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Child killed in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk as troops advance

As Russian troops advance near the border with Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk governor issued an evacuation order for four villages in the region's east.

Gaza

Hamas delegation heads to Qatar for ceasefire talks with Israel

The militant group's delegation is reportedly reviewing an Israeli proposal, but says they are against a clause calling for their disarmament.

Europe News

US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia to discuss Ukraine ceasefire

Ukraine has endorsed a US ceasefire proposal, but Russia has effectively blocked it by imposing far-reaching conditions. European governments have accused Putin of dragging his feet.

EuroVerify

Fact check: The Baltics aren't against a ceasefire in Ukraine

Claims that the Baltic states no longer support a ceasefire appear to stem from a misinterpretation of an article by the Financial Times.

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Gaza

Thousands flee Gaza's Rafah after Israel issues new evacuation orders

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said 140,000 people are impacted by the Israeli military's latest displacement orders, which indicate it could soon launch another major ground operation in Gaza's southernmost city.

Russia

China's FM visits Russia amid uncertain Ukraine ceasefire

While Beijing has publicly maintained a neutral stance, China continues to provide diplomatic and economic support to Russia.

Europe News

Finland's Stubb urges Trump to set Ukraine ceasefire deadline

Alexander Stubb proposed 20 April as an ideal time for a deadline, citing Easter and the completion of three months in office for Trump.

Europe News

Dozens injured in Ukraine as Russia targets residential areas

The strikes mostly targeted residential areas, injuring at least 12 civilians, and come as a limited ceasefire between the two sides was agreed on Tuesday.

World News

US holds talks with Russia as ceasefire negotiations continue

Moscow and Kyiv have struggled to reach even a limited 30-day ceasefire with both sides continuing to attack each other with drones and missiles.

Europe News

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of stalling peace efforts ahead of Saudi talks

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of continuing to act as an “aggressor” in the war as the Kremlin continues its heavy aerial bombardment of Ukraine despite limited ceasefire agreement.

Gaza

More than 400 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Israel said it carried out the strikes after Hamas refused to release hostages held in Gaza and rejected a truce deal proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Ukraine

Trump says Putin ceasefire talks to discuss 'land and power plants'

The US president said that he would talk to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday, after negotiators have pushed for Russia to back a US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal.

World News

Gaza truce in limbo as mediators seek to break Israel-Hamas deadlock

Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar revolve around how to progress beyond the first stage of the three-phase ceasefire.

Ukraine

Will Russia agree to Washington's 30-day ceasefire proposal?

Ukraine agreed to a month-long ceasefire only if Russia abides by it, Kyiv said. Although Moscow's stance on the proposal is rather unclear, the Kremlin's demands have always been known.

Europe News

Zelenskyy calls for air-sea truce after massive Russian missile attack

The overnight bombardment comes days after Washington announced it would stop sharing military support and intelligence with Ukraine.

Gaza

Israel aid blockade will exacerbate dire conditions, Palestinians say

Concerns are growing from Palestinians in the Gaza Strip that Israel’s decision to cut the entry of food and other supplies will accelerate a humanitarian crisis.

Europe News

Eight injured after Russia launches dozens of drones at Ukraine

'Those who seek negotiations do not deliberately strike civilians with ballistic missiles,' said Zelenskyy, who has repeatedly demanded effective security guarantees.

Gaza

'No progress' on second ceasefire phase in Gaza, says Hamas

The U.N. food agency, the World Food Program, said in a post on social media on Saturday that it reached 1 million Palestinians across Gaza during the deal’s first phase. “The ceasefire must hold,” it said. “There can be no going back.”

Israel

Israeli army won't withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border, says official

Israel's refusal to leave the Philadelphi Corridor threatens to collapse a fragile ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Gaza

Israel releases prisoners as Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages

Israel had delayed the release of the prisoners until Hamas ended its 'humiliating ceremonies.'