Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister in Washington for Talks on Recovery and Reform
US Treasury said talks with Ukraine’s prime minister focused on reconstruction and economic cooperation, highlighting the first investment approved by the joint US-Ukraine fund in March.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Ex-US Envoy: Kremlin’s ‘Target List’ of European Drone Firms Is Intimidation
Steven Pifer told Kyiv Post Moscow is trying to scare off European support for Ukraine’s drone industry, even as Russia remains bogged down on the battlefield.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
1 Killed, 8 Injured in Russian Strike on Zaporizhzhia
Regional officials say Russia struck the city of Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and injuring eight, with residential buildings and infrastructure damaged in the attack.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
‘Ukraine Is Moving Along,’ Trump Says After Russia’s Overnight Bombardment
Ambassador Dan Fried tells Kyiv Post Russia’s massive overnight strike shows Moscow is terrorizing civilians because it has failed to break Ukraine’s resilience on the battlefield.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
New Mass Strikes, Old Sanctions, and Space Nukes – Ukraine Latest, April 16
More defense loans, new strikes on Tuapses refinery, and updates on logistics routes around Donetsk – updates from Ukraine and beyond
April 16, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine and US Agree on Purchase of American Equipment for Naftogaz
Ukraine and the United States agreed on a $300 million purchase of American energy equipment for Naftogaz, amid continued Russian attacks.
April 16, 2026
US
US Warns Russia May Deploy Nuclear Space Weapon, Threatening Satellites, Terrestrial Targets
Russia may deploy a nuclear anti-satellite weapon in orbit that could disrupt global satellite systems and terrestrial electrical and electronic equipment, including its own.
April 16, 2026
Russia
Moldova Declares Russian Troop Commanders Persona Non Grata
Moldova has declared senior Russian military officials in Transnistria persona non grata.
April 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Expects New Prisoner Exchange with Russia Soon, Budanov Says
A new prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia is expected soon, following the latest exchange on April 11 that freed 175 Ukrainian service members and seven civilians.
April 16, 2026
Ukraine
What Neutrality Means in War: Switzerland’s Role in Ukraine
Swiss Ambassador Felix Baumann discusses neutrality, Ukraine support, and diplomacy in wartime – plus personal insights from accordion-playing to leading in crisis.
April 16, 2026
Drones
16 High-Value Russian Targets Hit: Ukraine Drones Strike Iskanders, Air Defense, Oil
Ukraine’s drone units hit 16 Russian targets, including Iskander systems, air defenses, and a Tuapse refinery, USF commander Brovdi said.
April 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Attack Helicopter Pilot in Suicide Video Claims Military Leadership Criminal, Corrupt
So far, Russian army authorities haven’t acknowledged one of their pilots published a video saying he had to kill himself because his chain of command faked criminal charges against him.
April 16, 2026
Russia
‘No Safe Rear’: Azov Says All Russian Targets Around Donetsk Will Be Destroyed
Azov Corps says its drones now control Russian logistics routes around Donetsk, warning that all military targets on those routes will be destroyed.
April 16, 2026
Russia
400 Collaborators Line Up to Defect to Russia in POW Swap
New Kyiv state project allows for the deportation of convicted Kremlin collaborators – who must publicly confess they wish to relocate to Russia – in a program to repatriate Ukrainian civilian POWs.
April 16, 2026
NATO
Sweden Warns Russia Could Seize Baltic Island to Test NATO
Sweden’s top military commander has warned that Russia could launch a limited operation in the Baltic Sea to “make a point” and test NATO unity amid fears of a Baltic escalation.
April 16, 2026
Ukraine
EU to Invest $1.3B in 57 Defense Projects, Deepens Ties With Ukrainian Manufacturers
The European Commission has selected 57 projects under the EDF, including different defense areas, while further integrating Ukraine’s industry into the European defense ecosystem.
April 16, 2026
Ukraine
Austria Joins Agreement on Special Tribunal for Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine
Austria has joined the Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, paving the way for accountability over Russia’s invasion.
April 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Revolution: How Drones, Technology Replaced Artillery, Tanks
Ukraine is redefining warfare – and Kyiv Post will show you the inventions and products that are setting new standards of military art and shaping a new agenda in combat operations.
April 16, 2026
Ukraine
Europe Should Triple Support for Ukraine: Finnish Ex-Intelligence Chief
Referring to claim that ending aid to Kyiv was one of the US administration’s proudest achievements, Toveri said neither Vance nor Trump understands Washington’s long-term strategic interests.
April 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Urges More Pressure on Russia After Mass Drone, Missile Attack
President Volodymyr Zelensky called for increased pressure on Russia after a massive overnight attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles.
April 16, 2026