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President Zelensky dismissed Vasyl Malyuk from his post as head of the Security Service of Ukraine and appointed Yevhen Hmara as the new head of the Security Service of Ukraine.

Putin's envoy, Kadmitriev, will meet today in Davos with President Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to discuss the American peace plan.

Putin wants to seize all of Donbas to sell this victory to the Russians. We will never withdraw our troops; 200,000 Ukrainians live there. — Zelensky

Trump: It was an honor to speak with Indian Prime Minister Modi this morning. He is one of my closest friends and a powerful and respected leader of his country. We discussed many topics, including trade and ending the war with Russia and Ukraine. He agreed to stop buying Russian oil and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela. This will help end the war in Ukraine, which is currently killing thousands of people every week.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade: At tomorrow's Foreign Affairs Council meeting, the EU intends to adopt the 20th round of sanctions. Hungary will oppose it. As long as Ukraine has not resumed the transit of its oil to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline, we will prevent any important decisions for Kyiv from being made.

Ukrainian military intelligence claims that Russia began using new Izdeliye 30 cruise missiles late last year. These missiles are assembled from several foreign components.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed strikes against the Yaroslavl refinery in Russia and several military targets in the occupied territories.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described the Nord Stream explosion and the drone attack on TurkStream as acts of terrorism perpetrated by Ukraine. He stated that if Kyiv were to attack TurkStream again, Budapest would consider it an act of state terrorism and pursue international legal action.

The United States is further easing Russian oil sanctions, now allowing the sale of refined petroleum products (previously only crude oil was affected) loaded onto tankers before March 12. This easing is valid until April 11.

Russian losses reached their highest level since the start of the war in March, Zelensky said. Drone strikes alone killed or seriously wounded 33,988 Russian soldiers, while another 1,363 were killed by artillery and other strikes.

During a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, the Turkish president confirmed his willingness to host the next round of negotiations between the Ukrainian, American, and Russian delegations. Mr. Erdogan affirmed that Turkey was ready to play a decisive role in establishing lasting peace in Ukraine and that it supported the sovereignty and territorial integrity of that country.

An air raid alert has been triggered in Kyiv. Drones are approaching the Kyiv area from the Cherkasy region.

King Charles reminded Trump and his supporters that NATO first invoked Article 5 after 9/11, when all members of the alliance came to the aid of the United States. Today, Mr. President, this same unwavering determination is necessary for the defense of Ukraine and its courageous people, declared the king, to loud applause from the audience.

The European Union warned Israel that it was ready to impose sanctions on those who aid and encourage the trade of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia in the occupied territories, after the arrival of a new ship loaded with such grain in the port of Haifa.

On the night of April 24, 2026, Russia launched 12 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, 29 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 1 Iskander-K cruise missile, 5 Kaliber cruise missiles, and 619 combat drones of various types. – Ukrainian Air Force

In recent weeks, the US military has deployed Ukrainian Sky Map anti-drone technology to a key US airbase in Saudi Arabia, in an effort to counter Iranian attacks.

EU ambassadors approve a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and a 20th round of sanctions against Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten discussed security issues, support and development of the Ukrainian energy sector, strengthening diplomatic cooperation and the need to hold Russia accountable for the crime of aggression during their talks in Middelburg.

Putin claims to know nothing about the drone in Romania, asserts that no one can establish its origin, and suggests that Romania hand it over to Moscow for investigation. He also claims that the Russian Federation has the means to obliterate anyone who attempts to attack Russian air defense bases in the Kaliningrad region, referring to claims that NATO has the capability to destroy these bases.

Following the impact of a Russian drone on an apartment complex in eastern Romania, the Vice-President of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev, warned EU nations, stating that their authorities had unilaterally entered into war against Russia.

The Russian Ministry of Defense claims total occupation of Lisne, Novopidhorodnie (Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine) and Budarky, Karaichne (Kharkiv region, Ukraine).

The Romanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that a unidirectional attack drone entered Romanian airspace last night during a Russian attack against Ukraine. The drone was tracked until it crashed into a residential building in Galați, eastern Romania.

President Zelensky sent a letter to President Trump and Congress requesting an urgent delivery of Patriot interceptors.

For two consecutive days, the Russians attacked two industrial facilities in the Myrhorod district.

We are seeing Russian attempts to draw Belarus further into the war against Ukraine, Zelensky said. After a meeting with the chiefs of the General Staff, the Higher Military Intelligence Unit (HUR), the Foreign Intelligence Service (SBU), and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), he indicated that Russia had made further contact with Lukashenko to persuade him to participate in new aggressive operations.

Bulgaria will no longer supply weapons to Ukraine, Defense Minister Stoyanov said at a press conference.

In Britain, the leaders of France, Great Britain, Germany and Ukraine discussed the conditions to be met for a just and lasting peace.

Defense forces destroyed more than 60,000 tons of munitions at the Baltic Fleet arsenal near St. Petersburg, Zelensky said. According to the president, Russia is strengthening its air defenses around Moscow and the Crimean Bridge, while weakening other areas.

The Russians are building a causeway bridge near the city of Henichesk, which is intended to connect the occupied areas of the Kherson region to annexed Crimea.

Russian Foreign Minister threatens Ukraine with regular strikes against Ukrainian defense installations.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports a strike on bridges near Hranitne, in the Donetsk region, and Rozdolne, in Russian-occupied Crimea.

Ukraine and Germany have agreed on the development of anti-ballistic missile systems and the joint production of unmanned ground vehicles.

President Zelensky confirms strikes against the Kapotnya oil refinery in Russia, in response to recent Russian attacks and the Kremlin's refusal to end the war.

At a press conference following the meeting of the coalition of volunteers in support of Ukraine against Russian aggression, Emmanuel Macron made two main announcements: The creation of a new "anti-ballistic missile coalition" and the plan for Ukraine to acquire 16 Rafale aircraft and SAMP/T NG air defense systems.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky participated in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, held in Paris. The meeting brought together representatives from 40 countries, including Moldova and North Macedonia. This was the 15th meeting of the Coalition of the Willing since the first one, in February 2025, which was also held in the French capital.

Declaration from the NATO summit in Ankara: The Allies reaffirm their unwavering commitment to the collective defense clause and will renew their support for Ukraine with a pledge of €70 billion in military aid in 2026.

Ukrainian President Zelensky finalized three drone-focused defense agreements with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands at the NATO summit in Ankara.

Ukraine and Germany launch joint production of BARS jet drones with a range of up to 800 km.

Zelensky stated at the ANKARA summit that Ukraine has destroyed the concept of a Russian strategic rearguard by systematically striking its oil refineries, including in Siberia, demonstrating that no Russian oil infrastructure is now safe from Ukrainian attacks.

At the Ankara summit, Rutte, NATO spokesman, warned of the urgent need to strengthen the Alliance's capabilities in the face of threats, highlighting Russia's massive militarization (nearly 50% of its budget) and the growing collaboration between adversarial powers (China, North Korea, Iran), which call for increased vigilance.

President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky and Syrian President Sharaa in Ankara on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the NATO summit, according to a senior US official.

Zelensky: Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 drones overnight. There are at least 11 dead and 60 wounded. He urges NATO to take decisive action at the Ankara summit.

President of the European Commission: – Ukraine urgently needs to strengthen its air defenses, and we will address this issue at the NATO summit. – We are working to reach an agreement on the 21st round of sanctions against Russia in the coming days.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen:  Ukraine’s ingenuity is at the heart of its success in the face of a full-scale Russian invasion. It is this ingenuity that we want to support. Today, we are providing a first tranche of €3.9 billion for the acquisition of cutting-edge drone technologies to strengthen Ukraine's defense.

Putin has ordered the Russian army to draw up a plan to seize Kyiv. We are studying these options, said Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky.

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down another drone over territorial waters near Sulina-Khilia, the third in three days. The drone shot down on Friday was identified as a Russian Shahed. President Dan announced that a diplomatic protest against Russia was imminent.

Zelensky: Major General Ihor Skybyuk will be the new Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that he would meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila for talks that will focus primarily on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

The U.S. State Department has approved a third-party transfer of 70 M39 anti-tank missiles, 12 M270 multiple rocket launchers, 2,524 M26 DPICM multiple rocket launchers, and 47,000 M509A1 203mm DPICM howitzers from Turkey to Ukraine. The two third-party transfer packages were formally notified to Congress last Monday. The transfers can be executed immediately after the 30-day congressional review period.

The German prosecutor's office announces the arrest of a Ukrainian citizen suspected of espionage for subversive purposes.

Macron strongly condemns the Russian strikes targeting civilians in Kyiv, which he describes as an unacceptable "policy of terror." He asserts that Russia must pay for its aggression and be held accountable for its crimes. He reaffirms the unwavering support of the EU and its partners for Ukraine, rejecting any sign of weariness or intimidation. To this end, the EU will intensify pressure through new sanctions while strengthening its military aid to enable Ukraine to defend itself and protect its population.

The anti-corruption agency NABU has indicted Olga Stefanishyna, former Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration and former Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States, on charges of embezzlement. The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court is currently reviewing the restrictive measures against her.

In a new video address, former Defense Minister Fedorov stated: “Elections are not simply a vote. They are the moment when the government comes back to the citizen and says, ‘This is what we have done. Now it is up to you to decide whether you wish to continue to trust us.’” He added: “This principle distinguishes a democratic state from a system where the government decides for itself when society can evaluate it. We must not allow Putin to decide when Ukrainians can choose their government. Ukrainian democracy must not depend on the goodwill of the Kremlin.”

The mandatory evacuation of children with their parents has been declared in the localities of the rural territorial community of Mykolaivka in Ukraine.

Russian artillery shelled Korenok, Ulanove, Bunyakyne and Seredyna-Buda, in the Sumy region, reports the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Ukrainian armed forces struck a railway bridge in Zaporizhzhia, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. On the night of August 16, 2026, the Ukrainian army struck several important Russian military targets. Specifically, a railway bridge was hit in the Svitlodolynskyi district of the Zaporizhzhia region. This bridge is used by the Russians for military logistics and personnel transport.

Polish military forces recovered a drone drifting in the Baltic Sea near Jarosław. The area is located near the Polish Air Force training grounds in Wick Morski. TVN24 released footage of the recovered “Gerber” drone.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on September 8, 2026, that Russia is convinced its victory in Ukraine is "very close."

The next trilateral meeting could take place in the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland or Turkey, Zelensky said.

Five people were injured in a drone strike against the offices of the My Ukraine television channel.

A White House official stated: Mr. Witkoff and Mr. Kushner met with President Putin to advance President Trump's peace agenda in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. They were accompanied by representatives from the National Security Council, the State Department, and the Treasury Department to discuss proposals for achieving peace. Both sides discussed concrete plans for next steps, which will be announced in the coming weeks, and look forward to equally productive meetings tomorrow in Ukraine.

Zelensky indicated that during the negotiations in Kyiv, which included envoys from the US president and national security advisors from the Eurotroika countries, discussions focused not only on the potential parameters for ending the war, but also on the issue of short-term support for Ukraine.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed a widespread attack on targets in Russia's Bryansk, Saratov, Tula and Tatarstan regions. In addition to damage to military-industrial enterprises, Buk and Tor SAM systems were destroyed.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Ukrainka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed that Ukraine launched 31 drones, 6 ATACMS missiles and 6 Storm Shadow missiles at targets in Bryansk region, but all were shot down.

The FSB claims to have foiled an assassination attempt using toxic substances against employees of a military plant in Yaroslavl and accuses Ukraine.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims drones attempted to attack the Russkaya pumping station near Anapa in Krasnodar Krai, which is used to pump natural gas into the Turkish Stream pipeline.

Khortytsia Operational Command spokesman said the Ukrainian army still held positions at the Kurakhove power plant, so Kurakhove was not fully occupied by Russia.

The United Kingdom joins the United States in targeting Russia's energy sector as we continue to use all tools available with the G7 and other like-minded partners to limit Russia's ability to finance its illegal war against Ukraine.

Donald Trump's envoy for Ukraine said he hoped to end the war by May, after the president-elect backed away from his campaign promise to establish peace within 24 hours of taking office.

Ukrainian President Zelensky says the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine would help force Russia to make peace.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: I had a phone conversation with Maia Sandu; we have an important task to help Moldova overcome the energy crisis.

The United States is providing Ukraine with about $500 million in security assistance, marking the final support package under Biden's presidency. Today, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is meeting Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and will host tomorrow the final meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) with about 50 allies and partners.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the attack on the Kombinat Kristal oil depot in Engels, Saratov region, Russia.

Belarus has strengthened its military presence in the border area with Ukraine. Units of the Belarusian Armed Forces' ground forces were redeployed to the districts of Stolin, Lelchytsy, Mozyr and Gomel.

Heavy shelling targeted the outskirts of Pokrovsk.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the city of Kurakhove in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Temporary restrictions were introduced at the airports of Kaluga, Saransk, Penza and Saratov, Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency reported.

Russian aviation is launching glide bombs toward Derhachi district in Kharkiv region.

Residential buildings in Kyiv's Pechersk district were damaged by a drone attack. Three people were injured, two of whom were hospitalized.

Russian gas transit to the EU via Ukraine has been suspended since 8:00 a.m. Moscow time on January 1, Gazprom announced. The company said it had neither the technical nor legal capacity to continue exports via Ukraine.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed a strike on the Yartsevskaya oil depot in Russia's Smolensk region.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened to veto European Union sanctions against Russia when they are due for renewal in six months if Ukraine does not resume Russian gas transit by then.

Sweden is donating $1.2 billion in aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine's security services arrested three men in the Odesa region suspected of murdering an activist and planning a bombing at a police station on behalf of Russia's special services.

Slovakia will block all EU aid to Ukraine if Zelensky does not restore gas transit. Zelensky is an enemy of Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to meet soon, according to an official readout of the Indian side's talks. Discussions will include the situation in West Asia and Ukraine.

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: EU foreign ministers have just decided to extend sanctions against Russia again.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the city of Velyka Novosilka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed another drone attack on the Ryazan oil refinery.

Ukrainian President Zelensky met Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Kyiv and discussed electricity supplies to Transnistria.

Putin says Russia is ready to negotiate on Ukraine on an equal footing and with mutual respect.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed overnight drone attacks on the Ryazan oil refinery and the Kremniy El semiconductor plant in Bryansk.

President Trump said that if OPEC lowered oil prices, Russia's war against Ukraine would end immediately.

U.S. President Trump to Putin regarding the war in Ukraine: We can do it the easy way or the hard way—and the easy way is always best.

Putin at the Russian Security Council: We welcome Trump's willingness to restore contacts with Moscow.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of Shevchenko in Donetsk region, Ukraine, and Novoyehorivka in Luhansk region, Ukraine.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Sieversk axis near Bilohorivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine claims an attack on the Russian oil depot in the Tula region.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the villages of Vremivka and Petropavlivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Zelensky: The United States, Hungary, Slovakia and Germany oppose our NATO membership.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv to sign what Downing Street calls a historic 100-year partnership with Ukraine. The pact will formalize the economic and military support already promised to the country and provide more support to Ukraine.

The Ukrainian delegation led by President Zelensky met the U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance in Munich regarding the ongoing conflict.

President Zelensky: It is very important for Ukraine that European partners participate in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, because Ukraine is part of Europe and wants to join the EU, and Europe has provided a great deal of help.

Ukraine is considering offering Russia a direct exchange of territories in Kursk oblast for occupied Ukrainian lands, Zelensky said in an interview with The Guardian.

Ukraine's oil and gas company Naftogaz confirmed missile strikes on natural gas extraction facilities in Poltava region.

Mike Waltz says Trump will bring peace to Ukraine but will leave the issue of security guarantees to Europe.

Trump reveals that he spoke by phone with Putin and says the Russian president wants to see people stop dying in the war in Ukraine.

Trump: One of the things we are examining with President Zelenskyy is the security of their assets. They have assets underground. Rare metals and other things. But mainly rare earths. We really want security because, as you know, Europe invests much less money.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the city of Novomlynsk in Ukraine's Kharkiv region.

The head of the IAEA warned of the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine. Rafael Grossi visited an electrical substation in Kyiv and warned of the danger of a potential nuclear disaster due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

German President Olaf Scholz strongly criticized Donald Trump for his demand to condition aid to Ukraine on deliveries of rare earths from Ukraine.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed drone strikes on the Lukoil refinery in Volgograd and the Gazprom gas processing plant in Astrakhan.

In the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces repelled 12 assaults by the Russian army, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Journalist: Europeans want Ukraine to be part of NATO under this agreement. Trump: That won't happen. It simply won't happen. That's what started this whole thing.

When asked what concessions Putin would have to make, Trump replied that Ukraine can forget about NATO.

Ukrainian officials say Kyiv is now ready to sign an agreement on the joint development of its mineral resources, including oil and gas, after the United States dropped its demands for rights to $500 billion in potential revenues from resource exploitation.

A U.S. resolution calling for a rapid end to the war between Russia and Ukraine, but not holding Moscow responsible for the conflict, was adopted by the UN Security Council.

Zelensky: I can resign as president if it means peace for Ukraine; for example, I could trade it for NATO membership.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the villages of Ulakly and Novoandriyivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

The United States handed Ukraine a revised version of the mining agreement to sign on Thursday evening. A U.S. official said this day could be a decisive moment for Ukrainians.

French President Emmanuel Macron said he wanted the European Union to strengthen its military autonomy and reduce its dependence on the United States over the next five to ten years, responding to a longstanding request from Washington.

Donald Trump called Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator without elections. He had better act quickly, or he will have no country left. Meanwhile, we are successfully negotiating an end to the war with Russia.

Turkish President Erdogan: We reaffirm our support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence; we are ready to provide all necessary support to end this war peacefully.

Negotiations between the United States and Russia begin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Lavrov and Ushakov are traveling to Riyadh today to prepare for the meeting between Putin and Trump, the Kremlin spokesman said. On Tuesday in Riyadh, they will meet their American counterparts, primarily focusing on restoring the entirety of U.S.-Russian relations.

French President Emmanuel Macron invited European leaders to an emergency summit in Paris on Monday to respond to Donald Trump and the situation in Ukraine, Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski said at MSC2025.

Putin met Steve Witkoff late yesterday evening and gave him positive information about the agreement, but with conditions, the Kremlin spokesman said.

Russia reviewed the U.S.-Ukraine statement following the Jeddah meeting and is ready to discuss the initiatives contained in it during future contacts with Washington, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Mike Waltz: President Trump decided to lift the suspension of our aid and security assistance to Ukraine. It takes effect immediately. The positive measure highlighted by Mike Waltz is Ukraine's decision to accept an interim 30-day ceasefire. Russia has not yet commented on the proposal.

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Russian special forces used a gas pipeline to infiltrate Ukrainian positions in Sudzha. The attempt was detected in time and artillery, missile and drone strikes were carried out, causing heavy losses to the forces. The operation is ongoing.

Ukraine and China signed an agreement to expand the list of Ukrainian agricultural exports to China, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy. Beijing also said it was ready to cooperate with the international community on a constructive resolution of the crisis and to achieve lasting peace.

Trump on Putin: I think we are doing very well with Russia. But right now, they are bombing Ukraine relentlessly. Frankly, I find it harder to deal with Ukraine. And they don't have the cards. To reach a final agreement, it might be easier to deal with Russia.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: The deployment of European troops in Ukraine would mean direct NATO involvement in the war with Russia.

Emmanuel Macron's address: The United States, our ally, has changed its position on this war, supports Ukraine less and leaves uncertainty about what comes next, the President of the Republic said.

French Dassault Mirage 2000 jets and Beechcraft 350ER/ALSR VADOR aircraft are patrolling the Black Sea today.

Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom and its allies would form a coalition of the willing to support Ukraine following a possible ceasefire with Russia. Britain will provide troops and warplanes to this force.

The Trump administration is considering ending all ongoing military aid deliveries to Ukraine in response to Zelensky's remarks in the Oval Office on Friday and his perceived intransigence in the peace process, according to a senior administration official, the Washington Post reported.

The UN rejects Putin's call for a temporary administration in Ukraine. Guterres says Ukraine's legitimate government must be respected, rejecting external governance under UN auspices as part of a peace agreement.

Putin proposed discussing the introduction of temporary governance in Ukraine under the auspices of the UN and a number of countries in order to organize elections there.

Russia cannot dictate the terms of lasting peace in Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron warned, also announcing two billion euros in military aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine's Defense Minister: The meeting between the U.S. and Ukrainian negotiating teams has begun in Riyadh.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Kupiansk axis near Zahryzove and toward Petropavlivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

JOURNALIST: Russia continues to attack Ukraine. Do you plan to impose sanctions? TRUMP: Well, they are fighting each other.

Presidents Trump and Putin discussed the need for a ceasefire and lasting peace in the war in Ukraine. The two leaders agreed that the conflict must end with lasting peace and also stressed the need to improve bilateral relations between the United States and Russia.

The Kremlin spokesman confirms that the Trump-Putin phone call was scheduled for Tuesday, March 18.

Zelensky appoints a team of negotiators for possible peace talks with Russia.

Sources from the national defense ministry announced that Russian and Ukrainian officials will meet at the naval forces command in Ankara on April 15 and 16 to discuss Black Sea security.

Kaja Kallas: The ties between the EU and Ukraine continue to strengthen. Today, I was pleased to attend the signing of five new agreements with Ukraine. These cover important areas, from rebuilding Ukrainian energy infrastructure to participation in our Copernicus satellite program.

The United States is aware of reports that Ukraine captured two Chinese citizens fighting on behalf of Russia, a State Department spokeswoman said, calling it concerning. China is a major ally of Russia in the war in Ukraine, she added.

The UN condemns the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih and calls for an investigation. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: The use of a wide-area explosive weapon by the Russian Federation in a densely populated area, with no apparent military presence, shows reckless disregard for civilian life.

Spanish Prime Minister: Europe is facing an American trade attack from the West and a Russian military attack from the East.

U.S. Treasury: Washington is issuing new Russia-related sanctions.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the city of Rozlyv in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

U.S. State Department: If no progress is made on peace in Ukraine, we will withdraw our role as mediator in this process.

Putin announced a new ceasefire from midnight May 8 until midnight May 11.

President Trump: Ukraine, led by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not signed the final documents for the very important rare-earths agreement with the United States.

Europe demands Ukraine's territorial integrity in any peace agreement, the French presidency says. Ukraine's territorial integrity and European aspirations are very strong requirements for Europeans, AFP quoted Macron's office as saying after Vance's statement.

Russia's Ministry of Defense confirms the continuation of military operations after the Easter ceasefire.

Trump on ending Russia's war against Ukraine: If for some reason either side makes things very difficult, we'll simply say: You are stupid, you are stupid, you are horrible people, and we'll move on.

Putin met Chief of the General Staff Gerasimov and declared an Easter truce. The Russian side will cease all military action from April 19 at 6:00 p.m. until midnight on April 21.

The United States voted against a UN resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine. The resolution focused on cooperation between the UN and the Council of Europe, but Washington opposed the paragraph on Ukraine, saying such language does not contribute to peace.

Ukraine's Ministry of Emergency Situations reports that Russian Shahed drones are now equipped with CS gas canisters.

The European Union has just given the green light to the 17th package of sanctions against Russia. At the same time, it also approved new sanctions against Russia for human rights violations, hybrid interference around the world and chemical weapons proliferation.

Putin proposes that Ukraine begin direct negotiations on May 15 in Istanbul without any preconditions.

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv warns of a possible large-scale Russian attack. What is your message to Putin? TRUMP: I have a message for both sides. End this war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss the Ukraine conflict and U.S.-Russian relations during their talks in Moscow on May 8, the Kremlin announced, according to AFP.

The U.S. State Department approves the potential sale of F-16 training and support equipment, as well as related equipment, to Ukraine for $310 million, according to the Pentagon.

The United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea issued a joint statement on the publication of the first report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team covering military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

Trump: What Vladimir Putin does not realize is that without me, many really bad things would already have happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He is playing with fire!

Trump says his phone conversation with Putin was excellent: Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin negotiations toward a ceasefire and, more importantly, an end to the war. The terms of the agreement will be negotiated between the two sides.

We are satisfied with the results of the negotiations with Ukraine, said the head of the Russian delegation, Medinsky. We are ready to continue discussions; a prisoner exchange at a ratio of 1,000 for 1,000 will take place in the coming days.

Russia returned the bodies of another 1,200 Ukrainian military personnel killed in combat.

The Russian ambassador told Sky News that Britain was involved in the drone attack on Russian air bases.

Russian media published a memorandum prepared by Russia for the Istanbul negotiations. Russia demands Ukrainian neutrality, no nuclear weapons, the complete withdrawal from Ukrainian regions partially occupied by Russia, their recognition as part of the Russian Federation, limits on the size of the army, a ban on nationalist parties, the use of Russian as an official language, the lifting of all sanctions and no claim for compensation for damages.

President Zelensky signed a decree to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention on anti-personnel mines. Anti-personnel mines can be seen as a means of protecting strategic areas, especially in defense. But they pose an increased risk to civilians.

Putin: We are ready for a third round of negotiations with Ukraine; we need to agree on the place and date.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he was not ready to support a proposal for new EU sanctions against Russia, citing concerns about Slovakia's gas imports.

Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, is engulfed in flames after a massive attack by Russian drones and missiles.

Trump: We are very unhappy, and I am too, with Russia. We will impose very high tariffs if we cannot reach an agreement within 50 days. Tariffs of around 100%.

President Zelensky: I spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump. Excellent conversation. Thank you for your willingness to support Ukraine and continue our cooperation to end the massacres and establish a just and lasting peace.

The war is long. Our intelligence services and those of our partners have information indicating that Putin will prolong the war. He is addicted to it, Zelensky said.

U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg, speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, said Russia's attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks had reached horrific proportions and that the number of civilian casualties evoked comparisons with the events of World War II.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed strikes on military enterprises in Russia overnight: the Lukhovitsy aircraft plant in the Moscow region and the military design bureau in Tula.

Russia launched 728 Shahed-type drones, 7 Kh-101 cruise missiles and 6 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

The United States says it never intended to stop supporting Ukraine and will continue to help it. We have been and remain Ukraine's biggest supporter, a State Department spokeswoman said. We will continue to help it, she added.

Trump spontaneously said he was not at all satisfied with President Putin. Frankly, I am disappointed that President Putin did not stop, he said. Asked whether he intended to send more weapons to Ukraine, he answered yes. They need to be able to defend themselves, Trump said about Ukraine during a dinner with Netanyahu. They are being hit very hard right now. We will have to send more weapons—defensive weapons.

Putin signed a law allowing people without Russian citizenship to sign contracts with the Russian Armed Forces for military service.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed strikes on the Krasnozavodsk ammunition plant in the Moscow region.

The Ukrainian Security Service has documented over 10,000 chemical attacks perpetrated by the Russian Federation. These include the use by the Russians of K-51, RGR, and RG-Vo aerosol grenades containing the toxic irritants CS (chlorobenzylidene malononitrile) and CN (chloroacetophenone). The use of ampoules containing the toxic substance chloropicrin is also common.

Trump: Remember that, even though India is our friend, over the years we have done relatively little business with it because its tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the world, and it has the strictest and most obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country. In addition, it has always bought the vast majority of its military equipment from Russia and is, along with China, Russia's biggest energy buyer at a time when everyone wants Russia to stop the massacres in Ukraine—all of this is bad. India will therefore pay a 25% tariff, plus a penalty for the above, starting August 1.

The Russian government decided to close 20 checkpoints on the border with Ukraine starting August 1.

Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council: Trump is playing the ultimatum game with Russia: 50 days or 10 days. He should remember two things: 1. Russia is neither Israel nor even Iran. 2. Every new ultimatum is a threat and a step toward war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Do not be fooled by sleep.

Trump: I am disappointed with President Putin. I am going to reduce the 50 days I gave him to a smaller number because I think I already know what is going to happen. I will set a new deadline: 10 or 12 days from today. There is no reason to wait.

Ukrainian President Zelensky signed laws extending martial law in Ukraine (No. 4525-IX) and general mobilization (No. 4525-IX).

Russian news agency TASS reports a new round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul at the end of this week.

Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia's position on peace in Ukraine has not changed and was defined by President Putin in June of last year.

An agreement has been reached to hold a meeting between Putin and Trump in the coming days, and the parties have begun working on it, said Putin's aide Ushakov.

Trump: My special envoy, Steve Witkoff, just had a very productive meeting with Russian President Putin. Considerable progress was made. I then briefed some of our European allies. Everyone agrees that this war must end, and we will work toward that end in the coming days and weeks.

Putin is ready to meet Zelensky after expert-level preparatory work — Peskov

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces claims responsibility for nighttime attacks on the oil refineries in Ryazan and Novokuybyshevsk, the Annanefteprodukt oil depot and the Elektropribor military plant in Penza.

President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two US nuclear submarines to appropriate areas in response to what he called stupid and inflammatory remarks by Russian Security Council Vice Chairman Dmitry Medvedev.

Following last week's reports that the sale had been secretly approved by the Trump administration, the U.S. State Department has now announced its approval of a potential sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munitions (ERAMs), a low-cost, air-launched, precision-guided missile-bomb system with a range of about 250 miles, to Ukraine for an estimated $825 million.

US President Trump: We had an extremely productive meeting, and many points were agreed upon. There are only a few left. Some are not so important. One of them is probably the most important, but we have a very good chance of getting there. We haven't gotten there yet, but we have a very good chance of getting there.

Putin: I hope that the agreement we have reached together will bring us closer to this goal and pave the way for peace in Ukraine. We hope that Kyiv and European capitals will view it constructively.

Secretary Rubio met with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister and his G7 counterparts to discuss ways to strengthen Ukraine's defenses and end this bloody conflict. The United States remains committed to working with its partners to encourage Russia to pursue the diplomatic path and engage directly with Ukraine toward a lasting peace.

The Ukrainian foreign minister urges African governments to combat the recruitment of mercenaries to fight in the ranks of the Russian army.

Ministry of Energy of Ukraine: Russia is conducting another massive attack against Ukrainian energy infrastructure, which explains the emergency power cuts implemented in several regions. As soon as the security situation allows, rescue teams and energy sector personnel will begin addressing the consequences of the attack.

Putin ordered all relevant ministries and agencies to analyze the data in order to consider launching preparations for nuclear weapons tests.

The US Ambassador to NATO: I am delighted to see Ukrainian President Zelensky again, this time in Kyiv. I conveyed to him the need to end this senseless war and my conviction that peace, driven by President Trump's efforts, is the only way forward.

Zelensky: A historic agreement has been reached with France. Our combat air capabilities, our air defense, and our other defensive capabilities will be significantly strengthened.

The Ukrainian army repelled a Russian assault in the village of Zhuravlivka, Belgorod region, toward Kharkiv.

Clashes took place yesterday between the forces on the Kharkiv and Tykhe axis, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We condemn European sanctions and deny supplying ballistic missiles to Russia.

One person was killed and 8 injured following Russian missile strikes on the port of Odesa; the NS Moon was damaged, as was the Optima.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Mykhailivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

President Zelensky said that attempts had been made to push back Ukrainian armed forces in the Kursk region, but they had managed to hold their lines.

The German Chancellor announced 600 million euros in military aid to Ukraine.

The Pope met Ukrainian President Zelensky at the Vatican.

Putin met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Ashgabat.

In London, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and presented him with details of the Victory Plan.

40 people were evacuated from the outskirts of Maykop after a drone attack on the Khanskaya airfield.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Kharkiv axis near Tykhe and Vovchansk, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukraine's defense forces claimed an attack on the Shahed-type drone storage base in the village of Oktyabrsky in Krasnodar Krai (Kuban).

A powerful explosion was reported in Odesa, a ballistic missile strike.

Putin met Lukashenko at the Kremlin.

The governor of the Belgorod region announced the complete evacuation of the villages of Petrovka and Solovievka and declared them closed zones.

Explosions were reported in Kremenchuk, Poltava region, possibly a ballistic missile attack.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed the complete occupation of the village of Zolota Nyva in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Russian aviation is launching glide bombs toward Kharkiv from the Belgorod region and toward Zaporizhzhia from occupied areas of the Zaporizhzhia region.

CIA Director Burns said he had just returned from his 13th trip to Ukraine, highlighting the importance the United States attaches to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

The Russian Navy deployed 7 missile carriers in the Black Sea, carrying up to 48 missiles.

About 300 citizens are to be evacuated because of the fire at the Feodosia oil depot.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the attack on the Feodosia naval oil terminal in occupied Crimea.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims to have shot down 12 aircraft-type drones over occupied Crimea.

Explosions were reported in Kostiantynivka.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal met Slovak Prime Minister Fico in Uzhhorod.

A powerful explosion was reported in Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region.

The Russian Navy deployed 7 missile carriers in the Black Sea, carrying up to 48 Kalibr missiles.

One person was killed and two injured following Russian airstrikes on Kostiantynivka today.

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced that the first Dutch F-16s had officially been delivered to Ukraine. During his visit to Kharkiv, he witnessed the damage caused by Russian airstrikes and the frequent air-raid sirens.

Three people were injured following a drone attack on a bus in the Sumy region.

One person was killed following a drone attack in Veletenske, Kherson region.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of Zhelanne Druhe in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Turkey ratifies a free trade agreement with Ukraine. Erdogan has just signed the agreement.

The State Department said that Blinken spoke with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister to affirm U.S. support for Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression.

Explosions were reported in Sloviansk.

Lukashenko said that Belarus had never initiated a confrontation and would do everything possible to coexist peacefully with Ukraine.

Two people were injured following Russian shelling in Bilozerka.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Kharkiv axis near Starytsya and Vovchansk, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Three people, including a child, were killed following a drone attack on a domestic gas tanker truck in Koriukivka district, Chernihiv region.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Ukrainian President Zelensky in Kyiv.

Several Shahed-type drones are flying over the Chernihiv region toward the city of Chernihiv and the Kyiv region.

An ammunition depot was reportedly hit between Nikolskoye and Murom in the Belgorod region, with smoke rising.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Orikhiv axis near Kamyanske, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Damage was reported in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, following an airstrike.

The State Department said that Blinken and Rutte discussed immediate and sustained support for Ukraine today, including operationalizing NATO security assistance and training for Ukraine to help it defend itself today and deter Russian aggression in the future.

An explosion was reported in Berdyansk, in the occupied part of the Zaporizhia region.

Russian artillery shelled the Dniprovsky/Skhidnyi district of Kherson.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of Verkhnokamyanske in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

New explosions were reported in Kostiantynivka.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Vremivka axis near Bohoyavlenka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Explosions were reported in Kramatorsk.

One person was injured following a Russian drone strike in Kherson.

Konstantin Zavizenov, the former minister of fuel, energy and coal industry of the occupation authorities of the Luhansk region, was found dead in the Moscow region.

The Russian army has almost reached the central part of Vuhledar, according to the regional administration.

Ballistic missile launches were reported from occupied Crimea.

An explosion was reported in Odesa.

Russian aviation carried out at least 7 airstrikes on residential areas of Zaporizhia; so far, reports indicate one person killed and 5 injured.

An explosion was reported in the area of the city of Zaporizhia.

NATO's new Secretary General, Rutte, said that Ukraine was his top priority as the new head of the military alliance. We must ensure that it prevails as an independent and sovereign nation, he added.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Vremivka axis near Vuhledar, Bohoyavlenka and Zolota Nyva, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Clashes occurred near Mala Tokmachka on the Orikhiv axis, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Casualties were reported following Russian shelling of Kherson this morning.

Ukrainian air defense shot down 29 of the 32 Shahed drones overnight.

Yesterday, near Chasiv Yar, clashes took place on the Kramatorsk axis, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Yesterday, on the Lyman axis, clashes occurred near Katerynivka, Hrekivka, Terny, Zarichne, Druzhelubivka and Serebryanske forest, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Explosions were reported in Pavlohrad district; several strike drones are flying over the region.

President Zelensky was disappointed after confidential information about Tomahawk missiles was leaked to the media. No confidential information between partners; it was intended only for the White House.

South Korea is considering sending a team to Ukraine to monitor and analyze Russia's deployment of North Korean troops, a presidential official said Wednesday.

President Biden said he was concerned about the presence of North Korean troops in Kursk, Russia. Asked whether Ukrainians should retaliate, President Biden replied: If they cross the border into Ukraine, yes.

President Zelensky had a phone conversation with President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol. The presidents discussed the involvement of the North Korean army in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There is only one conclusion to draw: this war has become internationalized and extends beyond the borders of two states.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of Bohoyavlenka, Hirnyk and Katerynivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Iran has not yet delivered missiles to Russia, but extensive negotiations are underway between the two countries regarding deliveries, Zelensky said.

Yesterday, on the Pokrovsk axis, clashes occurred near Myrolubivka, Promin, Krutyy Yar, Vyshneve and Selydove, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

21 people, including 5 children, were injured following Russian airstrikes on Kharkiv last night.

Several ballistic missiles were launched from northern Crimea.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Izmailivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Yesterday, on the Kurakhivka axis, clashes occurred near Novoselydivka, Hostre, Dalne, Kostyantynivka and Yelyzavetivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The governor of Tambov region reported a fire in Michurinsk district following a drone strike; a total of 11 drones were recorded.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Oleksandropil in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

The United States now believes North Korean troops could be deployed in Russia's Kursk region, but their role remains uncertain, said White House communications adviser John Kirby.

President Zelensky rejected the UN Secretary-General's visit to Ukraine because of his trip to Russia, according to a source in the Ukrainian presidency.

President Yoon said South Korea could consider sending weapons to Ukraine depending on military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

Putin and UN Secretary-General Guterres held a closed-door meeting in Kazan.

Ukrainian air defense shot down 57 of the 81 strike drones launched by Russia overnight.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Novosadove in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Clashes took place yesterday near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

South Korea promises to take gradual measures in response to military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

Restrictions on arrivals and departures were introduced at Nizhny Novgorod airport.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha met Turkish President Erdogan.

South Korean President Yoon and NATO Secretary General Rutte expressed concern about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia during telephone talks.

Four people were injured this morning following a Russian missile strike on a kindergarten in Zaporizhia.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi visited units in the Sumy and Kursk directions.

According to Russia's Ministry of Defense, air defense destroyed 110 drones overnight: 43 over Kursk region, 27 over Lipetsk, 18 over Oryol, 8 over Nizhny Novgorod, 7 over Belgorod, 6 over Bryansk and one over Moscow region.

Smoke is rising after explosions in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod region.

France will provide Mirage-2000 aircraft to Ukraine early next year and train pilots, said French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.

Recently obtained images from Russia's Sergievsky training ground show North Korean troops equipped with Russian equipment in preparation for their deployment to Ukraine.

This is another dangerous provocation by Ukraine, Putin said regarding Zelensky's nuclear comment at NATO headquarters. Any such measure will be met with an appropriate response.

North Korea is sending 12,000 troops, including special forces, to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. According to South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS), North Korea decided to send four brigades to Ukraine and has begun their deployment.

Up to 30 Shahed-type drones had already entered Ukrainian airspace last night.

At the NATO meeting, Defense Minister Kasčiūnas called on Alliance members to increase defense spending to at least 3% of GDP and support Ukraine's defense industry. He also stressed the need for NATO-EU cooperation to strengthen border security with Russia and Belarus.

We never said that we wanted to create nuclear weapons, Zelensky said.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Studenok, Katerynivka, Oleksandrivka, Revyakyne, Hudove, Budivelne, Oleksandrivka, Kivsharivka, Berestove, Pershotravneve, Siversk, Nykyforivka, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Druzhba, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Kurakhove, Bohoyavlenka, Makarivka and Novoukrayinka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

An explosion was heard in Kyiv; Mayor Klitschko said air defense had operated.

Heavy clashes were reported near Selydove and Tsukuryne.

Air defense operated in the Kyiv region against Shahed-type drones.

Regional authorities announced the evacuation of Kupiansk district and the mandatory evacuation of families with children from the Borova territorial community.

Russian aviation is launching glide bombs toward Hlukhiv.

Ukrainian air defense shot down 25 Shahed-type drones and one Kh-59/69 missile overnight.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims that 51 drones were shot down overnight over Krasnodar Krai.

Kim Jong-un orders mass production of suicide attack drones, according to KCNA.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Voznesenka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Blinken meets the Ukrainian Foreign Minister and says everyone is determined to ensure that Ukraine has what it needs to continue confronting ongoing Russian aggression and to put itself in the strongest possible position this year and next year.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Orikhiv axis near Novoandriyivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

During her hearing before the European Parliament, the EU's new foreign policy chief, Kallas, said the EU had two urgent foreign-policy priorities: Russia's war against Ukraine and the Middle East.

Russian aviation carried out several airstrikes in the Zaporizhia and Vasylivka districts overnight.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Vremivka axis near Trudove, Kostyantynopolske, Uspenivka and Makarivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Washington Post: Trump had a phone call with Putin and discussed the war in Ukraine, including a brief discussion about territory, marking the first conversation between the two men since Trump won the election.

Explosions were reported in Mykolaivka, Donetsk region. Russian aviation launched several glide bombs toward the city.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Toretsk axis near Toretsk, Dyliyivka, Shcherbynivka and Nelipivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Yesterday, on the Kurakhivka axis, clashes occurred near Illinka, Novoselydivka, Novodmytrivka, Maksymilyanivka, Dalne, Katerynivka and Antonivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the attack on the 1060 Technical Supply Center/former 120th Arsenal in Bryansk with drones.

Power outage in Nikopol due to damage to electrical infrastructure.

Russian aviation carried out two airstrikes with glide bombs on Krasnopillia in the Sumy region.

The Biden administration lifted the de facto ban on U.S. military contractors deploying to Ukraine to help the country's military maintain and repair U.S.-provided weapons systems, particularly F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems, according to CNN.

Russia's Ministry of Defense announces the launch of a new offensive in the Kursk region.

Significant damage was caused to homes and residential infrastructure in Zaporizhia following glide-bomb and missile strikes.

Ukrainian President Zelensky met in Budapest with French President Macron, British Prime Minister Starmer, NATO Secretary General Rutte, as well as re-elected Moldovan President Maia Sandu and others.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Kreminna Balka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Kramatorsk axis near Chasiv Yar and Klischiyivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Report on the Macron-Trump call: President Macron made a 25-minute call with President Trump. He was one of the very first heads of state to do so and congratulated him as well as Vice President-elect JD Vance. He stressed the importance of relying on Europe and taking it into account in addressing common challenges.

President Zelensky: I had an excellent conversation with President Donald Trump and congratulated him on his historic landslide victory; his tremendous campaign made this result possible.

North Korean soldiers engaged Ukrainian forces in combat for the first time in Kursk Oblast, a region in western Russia, on Monday, November 4, a U.S. defense official told Fox News.

Explosions were heard in Sumy; Russian aviation launched glide bombs toward the district.

Explosions were reported in Odesa district. Russian aviation launched Kh-59/69 and Kh-31P missiles toward the area.

Two people were injured by debris from a Shahed drone shot down in Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv.

Two explosions were reported in Odesa district. Russian aviation launched two Kh-59/69 cruise missiles.

Yesterday, on the Vremivka axis, clashes occurred near Trudove, Velyka Novosilka, Urozhayne, Rozdolne, Sukhi Yaly and Maksymivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky claims that 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed in the Kursk region.

The United States condemned Russia and China at the UN Security Council on Monday for shamelessly protecting and encouraging North Korea to further violate UN sanctions.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Kharkiv, Rublene, Pytomnyk, Okip, Kozacha Lopan, Muravske, Kovali, Kostyantynivka, Makarykha, Zrubanka, Kivsharivka, Bohuslavka, Mala Danylivka, Senkove, Nadiya, Tverdokhlibove, Terny, Yampolivka, Siversk, Minkivka, Baranivka, Vozdvyzhenka, Illinka, Velyka Novosilka, Makarivka, Bilohirya, Yurkivka, Novodanylivka and Mala Tokmachka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Lyman axis near Hrekivka, Terny and Dibrova, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

About a dozen Shahed-type drones are currently flying over the southern part of the Odesa region. Ukrainian air defense has already engaged them.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Yunakivka, Zhuravka and Basivka in Sumy region; Slatyne, Kozacha Lopan, Mali Prokhody, Pichane, Synkivka, Holubivka and Terny in Kharkiv region; Toretsk, Kurakhove, Illinka, Uspenivka, Bohoyavlenka, Maksymivka and Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region; and Lobkove, Novodaryivka, Mala Tokmachka and Yurkivka in Zaporizhzhia region, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Yesterday, on the Kurakhivka axis, clashes took place near Illinka, Novoselydivka, Novodmytrivka, Hostre, Maksymilyanivka, Antonivka, Kostyantynivka, Kreminna Balka and Katerynivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

On the Kherson axis, Ukrainian forces repelled Russian assaults at Kozachi Laheri, Dnipryany and Kozatskyy Island, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Yesterday, on the Kurakhivka axis, clashes took place near Ostrivske, Illinka, Novoselydivka, Kreminna Balka, Novodmytrivka, Vovchenka, Maksymilyanivka, Dalne, Antonivka and Katerynivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Yesterday, on the Kupiansk axis, clashes took place near Petropavlivka, Lozova, Kruhlyakivka and Zahryzove, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Leonidivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Kharkiv, Varvarivka, Kozacha Lopan, Berestove, Katerynivka, Uspenivka, Kostyantynopolske, Velyka Novosilka, Rozdolne, Kurakhove, Antonivka, Ulakly, Yurkivka, Tavriyske, Mala Tokmachka and Kozatske, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Yesterday, on the Kurakhivka axis, clashes occurred near Novoselydivka, Kreminna Balka, Novodmytrivka, Ostrivske, Maksymilyanivka, Antonivka and Yelyzavetivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the city of Yasna Poliana in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Several Shahed-type drones entered Ukrainian airspace.

According to Ukrainian intelligence (HUR), North Korea transferred more than 100 pieces of equipment of various types to Russia, including M-1989 170 mm self-propelled artillery guns, M-1991 240 mm multiple rocket launchers, 100 KN-23 missiles and at least 5 million shells.

Mykhailo Drapaty was appointed the new commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims to have shot down 47 drones overnight.

New groups of Russian strike drones entered Ukrainian airspace, flying over the Sumy region toward the Chernihiv and Poltava regions.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Ivanivka, Torske, Vasukivka, Nykyforivka, Markove, Toretsk, Panteleymonivka, Myrolubivka, Velyka Novosilka, Novosilka, Stupochky, Dovha Balka and Minkivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

President Zelensky had a phone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss the new Russian IRBM ballistic missile.

Trump appoints Keith Kellogg as special envoy for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

Russian aviation launched glide bombs toward Derhachi district in Kharkiv region. Explosions were heard in the city of Kharkiv.

G7 foreign ministers issued a statement on unwavering support for Ukraine, saying Russia's use of an intermediate-range ballistic missile on November 21 was further evidence of its reckless and escalatory behavior.

British Foreign Secretary: We will not send troops to Ukraine.

Yesterday, on the Kupiansk axis, clashes occurred near Novomlynsk, Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Synkivka, Lozova, Kruhlyakivka and Zelenyi Hai, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Ukrainian defense forces attacked important Russian facilities in Bryansk, Kaluga and Kursk regions, including an oil depot in Kaluga region.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Khrynivka in Chernihiv region; Hlukhiv, Svesa, Solyanyka, Basivka and Zhuravka in Sumy region; Hraniv, Tykhe and Bohuslavka in Kherson region; Lyman and Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region; the city of Zaporizhzhya; and Novomykolayivka in Kherson region, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine claims to have targeted an S-400 radar in the Kursk region last night.

Polish farmers are protesting at the border between Poland and Ukraine.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Lyptsi, Ivanivka, Bilohorivka, Zakitne, Siversk, Velyka Novosilka, Novyy Komar, Mala Tokmachka and Kozatske, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Orikhiv axis near Kamyanske, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

North Korean troops deployed in Russia will soon enter the war against Ukraine, according to the Pentagon chief.

Russian aviation carried out two airstrikes in the Zaporizhzhia region, including one in the city of Zaporizhzhia, causing material damage.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Novodmytrivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

The United States is adjusting its nuclear deterrence strategy amid escalating tensions between its nuclear adversaries, according to the Pentagon.

President Zelensky: Putin has taken another step toward escalating the conflict with a new ballistic missile.

Two U.S. officials described the Russian missile fired at Dnipro as an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), and said assessment of the launch and strike was ongoing.

Several cruise missiles entered Ukrainian airspace in the Chernihiv region, flying toward the Kyiv region.

Explosions were reported in Kremenchuk, Poltava region.

The United States is sending Ukraine $275 million in security assistance as part of the increase announced by President Joe Biden in September. Highlights include HIMARS ammunition, TOW missiles, Javelins, artillery shells and mortar rounds.

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv issued an alert saying it had been closed due to specific information about an air attack today.

An NSC spokesperson said the White House was not surprised by Russia's announcement that it would update its nuclear doctrine; Russia had signaled its intention to update the doctrine for several weeks.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims that Ukraine launched 6 ATACMS missiles at a target in the Bryansk region overnight.

Putin signed a decree approving the new nuclear doctrine.

Yesterday, on the Pokrovsk axis, clashes occurred near Myrolubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Krutyy Yar, Yurivka, Hryhorivka, Pustynka and Petrivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Borrell confirms that the United States will allow Ukraine to strike up to 300 kilometers inside Russian territory.

An airstrike was reported in Lyman, Donetsk region.

According to The New York Times, President Joe Biden reportedly authorized Ukraine, for the first time, to use U.S. long-range ATACMS missiles to carry out attacks on Russian territory. The decision, coming just two months before the end of his term, aims to support the Ukrainian army in its defensive efforts, particularly in the Kursk region of Russia.

Two Russian missiles crossed Moldovan airspace this morning. Authorities confirmed and condemned the violation, as well as the horrific attack on Ukraine.

President Zelensky: Massive combined strike across all regions of Ukraine. During the night and this morning, Russian terrorists used various types of drones, including Shaheds. Cruise, ballistic and aeroballistic missiles: Tsyrkon, Iskander, Kinzhal. In total, about 120 missiles and 90 drones. Our air defense forces destroyed more than 140 aerial targets. The target was our energy infrastructure across Ukraine.

Yesterday, on the Vremivka axis, clashes occurred near Romanivka, Sukhi Yaly, Novodarivka, Trudove, Yantarne and Rivnopil, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukrainian power-grid operator Ukrenergo: Russia is attacking electricity generation and supply infrastructure across Ukraine.

South Korea, the United States and Japan strongly condemn decisions by the North Korean and Russian leaders to dangerously expand Russia's war in Ukraine.

About 17 strike drones are flying toward the Kyiv region over Poltava, Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke by phone with Russian President Putin. It was the first time they had spoken since 2022.

President Zelensky: There are already preliminary data today indicating that the Russians have begun using North Korean soldiers in military operations—a significant number. The Russians are incorporating them into combined units and using them in operations in areas of the Kursk region.

In the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces repelled 57 assaults by the Russian army, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Russian army launched a large-scale mechanized attack on the village of Novyi Komar.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the attack on the Russian Stalnoy Kon oil depot near Oryol.

Explosions were reported in Kremenchuk, Poltava region. Ballistic missile strike.

Ukraine's Energy Minister: Ukraine's electricity sector is the target of massive attacks by the Russian Federation, with strikes on power infrastructure across Ukraine.

Russia's Ministry of Defense said that six Ukrainian ATACMS missiles targeted the Taganrog military airfield in Rostov region and that there were casualties among military personnel. It promised a response.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims control of the towns of Plekhovo and Daryino in the Kursk region.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine claims an attack on a fuel distribution station on the Druzhba pipeline in Russia's Bryansk region.

Today, the U.S. Treasury announced the transfer of $20 billion to Ukraine under the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans Initiative, worth $50 billion. The funds are financed by windfall profits from Russia's immobilized assets.

The State Department approved a proposed Foreign Military Sales (FMS) deal to Ukraine for F-16 support services and related equipment at an estimated cost of $266.4 million.

The director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service estimates that Russia has nearly achieved all its war objectives against Ukraine.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Kruhlyakivka, Lozova, Bilohorivka, Nove, Siversk, Fedorivka, Kuzmynivka, Druzhkivka and Kostyantynopil, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Novoandriivka and Mala Tokmachka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

More than a dozen Shahed-type drones have already entered Ukrainian airspace, with a large group heading west over the Vinnytsia region.

A new $990 million U.S. weapons and equipment package for Ukraine, announced moments ago by the U.S. Department of Defense.

After a roughly 30-minute exchange between the three French, Ukrainian and American heads of state at the Élysée Palace, Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump were filmed leaving the Élysée.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Novoyehorivka, Konstantynopil, Dachne, Odradne, Zaporizhzhya, Novopavlivka and Novosilka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

President Zelensky: Denmark's second batch of F-16 fighter jets is already in Ukraine.

Putin: Russia will deploy the Oreshnik intercontinental ballistic missile in Belarus in the second half of 2025.

Putin signed a decree appointing lawmaker Khinshtein as acting governor of Kursk region. Crisis management is a necessity in Kursk region, Putin said.

Explosions were reported near Voznesensk, Mykolaiv region. Russian aviation launched 2 Kh-59/69 missiles toward the area.

At the OSCE meeting in Malta, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned that the ongoing Cold War could turn hot.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Veterynarne, Dvorichna, Lozova and Petropavlivka, Kostyantynivka, Ulakly, Huliaipole and Novoandriyivka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Moscow and Kyiv's positions on a settlement in Ukraine are incompatible, so the possibility of compromise is now nil, said Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Ryabkov.

An explosion was reported in Shostka, Sumy region, and Russian aircraft launched a Kh-59 guided missile toward the city.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Romanivka in Donetsk region and the village of Novodarivka in Zaporizhia region.

Clashes took place yesterday on the Kharkiv axis near Vovchansk and Starytsya, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The U.S. State Department announces a new $725 million aid program for Ukraine.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Siversk, Petrivka, Kostyantynivka, Panteleymonivka, Yelyzavetivka, Hrodivka, Dachenske, Shevchenko, Novopustynka and Ulakly, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Kyiv for the first time in two and a half years to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, announcing new military aid to Ukraine worth 650 million euros.

President Volodymyr Zelensky met European Council President António Costa, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, and Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Marta Kos, who traveled to Ukraine on the first day of their terms.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, accompanied by European Council President António Costa and Commissioner Kos, arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, for a first visit since taking office.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian shelling with multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) targeted several localities: Velyka Berizka, Porozok, Bachivsk and Oleksandrivka in Sumy region; Senkivka, Semenivka, Bleshnya and Mykolayivka in Chernihiv region; and Tymofiyivka in Kharkiv region.

Russia's Ministry of Defense said missiles were fired this morning at a military enterprise and a military airfield in Ukraine.

189 Ukrainian prisoners of war were released from Russian captivity.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister meets Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, Syria. The first aid trucks will arrive in Syria tomorrow.

Clashes took place yesterday in Kharkiv near Vovchansk, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Novotroitske in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

The United States says North Korean soldiers are killing themselves rather than being captured by Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region.

Ukrainian Air Forces claim a strike on a warehouse containing Shahed drones in the Oryol region.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut Ukraine's emergency electricity supply if Kyiv stopped transporting Russian gas to Central Europe.

Yesterday, on the Kramatorsk axis, clashes occurred near Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, Bila Hora and Oleksandro-Shultyne, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: As promised, we support the Syrian people during this difficult period. 500 tons of Ukrainian wheat flour are already on their way to Syria as part of our Grains from Ukraine humanitarian program in cooperation with the WFP.

President Zelensky: We had a phone conversation with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to discuss the development of relations between our countries. We thanked Serbia for its financial and humanitarian support. We coordinated our efforts on the common path toward the EU.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Novyi Trud in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Maia Sandu: While our countries celebrate Christmas, the Kremlin chooses destruction: it targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure and violates Moldovan airspace with a missile, actions that clearly violate international law. Moldova condemns these acts and stands fully in solidarity with Ukraine.

President Zelensky: According to available intelligence, the estimated number of North Korean casualties in the Kursk region exceeds 3,000 killed and wounded. But there is a risk that North Korea will send more troops to help Russia.

Ukrainian President Zelensky had a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of Storozheve in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Shcherbynivka, Toretsk, Katerynivka, Kostyantynivka, Novodmytrivka and Andriyivka, Dachne, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Clashes took place yesterday near Toretsk and Druzhba, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of Lozova in Kharkiv region and Sontsivka (Krasne) in Donetsk region, Ukraine.

Russia is firing ballistic missiles toward Kyiv from the Bryansk region.

Several state databases, such as the database of companies and entrepreneurs and property rights records, were taken offline following a massive cyberattack against Ukraine's Ministry of Justice.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims that Ukraine used 6 ATACMS missiles and 4 Storm Shadow missiles to strike the military enterprise Kombinat Kamensky in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Rostov region. It claims all ATACMS missiles and 3 Storm Shadow missiles were shot down, but one missile hit the enterprise, causing damage, and promised retaliation.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said upon arrival: We strongly support Ukraine, but we must also ensure that we avoid escalation leading to a direct conflict between Russia and NATO. That is the objective I want to pursue at this meeting.

Putin said: I don't know whether the THAAD system is deployed in Ukraine, but if it is, it poses no problem for us.

NATO is committed not only to providing weapons to Ukraine but also to purchasing weapons manufactured in Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said. He also stressed that allies have already delivered 19 air defense systems to Ukraine to protect its critical infrastructure.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's envoy will travel to Kyiv and several European capitals in early January on a fact-finding mission.

Zelensky said that the issue of deploying foreign troops in Ukraine could be raised Wednesday in Brussels.

Russia will not be satisfied with any scenario involving a freeze of the conflict in Ukraine, said Russia's permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya.

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Budapest's statements about peace were disconnected from reality and called on Hungarian officials to stop manipulating the issue of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims the complete occupation of the village of Yelizavetivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Russian aviation carried out airstrikes on Shopyne, Baranykivka, Siversk, Krymske, Druzhba, Katerynivka, Toretsk, Mykolayivka, Oleksandropil, Zelene Pole, Preobrazhenka, Mala Tokmachka and Velyka Novosilka, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.