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A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv killed one person and injured at least 54 others, including a child, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on Telegram.
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- China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says
- Ukraine repels Russian offensive near Pokrovsk, killing 200 Russian soldiers, Zelensky says
- Ukrainian forces liberate 16 square kilometers near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, …
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Russian ballistic missile attack on Kharkiv kills 1, injures 54
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Zelensky meets with pro-Ukrainian Republican US Congressman, thanks him for visit and support
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with pro-Ukrainian Republican U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick on April 17, to discuss peace and security guarantees for Ukraine.
“The key topics discussed were efforts to establish a dignified and lasting peace, the …
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Russian Supreme Court removes Taliban from list of banned terrorist organizations
Russia’s Supreme Court removed its designation of the Taliban as a terrorist organization, Russian state-controlled news agency TASS reported on April 17.
This decision came following a closed-door session initiated by the Prosecutor General’s Office. …
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Paris talks on Ukraine signal European role in ceasefire negotiations, French FM says
Ceasefire talks among European, Ukrainian, and U.S. officials for the first time signal Europe’s role at the negotiating table, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in Paris on April 17.
The U.S. has largely shut Europe out of Ukraine …
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US, Ukraine sign memorandum on minerals deal, Deputy PM says
The U.S. and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding on a minerals deal that is yet to be finalized, Deputy Prime Minister and Economic Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on April 17.
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have made “significant …
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US presents 'outlines of a durable, lasting peace' to Ukraine, Russia, Europe
The U.S. has provided Ukraine, Russia, and Europe with “outlines of a durable and lasting peace,” U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on April 17.
The U.S. and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of understanding on a minerals …
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Meloni, Trump meet in Washington, discuss Ukraine ceasefire, US tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met in Washington on April 17 to discuss a “just and lasting peace” for Ukraine and U.S. tariffs imposed on the EU.
“We have been defending the freedom of Ukraine …
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China Betrayed by Russia? Trump Targets Beijing & EU’s Sanctions Storm!
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Ukraine war latest: China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says
Key developments on April 17:
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‘This is a murder’ – Zelensky rebukes Trump for calling deadly Sumy strike a mistake
President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted on April 17 to U.S. President Donald Trump’s characterization of a deadly Russian missile strike on Sumy as a “mistake,” pointing to the deliberate nature of the strike that killed at least 35 civilians.
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A 10-terabyte data dump on Trump, Russia hyped by ‘Anonymous’ isn’t real It’s a much, much smaller, already shared set of publicly scraped info.
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Ukraine, US may sign minerals deal on April 24, Trump says
Ukraine and the U.S. may sign a minerals deal on April 24, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on April 17.
“We have a minerals deal, which I guess is going to be signed on Thursday, next Thursday,” Trump said during a press …
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Fact Check: Graph Purporting To Show Nationalities Of Ukrainian 'Mercenaries' Killed In Kursk, Russia, Did NOT Originate From Statista
Did Statista publish a graph detailing the nationalities of the people described as "mercenaries" who fought for Ukraine and were killed in the Kursk region of Russia? No, that's not true: The data on the Statista website doesn't show the graph …
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US votes against UN resolution over language on Russia's war
The United States voted against a U.N. General Assembly resolution on cooperation between the U.N. and the Council of Europe because of its language regarding Russia’s war, according to a letter from Jonathan Shrier, acting U.S. representative to the …
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Ukraine repels Russian offensive near Pokrovsk, killing 200 Russian soldiers, Zelensky says
The 14th Chervona Kalyna Brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard has repelled a Russian offensive near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast on April 17, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
According to Zelensky, Ukrainian forces killed around 200 Russian …
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‘Territories are first and foremost people:’ Zaporizhzhia, Kherson residents anxiously watch Witkoff debate the land they stand on
Zaporizhzhia — During what would usually be evening rush hour in Zaporizhzhia, cars move easily through main streets that were once choked with traffic. As the shadows grow longer, soldiers calmly remove camouflage netting from the air defense …
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Witkoff spreads Kremlin narratives, has no mandate to discuss Ukrainian territory, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff of spreading Russian propaganda and overstepping his authority by discussing Ukrainian territory in back-channel peace talks with Moscow.
Speaking during a press briefing in …
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Ukraine's central bank leaves key policy rate unchanged at 15.5%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has kept the interest rate on hold at 15.5% after raising the key policy rate three times since the beginning of 2025, it announced on April 17.
This move will help maintain the sustainability of the forex market, …
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Germany sends more air defense systems, missiles to Ukraine
Germany has provided Ukraine with a new package of military assistance, including IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles for Patriots, according to an updated list released by the German government on April 17.
The announcement comes as Russia …
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BREAKING: China provides Russia with weapons, Zelensky says
Editor’s note: This story is being updated.
China is supplying weapons to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 17, days after Ukrainian soldiers captured Chinese nationals fighting for Russia’s army.
“Today, we have …
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Attack on Russian Missile Brigade. Peace Talks in Paris. Czechia is Independent From Russian Gas
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Exclusive: Russian ‘shadow fleet’ captain identified by Ukrainian intelligence
Ukrainian intelligence has identified the captain of the oil embargo-breaking tanker FACCA, a part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers.
According to the data exclusively provided to the Kyiv Independent by the Foreign Intelligence …