War in Ukraine
OPINION: Drone Domination, A New Way to Blow Up a Bridge, Recruiting Blues
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
April 13, 2026
China
Russian FM to visit China April 14-15: Beijing
The Russian foreign ministry said in a statement that the pair would discuss the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
April 13, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Lifts Hungary Travel Advisory After Tisza Party Election Win
Kyiv says the risks of provocations that prompted the warning have subsided following Magyar’s landslide victory over Orbán.
April 13, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Hungarian Election: Ukraine and EU Are Major Winners, Putin and Trump Losers
Orban’s landslide defeat may augur a sea change in the geopolitical landscape. “Illiberal democracy” has been thoroughly rejected in the European nation that served as Putin’s stalking horse.
April 13, 2026
Poland
South Korea, Poland Vow Deeper Defense Ties on Tusk Visit
With Russian forces still fighting in Ukraine and North Korean troops backing Moscow, Poland and South Korea are doubling down on a defense partnership worth more than $40 billion.
April 13, 2026
Hungary
After the Earthquake: What Orban’s Defeat Means for Europe
The winner, Peter Magyar, had framed the vote as a historic choice ‘between East and West.
April 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
89-Year-Old Woman Killed as Russia Launches Easter Monday Drone Attacks Across Ukraine
An 89-year-old woman was killed and a 65-year-old man wounded in Kherson as Russian drone strikes continued on Easter Monday, following an overnight barrage of nearly 100 UAVs across multiple regions
Updated: April 13, 2026
Hungary
Orban Loses Hungary Vote to Pro-Europe Newcomer After 16 Years in Power
Magyar’s historic win ends Orbán’s 16-year grip on Hungary, stripping Putin of his closest EU ally and dealing a blow to Europe’s far right.
April 13, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Congratulates Magyar on Hungary Election Win, Pledges Cooperation
Ukraine’s president calls Tisza party’s landslide victory over Orban a sign that “constructive approach prevails,” vowing bilateral meetings and joint work.
April 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 12, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on April 12, 2026
April 13, 2026
Hungary
Hungary Sees Record 74 Percent Turnout in Historic Election as Polls Near Close
Voter participation has shattered previous records, reaching over 77% in Budapest, as Hungarians decide the fate of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
April 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Easter Prisoner Exchange – What It Was Like and What It Could Have Been
Exclusive report by Kyiv Post from the prisoner exchange on April 11 – and why it was not as expected
April 12, 2026
Russia
Telegram Founder Updates App to Bypass Total Ban in Russia
Founder Pavel Durov announced a “digital resistance” campaign and new anti-censorship protocols after Moscow blocked the app, urging users to switch to VPNs to maintain access.
April 12, 2026
Ukraine
Music Teacher Trades 12 Notes for 18 Wheels – and Loves It
She says she doesn’t play music anymore, but she sings when she drives her Semi rig – as one of the 1,000 women who got a new career when the war called male truck drivers to the front.
April 12, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia Accuse Each Other of Easter Truce Violations
Again, a Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire in name only?
April 12, 2026
Russia
Budanov Signals New Prisoner Swap by Week’s End
Following the return of 182 Ukrainians on Saturday, Kyiv is preparing a subsequent exchange phase as officials warn that the Orthodox Easter ceasefire is unlikely to hold.
April 12, 2026
US
OPINION: The Trump-Putin Co-Dependency
Recognizing Trump for what he really is and how to handle him.
April 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Drone Strikes Injure Two Civilians in Zolochiv During Easter Morning
A drone attack in the Kharkiv region damaged a shop and private property, marking another breach of the holiday ceasefire as Russian forces continue to ignore the pledged truce.
April 12, 2026
Hungary
Record Voter Turnout Reported in Hungary as Orban Faces Toughest Challenge
Early morning participation hit record highs across Hungary as voters decide the future of Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule amid allegations of vote-buying and intense international scrutiny.
April 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Forces Execute Four Ukrainian POWs Near Kharkiv Amid Easter Ceasefire
The 14th Army Corps reported the summary execution of captured servicemen in the Derhachi community, a move Kyiv calls a systemic violation of the Geneva Conventions.
April 12, 2026