UN to inspect collective grave site in liberated Izium

Friday, April 4

8:09 PM  (Updated:  April 5, 2025 2:14 am)

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.

12:28 AM

Europe must agree on roadmap to reduce reliance on US defense, Finnish minister tells FT.

Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said that Europe cannot afford a disjointed transition in defense capabilities, which could provide Russia with an opportunity to exploit any gaps in the region's security.

11:45 PM

Trump & Russia

Who is Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's Trump-whisperer

11:02 PM

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.

10:16 PM

Ukraine war latest: US to know whether Russia 'serious about peace' with Ukraine in coming weeks, Rubio says

9:18 PM

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.

8:36 PM

Culture

Publishing house of Harvard’s Ukrainian Research Institute latest target of Trump’s federal budget cuts

7:50 PM

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."

7:45 PM

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.

6:40 PM

War analysis

Inside Ukraine's desperate race to train more soldiers

6:30 PM

Armenian president signs law to begin EU accession process.

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a law on April 4 to formally begin Armenia's accession process to the European Union, Armenia's presidential press service announced.

5:56 PM

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.

4:53 PM

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.

4:37 PM

Trump to attend NATO summit in The Hague in June, Sikorski says.

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in The Hague in June, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on April 4, Reuters reported.

3:50 PM

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.

3:22 PM

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."

3:04 PM

Kremlin denies Putin, Trump to have phone call in coming days.

"No, there are no plans for the next few days yet. There's nothing on the schedule yet," Dmitriy Peskov said.

2:00 PM

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.

1:45 PM

'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."

12:57 PM

Aging tanker loaded with Russian oil transferring cargo at sea after India ban, Reuters reports.

The 20-year-old Andaman Skies was last week barred from entering the Indian port of Vadinar due to safety concerns over its seaworthiness.

12:04 PM

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."

11:35 AM

Trump waiting for Kirill Dmitriev to report to Putin before taking further Ukraine ceasefire steps, Bloomberg reports.

U.S. officials are reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with Moscow's slowness in negotiations.

9:56 AM

Trump's tariffs may hit US defense production including F-35 fighter jet, air defense projects, Politico reports.

The tariffs could undermine international defense cooperation by jeopardizing joint military projects, including producing the F-35 fighter jet, air defense systems, and constructing nuclear submarines.

5:43 AM  (Updated:  April 4, 2025 8:22 am)

Trump's team advises against calling Putin until Russia agrees to Ukraine ceasefire, NBC reports.

Trump may abruptly decide he wants to speak to Putin, but he has been advised against calling the Russian leader until Moscow communicates they agree to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, NBC News reported on April 3, citing administration officials.

8:18 AM

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.