framework for potential nuclear deal, Reuters reports

Iran maintains that its nuclear program is purely peaceful and has indicated a willingness to accept limited restrictions in return for the lifting of international sanctions.

Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin

"I encourage all my colleagues in Congress to come here," U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a pro-Ukraine Republican representing Pennsylvania, said during his visit to the front line.

US has preliminary plan to monitor ceasefire in Ukraine, WSJ reports

The U.S. indicated during recent talks in Paris that it has developed a draft concept for how a comprehensive ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia might be monitored if one can be achieved, a Western official said.

As Trump mulls cuts, NATO's integrity is on the line

With the start of Donald Trump's second term in office, NATO finds itself on shaky ground — reports that the U.S. president might cut the alliance's funding do little to ease fears. A leaked White House memo revealed plans to slash the U.S. State Department funding for the next

Ukraine war latest: US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports

Key developments on April 18: * U.S. proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports * 'You're fools' — US may 'take a pass' on Ukraine-Russia talks if either side stalls, Trump says * "Not our war" — US may drop Russia-Ukraine ceasefire efforts unless progress is made, Rubio says * Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman claims 'progress' in peace talks but says energy ceasefire period has expired

"There are already some developments, but, of course, there are still many complicated discussions ahead," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports

One of the officials told Bloomberg that the U.S. plans, which require further discussion with Kyiv, would not be a final settlement and that European allies would not recognize the occupied territories as Russian.

Vance 'optimistic' about efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

"I want to update the prime minister (Giorgia Meloni) on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine... even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on," U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.

New round of US, Ukraine minerals deal talks to begin April 24, official says

"We are now working in parallel with our and American legal teams and are trying to remove many technical issues to narrow them down to the most sensitive ones that will require a political decision," Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka said.

US reportedly tells European allies it seeks Ukraine ceasefire within weeks

U.S. officials said they expect tangible progress soon, while European participants pushed Washington to prepare a harsher response if Moscow fails to engage, Bloomberg reported.

Raiffeisen halts plans to sell Russian subsidiary, FT reports

Raiffeisen Bank International has suspended efforts to sell its unit in Russia amid warming ties between Moscow and Washington, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 18, citing undisclosed sources.

Ukraine-US minerals deal to respect EU entry efforts; talks to conclude on April 26, memorandum says

The Ukrainian government on April 18 published the text of a recently signed memorandum outlining a pending minerals agreement with the United States.

'Not our war' — US may drop Russia-Ukraine ceasefire efforts unless progress is made, Rubio says

Speaking after meeting European and Ukrainian officials for ceasefire talks, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Trump is interested in reaching a deal but has other priorities.

US reportedly closing 3 military bases in Syria, cuts troop presence

The closures include Mission Support Site Green Village, MSS Euphrates, and a smaller unnamed facility. U.S. commanders will reportedly decide within 60 days whether to further reduce the troop presence.

Zelensky meets with pro-Ukraine Republican US Congressman, thanks him for visit and support

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with pro-Ukraine Republican U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick on April 17, to discuss peace and security guarantees for Ukraine.

Paris talks on Ukraine signal European role in ceasefire negotiations, French FM says

"For a long time, we feared that the Europeans would not be around the table. Well, today, it is in Paris that the Europeans, the Americans, and the Ukrainians have met for the first time," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said.

US, Ukraine sign memorandum on minerals deal, Deputy PM says

"It is important that we reaffirm through our agreements the desire of the American people to invest together with the Ukrainian people in a free, sovereign, and secure Ukraine," Deputy Prime Minister and Economic Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said.