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Ukraine–Russia War News

Latest verified updates on Russia’s war in Ukraine, frontline shifts, drone warfare, Western support, occupied territories, and ceasefire diplomacy.

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KEY ACTORS
Ukrainian Armed Forces (ZSU)—National military of Ukraine, defending against the Russian invasion since 2022
Russian Armed Forces—Conventional military forces of the Russian Federation conducting offensive operations
Volodymyr Zelensky—President of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin—President of Russia
NATO—North Atlantic Treaty Organization — providing military and financial support to Ukraine
ACTIVE FRONTS & FLASHPOINTS
Pokrovsk axisKursk incursion zoneZaporizhzhia frontCrimean PeninsulaBlack Sea corridor
KEY STATISTICS
CASUALTIESHundreds of thousands of military casualties on both sides (U.S. and European intelligence estimates, 2024)
DISPLACED6.3 million internally displaced within Ukraine; 6.5 million refugees abroad (UNHCR, 2024)
ESCALATIONFebruary 2022 — Full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine
Context reviewed 2025-04-01GLOSSARY →
LATEST INTELLIGENCE1,783 verified articles
Le Pen: France can no longer keep helping Ukraine financially
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Le Pen: France can no longer keep helping Ukraine financially

Marine Le Pen stated that France can no longer financially assist Ukraine due to its own deteriorating financial situation, though she affirmed continued support for training and equipment. Le Pen, who leads current French presidential election polls, advocates for a major peace conference to achieve a diplomatic settlement to the conflict.

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Russia damages railway station in Berestyn: trains delayed by up to six hours – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Russia damages railway station in Berestyn: trains delayed by up to six hours – photos

A Russian attack severely damaged the railway station in Berestyn, Kharkiv Oblast, and infrastructure at Kyiv's Mykilska Slobidka station, according to Ukrainian Railways. While no one was injured, passenger trains will face delays of up to six hours as repairs are assessed and limited routes are implemented.

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Zelenskyy appoints Khmelnytskyi Oblast chief prosecutor Anton Kovalskyi as acting prosecutor general
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Zelenskyy appoints Khmelnytskyi Oblast chief prosecutor Anton Kovalskyi as acting prosecutor general

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Anton Kovalskyi, head of the Khmelnytskyi Oblast Prosecutor's Office, as acting prosecutor general via decree on September 15. This appointment follows the dismissal of Ruslan Kravchenko amid an investigation into alleged protection of scam call centers and Kravchenko's subsequent departure from Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy: Graham bill and other sanctions will help force Russia to make peace
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Zelenskyy: Graham bill and other sanctions will help force Russia to make peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US House of Representatives' passage of the Graham-Blumenthal bill, which enables sanctions on countries buying Russian energy, is a powerful tool to force Russia to end its invasion. Zelenskyy emphasized that these strong sanctions, alongside diplomatic efforts, are crucial for achieving a successful peace.

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Zelenskyy's Office explains how US Graham bill could affect Russia
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Zelenskyy's Office explains how US Graham bill could affect Russia

Ukraine's Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, welcomed the US House of Representatives' passage of the Graham-Blumenthal bill, which enables punitive tariffs on nations purchasing Russian energy. Vlasiuk stated this measure aims to reduce Russia's oil revenues, making energy exports more expensive and less profitable, thereby gradually diminishing Russia's capacity to sustain its current military operations.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and drones, hits recorded at 36 locations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and drones, hits recorded at 36 locations

Russia launched 157 drones and missiles targeting 36 locations across Ukraine's Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa oblasts on the night of September 16-17. Ukrainian air defence forces reported destroying or jamming 131 aerial assets, though the attack was ongoing with some Russian drones still in Ukrainian airspace.

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Russia loses 1,960 soldiers and 43 artillery systems over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Russia loses 1,960 soldiers and 43 artillery systems over past day

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,960 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

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Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week
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Al Jazeera
center19d ago

Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week

Ukrainian and US diplomatic teams are actively working to arrange a meeting between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump during the UN General Assembly in New York next week. This effort occurs amid escalating Russian strikes on Ukraine, which have increased civilian casualties by 37% this year, and as Trump urges Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure, citing global fuel price surges.

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EU ambassadors presented with draft sanctions targeting 1,576 Russian entities
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

EU ambassadors presented with draft sanctions targeting 1,576 Russian entities

The European External Action Service presented EU ambassadors with a draft sanctions package on September 16, targeting 1,576 Russian individuals and entities linked to the defence industry. This proposal represents the largest addition to the EU's sanctions regime for violations of Ukraine's territorial integrity since 2014, pending further technical review and ambassadorial approval.

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One of Ukraine's key industries almost disappears from GDP
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

One of Ukraine's key industries almost disappears from GDP

Metinvest estimates Ukraine's metals industry contribution to GDP has fallen from 7% before the invasion to near zero, with only two of its mining assets operating at reduced capacity. The Southern plant is idle due to port closures, Inhulets plant is shut due to electricity prices, and Zaporizhstal has suffered critical damage from Russian strikes.

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Poland reportedly surprised by Brussels plan to use remaining SAFE funds for Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Poland reportedly surprised by Brussels plan to use remaining SAFE funds for Ukraine

Poland and other EU nations expressed surprise after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested using remaining SAFE funds for Ukraine, bypassing prior discussions about member states using these funds for their own defense projects. The plan has caused irritation among member states who were not consulted and are currently repaying the SAFE loans themselves.

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Ukraine's human rights commissioner: As Russia stalls on evacuation from occupied Oleshky, people are walking through mined fields to try to escape
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Ukraine's human rights commissioner: As Russia stalls on evacuation from occupied Oleshky, people are walking through mined fields to try to escape

Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets stated that Russia has failed to confirm evacuation plans for civilians trapped in occupied Oleshky, near Kherson. Lubinets reported that over 6,000 people, including 200 children, remain in the settlement and are attempting to escape through mined fields due to dire conditions.

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Over 44% of Ukrainian school textbooks destroyed by Russia have been reprinted
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Over 44% of Ukrainian school textbooks destroyed by Russia have been reprinted

As of September 16, Ukrainian publishers have reprinted over 44% of school textbooks destroyed by Russian attacks, with 88.6% of the first batch and 7% of the second batch delivered to schools. Publishers are currently bearing the costs, though the Ministry of Education and Science is negotiating with international partners like UNICEF and the World Bank for compensation to cover losses estimated at $3.3 million.

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Ukrainian foreign minister: Putin seeks to trigger migration to Europe by causing food crisis
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Ukrainian foreign minister: Putin seeks to trigger migration to Europe by causing food crisis

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Vladimir Putin intends to provoke a new wave of migration to Europe by creating a food crisis through the blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea exports. Sybiha believes this strategy aims to destabilize Europe, sow division, and weaken support for Ukraine, particularly ahead of upcoming EU elections.

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‘My future is in the EU’: the Ukrainian children who don’t want to go home
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The Guardian Europe
left19d ago

‘My future is in the EU’: the Ukrainian children who don’t want to go home

Thousands of children in state care were evacuated when Russia invaded. Kyiv wants them back – but many resistWhen he first arrived in his new home in a small village in the Italian Alps in March 2022, 15-year-old Denys* says he felt homesick and confused.

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Kyiv: EU to sanction 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in abduction of Ukrainian children
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Ukrainska Pravda
center18d ago

Kyiv: EU to sanction 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in abduction of Ukrainian children

The EU is preparing sanctions against 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Lithuania has allocated €600,000 to Ukrainian organizations for returns and rehabilitation, while New Zealand joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children as its 51st member.

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Zelenskyy: "We're preparing meetings in the US with our partners"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Zelenskyy: "We're preparing meetings in the US with our partners"

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on September 16 that Ukraine is preparing for meetings in the United States with its partners to discuss negotiations, energy, food security, and weapons. These upcoming meetings are expected to result in new support packages for Ukraine, specifically including air defense systems.

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Ukraine awaits Russian list of sites to be covered by possible energy ceasefire
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Ukraine awaits Russian list of sites to be covered by possible energy ceasefire

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Russia must provide a list of energy facilities to be covered by a potential ceasefire, a proposal Ukraine has long advocated for. Kyiv awaits Russian clarification on details for a fair and balanced arrangement prohibiting the use of any weapons against energy infrastructure.

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Russian drone strike destroys warehouse that stored props from Zelenskyy’s Kvartal 95 production studio – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center19d ago

Russian drone strike destroys warehouse that stored props from Zelenskyy’s Kvartal 95 production studio – photos

Russian jet-powered drones struck a warehouse in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district on the night of September 15-16, destroying props belonging to President Zelenskyy's Kvartal 95 production studio. The State Emergency Service reported no injuries, though Kvartal 95 stated the attack resulted in the loss of numerous sets, costumes, and items accumulated over 20 years of the studio's history.

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European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’
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The Guardian Europe
left19d ago

European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’

Commission president says EU must ‘urgently reimagine our partnerships’ as she makes unprecedented offerCanada has been invited to become the first “associate member” of the EU by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. In an unprecedented offer, von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the EU and Canada “see the world with the same eyes” through shared democratic values and common approaches to many big issues, from AI to climate breakdown, the Ukraine war and geopolitics.

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