Three years of Russia's full-scale war: a conversation with Rob Lee

11:00 AM

Serbia forms new government, expels top pro-Russian figure amid EU pressure.

The most notable personnel change was the removal of Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin, a longtime pro-Russian figure who has served in the Serbian government since 2013.

10:32 AM

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.

10:25 AM

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.

10:03 AM

11 killed, 113 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day.

Moscow's forces launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile, five Iskander-K cruise missiles, and 37 attack and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported.

7:12 AM  (Updated:  April 18, 2025 9:57 am)

Russian ballistic missile attack on Kharkiv kills 1, injures 74.

“According to preliminary information, the strikes on Kharkiv were carried out with ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munitions. That is why the affected areas are so extensive," Mayor Ihor Terekhov wrote.

9:14 AM

Russia calls Ukraine ceasefire 'unrealistic' despite Trump's peace efforts.

"Under the current circumstances, it is simply unrealistic to talk about a (full) ceasefire at this stage," Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya said.

8:12 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 938,970 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,530 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

6:36 AM

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.

5:01 AM

Russian Supreme Court removes Taliban from list of banned terrorist organizations.

Russia’s Supreme Court removed its designation of the Taliban as a terrorist organization, Russian state-controlled news agency TASS reported on April 17.

3:17 AM

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.

2:04 AM

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.

12:47 AM

US presents 'outlines of a durable, lasting peace' to Ukraine, Russia, Europe.

"(U.S.) President (Donald) Trump and the United States want this war to end, and have now presented to all parties the outlines of a durable and lasting peace," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.

11:47 PM

Meloni, Trump meet in Washington, discuss Ukraine ceasefire, US tariffs.

"We have been defending the freedom of Ukraine together," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.

10:37 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says

10:25 PM

‘This is a murder’ – Zelensky rebukes Trump for calling deadly Sumy strike a mistake.

“Excuse me, but this is a murder. This strike went to the (city) center, it did not go to the front line,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

9:59 PM

Ukraine, US may sign minerals deal on April 24, Trump says.

"We have a minerals deal, which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday, next Thursday," U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 17.

9:28 PM

US votes against UN resolution over language on Russia's war.

Jonathan Shrier, acting U.S. representative to the U.N. Economic and Social Council, said Washington opposed the resolution because of repeated statements about the war in Ukraine that the U.S. considers “unhelpful in advancing the cause of peace.”

8:29 PM

Ukraine repels Russian offensive near Pokrovsk, killing 200 Russian soldiers, Zelensky says.

According to Zelensky, Ukrainian forces killed around 200 Russian soldiers and injured 30 others, as well as destroyed 115 units of Russian military equipment.

8:13 PM

Field report

'Territories are first and foremost people:’ Zaporizhzhia, Kherson residents anxiously watch Witkoff debate the land they live on

7:58 PM

Witkoff spreads Kremlin narratives, has no mandate to discuss Ukrainian territory, Zelensky says.

“I believe Mr. Witkoff has adopted the strategy of the Russian side,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. “Consciously or not, he is spreading Russian narratives."

7:42 PM

Ukraine's central bank leaves key policy rate unchanged at 15.5%.

"Considering the high level of uncertainty, which has only increased over past months, the NBU will respond flexibly to changes in the balance of risks to the price dynamics and inflation expectations," the central bank's statement read.

7:19 PM

Germany sends more air defense systems, missiles to Ukraine.

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new package of military assistance, including IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles for Patriots, according to an updated list released by the German government on April 17.

7:02 PM

China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says.

"Today we have general information from the Security Service (of Ukraine), from intelligence about gunpowder, artillery," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

6:11 PM

Exclusive: Russian ‘shadow fleet’ captain identified by Ukrainian intelligence.

Ukrainian intelligence has identified the captain of the oil embargo-breaking tanker FACCA, a part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers.

5:30 PM

Ukrainian forces liberate 16 square kilometers near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, Syrskyi says.

The recently recaptured territory by Ukrainian troops includes areas near the settlements of Udachne, Kotlyne, and Shevchenko, according to Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi.