Japan expands sanctions against Russia, Belarus, bans import of gold from Russia

11:36 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 29 over past day.

Russian attacks against Ukraine over the past day killed five people and wounded another 29, regional authorities reported early on April 26.

11:08 AM

Swiss parliamentary committee backs proposal to send $5.5 billion in aid to Ukraine.

While the proposal must still get through more legislative steps before becoming law, it was supported by lawmakers from both center-right and center-left parties.

10:41 AM

Media: US hopes ATACMS delivery will push Germany to send Ukraine Taurus missiles.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is against sending the weapons to Ukraine because he fears the move will draw Germany into the war.

10:10 AM

US State Department: No position on Ukraine's suspension of consular services.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Dan Cisek said it is a "difficult question" but that the "government of Ukraine has the right to define its policy" on this issue.

9:48 AM

Putin confirms he will visit China in May.

The Russian president previously visited China last October to attend the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.

9:14 AM

Court arrests agriculture minister accused of illegal acquisition of state-owned land.

Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court ordered the arrest of Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi, suspected of illegally acquiring state-owned land, Ukrainian media outlets reported early on April 26.

8:57 AM

ISW: Russian forces looking to make 'tactical gains' west of Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar remains primary pressure point.

While it is possible that Russian forces may make some gains northwest of Avdiivka, an offensive in the area is "unlikely to develop into an operationally significant penetration, let alone cause the collapse of the Ukrainian defense west of Avdiivka," the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said.

8:44 AM

Stoltenberg: 'It is not too late for Ukraine to prevail'.

Ukraine can still win the war against Russia, but allies have more to do to ensure Kyiv receives "the support we have promised," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on April 25.

8:18 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 463,930 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 950 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

7:09 AM

US Treasury Secretary: G7 may support aiding Ukraine with interest from Russian assets.

"This is an approach that could be broadly supported by countries that are concerned about the seizure of assets, and some of the interest could be brought forward through, for example, a loan," Yellen said.

6:28 AM

Greece won't send Patriots to Ukraine.

Greece will not supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems or S-300 missiles, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on April 25.

6:06 AM

Interview

Ihor Poshyvailo: Churches, religious sites play special role in Ukraine’s resistance

5:17 AM

Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast.

Throughout the day, Russian forces assailed the Sumy border with various weapons, including drones, artillery, mortar, artillery, grenade launchers, and mines.

4:20 AM

AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone threat.

According to senior U.S. military officials, Russian surveillance drones and hunter-killer drones have changed the situation on the ground substantially, increasing the vehicles' risk of detection.

3:21 AM

Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines.

Ukrainian journalist and soldier Alla Pushkarchuk, call sign "Ruta," was killed in action in Donetsk Oblast on April 25.

2:11 AM

European Parliament calls on Austria to pressure Raiffeisen bank to leave Russia.

"Instead of repeated statements about intentions to reduce and sell their activities in Russia, the Raiffeisen Bank International is the Western lender with the largest operations in Russia."

1:22 AM

Politico: US to announce new $6 billion weapons contract for Ukraine.

The contract will include Patriot air defense systems, artillery, drones, counter-drone weapons, and air-to-air missiles, and may be finalized as soon as April 26, the officials said.

12:43 AM

Poll: 64% of Ukrainians believe democracy best form of government.

Ukraine ranks sixth among countries surveyed, with a significant majority supporting the statement: "Democracy may have its flaws, but it is the best system of government."

12:12 AM

Macron on Europe's defense: 'We are not equipped to face the risks.'

"There is a risk our Europe could die. We are not equipped to face the risks," the French president said in his April 25 speech at the Sorbonne University in Paris.

11:43 PM

Human story

PTSD crisis looms as troop shortages take toll on Ukrainian soldiers’ mental health

11:29 PM

Zelensky: Ukraine to discuss problems created by delayed US aid during Ramstein summit.

Ukraine is planning to discuss how to overcome problems that accumulated over the past six months while waiting for the passing of the U.S. aid package at the next Ramstein summit, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on April 25.

11:11 PM

Ukraine passes list of 561 Ukrainian children held in Russia to Qatar, ombudsman says.

The list is already being processed by the Russian authorities, according to Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets.

10:39 PM

70% of energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks in Kyiv has been restored, authorities say.

More than 1,000 units of electrical equipment damaged due to Russian attacks have been restored in Kyiv, amounting to 70% of the damage caused by drones and missiles, the Kyiv City Military Administration announced on April 25.

10:11 PM

Russia threatens to decrease diplomatic relations with US in response to REPO Act.

Russia could lower its level of diplomatic relations with the U.S. if confiscated frozen Russian assets are transferred to Ukraine, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Russian state-controlled media on April 25.

9:56 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: US secretly provides Ukraine with 100 ATACMS; Denmark announces additional military aid for Kyiv.