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Polish foreign minister denounces Russian aggression: 'Don't you have enough land?'
Poland’s foreign minister has used an annual address to parliament to send a sharp message to Russian leaders as war continues in neighboring Ukraine
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April 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Russia creating 'general impression' of a ceasefire, but attacks continue: Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy added a reminder about Ukraine's proposal to implement and extend the ceasefire for 30 days after Sunday night remains on the table.
April 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
April 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Putin declares 'Easter truce' in the war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism, calling the 30-hour truce "yet another attempt by Putin to play with human lives."
April 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
April 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Putin declares Easter ceasefire
Russian President Vladmir Putin declared an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, but also warned that they would respond to Ukrainian attacks.
April 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
April 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Putin declares temporary 'Easter truce' in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the proposal "yet another attempt by Putin to play with human lives."
April 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
April 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Putin declares temporary 'Easter truce' in Ukraine
There has been no response yet from Ukrainian officials.
April 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
April 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in the war’s largest exchange
Russia and Ukraine say they each swapped hundreds of prisoners in the largest exchange since the Russian full-scale invasion started over three years ago
April 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
April 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
US may 'move on' from Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Rubio says
In a blunt warning, the Secretary of State said the U.S. is willing to “move on” from Russia-Ukraine peace talks if they don't yield results soon.
April 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
April 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
American detained in Russia gets increased prison sentence
American David Barnes’ plea to be released from a Russian detention center has been denied.
April 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
April 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Rubio signals US may abandon Ukraine peace talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in Paris for meetings with European leaders about a deal to stop the war in Ukraine.
April 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
April 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Rubio, Witkoff in Paris for Ukraine-Russia talks
Several of President Donald Trump's top Cabinet officials are in Paris on Thursday to engage with their European counterparts on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
April 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
April 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
3 dead after Russian drone strike on Dnipro, Ukraine
The drones damaged at least 15 buildings in Dnipro, including students’ dorms and school buildings, Mayor Borys Filatov said on social media.
April 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
April 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban
Russia’s Supreme Court has lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban, who were designated as a terrorist group more than two decades ago
April 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
April 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Ukraine strikes Russia's Kursk region with drones, killing one and injuring nine
The Ukrainian attack followed a devastating Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy the previous day.
April 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
April 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Russian military aircraft detected off of Alaska defense zone, NORAD says
"This Russian activity in Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat," the North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a press release.
April 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Trump blames Zelenskyy for 'horrible job' after strike kills dozens in Ukraine
A Russian ballistic missile strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 32 people on Sunday morning, authorities said.
April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
April 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Russian ballistic missile strike kills dozens in Ukraine's Sumy, officials say
A Russian ballistic missile strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 32 people on Sunday morning, authorities.
April 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
April 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Russian strikes shatter peace of church service in Ukraine
One woman can be heard saying, "Praise the lord for saving our lives and keeping death and destruction away from the church's building."
April 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
April 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Russian missile strike kills dozens in Ukraine
Russia issued a massive attack that claimed at least 34 civilian lives in Ukraine over the weekend. The strike occurred as many families were heading to church to celebrate Palm Sunday.
April 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
April 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Dozens killed in Russia ballistic missile strike on Ukraine
Ukraine's State Emergency Service said that at least 34 people, including two children, are dead and 117 others injured, including 15 children.
April 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
April 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Putin meets Trump envoy
Steve Witkoff, the White House's Middle East envoy, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss the war in Ukraine and other issues.
April 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
April 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
‘Putin will meet with Witkoff,’ Kremlin confirms
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the meeting will be “as long as President Putin needs.” ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports.
April 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
April 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Ballet dancer Ksenia Karelina arrives in US after Russian prisoner swap
U.S.-Russian dual citizen Ksenia Karelina was released from a Russian prison in an overnight prisoner exchange, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday.
April 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
April 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
American ballet dancer freed from Russian prison in overnight prisoner swap
Former ballerina Ksenia Karelina, a dual U.S.-Russian citizen who faced 12 years in a Russian prison for donating $52 to a Ukraine charity, is returning to America after being wrongfully detained.
April 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
April 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
What ballerina’s release means for other Americans held in Russian prisons
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports on Ksenia Karelina, a U.S.-Russian dual citizen who was released from Russian prison in an overnight prisoner exchange.
April 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
April 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
US ballet dancer released from Russia in prisoner exchange
Ksenia Karelina, a U.S.-Russian dual citizen, was released from Russian prison in an overnight prisoner exchange, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced.
April 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
April 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Protesters in Russia try to disrupt Poland's commemoration of president's plane crash
Poland’s ambassador to Russia says a group of Russians tried to disrupt a small commemoration marking the 15th anniversary of the plane crash that killed President Lech Kaczyński and 95 other people
April 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
April 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
China denies significant numbers of its citizens are fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A Beijing official says Ukraine’s claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia’s invading army in Ukraine is “totally unfounded.”
April 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
April 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Russia starting new offensive attacks: Ukraine military chief
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports on the comments made by Ukraine's military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
April 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
April 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
'They do not surrender': Ukraine commander details fight with North Koreans in Russia
Maj. Oleh Shyriaiev's first experience of North Koreans came at the contact line near Kruglenkoe -- a village around 8 miles from the Ukrainian border in Kursk.
April 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
April 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Russia launches missile strike on Ukraine with explosions reported in Kyiv
A Russian missile strike killed at least one person in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the early hours of Sunday, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
April 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
April 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Targets of Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs include tiny islands but not Russia and Iran
President Trump's sweeping new set of tariffs impact friends and foe alike, but also on the list are uninhabited islands while glaring omissions include Russia and Iran.
April 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
April 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
US response to Russian ballistic missile strike 'weak,' Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "sufficient pressure on Russia" after a day of missile and drone strikes killed at least 23 people.
April 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
April 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Sister of American teacher imprisoned by Russia pleads for his freedom
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reported on Stephen Hubbard, who remains the only American seized by Russian troops from Ukraine. After nearly three years, his whereabouts are still not known.
April 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
April 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Russia launches no strike drones into Ukraine for first time since December
Russia launched no long-range strike drones into Ukraine on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, Ukraine's air force said.
April 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
March 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Zelenskyy urges action after Trump shows frustration with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for further "tough measures" against Russia to push President Vladimir Putin into a ceasefire agreement.
March 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
March 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Putin 'couldn't care less' about ceasefire, Zelenskyy says after Trump warning
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for further "tough measures" against Russia to push President Vladimir Putin into a ceasefire agreement.
March 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
March 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Russia stepping up attacks on targets across Ukraine
Both Kyiv and Moscow last week agreed to freeze attacks in the Black Sea and on energy infrastructure. ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports.
March 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
March 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime for 'deliberate' strike on hospital
Ukraine's General Staff said the strikes were a "deliberate, targeted striking" of the hospital and that it appeared soldiers being treated there were injured.
March 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
March 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Russia launches 'hellish' overnight drone bombardment of Ukraine
At least four people were killed in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro by a massed Russian overnight drone strike, local officials reported, with 22 others injured.
March 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
1 month ago
Zelenskyy threatens 'new measures' against Moscow if proposed partial ceasefire fails
The success of an apparent agreement between Ukraine and Russia to pause naval and energy infrastructure attacks will depend on Moscow, Zelenskyy said.
1 month ago
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Ukraine's 'drone sanctions' on Russia bring bite to peace talks strategy: Analysts
Month after month, Ukraine has increased the size and scope of its drone assaults within Russia despite the war's strategic pressures.
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Details on deal reached after US talks with Ukraine and Russia in Saudi Arabia
Russia and Ukraine also agreed to "develop measures to implement the agreement to ban strikes against energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine," the White House said.
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Russia and Ukraine agreed to 'eliminate the use of force' in Black Sea, WH says
Russia and Ukraine also agreed to "develop measures to implement the agreement to ban strikes against energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine," the White House said. ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports.
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Dozens injured in strike on Ukraine as US-Russia talks resumed, officials say
American and Russian negotiators met again in Saudi Arabia on Monday as the White House continues its push for a ceasefire and eventual peace deal in Ukraine.
1 month ago
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US-Russia talks to resume in Saudi Arabia as Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Putin
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports on Monday's talks, which follow discussions between American and Ukrainian negotiators.
1 month ago
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Ukraine, Russia exchange deadly drone attacks overnight
Ukraine and Russia exchanged strikes through the night on Saturday, despite last week's apparent progress toward a United States-brokered partial ceasefire.
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Ukraine and Russia launch 'massive' drone attacks ahead of US ceasefire talks
Cross-border drone attacks killed civilians in both Ukraine and Russia overnight into Sunday, according to local officials.
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Fight in Ukraine rages as both sides inch closer to ceasefire
Ukrainian authorities reported airstrikes in several regions of the country, including a drone attack on a hospital in the northeastern city of Sumy.
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Russian bomber base hit by Ukrainian drones in major overnight strike
Russian authorities reported a "massive" Ukrainian drone attack on the Engels airbase in Saratov Oblast overnight.
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