Moscow is using its negotiator, Kirill Dmitriev, to lead discussions with the U.S. on resource development and a partial unblocking of frozen Russian assets, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
Dmitriev, who heads the …
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- Over 160 Chinese nationals fight for Russia in Ukraine, obtained documents show
- Russia’s spring offensive has “effectively already begun,” Syrskyi says
- Ukraine open to buy US military aid package for $50 …
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Russia seeks sanctions relief, resource deal with US via negotiator Dmitriev, Zelensky says
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'Before I got there, I had never held a weapon' — Ukraine shows interrogation of Chinese POWs
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) carried out the first interrogation of two Chinese nationals captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, the SBU said on April 9.
Kyiv announced the capture of the two Chinese fighters fighting on Ukrainian …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 929,000 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 929,000 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 10.
The number includes 1,420 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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Russia's overnight attack on Mykolaiv injures 10
Russia launched multiple drone attacks on Ukraine’s southern city of Mykolaiv overnight on April 10.
The overnight strike against the regional center damaged several residential buildings and left 10 people injured, according to Mykolaiv Oblast …
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Ukraine presents peacekeeping mission request as US stays out of talks, Politico reports
Ukraine’s key allies are set to meet on April 10 to continue discussions on a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, should a peace deal be reached with Russia.
Led by French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu and U.K. Defense Minister John …
‘I am not who you think I am’: how a deep-cover KGB spy recruited his own son
The article by Shaun Walker, published on April 10, 2025, reveals how Rudi Herrmann, a deep-cover KGB spy operating as an illegal in East Germany, recruited his own son Peter Herrmann into the Soviet intelligence apparatus. The narrative details the …
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Ukraine's PM urges EU to extend trade liberalization mechanism for Ukraine
Ukraine is seeking an extension of the current trade liberalization mechanism with the European Union, which is set to expire after June 5. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal hopes the EU will extend the mechanism until the end of 2025, allowing more time …
Russia expels 2 Romanian diplomats in response to removal of Russian diplomats
Two Romanian diplomats were expelled from Russia in response to Bucharest’s expulsion of two Russian diplomats in March, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on April 9.
On March 5, Romania expelled Russian military attache Victor Makovskiy and …
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Zelensky: Russia attempts to advance in Kharkiv, Sumy oblasts in new spring offensive
Russia is attempting to break through in northeastern Ukraine and continues to press on in the east with a new spring offensive, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
Russia’s spring offensive in northeastern Ukraine …
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Exposed: How Russia Is Building Weapons Without Western Components
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Temporary ceasefire will pressure Russia, more talks on the way, Zelensky says
The U.S. will hold new ceasefire talks with Russia and Ukraine in separate meetings in the coming weeks, and a temporary ceasefire will pressure Russia to comply, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
“I believe that in the …
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Ukrainian Forces counter Russian attacks amid intense battles in Donetsk region
Russian forces are reportedly entrenching themselves near the settlements of Kotliarivka and Fedorivka in Donets region, pushing deeper into Ukrainian defenses with an eye on advancing toward Komar, reports Ukrainian Forces soldier, codenamed …
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Exclusive: Why Russia’s Military Advance Is Slowing — Inside the Data
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Ukraine war latest: Russia's spring offensive 'already begun;' over 160 Chinese nationals fight against Ukraine
Key developments on April 9:
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Ukrainian drones attack Russian military base in Mozdok
Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian military airfield located in Mozdok, North Ossetia, as reported by the Telegram channel Astra. The governor of North Ossetia, Sergey Menyaylo, a long-standing appointee of Vladimir Putin, announced on his …
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Ukraine secures third EU tranche from frozen Russian assets for reconstruction efforts
Ukraine has been granted €1 billion under the G7 initiative, sourced from revenues of frozen Russian assets.
The European Union transferred €1 billion to Ukraine as part of the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative, announced Prime …
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Trump halts tariffs for 90 days on most countries, raises them for China
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Zelensky: Ukraine ready for minerals deal with US, but only on equal terms
Ukraine is open to signing a minerals deal with the United States, but only if it ensures equal partnership and respects Ukrainian sovereignty, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
Zelensky said the Ukrainian government welcomes …
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Ukraine open to buy US military aid package for $50 billion, Zelensky says
Ukraine is ready to pay up to $50 billion for a future military aid package from the U.S., President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on April 9.
Zelensky’s statement came as future U.S. aid to Kyiv remains uncertain amid President Donald …
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Inadvertently, Trump is killing russian economy but what about Europe? | Wrap-up
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Ukraine fulfills over 80% of EU Association Agreement commitments, PM Shmyhal says
Ukraine has fulfilled 81% of its commitments made under the Association Agreement with the European Union, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on April 9 following the 10th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council.
In a statement posted on …
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Forcing Russia to Peace - Exclusive Interview with Theodoros Roussopoulos
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Over 160 Chinese nationals serve in Russian army, leaked documents allege
At least 163 Chinese nationals are serving in Russia’s Armed Forces as of early April, according to Ukrainian intelligence documents seen by the Kyiv Independent on April 9.
“There are 155 Chinese citizens who are fighting against …
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EU set to greenlight first response to US tariffs
EU member states backed the introduction of trade countermeasures against the U.S. on April 9 in response to Washington’s recent tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, the European Commission announced.
In mid-March, U.S. President Donald …
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Syrskyi reveals details of Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region
A select group of individuals was privy to the Ukrainian Defense Forces' operation in the Kursk region from its inception, with only four people in the loop and later extending to commanders just two weeks before action. This operation demanded …