Russia's War Against Ukraine

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Ukraine's willingness to hold talks with Russia already 'a big compromise,' Zelensky says. "I believe that we were attacked, our territories were occupied. Tens of thousands of people were killed; many children and adults were buried alive. And the fact that Ukraine is ready to sit down at the negotiating table after a full ceasefire with the terrorists who organized all this on our land is a big compromise," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

'Vladimir, stop!' — Trump 'not happy' with Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv. "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, Stop!" U.S. President Donald Trump said on the Truth Social platform.

Trump says Russia has shown willingness for peace by not taking over all of Ukraine, calls it 'pretty big concession.' “Stopping the war, stopping from taking the whole country, pretty big concession,” Donald Trump said on April 24 when asked what Russia has offered as part of a potential peace deal.

North Korean missile used in deadly Russian strike on Kyiv, Zelensky says. "If the information that this missile was made in North Korea is confirmed, it will be further proof of the criminal nature of the alliance between Russia and Pyongyang," Zelensky said in a statement.

Russia expected London talks to collapse but allies showed unity, Zelensky says. "Russia does not like the alliance around Ukraine, because Ukraine, if it is alone, is an easier target for Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Shoigu threatens Europe with nuclear weapons if Russia is faced with 'unfriendly actions.'Sergei Shoigu also said any European future peacekeeping forces deployed to Ukraine would be seen by the Kremlin as a provocation.

Trump says both Russia and Ukraine 'want peace', sets deadline for deal. "So we are thinking very strongly that they both want peace," Trump said during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. "But they have to get to the table."

US to back Ukraine's right to maintain sufficient army in talks with Russia, Bloomberg reports. The issue is expected to be raised by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 25.

Trump says 'nobody is asking' Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian. "Nobody is asking (President Volodymyr) Zelensky to recognize Crimea as Russian Territory, but if he wants Crimea, why didn’t they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired?" U.S. President Donald Trump wrote.

After Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv, Vance reposts denunciation of Zelensky. At the time of writing, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has not condemned or commented directly on the strike.

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