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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 INTELLIGENCE1,830 verified articles
Russia is raining death on Ukraine’s women and children. Our hands shake but we keep going for love | Alina Sarnatska
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The Guardian Europe
left28d ago

Russia is raining death on Ukraine’s women and children. Our hands shake but we keep going for love | Alina Sarnatska

Our skin has thickened into armour, but I do not want survival to take away my tenderness towards others – or myselfMy grandma was as hard as nails. She had just turned 17 when the Nazis entered her village in the Kyiv region, near what is now the city of Bucha.

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‘Miserable and impossible’: food scarce in Kyiv as Russia targets supply chains
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The Guardian Europe
left28d ago

‘Miserable and impossible’: food scarce in Kyiv as Russia targets supply chains

Russian strikes on food warehouses and logistics supply chains around Ukrainian cities, particularly Kyiv, have led to scarce goods and increased prices, with one retail executive estimating a potential 15% rise. The attacks, including a recent barrage of drones and missiles, have destroyed millions of euros worth of stock and medical supplies, impacting businesses and humanitarian aid efforts.

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Russian has lost over 1.5 million soldiers since 2022
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Russian has lost over 1.5 million soldiers since 2022

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia suffered 1,480 personnel losses in the past day, bringing its total estimated combat losses to 1,500,870 since February 24, 2022. The figures also include substantial losses in tanks, armored vehicles, and aircraft, with ongoing confirmation of the data.

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv books in 1,000 Patriots as UK and EU open up missile aid
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The Guardian Europe
left28d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv books in 1,000 Patriots as UK and EU open up missile aid

Ukraine is contracting approximately 1,000 Patriot missiles over the coming years with allied support and an EU loan, while Germany and the UK are sending immediate interceptors from their stockpiles. This comes as Ukraine faces continued Russian strikes and potential intensified fighting in Donetsk, with analysts noting Russia's proximity to key cities.

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Woman, 70, killed in Russian drone strike on apartment block in Kherson
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Woman, 70, killed in Russian drone strike on apartment block in Kherson

A 70-year-old woman was killed when a Russian drone struck an apartment block in Kherson's Dniprovskyi district around 19:10 local time. This incident follows a previous drone strike on September 5th in the same district which injured four people, including two children.

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Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv
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BBC Europe
center29d ago

Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv

A Russian drone struck the headquarters of the Ukrainian TV channel We Are Ukraine in Kyiv on Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring others during a live broadcast. This attack, which damaged the newsroom, occurred amidst overnight strikes on the capital that also hit residential buildings, while a separate drone attack struck buildings in Russia's Saratov.

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Remilitarisation and support for Ukraine must not slacken, US tells Europe
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The Guardian Europe
left29d ago

Remilitarisation and support for Ukraine must not slacken, US tells Europe

The UK committed £100 million to Ukraine for air defense systems, including Patriot missiles, interceptors, artillery rounds, and drones, to bolster defenses against Russian attacks this winter. This contribution aims to address dwindling supplies and strengthen Ukraine's capabilities alongside approximately 50 allied nations providing military equipment.

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Kremlin objects to E3 involvement in talks on Russia-Ukraine war
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Ukrainska Pravda
center29d ago

Kremlin objects to E3 involvement in talks on Russia-Ukraine war

The Kremlin stated that the involvement of national security advisers from France, the UK, and Germany in talks on the Russia-Ukraine war could "complicate the process" and worsen Ukraine's position. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, however, described recent talks with former US President Trump's special envoys as useful, citing their understanding of the conflict's root causes.

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North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
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BBC Asia
center29d ago

North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries

North Korea and Russia officially opened the first road bridge across the Tumen River, facilitating increased cargo, passenger, and potential military logistics between the two nations. The bridge, completed in 495 days after construction began in 2025, is seen by some analysts as a covert military logistics corridor to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy and Norwegian PM discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence and preparing for winter
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Zelenskyy and Norwegian PM discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence and preparing for winter

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense, interceptor missile needs, and winter preparations. The talks also included further collaboration on the FREYJA anti-ballistic program, with Zelenskyy scheduled to meet with defense companies involved in its development.

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Bloomberg: Putin plans to intensify attacks on Ukraine over winter to test its resilience
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Bloomberg: Putin plans to intensify attacks on Ukraine over winter to test its resilience

European officials familiar with the situation told Bloomberg that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to intensify attacks on Ukraine's energy and heating infrastructure over the winter to test Kyiv's resilience and its allies' resolve. Putin expects to emerge in a stronger position by spring, while serious negotiations are unlikely before next year, according to the report.

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Zelenskyy and first lady arrive in Norway for King Harald's funeral
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Ukrainska Pravda
center28d ago

Zelenskyy and first lady arrive in Norway for King Harald's funeral

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in Norway to attend the funeral of King Harald V and meet with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Discussions will focus on continued support for Ukraine, particularly air defense systems and winter assistance, and will include meetings with developers of the FREYJA anti-ballistic system.

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Trump, Putin hold ‘frank’ phone call as US revives Ukraine peace efforts
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Al Jazeera
center28d ago

Trump, Putin hold ‘frank’ phone call as US revives Ukraine peace efforts

United States President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. Putin’s foreign affairs adviser described the hour-long conversation as constructive and frank, with Putin outlining battlefield advances and pushing back against concerns of future attacks on Europe.

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Blackout hits Mykolaiv and Kherson
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Ukrainska Pravda
center29d ago

Blackout hits Mykolaiv and Kherson

A complete power outage has affected Mykolaiv and the Kherson hromada, halting trams in Mykolaiv and impacting water supply, with authorities investigating the cause. Invincibility centres are prepared to operate around the clock in Kherson if the blackout is prolonged, offering essential services to residents.

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Ukraine’s prosecutor general quits after anti-corruption agents raid his office
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The Guardian Europe
left29d ago

Ukraine’s prosecutor general quits after anti-corruption agents raid his office

Ukraine's Prosecutor General, Ruslan Kravchenko, resigned on Monday following allegations of his office's involvement in a large-scale money laundering scheme protecting illegal call centers. The resignation came after anti-corruption agencies Nabu and Sapo raided Kravchenko's office and searched his home, with Kravchenko denying wrongdoing and President Zelenskyy confirming discussions about the matter.

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Russia says it will give a ‘harsh and painful’ response after Hungary expels 10 diplomats - Europe live
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The Guardian Europe
left29d ago

Russia says it will give a ‘harsh and painful’ response after Hungary expels 10 diplomats - Europe live

Moscow’s foreign minister issues warning to ‘Russophobic lobby in Budapest’ after diplomats expelled for ‘unacceptable’ activitiesBut the tone coming from Moscow is very different, as Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia was very confident that victory in its war against Ukraine is “very near. ”“Yes, we are ​confident, and we ⁠are ​sure that ​victory ​is very near,” ​Peskov ‌said in comments reported by Reuters.

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Hungary again blocks opening of EU accession clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center29d ago

Hungary again blocks opening of EU accession clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine

Hungary again blocked the European Union's COELA working party from approving screening results for Ukraine's accession clusters 2 and 3 on September 8, citing demands for Kyiv to enact legislative steps concerning the Hungarian national minority. Other EU member states have not changed their positions, refusing to separate Ukraine and Moldova in the accession process, which is also stalled by Hungary's objections.

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EU accession: Hungary still has not told Ukraine its demands for opening of EU negotiating clusters
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Ukrainska Pravda
center29d ago

EU accession: Hungary still has not told Ukraine its demands for opening of EU negotiating clusters

Hungary has not provided Ukraine with specific demands regarding the opening of EU negotiating clusters, despite stating Ukraine must take certain steps. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson stated that Budapest's reservations have been expressed only in general terms, hindering progress on EU accession talks.

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Ukraine to buy several thousand IRIS-T missiles from Germany using EU funds
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Ukrainska Pravda
center29d ago

Ukraine to buy several thousand IRIS-T missiles from Germany using EU funds

Ukraine will purchase several thousand IRIS-T missiles from Germany using funds from an EU loan, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced on September 8. This acquisition aims to bolster Ukraine's air defence capabilities, with Pistorius noting the IRIS-T system's successful deployment in Ukraine.

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Putin and Trump discuss US special envoys' trip to Kyiv
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Ukrainska Pravda
center29d ago

Putin and Trump discuss US special envoys' trip to Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with former US President Donald Trump on September 8 regarding the visits of US special envoys to Kyiv and Moscow. According to the Kremlin, Trump expressed a desire to achieve peace in Ukraine during his potential presidency, which Putin stated would restore US-Russia relations, and both leaders described the envoys' trips as positive.

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