Italy pressures UniCredit to exit Russia amid BPM takeover bid, Reuters says

The Italian government has approved a proposal by UniCredit, an Italian multinational banking group, to acquire rival Banco BPM, setting an immediate withdrawal from the Russian market as one of the conditions.

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Poll shows 65% of Latvians feel stressed out due to Ukraine war

A poll commissioned by Latvia's State Chancellery has found that 65.1% of Latvian residents experience daily stress as a result of the war in Ukraine. The survey has assessed the resilience of Latvian society in the context of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Bavarian PM: We need more Taurus for ourselves

Markus Söder, Bavarian Prime Minister and leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has said that future Chancellor Friedrich Merz will decide on the possible delivery of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine.

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Budapest sends letters urging Hungarians to vote against Ukraine's EU accession, vows to treat result as binding

The Hungarian government has begun distributing ballots for a national consultation asking citizens whether they support Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Budapest is openly urging voters to oppose it.

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Three Russian soldiers escape after mass desertion attempt in Russia's Krasnodar

A hundred Russian soldiers are reported to have attempted to defect from a military unit in the city of Krasnodar, with three managing to escape. Source: Russian Telegram-based outlet Baza; Telegram channel Ostorozhno, Novosti Details: Russian media reports indicate that the group was being held in a secured area within the unit's premises and attempted to flee.

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Moldovan president: Russia wants to put loyal people in charge of Moldova and use it against Ukraine

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has said that the Kremlin is betting on replacing Moldova's leadership in the parliamentary elections with people under its control and then using the country against Ukraine.

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Why Trump needs the mineral resources memorandum and what Ukraine gains from it



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Russia loses 1,180 soldiers over past day

Russia has lost 1,180 soldiers killed and wounded as well as more than 300 weapons and pieces of military equipment over the past day. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 19 April 2025 are estimated to be as follows figures in parentheses represent the latest losses - ed.

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Russians strengthen their positions in Kalynove in Donetsk Oblast, preparing offensive on Kostiantynivka ? DeepState

The Russians have been actively strengthening their positions in the village of Kalynove in Donetsk Oblast, moving in infantry, setting up logistics and communications and preparing for offensive actions towards Stara Mykolaivka and the road to Kostiantynivka.

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US pushes Ukraine to end war while avoiding increased pressure on Russia ? Axios

US President Donald Trump's administration has been putting pressure on Ukraine regarding ending the war but has not spoken about increasing pressure on Russia. Source: Axios, citing American and European officials familiar with the course of talks Details: Trump, who previously promised to reach a peace deal within 24 hours of taking office, is now frustrated by the delay in talks and is ready to withdraw the US from its mediating role.

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US may recognise Russia's control over Crimea as part of potential peace deal ? Bloomberg

The United States has been considering recognising Russian control over Crimea as part of a future peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv. Source: Bloomberg, citing unnamed informed sources familiar with the course of the talks Details: According to the sources, the potential concession by the US has become another signal of US President Donald Trump's desire to secure a peace deal as soon as possible, especially after both he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed readiness to end mediation efforts if talks do not make rapid progress.

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Neither side has capability to end this war quickly ? US secretary of state

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that neither the Ukrainian nor the Russian side has any strategic capability to end this war quickly and that the United States will not remain engaged in negotiations indefinitely if there is no progress from them.

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Search and rescue operations completed in Kharkiv after Russia's morning strike

Search and rescue operations have concluded in the city of Kharkiv after the morning Russian attack. One civilian has been killed in the missile strike and 114 injured, including nine children. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) Quote: "SES emergency workers and the city's municipal workers have dealt with the aftermath of the enemy attack.

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Trump: Both Ukraine and Russia show enthusiasm to end war and "nobody is playing me"

US President Donald Trump has stated that he believes that both Ukraine and Russia show a desire to put an end to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Source: Trump while speaking to journalists at the White House on 18 April, as reported by European Pravda Details: Trump said that "my whole life has been one big negotiation, and I know when people are playing us and when they are not".

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Speedy deal, strategic gains: inside the US-Ukraine mineral agreement timeline



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Trump threatens to halt peace efforts if parties "make it very difficult"

US President Donald Trump has stated that he may abandon attempts to stop the war between Ukraine and Russia if one of the sides complicates the peace process too much. Source: Trump to journalists at the White House on 18 April, as reported by European Pravda Details: Trump was asked to comment on a statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said the US is ready to abandon efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine if there is no progress in "a matter of days".

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US secretary of state confirms to NATO secretary general that US ready to abandon peace efforts in Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has informed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a phone call that the United States is prepared to withdraw from its mediating efforts to establish peace in Ukraine if a clear path to peace does not emerge soon.

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Ukraine's foreign minister and EU top diplomat discuss peace talks involving US in Paris

Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha held a phone conversation with Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, on Friday 18 April. Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Sybiha stated that he coordinated positions with Kallas "ahead of upcoming international events".

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Russia and Ukraine to exchange nearly 500 prisoners on 19 April, Sky News says

A Sky News source has reported that a 246-for-246 prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine is planned for 19 April. Source: Sky News Details: The Sky News source stated that the exchange is being arranged with the mediation of the United Arab Emirates.

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Woman injured in Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Russian forces launched drone and artillery strikes on the Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on 18 April, injuring a 35-year-old woman. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "The Marhanets, Pokrovske, Myrove and Chervonohryhorivka hromadas in the Nikopol district came under enemy fire today.

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Statement by US secretary of state on abandoning peace efforts in Ukraine reflects Trump's stance ? CNN

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has conveyed President Donald Trump's stance with his statement that Washington may abandon efforts to seek a peaceful resolution between Ukraine and Russia. Source: CNN, as reported by European Pravda Details: A CNN source said that Trump "doesn't have limitless patience for people to posture and play games", referring to the search for ways to achieve a peaceful resolution.

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Zelenskyy on Russian attack on Kharkiv: You have to be an outright scumbag to deliver such strikes ??photos

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his outrage at a ruthless Russian missile attack on Kharkiv on the morning of 18 April, which left 1 person dead and over 100 injured. Source: Zelenskyy on social media Quote: "One must be an outright scumbag and despise life to carry out such missile strikes on an ordinary city on Good Friday, the eve of Easter.

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World Bank to provide US$84m in aid to Ukraine

The World Bank will provide Ukraine with US$84 million under the HOPE project. Source: Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal Details: Shmyhal noted that the funds will be used to provide compensation under eRecovery, a Ukrainian government programme of financial assistance for rebuilding housing damaged by hostilities.

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China stops buying US liquefied natural gas amid growing purchases from Russia

China has stopped purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States following the imposition of a 15% tariff on US LNG imports on 10 February. Source: The New York Times (NYT), as reported by European Pravda Details: Ship tracking data indicates that Beijing is continuing to distance itself from the US economy.

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Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on companies involved in Russian missile production

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defence Council to impose sanctions on companies involved in production of missiles for Russia. Source: website of the Ukrainian president Details: According to the presidential decree, sanctions were imposed against 60 companies, including 56 Russian, 3 Chinese and a Belarusian company.

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Trump has never been interested in Ukraine and its suffering, Czechia says on latest US remarks

Czechia has stated that it is Ukraine - not Russia - that accepted the US ceasefire proposal, commenting on a remark by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the possible abandonment of peace efforts in Ukraine.

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JD Vance signals developments in Ukraine war: "We have some interesting things to report on"

The United States is optimistic and believes it can put an end to the "very brutal war" between Russia and Ukraine, US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday 18 April. Source: Reuters, citing Vance before a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday, as reported by European Pravda Details: Vance and Meloni are meeting less than 24 hours after the leaders of Italy and the United States met in Washington.

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Kremlin reacts to US statement on possible abandonment of peace efforts

The Kremlin has reported some progress and developments in resolving the war in Ukraine, but noted "many complex issues". Source: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, as reported by European Pravda with reference to Interfax Details: Peskov was asked to comment on the US statements that it may withdraw from the settlement process if, in their opinion, there is no progress in this area.

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Robbery or Russian operation: Ukrainian journalist Makarov reveals details of knife attack

Ukrainian journalist Yurii Makarov, who was attacked and stabbed on 16 April in a residential area in Kyiv, has voiced two possible motives of the perpetrator: either an attempted robbery or a possible operation by Russian special services aimed at demotivating society by attacking a public figure.

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How a Bulgarian oligarch took the government hostage and how long it can survive



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Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on 20 Russian stars and athletes

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted a decision of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) dated 18 April to impose personal special economic and other sanctions against 20 Russian performers, actors and athletes who support Russia's military aggression against Ukraine.

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Kyiv's EU accession bid moving faster than any in history, Ukraine's PM says

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced that, thanks to the legal efforts of the government and parliament, Ukraine is progressing towards European Union membership at the fastest pace ever recorded among candidate countries.

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Bodies of 909 fallen defenders brought back to Ukraine ? Coordination Headquarters

During another repatriation, Ukraine brought back the bodies of 909 of its defenders killed in action from the Bakhmut, Kurakhove, Pokrovsk and other fronts, as well as from Russian morgues. Source: Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War Quote: "The fallen defenders were brought back as a result of the joint work of the Coordination Headquarters, the Joint Centre under the Security Service of Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, the Office for Missing Persons in Special Circumstances, the State Emergency Service, and other structures of the Security and Defence Sector of Ukraine.

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Ukraine to receive US$3bn in loan funds from Japan

Ukraine's Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome have signed an agreement on the provision of a loan in the amount of up to 471.

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US agrees to link minerals deal to Budapest Memorandum

The United States has agreed to link the future minerals deal to the Budapest Memorandum. This is already written and it is good for Ukraine. Source: European Pravda's article Details: The author of the article has read the text of the "Memorandum of Intent between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Ukraine to Finalise a Formal Agreement on Economic Partnership and Reconstruction Investment Fund', which the parties signed on 17 April.

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Ukraine and US to launch new round of talks on minerals deal on 24 April

A new stage of negotiations on minerals will begin in the United States on 24 April. Currently, technical issues and wording related to the operation of the future investment fund are being worked out.

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How Ukraine's trade with the EU could change in the coming months



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Two civilians dead and fires rage in Kostiantynivka after Russian attack on Donetsk Oblast ? photos

Two people have been killed and three others injured in a Russian attack on populated areas of Donetsk Oblast. Source: Ukraine's State Emergency Service (SES) on Facebook Quote from the SES: "An outbuilding and a garage on the territory of a household caught fire in Kostiantynivka.

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Kremlin says moratorium on energy strikes over: no other instructions from Putin

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on 18 April that the one-month moratorium on strikes on energy infrastructure had expired. Source: RIA Novosti propagandists Quote from Peskov: "The month has indeed passed.

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Ukraine's Azov Special Forces Brigade now led by lieutenant colonel, 31

Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan "Puhach" Hryshenkov has been appointed the new commander of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU). Source: Azov Brigade on Instagram Quote: "Friend Puhach is a professional soldier with nearly a decade of service in Azov.

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Trump's envoy Witkoff suggests Ukraine may cede some territories

Steve Witkoff, Trump's Special Envoy for the Middle East, has stated that during talks with Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, the latter was "fixated" on Ukrainian territories, and Witkoff suggested that Ukraine might "care less" about some regions, particularly those with predominantly Russian-speaking populations.

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Zelenskyy extends martial law and mobilisation for another 90 days

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed laws extending martial law in Ukraine and the period of general mobilisation for another 90 days, until 6 August. Source: legislative bill cards Details: Under the provisions of the laws, martial law and general mobilisation will be extended from 05:30 on 9 May 2025 until 05:30 on 6 August 2025.

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Ukraine's National Guard repel 7-hour long large-scale Russian assault

The National Guard of Ukraine has been repelling a large-scale mechanised assault by Russian forces on the Pokrovsk front for more than seven hours. Source: National Guard press service Details: The National Guard released several details of the battle.

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Ukrainian airline resumes regular flights from Moldova to Europe

Ukrainian airline SkyUp has resumed regular flights for the first time since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. Source: SkyUp press service, as reported by LIGA.net Details: On 18 April, the first flights departed from Chișinău (Moldova), where the company is currently based due to the closure of Ukrainian airspace, heading to Paris and Lisbon.

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China responds to Zelenskyy, denies supplying weapons to Russia

Beijing has denied providing lethal weapons to any party in the war in Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated he had intelligence indicating that China was supplying arms to Russia. Source: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, as quoted by Agence France Presse and The Guardian Quote: "The Chinese side has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the conflict (China officially refers to Russia's war on Ukraine as a 'conflict' - ed.

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Bloomberg: US wants to achieve ceasefire in Ukraine in coming weeks

US officials attending a meeting in Paris have told their European counterparts that they intend to push for a complete cessation of combat actions in Ukraine in the coming weeks as part of a new diplomatic effort.

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Rubio suggests US may withdraw from peace talks in Ukraine if it finds them impossible

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the US is ready to abandon efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine if it sees that this is an unattainable goal. Source: BFMTV with reference to Rubio at Paris Le Bourget Airport, as reported by European Pravda Details: Rubio arrived in Paris on Thursday (17 April) to take part in the first discussions on Ukraine between Americans, Europeans, and Ukrainians at a time when the Washington-initiated ceasefire talks have stalled and Europeans are trying to make their voices heard.

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Ukraine creates five special detention centres and penal colonies for extradited officials ? photos

Ukraine has set up five special pre-trial detention centres and penal colonies to hold extradited individuals. These facilities are located far from combat zones and have been refurbished. Source: an investigation by Mykhailo Tkach entitled Prisons for bandits! Dozens of former top officials are hiding abroad - what can be done? Details: The facilities are situated in Chernivtsi, Lviv and Zakarpattia oblasts.

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Ukraine's air defence downs 3 Iskander missiles and 23 drones overnight

The Russian forces attacked Ukraine with ground-based missiles and attack UAVs on the night of 17-18 April. Ukraine's air defence forces have shot down three Iskander-K cruise missiles and 23 Shahed attack UAVs.

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Ukraine's Ministry of Economy publishes text of memorandum on minerals deal with US

Ukraine's Ministry of Economy has published the text of a memorandum with the US on the completion of the official agreement on economic partnership and investment fund for reconstruction of Ukraine. Source: Ukraine's Ministry of Economy website Details: It states that the agreement will provide for the creation of an investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

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Russians hit Kharkiv with Iskander missiles, blowing it up in the air so it causes more damage ? photos, video

Russian forces have struck the city of Kharkiv with three Iskander high-explosive missiles. The missiles exploded in the air to cause as much damage as possible in the city. Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office on Telegram Quote: "It has already been established that the missile exploded in the air with the aim of hitting civilian facilities as much as possible.

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Russians bombard Zaporizhzhia Oblast: no power in Stepnohirsk, cars burnt out in Prymorske

Russian forces have struck the village of Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, with guided aerial bombs, tubed artillery and multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), damaging a high-voltage line and cutting the hromada off the power grid.

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Businessman killed while picking up Easter cakes as Russians strike bakery in Sumy ? photos

A Russian Shahed drone has struck a bakery belonging to a baking and confectionery business in the city of Sumy, damaging the production of Easter cakes. A businessman who arrived to collect festive products has been killed in the strike.

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Russia attacked Dnipro this morning, damaging hotel, fitness centre and office ? photos

A Russian missile attack on the morning of 18 April has damaged a hotel, office and fitness centre in the city of Dnipro. The Dnipro district has also come under attack, as a result of which houses have been damaged and fires have broken out.

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ISW: Kremlin tries to push Europe to withdraw from helping Ukraine

Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have pointed out that the Russian authorities are trying to make European assistance to Ukraine look provocative and force Europe to refrain from supporting it.

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DeepState reports on Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast

The DeepState analytical project has reported on Russian advances near the village of Rozlyv and in Kostiantynopil, Donetsk Oblast. Source: DeepState Quote: "The enemy has advanced near Rozlyv and in Kostiantynopil.

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Talks about ceasefire in Ukraine is unrealistic at this stage ? Russia's UN envoy

Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has stated that a ceasefire in Ukraine is currently unrealistic. Source: Suspilne, citing Nebenzya during a briefing Details: Nebenzya claimed that a ceasefire is being hindered by Ukraine violating a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure.

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Trump: I don't hold Zelenskyy responsible for war

US President Donald Trump has contradicted his earlier statements that his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy is responsible for Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: Trump at the White House during a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on 17 April, as reported by European Pravda Details: Trump said that he doesn't "hold Zelenskyy responsible for the war but I'm not exactly thrilled with the fact that that war started".

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Russia loses more than 1,500 soldiers over past day

Russia has lost 1,530 soldiers killed and wounded, 88 artillery systems and 40 armoured combat vehicles over the past day. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 18 April 2025 are estimated to be as follows figures in parentheses represent the latest losses - ed.

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Ukraine and US sign memorandum of intent to conclude critical minerals deal ? photo

Ukraine and the United States have signed a memorandum that confirms the intention to finalise and conclude an agreement that will benefit both nations. Source: Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister, on Facebook Quote: "Today we took a step towards a joint Economic Partnership Agreement with the United States.

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Trump expects response from Russia on ceasefire in Ukraine "this week"

US President Donald Trump has claimed that "this week" Russia will provide the United States with a response to the proposal for a "ceasefire" in Ukraine. Source: Trump at the White House during a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on 17 April, as reported by European Pravda Details: Trump was asked at what point he would make a decision on whether Russia is ready for a ceasefire and, if necessary, whether he would strengthen sanctions against it.

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Russians hit industrial facility in Sumy, killing person

The Russians attacked an industrial facility in the city of Sumy on the morning of 18 April, killing one person. Source: Acting Sumy Mayor Artem Kobzar Details: Kobzar reported that there had been three UAV hits on an industrial facility in Sumy.

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Russians attack Mykolaiv with UAV of unknown type ? photo, video

Firefighters have extinguished a large-scale fire covering 700 sq m, which broke out after a Russian drone strike on the city of Mykolaiv using an UAV of an unknown type. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Details: The Russians conducted a strike on Mykolaiv with an attack drone on the evening of 17 April, the type of which is still being identified.

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Russians drops aerial bomb on apartment block in Kupiansk, injuring elderly woman ? video, photos

Russian forces have carried out an airstrike on a nine-storey residential building in the city of Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast, injuring a 72-year-old woman. Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office Quote: "According to the investigation, at around 16:35 on 17 April, the Russian Armed Forces once again launched an airstrike on the city of Kupiansk.

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Pro-Ukrainian Republican congressman arrives in Ukraine on unannounced visit ? video

Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican member of the US House of Representatives and co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, has arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Zelenskyy said he and Fitzpatrick had discussed "efforts to establish a dignified and lasting peace, the US proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire, and security guarantees for Ukraine".

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Zelenskyy responds to Trump's claim that Russian strike on Sumy was a "mistake"

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia's missile strike on central Sumy, which killed dozens of civilians, cannot in any way be described as a mistake, as US President Donald Trump had claimed.

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Zelenskyy on gas transmission system in context of mineral deal: US has not pressured us

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine's gas transmission system (GTS) was not discussed in the context of the mineral resources agreement with the United States. Source: Zelenskyy during a meeting with journalists on 17 April Details: When asked whether the use of Ukraine's GTS is being discussed as part of the mineral deal with the US, whether Ukraine is considering resuming gas transit, and whether the US is pushing for it, Zelenskyy responded: "We didn't talk about the pipeline.

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US votes against UN resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine

The United States voted on 16 April against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine. Source: European Pravda Details: The resolution in question is Resolution A/79/L/75 Cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe, which deals, among other things, with the status of Russia, which was expelled from the Council of Europe in March 2022.

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US begins to better understand Moscow's arguments on Ukraine, says Russia's Foreign Ministry

Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry, has claimed that communications between Russia and the United States have helped make Washington more aware of Moscow's arguments for "addressing the root causes of the Ukraine crisis".

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Journalist who was attacked with knife in Kyiv gives initial testimony to police

Law enforcement officers are carrying out the necessary investigative actions to identify the assailant who attacked Yurii Makarov, the executive producer of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne. Source: Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, quoted by the ministry's press service Details: Klymenko said that forensic examinations have already been commissioned and the attacker's identity and possible motives are being established.

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Russian loses over 240 troops as Ukraine's National Guard repels large-scale assault on Pokrovsk front ? video

On Thursday 17 April, soldiers of the 14th Brigade of the National Guard, Chervona Kalyna, repelled a large-scale mechanised assault by Russian forces on the Pokrovsk front, resulting in Russia losing over 240 of its troops.

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Czechia announces full independence from Russian oil

Czechia has become completely independent of Russian oil supplies for the first time in history. This happened after the TAL pipeline had been upgraded. Source: MERO ČR, Czechia's state-owned pipeline company Details: "Almost 60 years later, our dependence on the Druzhba pipeline is coming to an end and Russia can no longer blackmail us by cutting off supplies," the press service for MERO ČR quoted Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala as saying.

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Zelenskyy: Intelligence indicates Russia is gearing up for new attacks on Ukraine's energy sector

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cautioned that the aggressor state of Russia is preparing to launch new attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Source: Zelenskyy at a meeting with power engineers; a video posted on Zelenskyy's social media accounts Details: Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine had managed to get through this winter without blackouts.

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Ukraine welcomes Bundestag's decision not to invite Russian and Belarusian ambassadors to solemn session

Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, has welcomed the Bundestag's decision not to invite the Russian and Belarusian ambassadors to a special session on 8 May commemorating the end of World War II in 1945.

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Putin's advisor says US and Russia have not agreed on new conversation between Trump and Putin

Yuri Ushakov, Russian leader Vladimir Putin's foreign policy advisor, has said that the Russian and American sides have not yet agreed on a new telephone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin.

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Russian sound engineer working for prominent Ukrainian radio station detained for spying for Russia's FSB in Kyiv

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has announced the detention of a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) asset in Kyiv - a 47-year-old Russian citizen who worked as a sound engineer at a well-known Ukrainian radio station.

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Ukrainian Defence Ministry authorises use of unmanned amphibious platform UNEX UGV

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has approved the domestically produced UNEX UGV remote-controlled self-propelled armoured platform, which can operate in difficult conditions, including water, mud, and ice, for use by the Ukrainian defence forces.

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Ukrainian journalist Yurii Makarov taken to hospital after knife attack

Journalist Yurii Makarov, the executive producer of Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne, has been attacked by an unknown individual with a knife. Makarov is currently in hospital. Source: Mykola Chernotytskyi, Chairman of the Board of Suspilne, on Facebook; Kyiv police Quote from Chernotytskyi: "Yesterday evening 16 April - ed.

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Ukrainian delegation meets with coalition of the willing in Paris ? photo

A meeting between a Ukrainian delegation and representatives of France, Germany and the United Kingdom began in Paris on Thursday 17 April. Source: European Pravda; Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on X (Twitter) Details: Ukraine is represented by Head of the President's Office Andrii Yermak, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defence Minister Rustem Umierov in the discussions, which are aimed at securing long-term support and exploring frameworks for peace.

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Russia strikes energy facilities again, this time in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Russian forces have launched a drone attack on an energy facility belonging to DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Source: press service for DTEK Quote: "This morning, a DTEK production site was damaged in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as a result of a drone attack.

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Russians attack Donetsk Oblast, killing two people and injuring four

Russian forces launched attacks on the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk districts of Donetsk Oblast on 17 April, resulting in two fatalities and four injuries. Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office Details: The Russians attacked Kostiantynivka using Smerch multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) on 17 April between 08:40 and 08:50.

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Russians shell Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing two and wounding five more ? photo

As a result of a Russian artillery attack on the city of Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, two men were killed and five more people were injured. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Two men, aged 56 and 61, were killed in Nikopol.

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Russian aircraft strike on Kherson city centre: 5 injured, including child, 1 killed

A Russian aircraft strike hit the Tsentralnyi district of Kherson city at around 10:30 on 17 April, injuring five people, including a 15-year-old child. One man was killed. Source: Roman Mrochko, Head of Kherson City Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "A 15-year-old child sustained severe injuries - mine-blast and open traumatic brain injuries.

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Russia plans to use seized US company to supply food to its military, Reuters says

The Kremlin is planning to use a confiscated US company to supply food to its military. Source: Reuters, citing a document Details: A letter reviewed by Reuters from canned food manufacturer Glavprodukt - the only American-owned company in Russia to be placed under new state management after being seized in October - states that the takeover was necessary to stabilise production, particularly for future supplies to the Russian National Guard and Ministry of Defence.

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Czechia becomes fully independent of Russian oil for first time in history

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has announced that, for the first time in its history, Czechia has become fully independent of Russian oil supplies. Source: Czech news agency ČTK, as reported by European Pravda Quote from Fiala: "We have taken another step towards our energy independence.

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Zelenskyy signs law aligning Ukraine's car services market with EU Standards

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed European Integration Law No. 4337-IX, which regulates the road transport market in line with EU standards. Source: Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) Quote: "The law is aimed at regulating the road transport market in Ukraine in accordance with European standards.

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Ukrainians crush Russian assault in country's south, destroy 29 armoured vehicles ? video

Ukrainian defence forces repelled a large-scale Russian assault launched on 16 April at around 18:00 in Ukraine's south. The operation involved at least 320 troops, 40 armoured vehicles, 3 tanks and about 10 ATVs, attacking the front line near Piatykhatky, Stepove, Lobkove, Mala Tokmachka and Mali Shcherbaky.

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Western companies in no hurry to return to Russia despite Kremlin's efforts, Bloomberg says

Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has instructed officials to develop a legal framework for companies willing to return to Russia, but so far, "nobody is knocking on the door yet," highlighting the caution with which companies are approaching the possibility of resuming operations in the country.

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French court paves way for forced recovery of US$5bn from Russia to Naftogaz

A French court has granted permission for the enforcement of a Hague arbitration ruling, which requires Russia to pay US$5 billion in damages to Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's largest national oil and gas company, as a result of the occupation of Crimea.

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125 combat clashes occur over past day ? Ukraine's General Staff

The Russians conducted most attacks on the Lyman, Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 08:00 on 17 April Quote: "Updated reports indicate that yesterday on 16 April - ed.

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UK to support Germany's delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine ? The Telegraph

The United Kingdom is ready to support Germany regarding the transfer of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Source: The Telegraph, citing sources Details: The Telegraph noted that the final decision rests with Germany, where discussions on the matter are still ongoing.

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Russian attacks cause 260 explosions in Sumy Oblast in 24 hours

Russian forces have carried out 141 attacks on the border area of Sumy Oblast over the past 24 hours, damaging five houses and a village community arts centre. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration Quote: "A total of 257 explosions have been recorded.

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Three people killed in Russian large-scale attack on Dnipro ? photos

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported on the morning of 17 April that the death toll from the Russian UAV attack on Dnipro had risen to three, including a child. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Quote: "The enemy attacked the city of Dnipro with UAVs late in the evening on 16 April.

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Several fires break out in Dnipro due to UAV attack: 2 people killed, 16 injured

Russian forces conducted a drone attack on the city of Dnipro on the evening of 16 April. Two people have been killed and another 16 injured, including children. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration; Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov Quote: "Several fires broke out in Dnipro due to the UAV attack.

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Russians injure two civilians in Izium

Russian troops have launched an attack on the city of Izium in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring a man and a woman. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration Quote: "The occupiers struck the city of Izium.

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Zelenskyy: Ukraine will do everything to ensure decisions on contingent are enforced swiftly

Ukraine will do everything to make sure political decisions regarding the contingent are implemented as quickly as possible, "precisely when the time comes". Source: Zelenskyy's address on 16 April Quote: "There has just been a report by Minister of Defence Umierov on communication and joint work with our partners in Europe: new support packages will be coming, we are also preparing new security architecture - all the specific details of how a partner security contingent in Ukraine can function.

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Russians attack Donetsk Oblast: 3 injured

Russian forces attacked the village of Zarichne in the Lyman hromada and the town of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast on 16 April, injuring two women and one man. A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories - ed.

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Trump extends ban on Russian ships entering US ports for another year

US President Donald Trump has extended for another year the ban on Russian-affiliated vessels entering American ports. Source: a document published in the US Federal Register by the White House Details: The document states that the national emergency regarding Russia was declared on 21 April 2022 under the administration of then-President Joe Biden.

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What will hinder the work of Germany?s new government and will Merz become Europe's new leader?



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Zelenskyy says over 40% of weapons used on battlefield are made in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that more than 40% of the weapons used on the front line are manufactured in Ukraine. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) Details: Zelenskyy honoured defence industry workers on the occasion of the Day of the Defence Industrial Base Employee in Ukraine on 16 April.

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