⚡️ Russian attacks continued since 'first hours' of so-called Easter truce, Border Guard says.
Russia reduced the use of aviation during its so-called Easter ceasefire but nevertheless continued its attacks since the very "first hours," said Andrii Demchenko, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service.
Russia reduced the use of aviation during its so-called Easter ceasefire but nevertheless continued its attacks since the very "first hours," said Andrii Demchenko, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service.
⚡️ Pentagon denies Hegseth sharing sensitive information in second Signal chat.
The Pentagon denied on April 20 that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information about strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.
The Pentagon's statement came after the New York Times (NYT) reported, citing its sources, that Hegseth shared details of the attacks on Yemen in a second Signal chat.
The Pentagon denied on April 20 that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information about strikes on Yemen in a private Signal chat that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.
The Pentagon's statement came after the New York Times (NYT) reported, citing its sources, that Hegseth shared details of the attacks on Yemen in a second Signal chat.
⚡️ Putin signs law ratifying strategic partnership treaty with Iran.
The agreement was initially signed during a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Russia on Jan. 17, where the leaders pledged closer cooperation in trade, defense, energy, and regional infrastructure projects.
The agreement was initially signed during a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Russia on Jan. 17, where the leaders pledged closer cooperation in trade, defense, energy, and regional infrastructure projects.
⚡️Ukraine strikes Russian drone launch site in Kursk Oblast, killing up to 20 operators, General Staff says.
Russian forces reportedly used the facility to prepare, equip, and launch reconnaissance, strike, and FPV (first-person-view) drones.
Russian forces reportedly used the facility to prepare, equip, and launch reconnaissance, strike, and FPV (first-person-view) drones.
⚡️Putin expands 'foreign agent' label to include those who work with foreign organizations, governments.
Under the new rules, individuals can be labeled as "foreign agents" for assisting in implementing decisions made by international bodies in which Russia is not a participant or by foreign state institutions, if those actions are judged to threaten Russian security.
Under the new rules, individuals can be labeled as "foreign agents" for assisting in implementing decisions made by international bodies in which Russia is not a participant or by foreign state institutions, if those actions are judged to threaten Russian security.
⚡️Russia intensifies push in Kursk, Sumy border areas as Ukraine holds line, Syrskyi says.
"Intense fighting continues in Sumy Oblast in areas near the state border, as well as on the territory of the Russian Federation," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote.
"Intense fighting continues in Sumy Oblast in areas near the state border, as well as on the territory of the Russian Federation," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote.
⚡️ US recognizing Crimea as Russian would be 'much worse than Munich in 1938,' Ukrainian lawmaker says.
The chair of the parliament's foreign affairs committee compared the potential decision to Western appeasement of Hitler that led to World War II.
The chair of the parliament's foreign affairs committee compared the potential decision to Western appeasement of Hitler that led to World War II.
⚡️First wheat shipment since Assad's ousting arrives in Syria, reportedly from Russia.
While officials did not disclose the wheat's origin, a source confirmed to Reuters that the cargo came from Russia.
While officials did not disclose the wheat's origin, a source confirmed to Reuters that the cargo came from Russia.
⚡️Trump sees 'very good' chance for Ukraine ceasefire as US proposes major concessions.
"I will be giving you full details over the next three days, but we had very good meetings on Ukraine, Russia," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
"I will be giving you full details over the next three days, but we had very good meetings on Ukraine, Russia," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
⚡️Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says.
"We are ready to move forward as constructively as possible, just as we have done before, to achieve an unconditional ceasefire, followed by the establishment of a real and lasting peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote.
"We are ready to move forward as constructively as possible, just as we have done before, to achieve an unconditional ceasefire, followed by the establishment of a real and lasting peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote.
Pope Francis leaves a mixed legacy in wartime Ukraine, overshadowed by historic Vatican-Moscow ties
Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at 88, leaves behind a legacy as vast and varied as his global influence. Yet in Ukraine, his track record is far from positive.
For many Ukrainians, the Pope’s legacy is shaped by his repeated downplaying of the gravity of Ukraine’s fight for its survival in Russia’s war of aggression.
Photo: Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images
Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at 88, leaves behind a legacy as vast and varied as his global influence. Yet in Ukraine, his track record is far from positive.
For many Ukrainians, the Pope’s legacy is shaped by his repeated downplaying of the gravity of Ukraine’s fight for its survival in Russia’s war of aggression.
Photo: Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images
Critical week for Ukraine begins as Trump hopes to 'end war'
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Russia and Ukraine could reach a war-ending deal "this week," as his team threatens that Washington could ditch the peace talks efforts if no step is taken in the near future.
What could be a decisive week for Kyiv comes as the U.S.-Ukraine relations are experiencing another low point.
Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Russia and Ukraine could reach a war-ending deal "this week," as his team threatens that Washington could ditch the peace talks efforts if no step is taken in the near future.
What could be a decisive week for Kyiv comes as the U.S.-Ukraine relations are experiencing another low point.
Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
⚡️Ukraine waiting for answer from Russia on civilian infrastructure ceasefire.
"Ukraine maintains its offer not to strike at least at civilian infrastructure. And we expect a clear answer from Moscow," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 21.
"Ukraine maintains its offer not to strike at least at civilian infrastructure. And we expect a clear answer from Moscow," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 21.
Ukraine war latest: Russia announces 'resumption' of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports 3,000 violations
Russia's Defense Ministry announced on April 21 that Russian troops resumed hostilities after the supposed Easter ceasefire, even as Ukraine accused Moscow of repeated violations while the truce was allegedly in effect.
Also: representatives from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States will meet in London on April 23 to continue talks on a potential ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced.
Photo: Jose Colon/Anadolu via Getty Images
Russia's Defense Ministry announced on April 21 that Russian troops resumed hostilities after the supposed Easter ceasefire, even as Ukraine accused Moscow of repeated violations while the truce was allegedly in effect.
Also: representatives from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States will meet in London on April 23 to continue talks on a potential ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced.
Photo: Jose Colon/Anadolu via Getty Images
‘There was no ceasefire’ — U.S.-brokered energy truce fails to secure lasting results in Ukraine
A partial ceasefire on energy strikes, brokered separately by the U.S. with Moscow and Kyiv last month, failed to deliver on its promise, diminishing hopes for a swift end to the war in Ukraine.
“There was no ceasefire at all,” Oleksandr Kharchenko, managing director of the Kyiv-based Energy Industry Research Center, told the Kyiv Independent, adding that “electricity substations and gas infrastructure have been attacked constantly.”
“Moscow is convinced that the Western world is unable to effectively counter them,” he said.
Photo: Genya Savilov/AFP via Getty Images
A partial ceasefire on energy strikes, brokered separately by the U.S. with Moscow and Kyiv last month, failed to deliver on its promise, diminishing hopes for a swift end to the war in Ukraine.
“There was no ceasefire at all,” Oleksandr Kharchenko, managing director of the Kyiv-based Energy Industry Research Center, told the Kyiv Independent, adding that “electricity substations and gas infrastructure have been attacked constantly.”
“Moscow is convinced that the Western world is unable to effectively counter them,” he said.
Photo: Genya Savilov/AFP via Getty Images
'I didn't have time to think. I just acted' – how brave teen rescued people in Sumy attack
On April 13, as Ukraine marked Palm Sunday, Russia launched its deadliest attack on Sumy.
Although he was injured himself, 13-year-old Kyrylo decided to take action. Thanks to him, those trapped in a damaged bus managed to escape safely. "I did not have time to think at that moment. I just acted," he said.
Photo: Sumy Oblast Military Administration/Telegram
On April 13, as Ukraine marked Palm Sunday, Russia launched its deadliest attack on Sumy.
Although he was injured himself, 13-year-old Kyrylo decided to take action. Thanks to him, those trapped in a damaged bus managed to escape safely. "I did not have time to think at that moment. I just acted," he said.
Photo: Sumy Oblast Military Administration/Telegram
Kherson keeps Easter traditions alive under fire (PHOTOS)
In the battered southern city of Kherson, where Russian drone strikes and artillery target civilians daily, residents cling to traditions for both a semblance of normality and as an act of defiance.
This year, just like every year before the start of the full-scale war, Kherson locals baked Easter bread, gathered with loved ones, and found ways to celebrate life amid the destruction caused by war.
Photo: Stanislav Ostrous / The Kyiv Independent
In the battered southern city of Kherson, where Russian drone strikes and artillery target civilians daily, residents cling to traditions for both a semblance of normality and as an act of defiance.
This year, just like every year before the start of the full-scale war, Kherson locals baked Easter bread, gathered with loved ones, and found ways to celebrate life amid the destruction caused by war.
Photo: Stanislav Ostrous / The Kyiv Independent
⚡️Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, Putin claims.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to "negotiations and discussions with the Ukrainian side" regarding a ceasefire. Russia and Ukraine have not held direct talks since early 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to "negotiations and discussions with the Ukrainian side" regarding a ceasefire. Russia and Ukraine have not held direct talks since early 2022.
⚡️Russia launches mass drone attack on Odesa amid Kyiv's call for civilian infrastructure ceasefire.
The attack targeted a residential building in a densely populated neighborhood, according to local authorities. At least three people were injured.
Photos: Hennadii Trukhanov / Telegram
The attack targeted a residential building in a densely populated neighborhood, according to local authorities. At least three people were injured.
Photos: Hennadii Trukhanov / Telegram