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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
Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys
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BBC Europe
center31d ago

Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday after holding "constructive, extremely frank" talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Zelensky stated his readiness for substantive, realistic discussions on peace and security guarantees, while both sides acknowledged recent Russian advances and the need to address conflict root causes.

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Zelenskyy: US to increase Patriot missile production in 2027, Ukraine is counting on these systems
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Zelenskyy: US to increase Patriot missile production in 2027, Ukraine is counting on these systems

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that the US will increase Patriot missile production in 2027, stating Ukraine is counting on these systems for defense. He also mentioned upcoming meetings in Norway and Canada to bolster Ukraine's anti-ballistic missile capabilities, with Germany also increasing its Patriot production.

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Ukraine, Europe and US to hold meeting in near future – Zelenskyy
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Ukraine, Europe and US to hold meeting in near future – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine, the US, and Europe will hold a meeting in the near future following negotiations in Kyiv with US special envoys. National security advisors from France, the UK, and Germany also participated in the talks, which covered parameters for ending the war and Ukraine's support.

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Zelenskyy reveals details of talks with Trump envoys: winter package, territories, security guarantees
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Zelenskyy reveals details of talks with Trump envoys: winter package, territories, security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with European partners, on September 6 in Kyiv to discuss a 'winter package' of support including air defense and energy aid, as well as territorial and security guarantees. The discussions focused on immediate support for Ukraine and resolving complex issues, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the need for strong security and economic guarantees for the nation's recovery and prosperity.

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US envoy Kushner in Kyiv: Trump is very determined to see an end to war
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

US envoy Kushner in Kyiv: Trump is very determined to see an end to war

US presidential special envoy Jared Kushner stated in Kyiv that Donald Trump is firmly determined to end the war in Ukraine and create conditions for a long-term, durable peace. Kushner conveyed Trump's regards to the Ukrainian people, emphasizing that the former president views the conflict as a complex but solvable problem worthy of dedicated effort.

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US envoys meet Putin: What’s behind latest diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war?
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Al Jazeera
center31d ago

US envoys meet Putin: What’s behind latest diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war?

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday to present a proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov described the talks as "highly useful" and "substantive," outlining possible settlement ideas, though details remain unclear and Ukraine's territorial integrity is a key point of contention.

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US orchestra ends cooperation with Russian violinist Vadim Repin after Ukrainian Embassy urging
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

US orchestra ends cooperation with Russian violinist Vadim Repin after Ukrainian Embassy urging

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) ended its cooperation with Russian violinist Vadim Repin for concerts on November 6 and 7, following a request from the Ukrainian Embassy in the United States. The orchestra stated a mutual decision was reached due to the current environment, and the Ukrainian Embassy thanked the ASO for its action, citing Russia's use of cultural diplomacy.

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‘Nobody will win’: Zelenskyy adviser warns of mutual destruction if war with Russia continues
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The Guardian Europe
left31d ago

‘Nobody will win’: Zelenskyy adviser warns of mutual destruction if war with Russia continues

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's defense technology adviser, Serhii Beskrestnov, warned that neither Russia nor Ukraine can win the escalating war, predicting mutual economic and infrastructural destruction. Beskrestnov stated Ukraine plans to launch 1,000 drones nightly to strike Russian targets and halt civil aviation, while expressing concern over Russia's potential to create a disaster in Kyiv this winter.

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US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visit Kyiv for first time after Putin talks
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The Guardian Europe
left31d ago

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visit Kyiv for first time after Putin talks

US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking their first visit to Ukraine after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The visit signifies an intensification of efforts to end the war, though specific peace proposals remain unclear amid ongoing strikes and Ukrainian concerns about critical missile shortages.

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Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump envoys yielded several new ideas regarding negotiations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump envoys yielded several new ideas regarding negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that new ideas for peace negotiations were discussed during talks in Kyiv on September 6 with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, alongside national security advisors from France, the UK, and Germany. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to analyze these proposals to understand potential steps toward achieving concrete results and bringing Ukraine closer to peace.

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Trump envoy Witkoff reveals what US sought to achieve during visits to Kyiv and Moscow
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Trump envoy Witkoff reveals what US sought to achieve during visits to Kyiv and Moscow

US special envoy Steve Witkoff stated that his delegation visited Kyiv and Moscow to foster communication and narrow issues between the warring parties, aiming to bring them closer to a resolution. The talks, which included meetings with President Zelenskyy and other international advisors, were described as substantive, focusing on potential peace parameters and immediate Ukrainian support.

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US and Europe note Ukraine's stronger position on battlefield – Zelenskyy
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

US and Europe note Ukraine's stronger position on battlefield – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that European and American partners acknowledge Ukraine's strengthened battlefield position over the past 10-12 months, particularly in the east. Zelenskyy indicated this improved standing provides greater confidence for future discussions with the US and Russia, though he noted Russia currently lacks sufficient willingness to agree to specific negotiation formats.

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Zelenskyy says 67 Ukrainian companies are working on downing jet-powered drones on a large scale
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Zelenskyy says 67 Ukrainian companies are working on downing jet-powered drones on a large scale

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that 67 Ukrainian companies are currently capable of intercepting jet-powered drones on a large scale. He noted that three to five of these companies have shown promising results and are expected to begin mass production of drones soon, describing this defence capability as a 'Plan B' alongside diplomatic efforts.

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Trump envoy Kushner: no guarantee war will end by winter, but US is working towards it
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Trump envoy Kushner: no guarantee war will end by winter, but US is working towards it

Donald Trump's special envoy Jared Kushner stated on Sunday that there is no guarantee the war in Ukraine will end by winter, but the US is working to create the necessary conditions. Kushner's comments followed substantive talks in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and national security advisers from France, the UK, and Germany regarding potential peace parameters and support for Ukraine.

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US envoy Kushner on meeting with Putin: a lot of ideas were discussed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

US envoy Kushner on meeting with Putin: a lot of ideas were discussed

US special envoy Jared Kushner stated that he and Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss "many ideas that have not worked to date" for a durable peace, aiming to identify gains for Russia, Ukraine, and the world. Following talks in Kyiv, Kushner indicated progress might be made soon on new ideas, potentially reviving a trilateral format involving Ukraine, Russia, and other parties.

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Pope says he hopes latest efforts to resume peace talks on Ukraine will bear concrete fruit
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Pope says he hopes latest efforts to resume peace talks on Ukraine will bear concrete fruit

Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for renewed peace talks on Ukraine, following visits by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv. The Pope urged an end to violence and destruction, calling for dialogue as national security advisors from France, the UK, and Germany are set to join upcoming negotiations.

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Russia has attacked four Ukrainian petrol stations over past 24 hours – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Russia has attacked four Ukrainian petrol stations over past 24 hours – photos

Russian forces conducted four attacks on Ukrnafta facilities, including petrol stations and storage facilities, across Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts within the past 24 hours. These strikes, which caused damage to equipment and buildings but no reported injuries, follow a similar attack on an Ukrnafta complex in Odesa Oblast on September 2.

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Two rounds of talks with US envoys have concluded, third expected – Zelenskyy
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Two rounds of talks with US envoys have concluded, third expected – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that two rounds of talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have concluded in Kyiv, with a third session expected. Zelenskyy also stated that the next round will include representatives from the UK, France, and Germany, following earlier discussions in Moscow.

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Ukraine's state nuclear company warns of critical safety situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Ukraine's state nuclear company warns of critical safety situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Ukraine's state nuclear company Energoatom warned of a critical safety situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, citing the prolonged use of diesel generators for over two weeks after its 27th disconnection from the power grid since the invasion began. The continuous operation of backup generators increases the risk of Common Cause Failure, threatening control over primary safety systems and spent nuclear fuel storage.

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Zelenskyy explains how talks with Trump envoys and European representatives will unfold
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Zelenskyy explains how talks with Trump envoys and European representatives will unfold

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that talks would commence in Kyiv with Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, followed by separate discussions with national security advisers from France, the United Kingdom, and Germany. These meetings follow the US envoys' prior substantive talks in Moscow, where President Putin expressed confidence in achieving his war aims.

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