Two civilians killed in Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast

Russian forces bombarded the village of Petropavlivka in Kupiansk district, Kharkiv Oblast, on the evening of 21 April. Two people were killed in the attack. Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office Quote: "According to the investigation, the Russian Armed Forces conducted an airstrike on the village of Petropavlivka, Kupiansk district, at around 17:00 on 21 April.

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Russians attack logging company in Chernihiv Oblast

Russian troops attacked a logging company in the Semenivka hromada in Chernihiv Oblast with drones on 21 April. A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories - ed.

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IT coalition donates equipment worth almost ?2 million to Ukraine

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has received another supply of equipment from the IT coalition funded by Luxembourg and Iceland, with a total value of almost €2 million. Source: Ministry of Defence on 21 April Details: The partners handed over a total of 3,288 wireless access points of various models, 500 routers, 460 charging stations with solar panels, and 872 phones.

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Zelenskyy announces meeting with allies in London on peace deal suggestions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that representatives of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States are to meet to discuss a peaceful settlement of the war in London on 23 April.

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Trump promises to reveal details of "peace deal" between Russia and Ukraine within three days

US President Donald Trump has said that he will provide details of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine "over the next three days". Source: Trump to journalists during an Easter event at the White House on 21 April Details: When asked about possible details of the peace agreement that the US proposes to conclude between Ukraine and Russia, Trump promised to "be giving the full details over the next three days".

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Russian attacks and mine injure three people in Nikopol district

Russian forces attacked the Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast throughout the day on 21 April, injuring two people. Another woman was injured in Nikopol as she stepped on a Russian mine. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration Quote: "The aggressor attacked the Nikopol district all day long.

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Ukraine increases imports of civilian drones by more than a third

In the first three months of 2025, 127,800 civilian unmanned aerial vehicles worth US$371.3 million were imported to Ukraine, which is 39% more than in the same period in 2024. Source: State Customs Service of Ukraine Details: The customs service says that China remains the largest supplier of civilian drones to Ukraine.

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Putin admits strike on civilian facility in Sumy, but offers cynical "justification"

A week after a Russian ballistic missile attack on the centre of Sumy, which caused heavy civilian casualties, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said that "strikes on civilian targets are carried out if they are used by the Kyiv military.

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Kremlin doesn't expect Trump at Victory Day parade in Moscow

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has commented on the possibility of US President Donald Trump attending the Victory Day parade on 9 May in Moscow. Source: Peskov, cited by Kremlin-aligned media outlet TASS, as reported by European Pravda Details: In response to a question from TASS, Peskov said that "Trump's attendance at the Victory Day parade on 9 May is not under discussion".

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US awaits Ukraine's response to peace proposals on Crimea and NATO ? WSJ

The United States has submitted proposals to Ukraine and European allies regarding an end to the Russo-Ukrainian war and is awaiting a response this week. Source: WSJ, as reported by European Pravda Details: Western officials said that the Americans presented their ideas in a confidential document given to the Ukrainian delegation in Paris on Thursday.

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Putin says Moscow will "analyse Easter truce"

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow needs to analyse the effects of the "Easter truce". Source: Putin quoted by Russian media on 21 April Quote: "We need to think, to look closely at the results of the experience of declaring an Easter truce.

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Russian authorities to close nine mines in occupied Donbas

Russian companies that in 2024 leased 15 coal mines in occupied Donbas, or the so-called "Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics", have refused to develop 9 of them. Source: Russian news agency RBC, citing sources Details: The reason given is the unprofitability of the mines due to current global coal prices and high costs.

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Russian forces continue assaults on most fronts ? Ukraine's General Staff

Russian troops have attacked Ukraine on most fronts over the past day. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 16:00 on 21 April Details: On the Lyman front, Russian troops have carried out seven attacks on Ukrainian positions on Monday.

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Ukraine's defence forces once again thwart Russian offensive in Sumy Oblast ? Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief

Russian forces are trying to drive Ukraine's defence forces out of Kursk Oblast and seize the border areas of Sumy Oblast, which is being actively countered by Ukrainian soldiers. Source: General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Facebook Quote: "Intense fighting continues in Sumy Oblast in areas near the state border, as well as on the territory of the Russian Federation.

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Naftogaz lost 50% of gas production due to Russian attacks, has restored over half

Ukrgazvydobuvannya, the largest Ukrainian gas producer, lost 50% of its gas production as a result of Russian attacks in February, but has already restored more than half of the lost volumes. Ukrgazvydobuvannya is a subsidiary of Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's largest national oil and gas company - ed.

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European Commission promises better trade terms for Ukraine after 5 June

The Ukrainian government, together with the European Commission, is working to avoid a return to the trade regime that was in place prior to 2022. Source: European Pravda Details: If a new EU decision is not adopted by 5 June, the provisions of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement will be reinstated by default - which, according to experts, threatens a significant reduction in Ukrainian exports to the European Union.

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Ukraine's Air Force strikes Russian drone launch base in Kursk Oblast, killing up to 20 drone operators

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported a successful strike by Ukrainian aircraft at a launch site for Russian drones in Russia's Kursk Oblast. Source: General Staff on social media Details: It is noted that on 19 April, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully struck a place near the village of Tiotkino, Kursk Oblast, from which the Russians launch attack drones.

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Kremlin satisfied with US statements that Ukraine will not join NATO

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that reports from Washington suggesting that Ukraine will not join NATO are in line with Russia's stance and that the Kremlin is pleased about this. Source: Russian news agency Interfax Quote from Peskov: "We have heard from Washington at various levels that NATO membership for Ukraine has been ruled out.

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Chinese nationals smuggle military gear from Russia using loopholes

Chinese citizens have begun actively smuggling body armour, tactical backpacks, military uniforms and other equipment from Russia to study them and manufacture cheaper replicas. Source: Russian propaganda outlet Izvestia, citing law enforcement sources Details: One of the sources stated: "There has been an increase in the number of illegal operations related to the export of military and dual-use goods".

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Russians change tactics of attacks on Kherson Oblast, making them more dangerous ??photos

Russian troops have intensified attacks on Kherson Oblast and changed the tactics of their attacks, which makes the threat to residents even greater. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from Oleksandr Prokudin: "Over the past week, the enemy has significantly intensified attacks on Kherson Oblast.

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Russian Defence Ministry says its troops resumed hostilities after "Easter truce"

The Defence Ministry of Russia stated on Monday 21 April that Russian forces had resumed their war of aggression in Ukraine following the end of the so-called "Easter truce". Source: Russian Defence Ministry; Russian outlet Kommersant and other propaganda outlets Quote: "With the end of the truce, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation resumed the conduct of the special military operation the term Russians use to refer to their war of aggression in Ukraine - ed.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with Oniks anti-ship and Kh-31P cruise missiles and 96 UAVs overnight

Russian troops attacked Ukraine on the night of 20-21 April using an Oniks anti-ship cruise missile, two Kh-31P anti-radiation missiles, as well as 96 Shahed attack drones and various types of decoy drones; 42 of the UAVs did not reach their targets.

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Russians drop explosive from drone on two civilians in Kherson Oblast, killing woman

Russian forces have attacked two residents of the village of Bilozerka in Kherson Oblast with a drone, dropping an explosive device that killed an elderly woman. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Russian troops attacked residents of Bilozerka with a drone while they were walking down the street.

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Russians attack Mykolaiv with missiles and Kherson with artillery, injuring person

The Russians attacked the city of Mykolaiv with missiles and shelled Kherson on the morning of 21 April. A person has been injured. Source: Vitalii Kim, Head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration; Kherson Oblast Military Administration Quote from Kim: "The enemy attacked the city with missiles at around 04:57; the type is being determined.

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"Easter truce": Russians bombarded Ukraine nearly 2,000 times and launched 96 attacks on 20 April

A total of 96 combat clashes occurred on the contact line over the course of 20 April. Russian forces attacked the Pokrovsk front nearly 40 times and launched 1,882 attacks on defence forces positions and populated areas.

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ISW: Kremlin prepares Russians for possible protracted conflict with NATO

The Russian authorities are militarising Russian society to justify the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and possibly preparing it for a possible future protracted conflict with NATO. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Quote: "The Kremlin continues to repurpose narratives that Russian officials have repeatedly used to justify Russia's invasions of Ukraine in an effort to further militarise Russian society in the long term, likely in preparation for a potential future protracted conflict with NATO.

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Putin's attempt to present himself as "main peacemaker" has failed

Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, has stated that "Russian leader Vladimir Putin's attempt to present himself as the main peacekeeper has failed in the information space".

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Zelenskyy after "Easter truce": Ukrainian actions will mirror Russian moves

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that Russia has not responded to Ukraine's proposal for a complete ceasefire for 30 days after Easter, nor to the call to extend the silence in the sky regarding civilian infrastructure.

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Russians attack Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts: apartments and plant on fire ? photos

A food processing plant has caught fire and infrastructure has been damaged in Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Russian drones have hit a high-rise building in Kharkiv Oblast. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration; State Emergency Service of Ukraine Quote from Lysak: "The Russians targeted our oblast with drones… A fire broke out at a food processing plant in Pavlohrad.

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Russia loses 670 soldiers and 10 artillery systems over past day

Russia has lost 670 soldiers killed and wounded, two tanks, two armoured combat vehicles and 10 artillery systems 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 21 April 2025 are estimated to be as follows figures in parentheses represent the latest losses - ed.

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Trump's proposals for Kyiv to end war include recognition of occupied Crimea and neutral zone around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant ? WSJ

The Wall Street Journal has reported that the United States is awaiting a response from Kyiv, particularly regarding the recognition of Crimea as Russian and Ukraine's refusal to join NATO. Furthermore, the US has been considering the idea of a neutral zone around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).

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Explosions heard in Mykolaiv, Kherson and Cherkasy

Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv and Kherson during an air-raid warning at dawn on 21 April. Source: Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych; Suspilne. Kherson; Suspilne. Cherkasy Quote from Sienkevych: "Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv.

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Trump: Hopefully Russia and Ukraine strike deal next week and make a fortune

US President Donald Trump has expressed hope that Russia and Ukraine would "make a deal" next week and start doing big business with the United States. Source: Trump on his Truth Social Quote: "Hopefully Russia and Ukraine will make a deal this week.

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Zelenskyy offers Russia to extend ban on long-range strikes: No air-raid warnings recorded on Easter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Russia to extend the ban on long-range strikes for 30 days, as no air-raid warnings were recorded during the so-called "Easter truce" despite numerous violations by the Russian Federation on the line of contact.

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US would welcome extension of "truce" in Ukraine after 20 April ? US State Department

The US Department of State has stated that it would welcome an extension of the "Easter truce" announced by Russia until midnight on 20 April. Source: a State Department spokesperson in an emailed statement on Sunday 20 April, as reported by Reuters Quote: "We have seen President Putin's Russian leader Vladimir Putin's - ed.

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Russian forces occupy Katerynivka on Lyman front ? DeepState

DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts, reported on the evening of 20 April that Russian forces have occupied the village of Katerynivka on the Lyman front. Source: DeepState Quote: "The enemy has occupied Katerynivka and also advanced near the settlements of Nov? and Preobrazhenka and in Sykha Balka.

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Kremlin says Putin did not order extension of so-called "truce"

The Kremlin has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not order the extension of the so-called Easter truce, which Russians did not observe, after midnight on 21 April. Source: Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov in a comment to TASS Details: Peskov stated that Putin did not give a command to extend the "Easter truce".

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Ukrainian Taisiia Onofriichuk wins gold and three more medals at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup

Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Taisiia Onofriichuk, just 16 years old, delivered an outstanding performance at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, claiming four medals, including gold in the hoop routine.

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Russian Defence Ministry claims they "strictly adhere" to ceasefire while Ukrainians attack

Russia's Defence Ministry has claimed that its troops have been strictly adhering to the ceasefire regime since 18:00 on 19 April, remaining at previously held lines and positions, while accusing Ukrainian forces of launching attacks using mortars and drones.

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Estonia says EU and G7 would suffer if Orbán blocks sanctions against Russia

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has stated that Hungary's blocking of the renewal of sanctions against Russia would force G7 and EU countries to cover multibillion-euro loans to Ukraine that were backed by Russian assets.

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Chinese coal imports from Russia rose by 6% in March despite sanctions

China's coal imports from Russia increased by 6% in March, reaching 7.33 million tonnes compared to the same month last year. Source: data from the General Administration of Customs, as reported by Reuters Details: Despite Western sanctions, Russian coal exports to China continue to grow.

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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry comments on Fox News' labelling Kyiv as "Russian city"

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has commented on the fact that American news channel Fox News called Kyiv a Russian city during its broadcast of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine's Easter service.

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Zelenskyy says Russians doubled use of FPV drones during "Easter truce"

There has been an increase in Russian attacks and the use of kamikaze drones in the combat zone since 10:00 on 20 April. Russian forces have doubled its use of FPV drones. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) Details: A report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi shows that the most active Russian military operations are taking place on the Pokrovsk and Siversk fronts.

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Russians strike volunteer in Donetsk Oblast with three drones ? photos, video

Since the so-called 30-hour "Easter truce" declared by Russia came into effect, Russian forces have carried out three consecutive strikes using FPV drones near the car of Ukrainian volunteer Yevhen Tkachov, who was evacuating civilians from the village of Zoria in Donetsk Oblast.

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UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft in NATO airspace twice in two days ? The Telegraph

Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jets were scrambled twice in less than 48 hours to protect NATO airspace from Russian aircraft. Source: The Telegraph, as reported by European Pravda Details: This week, British Typhoon fighter jets were deployed on two occasions after Russian aircraft approached NATO borders, triggering an alert.

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Two military bandsmen brought back to Ukraine from Russian captivity ??photo

Rostyslav Bohutskyi, a 25-year-old Ukrainian bandsman of the 36th Marine Brigade, has been brought back from Russian captivity. He was taken prisoner at the Illich Iron and Steel Works in the city of Mariupol three years ago.

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At Easter, Scholz warns against forgetting about importance of peace

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has extended greetings to Christians at Easter and called on the world not to forget the importance of peace. Source: Scholz on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Scholz extended his Easter greetings to Christians on Sunday 20 April, writing: "And let us not forget the Easter message: we want a peaceful world.

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Fox News calls Kyiv a "Russian city" during Easter service broadcast

American news channel Fox News has called Kyiv a Russian city during its broadcast of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine's Easter service. Source: Footage from the Fox News broadcast, as reported by European Pravda Details: The channel was broadcasting Easter celebrations from around the world, including a service held in Russia attended by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.

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EU wants to see evidence that Russia has halted aggression against Ukraine ? Reuters

The European Union has called on Russia to demonstrate that it has ceased its aggression against Ukraine with concrete actions, responding to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's announcement of an "Easter truce".

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Most Ukrainian soldiers across front lines do not witness any "Easter truce" ? DeepState

Most Ukrainian defenders have not witnessed the so-called "Easter truce" promised by Russian forces, according to data from DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts. Source: DeepState, based on input from around 50 soldiers stationed on the contact line Quote: "Here's an overview of the situation between 18:00 and 22:00 on 19 April.

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Ukraine's General Staff reports 20 combat clashes overnight amid "Easter ceasefire"

Twenty combat engagements occurred in the combat zone between 22:00 and 08:00 on 19-20 April - significantly fewer than in previous days. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The General Staff also reported on the situation across the front line on 19 April.

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Russia attacks 12 communities in Sumy Oblast: damage and over 200 explosions reported

Russian forces carried out 115 attacks on border areas and settlements in Sumy Oblast on 19 April, damaging houses and a car. Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Telegram Details: It was reported that a total of 225 explosions were recorded across 12 hromadas.

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Zelenskyy: Russia has destroyed or damaged over 600 religious sites ? video

During the years of full-scale war, Russian strikes have destroyed or damaged more than 600 religious sites, while 67 members of the Ukrainian clergy have been killed or tortured by Russian forces. Source: Zelenskyy in an address to the international community ahead of Easter, delivered in English Quote: "The Russian army is one of the biggest threats today to Christian churches and believers.

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Russian drone injures man in Zaporizhzhia Oblast during so-called Easter truce

Russian forces launched a drone attack on the village of Prymorske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast at around 20:00 on 19 April, injuring a man. Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "Two hours ago, a 42-year-old man was injured in an enemy drone attack in the village of Prymorske.

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"Sooner or later, life will triumph": Zelenskyy greets Ukrainians on Easter

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has greeted Ukrainians on the occasion of Easter and stated that sooner or later, evil will retreat and life will prevail. Source: Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "Evil may have its hour, but God will have His day.

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Russians launch combined attack on Kherson Oblast: one killed, several injured

Russian forces launched a combined strike on the village of Stanislav in Kherson Oblast on 19 April, killing one civilian. Source: Kherson Oblast Military Administration on Telegram Details: A 58-year-old man sustained fatal injuries.

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Russia loses 950 soldiers over past day

Russia has lost 950 soldiers killed and wounded and more than 150 weapons and items 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 20 April 2025 are estimated to be as follows figures in parentheses represent the latest losses - ed.

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Zelenskyy says Russia continues to attack on different fronts

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi, has stated that active hostilities are ongoing in the combat zone despite Russia's attempts to create an impression of a ceasefire.

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Russian troops advance on several fronts in eastern Ukraine ? DeepState

DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts, reported on 19 April that Russian troops advanced near the settlements of Bilohorivka, Rozlyv and Uspenivka. Source: DeepState Details: DeepState's map shows that Russian forces advanced in three areas - near the settlements of Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast, and Rozlyv and Uspenivka in Donetsk Oblast.

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Putin's "Easter truce" is minor diplomatic victory for Kremlin, WSJ says

The short-term Easter truce announced by Russian ruler Putin amid US threats to halt efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine has become an easy diplomatic win for the Kremlin. Source: WSJ Details: The day after the administration of US President Donald Trump threatened to abandon its ceasefire efforts in Ukraine, Putin declared an Easter truce expected to last 30 hours.

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Ukrainian forces only respond to Russian attacks during "Easter truce"

Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson for the Operational Strategic Group Khortytsia, has stated that Ukraine's defence forces are not conducting offensive operations and are only responding to attacks by Russian troops.

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Ukraine's Defence Ministry denies Ukraine is "90%" behind US peace proposal

Ukraine's Defence Ministry has denied a New York Post report that Kyiv is "90% ready" for Donald Trump's peace plan presented this week in Paris. Source: Ministry of Defence in a comment to Sky News Details: The New York Post report, citing a senior Trump administration official, said that Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov told US officials that Kyiv was 90% behind the plan presented by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in France.

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Russians attack Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast: one person injured, two more under rubble

Russian airstrikes on the town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on Saturday 19 April, injured one person, with two others possibly trapped under the rubble. Earlier in the day, two more people were injured in separate Russian attacks.

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Ukraine's Foreign Minister says Ukraine wants to see Russians ceasefire on all fronts

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said that Ukraine agreed to the US proposal for a full temporary ceasefire for 30 days on 11 March and wants to see Russian forces really cease fire on all fronts.

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Ukraine brings back 277 soldiers from Russian captivity ? photos, video

A total of 277 soldiers were brought back to Ukraine during the prisoner exchange on 19 April. Source: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War Ukrainian soldiers brought back on 19 April.

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Russian drones target Kyiv, Ukrainian air defences engaged

Ukrainian air defence units are responding to a Russian-launched drone in Kyiv. Source: Kyiv City Military Administration; Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko Quote from the Kyiv City Military Administration: "Air defences are responding to an enemy UAV in the capital.

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Ukrainian troops advance in Russia's Belgorod Oblast ? Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukrainian forces have made further advances in Russia's Belgorod Oblast. Source: Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has just reported.

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Zelenskyy comments on Putin's Easter truce

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called a Russian drone attack launched after 17:00 on Saturday 19 April, evidence of Russian leader Vladimir Putin's true attitude toward both Easter and human life. Source: Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote: "As for Putin's latest attempt to play with people's lives - air-raid warnings are sounding across Ukraine.

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Future US-Ukraine investment fund will be able to invest in infrastructure

A forthcoming joint investment fund between Ukraine and the United States will be authorised to invest in both mineral resource development and key infrastructure projects across Ukraine. Source: Ukrinform news agency, citing Taras Kachka, Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade Representative "This fund, as a financial tool, will have the privileged right to invest in a wide range of facilities in Ukraine as soon as appropriate opportunities arise.

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Russia declares Easter truce and vows to halt all hostilities

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has announced an Easter truce, which supposedly means a halt to all hostilities in Ukraine from the evening of 19 April until midnight on 21 April. Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency TASS, citing the Kremlin Details: According to Putin, Russia will stop all hostilities from 18:00 on 19 April Moscow time (coincides with Kyiv time) until 00:00 on 21 April.

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Russian missile strike on Kharkiv on 18 April: 18 people in hospital, including four children

Nearly 120 people were injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike on the city of Kharkiv on Friday 18 April. Reports indicate that 18 civilians remain in hospital. Source: Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration Details: Of the four children in hospital, a 5-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy are in a moderate condition, while a 9-year-old child is in a satisfactory condition and will be discharged soon.

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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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