Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the Trump administration of diverting 20,000 promised anti-drone missiles meant for Ukraine to U.S. forces in the Middle East. These missiles, Zelensky said, were crucial for countering Iranian-designed Shahed drones frequently used by Russian forces. The Biden administration later signed a new deal to address the shortfall. Meanwhile, Russia launched its largest single-night drone and missile attack on Ukraine on Monday, firing 479 drones and 20 missiles in what has been described as the heaviest assault since the war began.

Russia launched a large-scale overnight air assault on Ukraine, firing 14 ballistic missiles and 250 drones, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. Although most of the threats were intercepted—6 missiles and 245 drones—several large explosions still occurred. CNN reports that 13 people were killed: 4 in Donetsk, 5 in Kherson and Odesa, and 4 in Kharkiv. Meanwhile, Russia claimed to have downed 94 Ukrainian drones. Notably, both countries also completed the largest prisoner exchange of the war, swapping over 1,400 detainees in two phases.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for a three-day ceasefire as a "staged show." Russia has not accepted a broader 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposed by Kyiv and Washington. “We are not playing games to help Putin appear less isolated during his May 9 Victory Day celebration,” Zelensky said. Nearly 20 foreign leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping, are expected to attend the Moscow event. Zelensky warned that Russia might orchestrate incidents on that day and blame Ukraine.

Russian military chief Valery Gerasimov announced during a video conference with President Putin that Russian forces have liberated the last Ukrainian-held village, Gornal, in the Kursk region. Putin declared Ukraine’s counter-offensive “a total failure.” Ukraine’s senior staff, however, dismissed Russia’s claims as mere propaganda, admitting that battlefield conditions in the area have become increasingly difficult. Meanwhile, Russia praised North Korean soldiers, with around 10,000 troops reportedly engaged in combat.

Russia has launched its largest assault on Kyiv this year, using drones and missiles that killed at least 12 and injured 90. Former U.S. President Donald Trump responded by directly appealing to Vladimir Putin, saying, “Vladimir, stop! Five thousand troops are dying every week. Let’s make peace first.” Trump condemned the attack as unnecessary and poorly timed.

Russia resumed military strikes on Ukraine on Monday, ending President Putin’s 30-hour unilateral Easter ceasefire. Three civilians were reportedly killed. Both sides had accused each other of violating the temporary truce. The Ukrainian military noted a reduction in Russian activity but stated that the war had not ceased entirely.

Just hours after President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire, Russia and Ukraine traded accusations of violating it. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 59 shellings and five assaults by Russian forces. Ukraine claims Russia also used 48 drones during the truce, while over 900 drone attacks were reported in Russia’s border regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk.

The death toll from a Russian strike on Sumy, Ukraine, has climbed to 35, with 117 injured. While Russia claimed it targeted a military meeting, Ukrainian officials say the attack took place on Palm Sunday as civilians headed to church. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as cowardly. Western leaders including those from the UK, Germany, and Italy have denounced the strike. Donald Trump called it “horrible” but added, “I heard it was a mistake.” According to the UN, over 12,654 civilians have been killed and 29,392 injured in Ukraine during the first three years of war.

A devastating missile strike by Russian forces on a residential area in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, has killed at least 18 people, including six children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Western allies to increase pressure on Moscow as rescue operations continue. Regional Governor Serhiy Lysak reported on Telegram that several residential buildings were damaged in the attack, sparking fires and injuring at least 50 people. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed the missile targeted a gathering of Ukrainian troops and foreign instructors in Kryvyi Rih, alleging that the strike resulted in the deaths of 85 foreign military personnel and officers, as well as the destruction of over 20 vehicles.

A Russian drone strike on Saturday night in Kharkiv, Ukraine, left two people dead and 35 others injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack damaged multiple structures, including a military hospital. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed that five children were among the injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged international allies to take action against Russia. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched 111 drones and one ballistic missile across various regions, including Sumy, Odesa, and Donetsk, overnight. Ukrainian forces managed to shoot down 65 drones and intercept 35 attacks.

The Trump administration has initiated discussions with Russia in Saudi Arabia regarding a potential peace agreement to end the Ukraine war. This meeting follows a discussion between representatives from Washington and Kyiv. On Monday, US and Russian officials began negotiations in Riyadh, with President Donald Trump pushing for a swift resolution to the three-year-long war. He hopes the talks will pave the way for progress. Meanwhile, Kyiv reported that Russia launched at least 99 drone strikes last night.

Ukraine’s Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, has described the recent discussions in Riyadh on reducing tensions with Russia as “successful.” He stated that key issues, including energy security, were addressed, and emphasized Ukraine’s commitment to achieving “a just and lasting peace.” According to Umerov, these talks are part of U.S. diplomatic efforts to end the three-year war. Meanwhile, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitcoff reaffirmed Washington’s support for a full ceasefire.

Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States following negotiations in Jeddah. The U.S. has also committed to resuming military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. The meeting included U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz, along with Ukrainian officials Andriy Sibiga and Andriy Yermak. Russia was not present at the talks. Rubio stated that they hope Russia will also agree to the ceasefire and, if not, it will help identify obstacles to peace. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky has proposed a partial ceasefire over air and sea routes, while the U.S. is pushing for a full cessation of hostilities.

After meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic efforts toward peace. He highlighted that security guarantees for Ukraine were a major topic in their discussion, alongside potential Saudi investments in defense, energy, and infrastructure. Meanwhile, US and Ukrainian delegations have commenced talks in Saudi Arabia, seeking a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Ukraine has reported that Russian missile and drone strikes on the eastern town of Dobropillia have left at least 11 people dead and 30 injured. In a separate attack in the northeastern Kharkiv region, three more civilians were killed and seven wounded. Authorities revealed that Russian forces launched ballistic missiles, multiple rocket salvos, and drones targeting Dobropillia, damaging eight multi-story buildings and 30 vehicles. Even as firefighters were working to contain the blazes, they came under further attack, resulting in damage to emergency vehicles. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s air force claimed to have intercepted a cruise missile and shot down 79 drones overnight.