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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.

This reporting flow is updated continuously from verified sources, ensuring high-fidelity intelligence regarding the ongoing operations, diplomatic efforts, and humanitarian situations on the ground.

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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 INTELLIGENCE1,875 verified articles
Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire begins
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Al Jazeera
center181d ago

Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire begins

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, initiated by Russia and effective from Saturday afternoon until Sunday midnight, with Ukraine stating it will reciprocate any Russian aggression. Despite the truce, both sides accused each other of violations hours before it began, though a prisoner exchange was also conducted.

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‘He cares about Hungarians’: the small Ukrainian town divided over Orbán
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The Guardian Europe
left181d ago

‘He cares about Hungarians’: the small Ukrainian town divided over Orbán

In Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, ethnic Hungarians in Berehove are divided over Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's upcoming election, with some supporting him for his perceived care of Hungarians abroad and others disagreeing with his stance on Ukraine. Orbán's government has provided aid and passports to ethnic Hungarians, while critics argue he exaggerates grievances to hinder Ukraine's EU accession and damage relations with Kyiv.

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Russia suffers ‘record’ soldier casualties as Ukraine ups drone production
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Al Jazeera
center182d ago

Russia suffers ‘record’ soldier casualties as Ukraine ups drone production

Russian casualties are mounting, recruitment is falling and territorial gains are dwindling.

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Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire
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Al Jazeera
center182d ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire

Moscow and Kyiv signal a short Easter truce as diplomacy stalls and war pressures mount.

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Ukraine war briefing: First official ceasefire agreed after Zelenskyy push succeeds
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The Guardian Europe
left182d ago

Ukraine war briefing: First official ceasefire agreed after Zelenskyy push succeeds

Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, starting Saturday afternoon, following Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's proposal. The Kremlin stated it issued orders to cease hostilities but warned troops to prepare for potential provocations.

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Ukraine : Russia Putin declares Easter ceasefire
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dw.com
center182d ago

Ukraine : Russia Putin declares Easter ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a ceasefire in Ukraine from April 11-12, 2026, for Orthodox Easter, citing the religious holiday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine would respond accordingly, having previously called for such a truce, while Russia seeks territorial concessions.

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DW News
center182d ago

Ukraine: Russia's Putin declares Easter ceasefire

Russian President Putin has announced a ceasefire in its war in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter holiday. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his country will "act accordingly" during the truce.

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Vladimir Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine
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The Guardian Europe
left182d ago

Vladimir Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine

Kremlin proposes 32-hour ceasefire starting on Saturday afternoon – with Ukraine expected to agree to planVladimir Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, after an earlier call from Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pause. The president’s decree, released by the Kremlin on Thursday, orders Russian forces to observe a ceasefire starting on 4pm Saturday and lasting until the end of Sunday.

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DW News
center183d ago

Fact check: Orban points to Ukraine over pipeline bomb

Orban strongly suggests explosives found near a key gas pipeline in Serbia are evidence of Ukrainian sabotage. Serbia's intelligence chief publicly disagrees.

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Ukraine ceasefire back in focus as US security guarantees fade and casualties mount
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The Guardian Europe
left183d ago

Ukraine ceasefire back in focus as US security guarantees fade and casualties mount

Divisions between Washington and European capitals over Iran fuel concerns about US commitment to peace dealAs a ceasefire was declared in the Middle East, Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to draw attention to the war in his own country, posting on social media that Ukraine had consistently pushed for a ceasefire in the war “being waged by Russia here, in Europe”. Efforts to end the war in Ukraine have largely stalled since the Iran war began, with trilateral talks between Kyiv, Moscow and Washington,

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Ukraine’s veterans’ theatre turns war wounds into catharsis
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Al Jazeera
center183d ago

Ukraine’s veterans’ theatre turns war wounds into catharsis

Wounded soldiers, wives and widows workshop ideas and stage plays in Kyiv, bringing the audience to tears.

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‘I had poked the bear right in the eye’: my fight to renounce my Russian citizenship
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The Guardian Europe
left183d ago

‘I had poked the bear right in the eye’: my fight to renounce my Russian citizenship

In May 2025, an individual visited the Russian embassy in London to formally renounce their Russian citizenship. This decision stemmed from a profound disillusionment with the Russian government's actions, particularly the invasion of Ukraine, and a desire to sever ties with a state perceived as tyrannical.

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Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin threat to countries over Ukrainian drone transit
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The Guardian Europe
left183d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin threat to countries over Ukrainian drone transit

Russia has threatened Baltic countries with unspecified risks if they allow Ukrainian drones to transit their territory, following Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil ports. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported Russian drone attacks damaging infrastructure and causing casualties, while also claiming successful drone strikes on Russian military assets in occupied Crimea and other regions.

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EU to ‘convey concerns’ to US about Vance’s Hungary intervention – as it happened
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The Guardian Europe
left184d ago

EU to ‘convey concerns’ to US about Vance’s Hungary intervention – as it happened

US vice-president has praised Orbán and criticised EU and UK energy policies in speech at private school in BudapestOh, you can see where this is going to go. In his second question, the moderator tries to bait JD Vance into criticising Ukraine, as the chair asks about what he says are “Ukrainian intelligence services attempting to influence” elections in the US or Hungary.

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Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message
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BBC Africa
center184d ago

Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked message

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv lays out how ‘Russian satellites help Iran in war’
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The Guardian Europe
left184d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv lays out how ‘Russian satellites help Iran in war’

Iran bombed US bases and allies’ facilities soon after Russian satellites mapped them, according to Ukrainian assessment. What we know on day 1,505Russian satellites made detailed imagery of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East including US bases and other targets that were attacked by Iran soon afterwards, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment.

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Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war
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aljazeera.com
center185d ago

Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war

Cameroon's Foreign Ministry confirmed 16 Cameroonian soldiers, described as military contractors, have been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine. The ministry has not specified how these individuals came to fight for Russia or the circumstances of their deaths.

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Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war
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Al Jazeera
center185d ago

Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war

No information has been provided specifying how the soldiers ended up fighting for Russia.

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DW News
center185d ago

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

On Tuesday, Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least nine people, including a child, with attacks targeting Kherson and Nikopol. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia's Vladimir region and occupied Ukrainian territories killed five civilians, including children, amid intensified long-range strikes.

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Ukraine, Russia kill several civilians in tit-for-tat attacks
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Al Jazeera
center185d ago

Ukraine, Russia kill several civilians in tit-for-tat attacks

At least seven people killed in Ukraine and three in Russia, a day after Zelenskyy renewed his Easter ceasefire offer.

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