Russian President Vladimir Putin's declared three-day ceasefire, intended to coincide with Victory Day celebrations, unraveled within hours as Russian forces launched attacks on Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region.
Russia faced significant disruptions to air travel early Tuesday as Ukraine launched 105 drones in an overnight strike, prompting flight restrictions at more than a dozen airports, including four in Moscow.
A Russian drone assault on Kharkiv late Friday left 47 civilians wounded and triggered a renewed plea from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for stronger international support. Drones struck 12 locations across Ukraine’s second-largest city, damaging residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, according to local officials.
The European Union (EU), led by France, is finalizing a 17th round of sanctions targeting Russia, reinforcing growing transatlantic unity aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump confirmed he urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to pursue a peace deal with Russia during their widely viewed meeting at the Vatican.
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met privately on Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral. The two leaders discussed efforts to secure a ceasefire and reach a lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia.
President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Russia on Thursday, suggesting consequences if Moscow continues bombing Ukraine and refuses to engage in peace talks within the next week. The statement came during an Oval Office meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, following a deadly missile strike in Kyiv that left at least 10 dead and dozens injured.
In a rare gesture described as humanitarian, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter holiday.
