Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least five civilians and injured at least 16 others over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 22.
Russian forces launched 54 drones from the Russian cities of Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, and …
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- Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says
- Russia announces ‘resumption’ of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports violations
- Ukraine strikes Russian drone …
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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 5, injure 16 over past day
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Russian car market faces 50% drop in demand, CEO warns
The Russian demand for domestically-made cars has dropped by about half, AvtoVaz CEO Maxim Sokolov told journalists on April 21, underscoring the challenges of the Russian automotive industry.
Sokolov, the chief executive of Russia’s largest …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 943,060 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 943,060 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 22.
The number includes 1,130 casualties that Russian forces suffered over …
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Ukraine receives IT equipment worth $2.3 million from Luxembourg, Iceland
Ukraine received a shipment of equipment from the IT Coalition financed by Luxembourg and Iceland, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announced on April 21.
The shipment included 3,288 access points, 500 routers, 460 charging stations with solar panels, …
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Kremlin weighed offering Moscow skyscraper to Trump, media reports
Russian officials discussed the possibility of reviving plans for a Trump Tower in Moscow to entice U.S. President Donald Trump to reset relations, the Moscow Times reported on April 21.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Kremlin …
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Russian journalist and outspoken war critic escapes from house arrest
Ekaterina Barabash, a Russian journalist who was arrested earlier this year for speaking out against the war in Ukraine, has escaped house arrest and is now wanted by police, Russian state media reported on April 21.
Barabash, 63, was initially …
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'No talks' of Trump visiting Moscow for May 9 victory parade, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov said on April 21 that there are currently “no talks” of U.S. President Donald Trump visiting Moscow for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s May 9 Victory Parade.
Russian state media reported that Putin …
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Russia launches mass drone attack on Odesa amid Kyiv's call for civilian infrastructure ceasefire
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia launched a mass drone strike against the Ukrainian port city of Odesa late at night on April 21, injuring at least three people, local authorities said.
The attack targeted …
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Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine, Putin claims
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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 …
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As tensions mount in US embassy in Kyiv, former official breaks silence
As U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing rapprochement with Russia, the country’s embassy in Kyiv is facing internal strain.
Following the change in administration, Bridget Brink, who had been the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine since 2022, was …
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Death of Pope, Putin’s Fake Truce, Kremlin’s Demands & Poland’s Nuclear Shield Plan | News Pulse
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'I didn't have time to think. I just acted' – how brave teen rescued people in Sumy attack
On a quiet morning on April 13, Maryna Illiashenko and her 13-year-old son Kyrylo were taking a bus through the city of Sumy to see his grandmother, as they often do on Sundays.
It was a route they knew by heart — one they’d taken countless …
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‘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.
Ukraine’s government says it has recorded over thirty …
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Ukraine waiting for answer from Russia on civilian infrastructure ceasefire
Ukraine is waiting for a “clear answer” from Russia regarding its proposal for a 30-day ceasefire on attacks against civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 21.
Zelensky proposed a ban on long-range drone and …
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SBU says it detained '5 pro-Russian agitators' for promoting Kremlin narratives, justifying war crimes
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained five individuals accused of spreading pro-Russian propaganda and publicly justifying war crimes committed by Russian forces, the agency reported on April 21.
Among those detained is a former member of …
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Ukraine war latest: Russia announces 'resumption' of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports 3,000 violations
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Ukraine brings home 277 soldiers in a major POW swap, mediated by UAE
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Ukraine, US, UK, France to meet in London on April 23 for peace talks, Zelensky says
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 on April 21. …
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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.
“Both will then …
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Putin's Vision of Ceasefire, US Withdrawal? Russian Spy Church | Front Line with @StarskyUA
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Trump sees 'very good' chance for Ukraine ceasefire as US proposes major concessions
U.S. President Donald Trump said there is a “very good” chance of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, he told reporters during an Easter event at the White House on April 21.
“I will be giving you full details over the next three …
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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 …
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US Demands on Peace Deal. Zelenskyy's Condolences Over Death of Pope. Russian Violations of Peace
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Chaos takes over: Russian army slips from Kremlin's grasp amid corruption and internal strife
In a surprising twist, the once-disciplined Russian army appears to be unraveling under its own internal struggles, leaving President Vladimir Putin struggling to maintain control. Reports from within the Russian -segment of Telegram are sounding …