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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 INTELLIGENCE1,866 verified articles
Angela Merkel won’t be negotiating with Putin – but the rumour reflects a truth about the Ukraine war | Nathalie Tocci
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The Guardian Europe
left137d ago

Angela Merkel won’t be negotiating with Putin – but the rumour reflects a truth about the Ukraine war | Nathalie Tocci

In Kyiv, I found a mood of confidence. Ukrainians know that Russia is creaking and that Europe has their backDiscussions are said to be under way as to which former European heavyweights should represent the EU in any peace talks with Russia.

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Ukraine war briefing: Putin accused of ‘reckless nuclear brinkmanship’ in Oreshnik missile strike on Kyiv
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The Guardian Europe
left137d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Putin accused of ‘reckless nuclear brinkmanship’ in Oreshnik missile strike on Kyiv

The EU's foreign policy chief accused Russia of "reckless nuclear brinkmanship" after it reportedly used an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in a massive attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region, which killed at least four people and injured about 100. French President Macron also warned Belarusian leader Lukashenko against involvement in the war, as Ukraine's SBU claimed drone strikes on a Russian oil pumping station.

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Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic ballistic missile in ‘deranged’ attack
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The Guardian Europe
left137d ago

Russia hits Kyiv with hypersonic ballistic missile in ‘deranged’ attack

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region, utilizing its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile for the third time in the conflict, resulting in at least four deaths and approximately 100 injuries. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy described the assault, which targeted military command facilities and civilian infrastructure including a water supply facility and schools, as "deranged" and a retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.

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Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv kill at least four people
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Al Jazeera
center137d ago

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv kill at least four people

Russian forces launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region, killing at least four people and wounding over 60, according to Ukrainian authorities. Russia stated the strikes, which included the use of an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile, were retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

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Russia - Ukraine war : Four dead and dozens injured in wave of strikes on Kyiv
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bbc.co.uk
center137d ago

Russia - Ukraine war : Four dead and dozens injured in wave of strikes on Kyiv

Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine Saturday night, targeting Kyiv and causing four deaths and approximately 100 injuries in the capital. The strikes damaged residential buildings, a school, and cultural sites, with Russia claiming the use of an Oreshnik hypersonic missile in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks.

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sounds warning on Oreshnik missiles as Russia strikes Kyiv
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The Guardian Europe
left138d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sounds warning on Oreshnik missiles as Russia strikes Kyiv

Kyiv experienced a massive missile and drone attack early Sunday, resulting in one death and 20 injuries, with residential buildings damaged across multiple districts. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned that Russia's potential use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile sets a dangerous global precedent, urging international preventive action against Moscow's aggression.

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‘There is profound disappointment in him’: mood in Russia turns against Putin
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The Guardian Europe
left138d ago

‘There is profound disappointment in him’: mood in Russia turns against Putin

Interviews with individuals close to Vladimir Putin and Western intelligence officials indicate a growing disillusionment among Russian elites regarding the war in Ukraine and the domestic economy. Despite these internal pressures and slipping approval ratings, Putin remains determined to capture the Donbas region by year's end, reportedly receiving overly optimistic battlefield reports from his military and security services.

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Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
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BBC Europe
center138d ago

Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate

Russian officials claimed Ukraine conducted a drone attack on a college dormitory in Starobilsk, Russian-occupied Luhansk region, early Friday, resulting in 21 deaths and 42 wounded. The Ukrainian General Staff stated they attacked a Russian military unit near Starobilsk that night, denying targeting civilian infrastructure, prompting Russia to request a UN Security Council session and President Putin to order a response.

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Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
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BBC Europe
center138d ago

Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of a deadly drone strike on a student dormitory in Starobilsk, Luhansk region, which Russia's emergencies ministry stated killed 18 and injured 42. Ukraine's military confirmed striking the headquarters of Russia's Rubicon drone unit in Starobilsk, asserting adherence to international humanitarian law while causing damage to military infrastructure.

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Zelenskyy says ‘time is right’ for Ukraine to start process of joining EU
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Al Jazeera
center138d ago

Zelenskyy says ‘time is right’ for Ukraine to start process of joining EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU leaders on Friday to begin Ukraine's accession process, rejecting associate membership as unfair and leaving Kyiv "voiceless." This push coincides with intensified battlefield actions, including Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure and claims of retaking territory, while Russia accused Ukraine of a deadly dormitory attack in Starobilsk.

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This is how to defeat Vladimir Putin | Timothy Garton Ash
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The Guardian Europe
left139d ago

This is how to defeat Vladimir Putin | Timothy Garton Ash

The Russian dictator’s dreams of greatness threaten Nato and the EU, not just Ukraine. Here are eight ways in which he can be thwartedNo dictator lasts for ever.

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Ukraine war briefing: Putin promises revenge after blaming Kyiv for Luhansk attack he says killed six
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The Guardian Europe
left139d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Putin promises revenge after blaming Kyiv for Luhansk attack he says killed six

Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine for a drone attack on a student dorm in Luhansk that killed six people and vowed retaliation, while Ukraine's military denied the accusation and stated it struck an elite drone command unit. Separately, Czech President Petr Pavel urged NATO to "show its teeth" against Russian provocations, and the UN's nuclear watchdog reported a fire at a Ukrainian electrical substation partially disconnecting a nuclear power station from off-site power.

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Russia labels Ukraine attack in occupied Luhansk ‘monstrous crime’
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Al Jazeera
center139d ago

Russia labels Ukraine attack in occupied Luhansk ‘monstrous crime’

Russia reported that a Ukrainian drone attack killed at least six people and wounded 39 in a student dormitory in Starobilsk, occupied Luhansk, on Friday. Ukrainian officials denied the accusation, calling it "manipulation" and stating their forces targeted an elite drone command unit in the area.

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Ukraine war briefing: Oil plant strikes all going to plan, says Zelenskyy
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The Guardian Europe
left140d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Oil plant strikes all going to plan, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region on Thursday, causing a fire and reportedly killing two people, according to President Zelenskyy and Russian outlet Astra. Zelenskyy stated these attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are part of Ukraine's broader May plan to degrade Moscow's revenue streams and support battlefield advances.

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Ukraine Baltic allies unsettled by repeated drone incursions
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bbc.com
center140d ago

Ukraine Baltic allies unsettled by repeated drone incursions

Repeated incursions of Ukrainian drones into Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian airspace over the past week have triggered Nato fighter jet scrambles and heightened regional unease. While Kyiv has apologized and blamed Russian jamming, Moscow accuses the Baltic states of facilitating attacks, a claim vehemently denied by Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius, who state Russia is deliberately provoking security concerns.

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Ukraine's Baltic allies unsettled by repeated drone incursions
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BBC Europe
center140d ago

Ukraine's Baltic allies unsettled by repeated drone incursions

Ukraine's Baltic allies Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have experienced repeated drone incursions this week, prompting NATO fighter jet scrambles and heightened regional unease. Kyiv has apologized for the incidents, blaming Russian jamming, while Moscow accuses the Baltic states of enabling Ukrainian strikes, a claim forcefully denied by Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius.

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Germany ready for NATO leadership role , minister says
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dw.com
center140d ago

Germany ready for NATO leadership role , minister says

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated Berlin's readiness to assume greater leadership in NATO, advocating for a new burden-sharing arrangement and increased defense cooperation to strengthen the alliance and Europe's role. He also intends to propose ways NATO can support Ukraine, while NATO chief Mark Rutte noted uneven aid distribution among members.

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Many Nato countries not spending enough to support Ukraine, says Rutte – as it happened
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The Guardian Europe
left140d ago

Many Nato countries not spending enough to support Ukraine, says Rutte – as it happened

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that many Nato allies are not spending enough to support Ukraine, with a limited group of countries leading the effort. This comes as Baltic nations, including Latvia, reported multiple drone alerts amid Russian accusations of facilitating Ukrainian attacks, prompting diplomatic protests from Estonia.

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From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
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BBC Europe
center141d ago

From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies

Ukraine is enhancing its air defenses against Russian aerial assaults, which killed 24 civilians earlier this month and involved 1,500 drones and 56 missiles in 48 hours. The country is integrating AI-powered software like Sky Map with Western systems and developing indigenous solutions, including mass-produced interceptor drones costing around $1,000, to counter Russian threats.

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Ukraine war briefing: Fresh threat of attack from Belarus front, warns Zelenskyy
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The Guardian Europe
left141d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Fresh threat of attack from Belarus front, warns Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of potential Russian offensive operations from Belarus towards Chernihiv and Kyiv, stating Ukraine will reinforce its northern regions and increase diplomatic pressure on Minsk. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks have forced major Russian oil refineries to halt or reduce output, impacting fuel production and Moscow's budget, while the UK government faced criticism over its phased sanctions on Russian oil products.

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