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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 INTELLIGENCE1,835 verified articles
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Kravchenko says he has no plans to resign amid corruption scandal
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Ukraine's Prosecutor General Kravchenko says he has no plans to resign amid corruption scandal

Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated on September 7 that he has no plans to resign amid a corruption scandal involving a criminal organization allegedly operating within his office. Kravchenko indicated he would comply if the Verkhovna Rada or President Zelenskyy initiated his dismissal, but would not resign voluntarily.

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Ukraine's PM and European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity discuss three issues concerning EU financial aid for Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Ukraine's PM and European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity discuss three issues concerning EU financial aid for Ukraine

On September 7, Ukraine's PM Serhii Koretskyi and European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis discussed Ukraine's financing needs for 2026-2027, reform implementation for EU funding, and preparations for a 2027 financing strategy. The European Commission stated it is too early to name a specific aid amount for that period, emphasizing that further technical discussions are required to assess Ukraine's financial situation.

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Russia hits Zaporizhzhia: 5 injured, apartment buildings and kindergarten damaged – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Russia hits Zaporizhzhia: 5 injured, apartment buildings and kindergarten damaged – photos

Russian forces attacked the city of Zaporizhzhia with drones on the afternoon of September 7, injuring five people and damaging residential buildings and a kindergarten. No one was harmed at the kindergarten as children and staff were in a shelter during the attack.

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Militant involved in murders of intelligence officers killed in Donetsk – UP sources
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Militant involved in murders of intelligence officers killed in Donetsk – UP sources

Ukrainian intelligence services killed Oleh Shutov, an officer of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic's Ministry of State Security, in Donetsk on July 27, 2026, by detonating explosives planted in his car. Shutov was reportedly involved in the 2017 assassinations of Ukrainian intelligence officers Maksym Shapoval and Oleksandr Kharaberiush.

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Ukrainian court remands another suspect in anti-corruption Carthage Operation, with option of bail
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Ukrainian court remands another suspect in anti-corruption Carthage Operation, with option of bail

A Ukrainian court remanded Serhii Kutsyi, driver for a deputy head of the Prosecutor General's Office, in custody for 60 days with a UAH 3 million bail option as a suspect in the Carthage anti-corruption operation. Kutsyi is accused of monitoring security, laundering funds, and following instructions for a criminal organization allegedly led by his superior, Serhii Kropyva.

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Kremlin does not rule out resumption of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and US
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Kremlin does not rule out resumption of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and US

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia does not rule out resuming trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the US, following recent discussions with Donald Trump's envoys. Peskov appreciated the American negotiators' efforts, though he noted it was too early to discuss specific locations or timelines for such talks.

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Details emerge of 36th Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Details emerge of 36th Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting

The 36th Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting convened remotely on July 10, co-chaired by UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, with Ukraine submitting urgent air defence needs. This meeting, held in video format, follows previous discussions where Germany pledged a three-digit number of air-to-air missiles and joint production of ground robotic systems.

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Ukraine lost over US$1 billion on defence procurement in one year – NYT
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Ukraine lost over US$1 billion on defence procurement in one year – NYT

Ukraine lost approximately US$1.2 billion in 2024 due to fraud, waste, and mismanagement in defense procurement, with contracts awarded to unreliable suppliers despite ongoing investigations and arrests. The New York Times reported that audit findings reveal disregarded warning signs, overcharging, and failures to deliver, with some companies securing deals without proven capability or licenses.

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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border
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The Guardian Asia
left30d ago

Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border

Russia and North Korea opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River on Monday, connecting Khasan and Tumangang, a development Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated would boost trade and cooperation. Ukrainian human rights groups, however, have warned the bridge could serve as a military logistics corridor for moving troops and equipment between the two nations.

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Ukraine provides NATO with list of urgent air defence needs ahead of Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Ukraine provides NATO with list of urgent air defence needs ahead of Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting

Ukraine's Defence Ministry presented NATO with a list of urgent air and missile defence needs during a meeting in Brussels on September 7, ahead of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group summit. Kyiv urged allies to rapidly provide additional air defence assets and mobilize resources for the €70 billion military support target by year-end.

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Ukraine's intelligence chief responds to alleged "war between Ukrainian special services"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Ukraine's intelligence chief responds to alleged "war between Ukrainian special services"

Oleh Ivashchenko, Head of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (DIU), stated that an isolated incident involving specific individuals should not be generalized to represent a conflict between the DIU and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). He emphasized that both agencies work towards national security interests against a common enemy, despite recent reports of a confrontation in Kyiv.

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Russia has enough resources to wage war for another 2 years – Ukrainian intelligence agency
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Russia has enough resources to wage war for another 2 years – Ukrainian intelligence agency

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence agency stated that Russia possesses sufficient resources to sustain its invasion through 2027 and 2028. The agency's head, Oleh Ivashchenko, emphasized the need for international partners to work with Ukraine to cut off Russia's resource supply, citing sanctions and intermediary companies as key issues.

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French far-right leader: We will not abandon Ukraine, but support must be reviewed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

French far-right leader: We will not abandon Ukraine, but support must be reviewed

Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, stated in a Bloomberg TV interview that France's unconditional military aid to Ukraine must be reviewed to ensure greater benefits for France, citing the country's debt. Bardella stressed that support would not be entirely halted if his party comes to power, but emphasized the need for guarantees and a ceasefire.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with 92 drones: air defence downs over 70 UAVs, strikes recorded
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 92 drones: air defence downs over 70 UAVs, strikes recorded

Russian forces launched 92 drones, including Shaheds and other types, against Ukraine on the night of September 6-7. Ukrainian air defence reported downing or jamming 71 of these UAVs, with strikes recorded at 12 locations, though the attack was ongoing as of 09:00.

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Trump to speak by phone with Putin and Zelenskyy on Monday – Kyiv Independent
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Trump to speak by phone with Putin and Zelenskyy on Monday – Kyiv Independent

US President Donald Trump plans to speak by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, September 7. This follows a round of talks in Kyiv between US presidential envoys and President Zelenskyy, with Trump reportedly determined to end the war.

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Ukraine seeks to seize water company owned by billionaire family of British theatre mogul
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The Guardian Europe
left30d ago

Ukraine seeks to seize water company owned by billionaire family of British theatre mogul

Ukrainian authorities are seeking to seize IDS Ukraine, a water company co-owned by the Patarkatsishvili family and Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman, citing concerns over potential money laundering and value extraction. The Patarkatsishvili family, who inherited their stake, denies wrongdoing and states they will defend their assets through Ukrainian and potentially international courts.

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Russia loses 1,540 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Russia loses 1,540 soldiers over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,540 military personnel over the past day, bringing its total estimated losses to 1,497,980 since February 24, 2022. The update also detailed losses in tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and other military equipment, with figures currently undergoing confirmation.

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Ukraine war briefing: US envoys leave Kyiv without breakthrough on ending war
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The Guardian Europe
left30d ago

Ukraine war briefing: US envoys leave Kyiv without breakthrough on ending war

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, discussing air defence needs and winter support without achieving a breakthrough towards ending the war. Following discussions in Moscow, the envoys departed Kyiv, with both sides indicating progress on new proposals for a settlement while acknowledging the conflict's continuation into winter.

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DW News
center30d ago

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold Ukraine talks after meeting Putin

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Kyiv on Sunday after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeking significant military aid including Patriot missile systems. Despite the diplomatic push, Moscow and Kyiv remain divided over territorial concessions, and Kushner acknowledged the difficulty of resolving the conflict.

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Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain
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BBC US & Canada
center31d ago

Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Kyiv for symbolic peace talks, discussing security guarantees and territorial issues. Despite warm words and hopes of reviving trilateral discussions with Europe, fundamental differences persist, with Ukraine claiming battlefield gains and Russia asserting tangible advances, making immediate compromises unlikely.

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