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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 INTELLIGENCE1,873 verified articles
Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 200 drones at Ukraine as truce expires
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Al Jazeera
center150d ago

Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 200 drones at Ukraine as truce expires

One killed and four others wounded in attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, local administration chief says.

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Putin is in a ‘weaker position than ever before’, says EU’s Kallas – as it happened
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The Guardian Europe
left150d ago

Putin is in a ‘weaker position than ever before’, says EU’s Kallas – as it happened

The bloc’s foreign policy chief said recent remarks from the Russian leader suggested the war may be coming to an endRussian affairs reporterThe EU on Monday dismissed Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that the Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder could serve as a European mediator in peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Continue reading.

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EU, UK sanction Russians over deportations of Ukrainian children
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Al Jazeera
center150d ago

EU, UK sanction Russians over deportations of Ukrainian children

Russian institutions and officials accused of systemic deportation and indoctrination of children during war on Ukraine.

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Ukraine : EU sanctions Russians over child deportations
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dw.com
center150d ago

Ukraine : EU sanctions Russians over child deportations

Ukraine : EU sanctions Russians over child deportations

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EU rejects Putin call for Gerhard Schröder role in Ukraine peace talks
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The Guardian Europe
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EU rejects Putin call for Gerhard Schröder role in Ukraine peace talks

Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas says Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor cannot be considered impartialEurope live – latest updatesThe EU has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that the Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder could serve as a European mediator in peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Over the weekend, the Russian leader put forward Schröder – a longtime ally – as a possible figure to help restart talks with Europe, saying he would “personally” f

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Who is Gerhard Schroeder, Putin’s pick for Ukraine peace talks mediation?
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Al Jazeera
center151d ago

Who is Gerhard Schroeder, Putin’s pick for Ukraine peace talks mediation?

And will he be acceptable to Ukraine and the West?.

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Things are not going so well for Russia
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Al Jazeera
center151d ago

Things are not going so well for Russia

Russia's 2025 Victory Day Parade drew significantly fewer high-profile international attendees than the previous year, with only leaders from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan present, compared to 2024's lineup that included China's Xi Jinping and Brazil's Lula. The diminished diplomatic turnout reflects Russia's stalled military advance in Ukraine, economic contraction to 1 percent projected growth, and erosion of influence in its former sphere—exemplified by Armenia's pivot toward EU integration and US-brokered peace negotiations with Azerbaijan, signaling Moscow's weakening position in the post-Soviet region.

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Ukraine war briefing: Mixed reaction to Putin proposal of Schröder as peace mediator
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The Guardian Europe
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Ukraine war briefing: Mixed reaction to Putin proposal of Schröder as peace mediator

Critics question former German chancellor’s suitability, while others think Europe should seize every chance for peace. What we know on day 1,538German officials have reacted cautiously to Vladimir Putin’s surprise suggestion that former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder could act as a mediator in Ukraine war peace talks, saying they had “taken note” of Putin’s comments but viewed them as part of “a series of bogus offers” from Russia, government sources told Agency-France Presse.

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Russia breaches three-day ceasefire with Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
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The Guardian Europe
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Russia breaches three-day ceasefire with Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Vladimir Putin stated on Saturday that he believes the Russia-Ukraine war is "coming to an end" and expressed willingness to negotiate European security arrangements, remarks made as a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine took effect amid mutual accusations of violations and continued drone activity. The Kremlin said it has no plans to extend the truce, and Putin conditioned any meeting with Zelenskyy on prior agreement on peace terms, while suggesting Germany's former chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a preferred negotiating partner.

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Putin hints at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, but why now?
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Al Jazeera
center151d ago

Putin hints at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, but why now?

Amid a US-backed ceasefire, Putin signals peace talks could progress, but broader negotiations remain stalled.

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First plane carrying passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Tenerife – Europe live
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The Guardian Europe
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First plane carrying passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Tenerife – Europe live

Spain has begun the evacuation of the first passengers from the MV Hondius ship which arrived in Tenerife on SundayPassengers begin evacuating cruise ship hit by hantavirusIn other news, there are reports of Russian attacks continuing on Ukraine despite a ceasefire that was meant to run from Saturday 9 May to Monday 11 May. There are reports of people being injured by Russian strikes in areas including the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Kherson regions.

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center152d ago

'No comment' after Schröder named by Putin for Ukraine talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that the former German chancellor serve as a mediator in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

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Putin suggests Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘coming to an end’
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Al Jazeera
center152d ago

Putin suggests Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘coming to an end’

Russian president also says he is willing to meet Zelenskyy in a third country if a long-term peace deal is reached.

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Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future
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The Guardian Europe
left152d ago

Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future

With Trump wavering on Nato and war in Ukraine, Europe is scrambling to spend billions on weapons such as dronesIn a small workshop in England’s East Midlands, engineers at the British startup Skycutter are designing weapons for Ukraine. A row of 3D printers make the fuselage for interceptor drones, while parts such as motors and navigation chips are slotted together by hand.

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Ukraine war briefing: Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations of violating ceasefire
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Ukraine war briefing: Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations of violating ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday traded accusations of violating a three-day ceasefire, with the Ukrainian General Staff reporting 51 attacks by Russian forces using drones and artillery, while Russian authorities claimed Ukrainian armed groups launched attacks despite the declared truce. Vladimir Putin stated he believes the war is "coming to an end" and expressed willingness to negotiate European security arrangements, though casualties continued to be reported on both sides amid ongoing drone strikes.

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Russia will always be victorious, says Putin at scaled-back Victory Day parade
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Russia will always be victorious, says Putin at scaled-back Victory Day parade

Moscow blanketed in heavy security despite last-minute announcement of three-day ceasefire with UkraineVladimir Putin has declared Russia will always be victorious as he oversaw a scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square held under heavy security amid mounting fears of Ukrainian attacks and growing public fatigue with the war. Speaking to the crowd, the Russian leader invoked the sacrifices of the second world war to rally support for his soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine.

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Three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Moscow holds Victory Day parade – Europe live
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Three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Moscow holds Victory Day parade – Europe live

Vladimir Putin presided over a notably scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square on Saturday, lasting 45 minutes with no display of tanks or missiles—only drone and nuclear arsenal footage—as a three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire began, confirmed by both sides and announced by Donald Trump, which includes a suspension of kinetic activity and a 1,000-prisoner exchange per side. The muted ceremony, held amid heavy Moscow security and North Korean troops marching in the square, reflected the grinding realities of the war and public discontent within Russia, with Ukraine prioritizing prisoner releases over symbolic gestures.

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Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May
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Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May

Both sides also confirm prisoner swap which Donald Trump announced along with suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ between the warring statesDonald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 9 to 11 May. The US president said on social media the ceasefire would include a suspension of all “kinetic activity” and a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country.

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Greek minister says mystery drone from a 'foreign state'

A Greek military source said the robot, found this week off the island of Lefkada, may have been Ukrainian. Kyiv has admitted using drones to target Russian oil tankers in the Mediterranean.

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Putin says he thinks Ukraine war coming to an end
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center152d ago

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war coming to an end

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on May 9, 2026, that he believes the Ukraine war is "coming to an end," speaking after Russia's Victory Day parade and in response to questions about Western military aid to Ukraine. His remarks coincide with a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump following Washington-brokered negotiations, though Putin said Moscow had not yet received Ukrainian responses to a proposed prisoner exchange and stated he would only engage in direct talks with President Zelenskyy after a lasting peace agreement was reached.

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