Kyiv is under control of Ukrainian military and territorial defense forces.

1:02 PM

Sumy, Luhansk oblasts governors dismissed.

Sumy Oblast Governor Volodymyr Artiukh's dismissal follows accusations that he planned a military award ceremony on the day of a deadly Russian attack on Sumy on April 13.

12:50 PM

EU to unveil delayed Russian energy phase-out plan by May 6.

The strategy, originally scheduled for release last month, was postponed amid growing uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff policies, which could affect energy trade and strain transatlantic negotiations.

12:18 PM

In first such ruling, Russian soldier reportedly jailed for 15 years for surrendering to Ukraine.

The case marks the first known conviction in Russia for voluntary surrender during the full-scale war against Ukraine.

11:36 AM

Vance accuses Zelensky of 'absurd' criticism of siding with Russia.

"I think it's sort of absurd for (President Volodymyr) Zelensky to tell the (American) government, which is currently keeping his entire government and war effort together, that we are somehow on the side of the Russians," U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.

11:11 AM

Sumy Oblast governor confirms award ceremony plans ahead of Russian strike but denies responsibility.

"It wasn't my initiative. I was invited," Sumy Oblast Governor Volodymyr Artiukh told Suspilne, without commenting on who was behind the planned event.

10:53 AM

Witkoff says '5 territories' key to proposed Russia-Ukraine deal after meeting Putin.

Some U.S. officials have raised alarms over the direction of the Trump administration's diplomacy. The Wall Street Journal reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg are urging President Donald Trump to resist territorial concessions to Moscow.

7:00 AM  (Updated:  April 15, 2025 10:12 am)

1 killed, 9 injured in drone strike on residential building in Kursk Oblast, Russian authorities claim.

A drone strike on a residential building on April 14 in Russia's Kursk Oblast killed one person and injured another nine, Russian authorities claimed.

9:54 AM

White House reportedly seeks to defund NATO, UN in State Department cuts.

The proposed cuts for the next fiscal year would reportedly leave $28.4 billion for all State Department activities, a 48% reduction from the 2025 budget approved by Congress.

9:38 AM

6 killed, 17 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day.

Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least six civilians and injured at least 17, including a child, over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 15.

9:04 AM

Zelensky's 'always looking to purchase missiles' — Trump dismisses Ukraine's request to buy Patriots.

"You don't start a war against someone 20 times your size and then hope that people give you some missiles," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

8:41 AM

Europe's overall Ukraine aid outpaces US by $26 billion, report says.

The U.S. still holds an edge in terms of military aid — its 65 billion euros ($74 billion) lead Europe by 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) — but the gap is shrinking as Washington has not allocated a new aid package since Jan. 9, still under the Biden administration.

8:14 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 935,160 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,180 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:48 AM

Iran's Foreign Minister to visit Russia ahead of next round of nuclear talks with US.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will visit Moscow for consultations with Russian officials ahead of the second round of nuclear program negotiations, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry said on April 14.

4:23 AM

Polish FM criticizes Hungary's stance on Russia, accuses it of lacking 'moral clarity'.

Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski criticized Hungary on April 14 for being the only EU member state lacking "moral clarity" on Russia’s war against Ukraine.

2:33 AM

EU’s Kallas urges leaders to boycott Moscow’s May 9 celebrations, show support for Ukraine.

"What was also discussed very clearly, and said by different member states, is that any participation in the 9th May parades or celebrations in Moscow will not be taken lightly on the European side," the European Union’s top diplomat said on April 14.

1:29 AM

Field report

‘Panic, screams, dead everywhere’ — Sumy in shock after double-tap missile attack kills 35

12:42 AM

Spain’s Tecnove to produce Ukrainian Djura and Kozak armored vehicles.

The company plans to manufacture three variants of the vehicles: a medical evacuation vehicle, a troop carrier, and a vehicle for special operations.

11:54 PM

US lawmakers push new aid for Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia, Reuters reports.

According to a copy of the bill seen by the news agency, the legislation lays out significant financial and diplomatic measures to counter Russia’s aggression.

11:46 PM

Russian-Chinese relations

'Everything we heard from Russians was a lie' — Chinese fighters captured by Ukraine speak out

10:44 PM

Russia

All the president's men: Inside the closed world of Putin's key advisors

10:17 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine developing strategic-level air defense system; Russia intensifies assaults against Kharkiv Oblast

9:41 PM

Russia tries to land troops, break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast, military says.

The Russian military used three armored vehicles and eight motorized vehicles in the recent assault.

8:59 PM

German, French energy giants consider restoring gas supplies from Russia's Gazprom, Reuters reports.

Following the outbreak of the full-scale war in 2022, the European Union has restricted energy imports from Russia, profits from which fuelled Moscow's ability to wage the war against Ukraine.

7:59 PM

UK transfers almost $1 billion to Ukraine under G7 loan covered by Russian assets.

The U.K. transferred 752 million pounds ($990 million) to Ukraine under a G7 loan covered by Russian assets to buy air defense and artillery, the British government announced.

7:58 PM

Death toll in Russian April 13 missile strike on Sumy rises to 35.

The attack occurred on Palm Sunday and is one of the deadliest on Sumy.