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.
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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.
3 injured, fires 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.
Russia attacks Mykolaiv with drones, residential buildings on fire
“As a result of the attack by Shaheds on Mykolaiv, a fire broke out in two residential buildings,” Governor Vitalii Kim said.
Zelensky: Russia must be held accountable for everything it has done
“We need to put pressure on them there — really put pressure, don't waste time on empty talk — to end this war," President Volodymyr Zelensky added.
Zelensky welcomes French, British army chiefs in Kyiv, talks troop deployment
"There is tangible progress and initial details on how the partner security contingent might be deployed," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
'Russia owes an answer to the US' — West pushes Putin on ceasefire deal
After convening in Brussels on April 3 and 4, NATO's representatives are demanding an immediate response from Russian President Vladimir Putin to a ceasefire deal that the U.S. and Ukraine have already agreed to.
European leaders condemn Russia's deadly attack on Kryvyi Rih
"Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area... Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace," European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas wrote on X.
Macron to helm EU's talks with Putin, the Telegraph reports
French President Emmanual Macron is readying to become Europe's point person in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, per the Telegraph.
More than 35,000 square kilometers demined in Ukraine, PM Shmyhal says
Over 35,000 square kilometers of previously mined territory have been cleared since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a government meeting on April 4.
Kremlin negotiator travels beyond just US to push for release of frozen Russian assets, Zelensky says
Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev has been visiting not only the United States but several other countries in an effort to unlock frozen Russian assets, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a briefing on April 4.
Trump admin mistakenly informs Ukrainian refugees they must leave US immediately, CBS reports
Earlier this week, several Ukrainians who entered the U.S. after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 received emails saying that their legal status would be terminated, CBS News reported on April 4.
Second Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih kills 1, injures 5
The strike set a fire in a residential area, killing a woman in her home and injuring at least five civilians, according to Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's military administration.
Who is Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's Trump-whisperer
Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, has become a key figure in the Kremlin's outreach to the Trump administration. Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed the 49-year-old Kyiv native as special envoy for economic affairs in an attempt to interest Washington in joint economic ventures in return for a
Zelensky calls for increased pressure on Russia following drone attack on Kherson power plant
"Such attacks cannot be an accident," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 4, pointing out that Russia is fully aware of the target's critical energy role.
Ukraine war latest: US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
Key developments on April 4: * US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says * US, Russia make 'significant progress' towards Ukraine ceasefire deal, Kremlin negotiator claims * Trump's team advises against calling Putin until Russia agrees to Ukraine ceasefire, NBC reports * More F-16 jets being
Ukraine moves to tighten military deferments for students, educators
Under the proposed changes, students under the age of 25 who are enrolled full-time or in dual education programs for their first degree will qualify for deferments.
18 killed, including 9 children, over 60 injured in Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on April 4, hitting a residential neighborhood, setting buildings on fire and causing severe damage, according to Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's military administration.
Any Ukraine-Russia peace deal will be 'difficult to digest,' Turkish FM says
"It will be extremely difficult to digest any proposal," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. "But when we look at the other option, which is more death and destruction, I think whatever the conditions that we have... will be more reasonable."
Germany finances Ukraine's use of Starlink alternative Eutelsat, Reuters reports
Eutelsat serves as an alternative to tech billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink, which has played a key role in Ukraine's battlefield communications.
Inside Ukraine's desperate race to train more soldiers
New recruit Vitalii Yalovyi knew one thing after completing the Ukrainian military's boot camp: He was not prepared for war. The 37-year-old felt physically unfit, forcing him to miss some courses during the month-long training. His leg was still hurting from long daily walks at a training center in western
Norwegian government approves increased $7.8 billion Ukraine aid for 2025
"We are tripling our military support," Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg said, adding that the funds would be spent abroad to avoid putting pressure on Norway's economy.
US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says
"We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious about peace or not. I hope they are," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Dnipro official dies after car explodes in suspected terrorist attack, police probe possible Russia links
According to police, several possible scenarios are being investigated including an attack ordered by Russia to destabilize the situation in Ukraine.
Ukraine analyzing minerals deal with US for compliance with constitution, foreign minister says
Andrii Sybiha said the minerals deal "cannot contradict European integration, we are telling the Americans that."
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 6, injure 46 over past day
Russian forces launched 78 drones from the Russian cities of Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, and Primorsk-Akhtarsk against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
'It would be foolish not to admire Putin' — Elon Musk's father Errol swoons over Russian President
In an interview with BBC Russia, Errol Musk said Vladimir Putin says "logical things."
Ukraine's navy responds to reports US was 'angry' at sinking of Russia's Moskva Black Sea flagship
The Biden administration reportedly didn't want Ukraine to attack "a potent symbol of Russian power."
General Staff: Russia has lost 920,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,380 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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