Finnish President Alexander Stubb has reported that he had a positive conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, will visit Paris for talks on the war in Ukraine.

The European Union is discussing the possible deployment of military advisers to Ukraine to organise the training of Ukrainian troops.

Some aides to US President Donald Trump are unhappy with Europe's efforts to strengthen Ukraine.

An Ipsos poll for CEDMO found that more than 18% of Slovak citizens support Russia's victory in the war, while only a third of respondents support Ukraine.

The United States has softened its position on Ukraine's repayment of aid in ongoing talks over access to mineral resources.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the statement made by Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, who said the key to a peace deal revolves around "five territories".

The United States has reportedly informed its G7 allies that it would not support a joint statement condemning Russia’s missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed 35 people on 13 April.

A 20-year-old volunteer from Finland has been killed in action while fighting for Ukraine.

US Vice President JD Vance has criticised remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said that Vance was justifying the actions of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.

Several advisers to US President Donald Trump are urging him to treat Moscow's statements about its desire for peace with Ukraine cautiously, emphasising that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has yet to demonstrate a genuine intention to end the fighting.

Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, has described his recent talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin as "compelling" and mentioned "five territories" as the focal point of the negotiations.

US President Donald Trump, during a meeting with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, has said he will not impose sanctions on Russia after the ballistic missile attack on the city of Sumy.

US President Donald Trump has stated that his predecessor, Joe Biden, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "did an absolutely horrible job in allowing this travesty to begin".

The Kremlin has reacted negatively to statements by Germany’s incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the potential supply of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine.

UK Defence Intelligence has analysed the manpower losses sustained by the Russian army in 2025.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced his readiness to buy ten Patriot air defence systems from the United States for US$15 billion and the readiness of European partners to help finance the deal.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited US President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine before making decisions or plans regarding ceasefire talks in Ukraine.

The EU member states have already committed to provide Ukraine with two-thirds of the 2 million artillery shells worth €5 billion.

US President Donald Trump has said he has been told that Russia "made a mistake" when it struck the city of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people.

Representatives of the Russian Federation will not attend the Black Sea security meeting scheduled for 15-16 April in Türkiye.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the Allies to bolster Ukraine with ten additional Patriot air defence systems. Zelenskyy made the remarks addressing the participants of a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein format, in Brussels.

The Times has reported that the UK played a key role in restoring dialogue between Kyiv and Washington after Ukraine changed its agreed-upon counteroffensive plans in 2023.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has stated that the year 2025 will be critical in the war against Russia, urging allies to urgently strengthen their military support for Ukraine.

Germany has announced the formation of a new coalition to support Ukraine under the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein Format.

Lithuania intends to provide an additional €20 million for Ukraine to purchase ammunition, Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė has stated.

Norway has officially joined the Ukraine drone coalition led by the United Kingdom and Latvia.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said that Germany's new aid package to Ukraine will include four IRIS-T air defence systems and 100,000 pieces of artillery ammunition.

The UK is considering deploying its troops to Ukraine for five years, according to plans currently being discussed by the allies.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has expressed hope that the United States will tighten sanctions against Russia amid attempts to resolve the war unleashed by the Kremlin.