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1:38 PM

Russia 'mocking' US ceasefire efforts by attacks on Sumy, Kryvyi Rih, Polish FM says.

"Ukraine unconditionally agreed to a ceasefire over a month ago. The heinous attacks on Kryvyi Rih and Sumy are Russia's mocking answer," Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said.

12:56 PM

Lithuania summons Russian diplomat over deadly missile strike on Sumy.

"Those behind this attack will not escape justice. Responsibility is also shared by everyone working for Kremlin's criminal regime, including Russian diplomats," Lithuania's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

12:37 PM

Ukraine detains instructor plotting killings of training base commanders on Russia's behalf, SBU says.

The suspect, an instructor at the Yavoriv training ground near the Polish border, had reportedly been tasked with planning terrorist attacks against commanders of Ukraine's Armed Forces stationed at the training center.

12:22 PM

EU secures two-thirds of 2 million rounds for Ukraine, Kallas says.

"I'm happy to see we already have two-thirds of my ammunition initiative together," Kaja Kallas told reporters ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg, referring to an initiative to provide Ukraine with 2 million high-caliber rounds worth 5 billion euros ($5.7 billion).

11:43 AM

Putin may provoke world war by seizing NATO territory if not stopped in Ukraine, Zelensky warns.

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin's long-term objective is to restore a Russian empire that would include parts of NATO member states.

11:32 AM

Moldova aims to conclude EU accession talks by end of 2027.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on April 13 that she hopes her country can wrap up EU accession talks by the end of 2027, warning that upcoming parliamentary elections will be critical in preserving Moldova’s pro-European trajectory.

10:54 AM

Teenager escapes burning bus, rescues others after deadly Russian strike in Sumy.

A 13-year-old boy escaped from a burning bus and helped others to safety following a Russian missile strike that killed at least 34 people in the northeastern city of Sumy on Palm Sunday on April 13, local news outlet Kordon Media reported.

10:35 AM

Russian attacks kill 40, injure 141 across Ukraine in deadliest day in months.

The worst toll came from a Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy, where 34 people were killed, including two children, and at least 117 were injured, according to Ukraine's Emergency Service.

9:52 AM

Merz signals Ukraine could use Taurus missiles to target Crimea, Kerch Bridge.

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, has suggested that long-range Taurus missiles, if delivered to Ukraine, could be used to target strategic Russian military infrastructure in Crimea, including the Kerch Bridge, a key supply route linking Russia to the occupied peninsula.

9:14 AM

Hungary should decide on Ukraine's EU bid via referendum, Orban's rival says.

Hungary's opposition leader, Peter Magyar, has positioned himself in contrast to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies, promising to reset Hungary's foreign relations and end what he calls the government's isolation from the West.

8:15 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 933,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,310 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

8:00 AM

'They made a mistake,' 'horrible thing' — Trump reacts to Russia's Sumy strike.

"That war is a shame. Millions of people are dead that should be alive. Cities are being destroyed all over Ukraine," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

6:51 AM

Ukrainian orchestra musician, Olena Kohut killed in deadly Russian attack on Sumy.

"On April 13, 2025, as a result of a missile strike by Russia, our theater family suffered a pain that words cannot describe. Inflicted wounds killed our colleague, artist of the orchestra theater — Olena Kohut," the Sumy National Theater said.

6:04 AM

'The security of the world is at stake,' Trump should visit Ukraine, Zelensky says.

"Putin's ultimate goal is to revive the Russian Empire and reclaim territories currently under NATO protection... Considering all of this, I believe it could escalate into a world war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

2:37 AM

EU foreign ministers to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, new sanctions against Russia, media reports.

European Union foreign ministers will meet in Luxembourg on April 14 to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, including a possible monitoring mission under the "coalition of the willing," a senior EU official told European Pravda on condition of anonymity.

1:26 AM

Russian drone attack injures 5, causes fires in Odesa.

The strike also damaged the roof, windows and operating room of a medical facility in Odesa, according to Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov.

11:59 PM

'They are not afraid' — Zelensky calls for increased international pressure after Russian attack on Sumy.

"This Friday marked exactly one month since Russia spurned the U.S. proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire. They are not afraid...Only pressure – only decisive action – can change this."

2:19 PM

(Updated: April 13, 2025 11:19 pm)

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11:12 PM

Ukraine's intelligence reveals Russian brigades responsible for Sumy attack.

Russia's 112th and 448th missile brigades attacked the city of Sumy with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported.

10:45 PM

Sumy governor organized military award ceremony on day of deadly Russian attack, official claims.

The event, allegedly planned by Sumy Oblast Governor Volodymyr Artiukh, posed undue risk to civilians and military personnel, Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin claimed.

9:51 PM

Turkey to hold Black Sea security meeting with Russia and Ukraine.

The meeting will focus on upholding peace in the Black Sea after a potential ceasefire, sources from Turkey's defense ministry told regional media outlets.

9:27 PM

Russian attacks on Kherson kill 3, injure 2.

Shelling in the city center killed a 62-year-old woman, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Two other Kherson residents, a 48-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, died in the hospital after being injured in drone attacks.

8:48 PM

US offers sympathy to Ukraine after deadly Sumy attack — but no mention of pressure on Russia.

"The United States extends our deepest condolences to the victims of today's horrifying Russian missile attack on Sumy," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X. The statement did not include condemnation of Russia's actions or calls for increased sanctions on Moscow.

8:06 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday

7:36 PM

Russia used cluster munitions in deadly attack on Sumy, US ambassador says.

"Reports indicate, as in Kryvyi Rih, cluster munitions were used, increasing the devastation and harm to civilians," outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said.

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