Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine comes into effect
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unilateral order for a three-day truce in Ukraine took effect Thursday, timed to coincide with Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. The Kremlin framed the move as a “test” of Kyiv’s willingness for peace, but Ukrainian officials rejected the gesture as mere political theatre and reiterated calls [...]
Zelensky says Putin's short truce is a 'theatrical performance'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday dismissed a short truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as theatrics, saying it was "impossible to develop a plan for the next steps to end the war" in just a few days. Russia has so far rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire pushed by Kyiv and Washington.
What Ukraine's mineral deal with the US means for the war against Russia
The US and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a resource-sharing deal granting Washington access to critical minerals. On Thursday, President Zelensky described the pact as “truly equal” and said it could pave the way for a reconstruction fund.
Russia launches deadly drone attack on Odesa, governor says
Russian drones have killed at least two people and injured another five, the Odesa regional governor said.
North Korea confirms for first time troop deployment to Russia's Kursk
North Korea on Monday confirmed for the first time it has sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. US, South Korean and Ukrainian intelligence officials said last year Pyongyang dispatched about 10,000 to 12,000 troops, but North Korea had previously neither confirmed nor denied the reports.
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250428-north-korea-troop-deployment-russia-ukraine-war
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Senior Russian General Killed in Car Bomb Near Moscow Amid Rising Tensions
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https://eng.harbouchanews.com/2025/04/senior-russian-general-killed-in-car.html
Putin's Easter ceasefire will be ‘cautiously observed’ by Ukrainians
Residents of Kyiv erred on the side of caution on Saturday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a one-day ceasefire in Ukraine. "It will be cautiously observed", said FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reporting live from the ground. "Let's not forget that on the US proposal, Ukraine had agreed to a [...]
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250419-ceasefire-will-be-cautiously-observed-by-ukrainians
Zelenskyy says Russia attacking Ukraine despite Putin announcing Easter ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had ordered a pause to military activities "based on humanitarian considerations", but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says artillery fire has not subsided.
U.S. will walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace effort if no progress made soon, Rubio says
U.S. President Donald Trump will walk away from trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs that a deal can be done, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-russia-ukraine-rubio-1.7513963?cmp=rss
Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine ahead of deal with Russia
A Russian missile killed 34 people on Sunday in an attack that Trump described as "a mistake" and Germany called "a war crime".
Ukraine says 32 killed in Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy
At least 32 people were killed and more than 80 injured in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, officials say.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-ukraine-sumy-1.7509109?cmp=rss
'Dozens of dead and wounded' in Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine says
More than 20 people were killed and dozens injured after Russia struck Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy with a ballastic missile on Sunday, the city's mayor said. The missiles struck the heart of the city just as people were gathering to celebrate Palm Sunday.
Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to 'get moving'
The US envoy will hold a third round of talks with the Russian president as agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine remains elusive.
China rejects claim its citizens are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine
China on Wednesday rejected "absolutely groundless" claims by Kyiv that "many" Chinese citizens are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his military captured two Chinese men fighting with the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region and has [...]
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Trump says 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine - NBC
US President Donald Trump has said he was "very angry, pissed off" with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, NBC reported, marking a sharp change of tone as Washington seeks to end the war in Ukraine.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0330/1504890-trump-putin-oil/
