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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
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center152d ago

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Saturday during Victory Day remarks that he believes the Ukraine war is "coming to an end," citing ongoing confrontation while responding to questions about Western military aid to Kyiv. His comments coincide with a three-day ceasefire announced Friday by US President Donald Trump following Washington-brokered negotiations, though Putin claimed Moscow had not yet received Ukrainian responses to a proposed prisoner exchange.

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center152d ago

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war 'coming to an end'

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Saturday that he believes the Ukraine war is "coming to an end," speaking after Russia's Victory Day parade in response to questions about Western military aid to Kyiv. His remarks coincide with a three-day ceasefire announced Friday by US President Donald Trump following Washington-brokered negotiations, though Putin said Moscow has not yet received Ukrainian proposals on a prisoner exchange agreed as part of the deal.

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Putin denounces Nato at scaled-back Victory Day parade
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BBC Europe
center153d ago

Putin denounces Nato at scaled-back Victory Day parade

The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

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Scaled-back Victory Day parade held in Moscow
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Al Jazeera
center153d ago

Scaled-back Victory Day parade held in Moscow

Russia held a scaled-back Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square on May 9, citing Ukrainian attack threats, featuring no tanks or heavy military hardware but instead displaying weapons systems on screens while North Korean troops marched alongside Russian soldiers. President Putin, in an eight-minute address, pledged victory in Ukraine's war—which he framed as a "special military operation"—stating Russian forces confront NATO-backed aggression despite battlefield stalemate more than four years into the conflict.

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Russia holds downsized Victory Day parade
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Al Jazeera
center153d ago

Russia holds downsized Victory Day parade

Putin invoked the Soviet victory in World War II to rally his army in Ukraine, saying 'our heroes move forward'.

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‘We are talking about energy security for Europe’: Norway doubles down on oil and gas production
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The Guardian Europe
left153d ago

‘We are talking about energy security for Europe’: Norway doubles down on oil and gas production

Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle EastIn case of any doubt about Norway’s commitment to maintain – and expand – its production of gas and oil offshore, the energy minister, Terje Aasland, has a pithy response: “We will develop, not dismantle, activity on our continental shelf. ”This week, to the alarm of environmental campaigners, he announced that three gasfields off the country’s southern coast would reopen b

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ‘hereby decrees’ Moscow can hold Victory Day parade
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The Guardian Europe
left153d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ‘hereby decrees’ Moscow can hold Victory Day parade

Ukraine president says ‘Red Square shall be excluded’ from any attacks, while Kyiv, Moscow and Trump proclaim three-day ceasefire. What we know on day 1,536 Continue reading.

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Trump announces three - day ceasefire in Russia - Ukraine war
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aljazeera.com
center153d ago

Trump announces three - day ceasefire in Russia - Ukraine war

President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war from May 9–11, to include a prisoner exchange of 1,000 combatants from each side, with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov confirming the agreement. The truce coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations and follows stalled peace negotiations, though Moscow and Kyiv remain at odds over territorial control in eastern Donetsk, where Russia controls approximately three-quarters of the region.

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire
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BBC US & Canada
center153d ago

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire for 8–9 May covering Victory Day celebrations, but both Russia and Ukraine immediately accused each other of violations; the Russian Defence Ministry reported 1,365 ceasefire breaches including 153 artillery strikes and 887 drone strikes, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated Russia launched over 140 attacks on Ukrainian positions within hours of the truce's start. The competing claims underscore the absence of a functioning agreement, with each side characterizing the other's actions as deliberate violations while continuing military operations.

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Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
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Al Jazeera
center153d ago

Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war

Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.

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Greece military examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
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bbc.com
center153d ago

Greece military examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea

Greek military authorities are examining an unmanned naval drone discovered Thursday in a cave near the island of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea by local fishermen and towed to Vasiliki port. Greek media reports the vessel carried explosives and resembles Ukraine's MAGURA V5 drone, though the origin remains unconfirmed; the Greek defence ministry is investigating whether it was intended to target Russian "shadow fleet" tankers or lost contact with its operators.

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Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
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BBC Europe
center153d ago

Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea

Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
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center153d ago

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire

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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking proposed ceasefires ahead of Victory Day parade in Moscow – Europe live
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The Guardian Europe
left154d ago

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking proposed ceasefires ahead of Victory Day parade in Moscow – Europe live

Ukraine suggested an indefinite ceasefire this week but it was repeatedly violated by RussiaThe European Commission also insisted that airlines must not charge customers extra fuel fees after they have already bought tickets, as the aviation sector feels the pain from high energy prices because of the Middle East war, AFP reported. “Airlines may adapt their published fares to the situation, but adding a fuel surcharge to a ticket after it has been bought cannot be justified,” EU spokeswoman Anna

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Ukraine may have turned tide of Russian territorial gains, says think tank
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Al Jazeera
center154d ago

Ukraine may have turned tide of Russian territorial gains, says think tank

ISW says Moscow's advance is slowing as Ukraine claims Russia's army suffered more than 35,000 casualties in April.

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center154d ago

Why Russia has scaled back May 9 Victory Parade

This year's May 9 military parades in Moscow will be much more modest and have been canceled altogether in other parts of Russia. The Kremlin has blamed Ukraine.

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Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
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Al Jazeera
center154d ago

Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire

Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.

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Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations
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Al Jazeera
center154d ago

Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations

An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.

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Meeting ‘Madyar’: the Ukrainian drones boss raining on Putin’s parade
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The Guardian Europe
left154d ago

Meeting ‘Madyar’: the Ukrainian drones boss raining on Putin’s parade

After Zelenskyy, Robert Brovdi is Moscow’s top assassination target owing to his long-range attacks deep within RussiaVladimir Putin has told Russians that victory against Ukraine is inevitable. But on Saturday no tanks or missiles will rumble over the cobbles of Moscow’s Red Square.

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Ukraine war briefing: Distant strike on Russian missile ship in Caspian Sea
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The Guardian Europe
left154d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Distant strike on Russian missile ship in Caspian Sea

Defence ministers of Ukraine and Sweden talk Gripen fighter jet deal; verbal exchanges escalate over Victory Day parade. What we know on day 1,535Ukraine’s military has struck a Russian Karakurt-class small missile carrier on the Caspian Sea off Russia’s distant Dagestan region, the Ukrainian general staff said on Thursday.

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