Amy B. Zegart
U.S. and Russian delegations have begun another round of talks regarding the work of embassies at the Russian Consulate in Istanbul on April 10, Russian state-controlled news agency TASS reported.
The consultations between Washington and Moscow will …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Key developments on April 9:
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
