Kyiv summons China’s ambassador to Ukraine over the role of ‘Chinese citizens in hostilities against Ukraine’.
These are the key events on day 1,154 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Kremlin cites ‘complexities’ after Russian president signals ‘positive’ outlook on bilateral peace talks with Ukraine.
Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine’s cities after a fragile 30-hour Easter truce came to an end.
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Swift return to major hostilities and violations of truce appear to bode ill for efforts to secure long-term ceasefire.
These are the key events on day 1,152 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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The 30-hour cessation of hostilities would have been the most significant pause in the fighting throughout the war.
Russia and Ukraine have carried out the largest prisoner exchange since the start of the war.
These were the updates about the Russia-Ukraine war on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
These are the key events on day 1,151 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Putin announces a 30-hour ceasefire that Zelenskyy dismisses as ‘another attempt by Putin to play with human lives’.
These are the key events on day 1,150 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Ukraine has agreed to a full temporary ceasefire and accused Russia of stalling on a truce agreement.
Daria Kozyreva used 19th-century poetry and graffiti to protest Russia’s war on Ukraine.
