Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,151 These are the key events on day 1,151 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia and Ukraine swap more than 500 prisoners of war Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian troops remain under fire in Russian border regions despite Vladimir Putin’s ‘Easter truce’. What we know on day 1,152 The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump ‘hopeful’ on peace deal this week as Putin’s ‘Easter truce’ ends Donald Trump’s shared his optimism for peace as Russia and Ukraine accused each other of breaching the 30-hour ‘Easter truce’ The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025
Zelensky Claims Russia Is Still Firing on Ukraine Despite Easter Ceasefire: 'There Is No Trust' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported that Russian troops are still firing at Ukraine despite the Kremlin having agreed to a ceasefire for Easter. Latin Times · Apr 19, 2025
Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine war as Zelensky accuses Russia of continuing attacks The Russian president orders a stop to fighting for ‘humanitarian reasons’ but Ukraine reports attacks in the Kursk and Belgorod regions The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
JD Vance meets with top Vatican officials amid Pope's criticism of Trump's policy on migrants The Holy See, which has a tradition of diplomatic neutrality, has expressed alarm over the Trump's administration's crackdown on migrants and cuts in international aid while insisting on peaceful resolutions to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Euronews · Apr 19, 2025
Putin announces 30 hour Ukraine ceasefire over Easter. Warring sides swap record number of POW Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago. Euronews · Apr 19, 2025
Putin Announces 'Easter Truce' In Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced a surprise Easter truce in the conflict in Ukraine to last until midnight on Sunday. International Business Times · Apr 19, 2025
Putin says ‘humanitarian considerations’ prompted Easter ceasefire with Ukraine Vladimir Putin said “humanitarian considerations” were behind his decision to announce a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine on Saturday, 19 April. The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
Zelenskyy says Russia still firing on Ukraine despite ‘Easter truce’ Kremlin proclaimed a temporary ceasefire, but Russian artillery fire is continuing, according to Ukrainian president The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
Zelensky says Russian attacks persist after Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ The Russian president said military operations would be halted until midnight on Monday Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2025
‘I saw cars on fire. People were lying at my feet’: Ukrainian survivors describe Russia’s attack on Sumy Alla Shyrshonkova was on a bus when Russian missiles hit the city. Now a toy bear and hippo mark the spot where 35 people, including two children, were killed The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025
Russia declares unilateral Easter truce; Ukraine says attacks are ongoing Putin announces a 30-hour ceasefire that Zelenskyy dismisses as ‘another attempt by Putin to play with human lives’. Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2025
Trump on course for failure on Ukraine peace deal, Ben Wallace warns Former defence secretary Wallace said Donald Trump is ‘not actually very good at doing deals’ The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
Euronews · Apr 19, 2025 Why a 22-year-old German is risking his life for Ukraine Despite the dangers, Ruben Mawick feels obliged to help in Ukraine. From evacuations to life-threatening missions: his commitment shows the tireless solidarity that war evokes.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025 Orbán’s stance on Ukraine pushes Hungary to brink in EU relations Member states are considering removing the country’s voting rights after its attempts to stymie support for Kyiv
Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,150 These are the key events on day 1,150 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025 Putin cannot be trusted, says Ukraine after Russia announces ‘Easter truce’ – as it happened Zelenskyy says drone attacks on Saturday show Russian president’s true attitude toward human life
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025 Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff compares 303-year-old Élysée Palace to Mar-a-Lago resort Donald Trump’s presidential envoy Steve Witkoff compared Élysée Palace to the Republican’s Mar-a-Lago resort during a visit to France for Ukraine security talks.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2025 Australia to advocate for Melbourne man charged by Russia after fighting for Ukraine Oscar Jenkins reportedly faces 15-year jail term on charges of fighting as ‘mercenary’
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of already breaching ‘Easter truce’ Ukrainian president says Russian artillery fire had not subsided despite Putin ordering his forces to pause fighting
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv sanctions three Chinese companies accused of helping Russia The companies are believed to have helped produce Iskander missiles used by Russia in the conflict; Trump says he could soon ‘pass’ on peace talks. What we know on day 1,151
Euronews · Apr 18, 2025 Trump says US will 'pass on Ukraine' if talks don't progress soon Washington mulls backing out of ceasefire efforts as Trump shares that negotiations between warring Russia and Ukraine are “coming to a head”.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 Trump insists neither Russia nor Ukraine are ‘playing’ him as peace talks continue ‘There’s no one saying this can be done in 12 hours,’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said
Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025 Trump says US may ‘pass’ on helping end war if Russia, Ukraine resist deal Ukraine has agreed to a full temporary ceasefire and accused Russia of stalling on a truce agreement.