Ukraine advances in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky says
"In Belgorod Oblast, our military advanced and increased our zone of control," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 19, citing reports from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
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Kyiv can end martial law if war ends by August, official says
"The Verkhovna Rada, as it adopted (martial law), can cancel it, even if there are some decisions that require it," Defense Committee Secretary Roman Kostenko said in an interview with New Voice.
Update: 120 injured in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv during Good Friday, governor says
The number of people injured in Russia's April 18 missile attack on Kharkiv has risen to 120, with 18 victims hospitalized, including four children.
Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia
Another 277 Ukrainian soldiers returned home in a major prisoner swap with Russia mediated by the United Arab Emirates, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on April 19.
Putin announces Easter ceasefire, Zelensky reacts with skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire on the Easter weekend, ordering a halt to all military action from 6 p.m. Moscow time on April 19 until midnight on April 21.
Police clash with far-right protesters at LGBTQ+ film festival in Kyiv
Bohdan Zhuk, director of the Sunny Bunny film festival, told the Kyiv Independent that the organizers had received threats prior to the event.
Iran files UN court case against Ukraine, Canada, Sweden and UK over 2020 downing of PS752 flight
Iran filed a case at the International Court of Justice on April 17, seeking to overturn a ruling by the International Civil Aviation Organization that held Tehran responsible for the 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet.
6 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia deployed eight missiles of different types, and 87 long-range drones – 33 of which were shot down and 36 turned out to be decoy, on April 19.
Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin
"I encourage all my colleagues in Congress to come here," U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a pro-Ukraine Republican representing Pennsylvania, said during his visit to the front line.
Russia prepares to push toward Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, monitoring group says
Russian troops are solidifying their presence in the village of Kalynove in Donetsk Oblast as they prepare for an advance toward Stara Mykolaivka and the road to Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian monitoring group DeepState reported on April 18.
General Staff: Russia has lost 940,150 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,180 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
US has preliminary plan to monitor ceasefire in Ukraine, WSJ reports
The U.S. indicated during recent talks in Paris that it has developed a draft concept for how a comprehensive ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia might be monitored if one can be achieved, a Western official said.
Russian attacks cause blackouts in Sumy Oblast after Moscow says energy truce over
The attacks come shortly after Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that the 30-day partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes had expired.
Trump admin considers recognizing Russian control of Crimea as part of peace deal, Bloomberg reports
Recognizing Russia’s control of Crimea would mark a significant win for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has long pushed for international legitimacy over the territory.
What to know about the 5 ‘key territories’ at the heart of Ukraine peace talks
As U.S. officials continue to push for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, five Ukrainian territories have emerged as a central focus — and sticking point — in the negotiations. “This peace deal is about these so-called five territories,” U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said in comments to Fox News
Ukraine, Russia to conduct prisoner swap before Easter, Sky News reports
The swap will reportedly involve 246 POWs from each side, as well as 46 injured soldiers, an undisclosed source told Sky News.
As Trump mulls cuts, NATO's integrity is on the line
With the start of Donald Trump's second term in office, NATO finds itself on shaky ground — reports that the U.S. president might cut the alliance's funding do little to ease fears. A leaked White House memo revealed plans to slash the U.S. State Department funding for the next
Ukraine war latest: US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports
Key developments on April 18: * U.S. proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports * 'You're fools' — US may 'take a pass' on Ukraine-Russia talks if either side stalls, Trump says * "Not our war" — US may drop Russia-Ukraine ceasefire efforts unless progress is made, Rubio says * Kremlin
'You're fools' — US may 'take a pass' on Ukraine-Russia talks if either side stalls, Trump says
"If for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say: 'you're foolish, you're fools, you're horrible people,' and we're just going to take a pass. But hopefully we won't have to do that," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Kremlin spokesman claims 'progress' in peace talks but says energy ceasefire period has expired
"There are already some developments, but, of course, there are still many complicated discussions ahead," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Mariupol defender appointed commander of Azov Brigade amid military reform
Following the start of Russia's full-scale war in 2022, Hrishenkov defended Mariupol, where he was injured. After 86 days of defending the encircled city under heavy Russian bombardment, he and about 2,500 other fighters left the Azovstal steel plant after Ukrainian commanders ordered the defending garrison to lay down their arms.
US proposes leaving occupied areas under Russian control, easing sanctions, Bloomberg reports
One of the officials told Bloomberg that the U.S. plans, which require further discussion with Kyiv, would not be a final settlement and that European allies would not recognize the occupied territories as Russian.
‘More traitors in Russia’ — Ukrainian intel officer shares secrets of recent deep-strike drone successes
The aerial war between Russia and Ukraine is explosive in every sense. But beyond the physical dimension, it is also a battle of morale and information. Both sides are locked in a continuous back-and-forth of public statements and dramatic videos claiming hits and damage to the other side. There’s
Vance 'optimistic' about efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
"I want to update the prime minister (Giorgia Meloni) on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine... even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on," U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.
Japan signs deal on $3 billion for Ukraine under G7 loan
Japan's funds will be disbursed over 30 years and directed toward budgetary needs and to support reconstruction and development.
New round of US, Ukraine minerals deal talks to begin April 24, official says
"We are now working in parallel with our and American legal teams and are trying to remove many technical issues to narrow them down to the most sensitive ones that will require a political decision," Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka said.
Zelensky signs new sanctions on Russian propagandists, military-linked entities
The new sanctions target 39 individuals and 60 legal entities, some based in Russia and China. The measures include asset freezes, trade restrictions, bans on property acquisition, termination of licenses and permits, and transit prohibitions.
Ukraine brings back bodies of over 900 fallen soldiers
These included service members killed in the Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Bakhmut, Vuhledar, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv sectors of the front, as well as those in Russian morgues.
Ukrainian airline resumes first regular flights since 2022, flying from Moldova to EU
Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines has made its first regular flight since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, flying on the Chisinau-Paris route on April 18, the Ain outlet reported, citing the company's press service.
Russia detains Belarusian citizen, alleges SBU-linked bombing plot
In a video released by Russian state-run RIA Novosti, the detainee, whose identity was not disclosed, said he was born in 2000 and is a citizen of Belarus.
US reportedly tells European allies it seeks Ukraine ceasefire within weeks
U.S. officials said they expect tangible progress soon, while European participants pushed Washington to prepare a harsher response if Moscow fails to engage, Bloomberg reported.
China rejects Zelensky's claim of arms deliveries to Russia as 'groundless'
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian rejected the claims at a regular news conference, saying China has never made lethal weapons available to any party in the war.
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