Ukraine's Armed Forces say several Russian commanders refuse to fight due to low morale.

10:55 AM

Domestic missile production increases eightfold in 2024, Ukrainian minister says.

Ukraine has also more than doubled its production of long-range drones in 2024 compared to the previous year, which is a 22-fold increase compared to 2022. In total, 324 new types of weapons were developed in Ukraine by the end of 2024.

10:25 AM

Ukraine downs 56 Russian drones in overnight attack, Air Force says.

According to the Air Force, Russia launched a total of 88 drones, including Shahed-type loitering munitions and various decoy drones, from the directions of Kursk, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia.

9:29 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 931,450 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

Russia has lost 931,450 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on April 12.

7:40 AM

RFE/RL Ukraine editorial office cutting broadcasts, places employees on leave amid 'financial challenges.'

The editorial office of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Ukraine announced on April 11 that it was reducing its broadcasts and placing a number of it employees on leave as the U.S. government-funded media organization continues to endure "financial challenges" amid the Trump administration's efforts to eliminate grant funding.

5:21 AM  (Updated:  April 12, 2025 7:09 am)

Fires, injuries reported after Russian drone attack on Kyiv.

Russian forces launched drone attacks on Kyiv overnight on April 12, causing multiple fires and injuring at least two people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

6:55 AM

Trump 'frustrated with both sides' amid ongoing peace talks, White House says.

"I think the president has been quite clear that he's been continually frustrated with both sides of this conflict," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "(Trump) wants to see this fighting end, he wants the war to end, and we believe we have leverage in negotiating a deal."

12:48 AM  (Updated:  April 12, 2025 4:56 am)

Kellogg clarifies comments after seemingly suggesting Ukraine can be split like postwar Germany after peace deal.

President Donald Trump's Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has clarified his comments in an interview with the Times on April 11, where he seemingly suggested that Ukraine could be partitioned into separate zones as part of a peace deal with Russia.

4:00 AM

US, Ukraine minerals deal negotiations 'antagonistic,' Reuters reports.

Describing the Trump administration's expansive proposal as "maximalist," the source told Reuters that it was unlikely a new round of technical talks will lead to a breakthrough in negotiations.

2:01 AM

Kyiv hires US law firm Hogan Lovells to advise on minerals deal.

Ukraine's Justice Ministry has hired the U.S. firm Hogan Lovells for assistance in negotiating a critical minerals deal, according to public records. Sources also told Reuters that talks on the deal had become "antagonistic."

11:42 PM

Putin, Witkoff discuss 'aspects of Ukrainian settlement,' Kremlin says.

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who was reportedly present at the meeting between Putin and Witkoff, called the talks "productive."

11:03 PM

Ukraine ready to buy more air defense systems, Zelensky says.

Zelensky said he addressed the matter with U.S. President Donald Trump and with Ukraine's allies at the Ramstein summit in Brussels, which he joined virtually from Kryvyi Rih.

10:30 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports

10:26 PM

US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia 'ownership' of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports.

The news came as Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss a possible path toward a settlement in Ukraine.

10:21 PM

Zelensky slaps sanctions on war propagandists, Russian shadow fleet.

The sanctions lists include 71 people and 18 propaganda outlets spreading Russian propaganda. Fifty-nine more people are on the list targeting the so-called shadow fleet, including two Chinese captains.

9:56 PM

Estonia detains Russian shadow fleet tanker for the first time.

The vessel's captain is a Chinese citizen, and the rest of the crew are nationals of Myanmar.

8:46 PM

'Several hundred' Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelensky says.

"Putin was not satisfied with soldiers from North Korea. Now he is trying to cover his shortages by pulling in yet another nation — the Chinese," the president said.

7:22 PM

Trump urges Russia 'to get moving' to end war against Ukraine.

"Russia has to get moving. Too many people are dying, thousands a week, in a terrible and senseless war — a war that should have never happened, and wouldn’t have happened, if I were president," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

3:49 PM  (Updated:  April 11, 2025 6:47 pm)

Putin meets US envoy Witkoff to discuss Ukraine, Kremlin says.

A possible meeting between Trump and Putin could be on the agenda, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

6:30 PM

Deputy defense minister resigns following procurement scandal.

The resignation of Havryliuk, who was in charge of procurement at the Defense Ministry, follows a scandal over the transparency of defense procurement.

5:32 PM

Russian-Chinese relations

'Don't come, there's nothing good here' — Chinese soldiers warn against following Russian propaganda to fight in Ukraine

5:17 PM

Allies launch electronic warfare coalition to back Ukraine.

"The coalition is designed not only to meet the current needs of the Ukrainian army in electronic warfare, but also to lay the foundation for the long-term development of these capabilities," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

4:18 PM

Opinion

Hockey celebrates Ovechkin, but Putin is the real winner

4:12 PM

Media identifies 51 Chinese citizens who have joined Russian army since June 2023.

The investigation, based on leaked data from Russian border and recruitment services, found that many flew to Moscow just days before presenting themselves at the selection point.

11:03 AM  (Updated:  April 11, 2025 3:31 pm)

Updated: 6 countries ready to send troops for Ukraine 'reassurance force' so far, AFP reports.

The U.K., France, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and another unnamed country stand ready to send their soldiers, while other leaders want to see a more detailed plan before making commitments, AFP reported.

3:20 PM

Allies pledge 'record' $23.8 billion to Ukraine at Ramstein summit as UK warns 2025 will be 'critical.'

The meeting of the Ramstein-format coalition in Brussels comes amid growing uncertainty over U.S. support for Ukraine and efforts by European allies to close the gap as Kyiv resists Russia's ongoing invasion.