Ambassador Brink leaves post due to disagreements with Trump administration, FT reports
Brink's decision to leave was not influenced by her working relationship with Zelensky, sources familiar with the matter told the Financial Times.
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Putin will not be tried in absentia while president, Euronews reports
The Council of Europe's special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine will not try Putin or other top Russian officials in absentia while they remain in office, EU sources said.
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine
Prince Harry visited the Superhumans Center, a facility in Lviv that provides prosthetics and rehabilitation to Ukrainians wounded by war. The trip was only announced after Harry had already left Ukraine.
'Not a peacekeeping force' — UK defense minister clarifies role of coalition troops after summit
"This is not a peacekeeping force that will separate the currently warring sides down the line of contact," U.K. Defense Minister John Healy said after a "coalition of the willing" meeting in Brussels on April 10.
Russian drone attack in Zhytomyr Oblast kills 1, injures 5, including teen
The injured victims, including a 14-year-old, have been taken to the hospital for treatment, according to regional Governor Vitalii Bunechko.
Ukraine war latest: US ambassador to Ukraine to resign
Key developments on April 10: * US ambassador to Ukraine to resign, State Department tells Kyiv Independent * 'Before I got there, I had never held a weapon' — Ukraine shows interrogation of Chinese POWs * Ukraine won't accept any limits on its army in talks with Russia, official says * Russia frees woman jailed
Chinese POW says he doesn’t want to return to Russia, hopes to go back to China
The captured fighter also said he was treated better in Ukrainian custody than during his time with Russian forces, according to a new interrogation video published April 10.
US senators submit bill to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet
The proposed law would authorize U.S. authorities to confiscate oil cargoes transported by vessels blacklisted by the Treasury Department. Proceeds from the sale of the seized oil would be directed toward reducing the U.S. national debt.
US Ambassador to Ukraine to resign, State Department says
"Ambassador Brink is stepping down after three years in Ukraine," Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
Russian troops kill 4 Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, AP video shows
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Heorhii Tykhyi, condemned the execution as a war crime.
Russian missile attack kills 1, injures 8 in Dnipro
The strike destroyed part of a storage facility belonging to Biosphere Corporation, a Ukrainian manufacturer of household goods. Company founder Andrii Zdesenko said the attack caused serious damage.
Ukraine won't accept any limits on its army in talks with Russia, official says
"This is a principled position of Ukraine — no one, and certainly not the aggressor country Russia, will dictate to Ukraine what kind of armed forces Ukraine should have," Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa said.
4 things you need to know about Victoria Spartz, the Ukrainian-born US lawmaker
This week a spotlight has once again been shone on Victoria Spartz, the Ukrainian-born Republican lawmaker who is not a stranger to controversy. Born in Chernihiv Oblast, she moved to the U.S. in 2000. She was elected to Congress three times, in 2020, 2022, and 2024, and represents Indiana's
Russia using drones to drop explosives across Ukraine, Interior Ministry warns
Russian forces have started using drones to scatter explosive devices across Ukraine, the country’s Interior Ministry warned on April 10.
Chinese fighters in Russia's ranks reflect 'systemic' recruitment, Zelensky says
The involvement of Chinese nationals in Russia’s war against Ukraine appears to be part of a “systemic” recruitment effort organized by Moscow, not isolated incidents, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 10.
China denies role in war against Ukraine, urges Kyiv to temper rhetoric
"The Chinese government always asks Chinese nationals to stay away from areas of armed conflict, avoid any form of involvement in armed conflicts, and in particular avoid participation in any party's military operations," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said.
The Counteroffensive: Can Ukraine's military survive without Elon Musk's Starlink systems?
After a busy day at work as a software engineer, Oleg Kutkov returns to his apartment in Kyiv. He steps out onto the balcony — but not to smoke or water the flowers. Oleg’s balcony is a workshop. There, he repairs Starlink terminals damaged at the front and sends them
'Putin is pure evil' — Trump's spiritual advisor on Russia's war against Ukraine
When U.S. President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine last month, the man described as his "spiritual advisor," Pastor Mark Burns, backed the decision. This week, Burns is urging him to send Kyiv more tanks, fighter jets, and air defense. "I now believe that supporting Ukraine is America
Ukraine Business Roundup — Tariff war
The following is the April 9, 2025 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here. President Trump shocked the world on April 2 when he announced what he dubbed “Liberation Day,” slapping tariffs
Ukraine, EU prolong transport visa-free regime until end of 2025
Transport visa-free regime is a part of Ukraine's sectoral integration into Europe and a prerequisite for our membership in the European Union," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 20
Editor’s note: This is issue 20 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly "Ukraine Reforms Tracker" covering events from March 24–April 6, 2025. The digest highlights steps taken in the Ukrainian parliament related to business, economics, and international financial programs. The Kyiv Independent is republishing with permission. Benchmarks
'Coalition of the willing' for Ukraine stalls over lack of US backstop, Bloomberg reports
The Trump administration has ruled out U.S. participation in the so-called "reassurance force," but London and Paris sought to convince Washington to at least provide airpower, intelligence support, or border surveillance as a backstop to the coalition's efforts.
Foreign companies funding Ukraine's army to face re-entry ban in Russia, media reports
Preliminary criteria say that foreign firms willing to return to Russia will not be allowed to do so if they have a "hostile position," finance Ukraine's Armed Forces, or are classified as "undesirable organizations" or "foreign agents."
Hegseth to join Ramstein summit online, media reports
The April 11 meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will take place in Brussels under the chairmanship of the U.K. and Germany.
Russian drone injures 12 in Nikopol, including 16-year-old boy
A 16-year-old boy is in serious condition, Governor Serhii Lysak said. A dormitory and five cars were damaged in the attack.
US-Ukraine technical consultations on minerals deal to start on April 11, deputy PM says
Ukraine will begin technical consultations with the U.S. on the minerals agreement on April 11, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine on April 10.
67 clergy members killed since 2022 — Kyiv decries Russia's religious persecution in occupied territories
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on April 10 again denounced the religious persecution carried out by Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories, accusing Moscow of killing dozens of clergy members and damaging hundreds of churches.
Ukraine's military reverses mobilization of former state tax chief accused of taking bribes
"Zero tolerance for corruption is being established within the Armed Forces. Therefore, any steps aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian army will be dealt with severely," Ukraine's Military Law Enforcement Service said.
5 killed, 24 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 85 of the 145 attack and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Forty-nine drones disappeared from radars without causing damage, according to the statement.
Russia seeks sanctions relief, resource deal with US via negotiator Dmitriev, Zelensky says
"The scheme looks like it all leads to the unblocking of economic relations. They (Russia) want, for example, the lifting of sanctions against specific people who will be behind this or that direction, for example, Russian minerals, which they will offer them (the U.S.)," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
'Before I got there, I had never held a weapon' — Ukraine shows interrogation of Chinese POWs
One of the captives served in the 2nd Battalion of Russia's 157th Motorized Rifle Brigade and was captured near Tarasivka, while the other fought in the 1st Battalion of the 81st Motorized Rifle Brigade and was captured near Bilohorivka, according to the SBU
General Staff: Russia has lost 929,000 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,420 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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