Another unit of the Air Assault Forces rearms to Stryker vehicles.
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China's Russian coal imports increase slightly after long decline
China’s imports of Russian coal in March rose by 6% year-on-year after falling over the previous year, data from Beijing’s General Administration of Customs showed on April 20.
China had been decreasing coal imports from Russia despite a …
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'We know what we are fighting for' — Zelensky's Easter address to Ukraine in full
President Volodymyr Zelensky has lauded Ukraine’s “resilience, compassion, and humanity” in his Easter address on April 20, adding the country’s faith has “not faded over 1,152 days of full-scale war."
This year, …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 941,100 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 941,100 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 20.
The number includes 950 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the …
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Putin attends Easter service in Moscow as Ukraine reports attacks despite ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin attended an Easter service in Moscow on April 20, just hours after the Kremlin declared a temporary ceasefire on the Easter weekend, ordering a halt to all military action from 6 p.m. …
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US, Iran agree to begin drafting framework for potential nuclear deal, Reuters reports
Iran and the United States have agreed to begin drafting a framework for a potential nuclear agreement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on April 19 following four hours of indirect talks in Rome. A U.S. official confirmed the …
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Ukrainian diplomat urges Merz to deliver Taurus missiles to Kyiv, lead Europe in ending Russia’s war
Ukrainian diplomat Andrii Melnyk has called on Germany’s incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to fulfill his campaign promise and immediately deliver 150 Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, alongside a broader set of decisive actions to stop Russia’s …
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Over 600 religious sites destroyed in Ukraine since start of Russia’s full-scale war, Zelensky says
More than 600 religious sites in Ukraine have been destroyed since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 19, ahead of Easter celebrations.
“For millions of Ukrainians, Easter is one of the most …
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UK, Italy urge Russia to accept full ceasefire in Ukraine
The foreign ministries of the United Kingdom and Italy urged Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire in separate statements on April 19, hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary truce over Easter weekend.
Putin said he …
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Attack During a Rescue Operation! Russia on the Brink: Weapons from North Korea & Depleted Reserves!
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Ukraine proposes extending truce beyond Easter Sunday
If Russia is able to maintain a full ceasefire throughout Easter weekend, Ukraine would like to extend the truce for 30 days, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 19.
Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he …
Kraken begins recruitment of foreigners
The special unit opens itself up to the recruitment of foreign volunteers.
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Ukraine orders troops to cease fire, document Russian violations after Putin declares 'Easter truce,' BBC Russia reports
Ukrainian troops were ordered to cease firing on Russian positions shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an “Easter truce” on April 19, a senior Ukrainian military officer told the BBC’s Russia service.
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Ukraine advances in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky says
Ukrainian forces have advanced in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on April 19, citing a report from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Ukraine launched a small-scale offensive in Belgorod Oblast in late March, …
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Russian POW: “There’s No Strategy — It's a Meat Grinder”
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Kyiv can end martial law if war ends by August, official says
Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, could legally suspend martial law if the war with Russia ends by August 2025, Defense Committee Secretary Roman Kostenko said in an interview with New Voice (NV).
President Volodymyr Zelensky first …
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Update: 120 injured in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv during Good Friday, governor says
The number of people injured in the Russian missile strike on the northeastern city of Kharkiv on April 18 has risen to 120, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on April 19.
According to Syniehubov, 18 people remain hospitalized, …
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Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukraine brought home another 277 soldiers in a major prisoner exchange with Russia ahead of the Easter holiday, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on April 19.
The latest swap …
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Oil Crash, No Cash: Russia’s Economy in Whiplash
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"A Ceasefire or Just Another Lie?" Russia Announces Easter Truce – What Does It Really Mean?
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Putin announces Easter ceasefire, calls on Ukraine to follow
Editor’s note: This is a developing story.
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.
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Police clashes with far-right protesters at LGBTQ+ film festival in Kyiv
A clash broke out between police and far-right protesters outside the Zhovten cinema in Kyiv on April 19, where the Sunny Bunny LGBTQ+ film festival is taking place, Suspilne media reported.
According to a Suspilne correspondent at the scene, members …
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Easter in Ukraine: a celebration Russia can’t break
Editor’s Note: The key to good Easter bread, as Zoriana’s grandmother will teach you today in this story, is peace in the household.
We here in Ukraine wish you a serene, peaceful Easter to all who observe. We haven’t given up on a just, lasting …
