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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 INTELLIGENCE1,859 verified articles
How Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals
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BBC Europe
center127d ago

How Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk is set to face Russia's Mirra Andreeva in the French Open semi-finals on Thursday, with Kostyuk using her platform to denounce the ongoing conflict. Kostyuk, who previously defeated Andreeva in Madrid and has dedicated her tournament wins to Ukraine, has criticized Russian players for their silence on the war. Andreeva, conversely, has focused solely on her game, stating her intention to play the ball rather than her opponent.

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia losing on the ground so pivots to air war, say analysts
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The Guardian Europe
left127d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia losing on the ground so pivots to air war, say analysts

Analysts state Russia is escalating air raids on Ukrainian cities due to battlefield failures and to distract from Ukrainian long-range strikes into Russia, with monthly territorial gains falling sharply. Ukraine is developing its own ballistic missile for air defense amid ammunition shortages, while Russian strikes killed civilians in Kramatorsk, Donetsk, and Kherson, and Ukrainian drones targeted energy and military sites in St. Petersburg.

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What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world?
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Al Jazeera
center127d ago

What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world?

Ukrainian drones struck energy facilities near St. Petersburg hours before the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, an event designed to showcase Russia's global economic ties amid Western estrangement. Approximately 20,000 guests from over 130 countries are expected at the three-day forum, which begins Wednesday, with notable attendance from delegations including Saudi Arabia, China, and Uzbekistan.

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Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of Ukraine
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BBC Europe
center127d ago

Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of Ukraine

Eight people were killed and ten injured when a drone struck a passenger bus traveling between Moscow and Simferopol in Russian-occupied Donetsk on Wednesday, according to Russian officials who claimed Ukraine was responsible. Ukraine's general staff did not confirm or deny responsibility, stating they would not comment on statements from the 'aggressor state'.

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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city
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The Guardian Europe
left127d ago

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city

Ukrainian drones struck oil storage facilities, the Kronstadt naval base, and a guided-missile ship in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast early Wednesday, hours before the city's economic forum opened. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the strikes on "important facilities on Russian territory" were a response to recent Russian attacks and part of Ukraine's "long-range sanctions" plan.

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Ukraine drone attack kills 7 in Russian-held territory in new escalation
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Al Jazeera
center127d ago

Ukraine drone attack kills 7 in Russian-held territory in new escalation

A Ukrainian drone strike on a bus in Russian-controlled Donetsk killed at least eight people on Wednesday, according to the Russian-installed head of the region. This incident occurred amid a broader escalation, with Ukraine also reporting drone attacks on military and industrial targets deep within Russian territory, including an oil terminal near St. Petersburg.

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The EU should fast-track Ukraine’s membership of the club – it has the most to gain | Mujtaba Rahman
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The Guardian Europe
left128d ago

The EU should fast-track Ukraine’s membership of the club – it has the most to gain | Mujtaba Rahman

The EU should fast-track Ukraine's membership to secure a peace deal, drive reforms, and enhance European military and agricultural power, according to Mujtaba Rahman. While many EU leaders privately oppose immediate membership due to concerns over labor, agriculture, corruption, and contested territories, Rahman argues that Ukraine's accession is crucial for European security and self-sufficiency, especially as US engagement wanes.

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Patriot missile shortage has created ‘window of vulnerability’ Russia is exploiting in Ukraine
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The Guardian Middle East
left128d ago

Patriot missile shortage has created ‘window of vulnerability’ Russia is exploiting in Ukraine

Russia is exploiting a global shortage of Patriot air defence interceptor missiles, exacerbated by extensive use in Ukraine and the US-Israeli campaign against Iran. This depletion has created a "window of vulnerability" for Ukraine and NATO allies, prompting President Zelenskyy's renewed plea for more interceptors as production struggles to meet demand.

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Zelenskyy asks Trump to send missiles after Russian strikes across Ukraine
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The Guardian Europe
left128d ago

Zelenskyy asks Trump to send missiles after Russian strikes across Ukraine

Following a Russian overnight attack that killed at least 18 people and injured dozens more across Ukraine, President Zelenskyy asked Donald Trump to send Patriot missiles. Russia launched 73 missiles and 656 drones targeting Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and Kharkiv, with Ukraine's air force reporting that approximately half of the incoming projectiles were intercepted.

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Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
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BBC Europe
center128d ago

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?

Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.

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Ukraine’s Kostyuk blasts Russia stars in French Open outburst over war
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Al Jazeera
center128d ago

Ukraine’s Kostyuk blasts Russia stars in French Open outburst over war

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at the French Open on Tuesday, defeating fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina. Following the match, Kostyuk criticized Russian players for their silence on the ongoing war in Ukraine, stating that after four years, their stance has become clear.

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Kyiv picks up the pieces after another attack by Russia – photo essay
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The Guardian Europe
left128d ago

Kyiv picks up the pieces after another attack by Russia – photo essay

Following a massive missile and drone attack on Monday night that killed at least six civilians in Kyiv and wounded others, residents in the Vynohradar suburb began salvaging belongings and covering damaged apartments. Ukrainian officials reported Russia launched 73 missiles and 656 drones nationwide, with President Zelenskyy calling for more air defenses and stating Russia's attacks would continue without them.

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Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people
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BBC Europe
center128d ago

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people

Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least 22 people across Ukraine overnight, including two children in Dnipro and six in Kyiv, with civilian infrastructure and energy facilities targeted. Russia's Defence Ministry claimed the strikes achieved their objectives and were a response to previous Ukrainian attacks, while President Zelensky stated that Ukraine urgently needs more Patriot missiles for interception.

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At least 12 people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine
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Al Jazeera
center128d ago

At least 12 people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Russian forces launched 656 drones and 73 missiles across Ukraine overnight, targeting Kyiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian authorities reported at least 22 killed and dozens wounded, while Russia's MoD stated the strikes targeted Ukraine's military-industrial complex.

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Ukraine war briefing: Ending war before winter ‘correct and realistic’, says senior Kyiv aide
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The Guardian Europe
left129d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Ending war before winter ‘correct and realistic’, says senior Kyiv aide

Kyiv aims to end the war with Russia before winter, with chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov calling it a "realistic" objective, while President Zelenskyy seeks to revive stalled talks. Meanwhile, Kyiv faced heavy Russian attacks early Tuesday, and France detained a suspected Russian oil tanker for violating sanctions.

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Ukraine war briefing: Big drone deal awaits Trump signature, says Zelenskyy
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The Guardian Europe
left130d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Big drone deal awaits Trump signature, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the US to finalize a significant drone deal, highlighting Ukraine's battlefield expertise and the potential for combined AI technology cooperation. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian energy sites in Saratov and Kirov regions, while Russia attacked civilian infrastructure in Ukraine's Chernihiv and Dnipro regions, causing casualties and power outages.

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DW News
center131d ago

Ukraine: IAEA seeks access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after reported drone strike

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has requested access to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after Russia claimed a Ukrainian drone struck a turbine building on May 31, 2026. Ukraine's military denied the accusation, calling it a Russian propaganda tactic, while IAEA head Rafael Grossi expressed serious concern about the incident, which marks the first drone attack within the plant's perimeter since April 2024.

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denies its drone hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
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The Guardian Europe
left131d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denies its drone hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom claimed a Ukrainian drone struck the turbine hall of Power Unit No. 6 at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on Saturday, causing a hole but no damage to key equipment. Ukraine's military denied the claim, calling it a "propaganda ploy" and stating its forces did not strike the unit, while the IAEA expressed serious concern and requested access to investigate.

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Is the war in Ukraine entering a new phase?
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Al Jazeera
center131d ago

Is the war in Ukraine entering a new phase?

A drone strike on a building in Galati, Romania, near the Ukrainian border, prompted condemnation from the EU and a readiness statement from NATO to defend allied territory. While Romanian President Nicusor Dan blamed Russia, President Putin denied responsibility, though he stated the war was nearing its end, as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned of a major Russian aerial assault.

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Ukraine drones strike Russian oil facility, as Kyiv and Moscow trade blows
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Al Jazeera
center131d ago

Ukraine drones strike Russian oil facility, as Kyiv and Moscow trade blows

Ukraine launched coordinated drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure across multiple regions overnight, hitting an oil facility in Armavir and fuel tanks near Yaroslavl, and causing a major fire at a port in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated these strikes demonstrated Ukraine's ability to reach deeper into Russian territory, while Russia's Rosatom claimed Ukrainian drones also struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a claim Ukraine's military denied.

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