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On April 16, 2025, the U.S. State Department shut down its Global Engagement Center — a unit tasked with countering foreign misinformation, including Russian propaganda. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration claimed that the Center censored the voices of Americans instead of doing its job. The Kyiv Independent's Natalia Yermak speaks to James Rubin, a former diplomat who led the Global Engagement Center in 2022-2024, about how deeply the Russian propaganda influences U.S. politics and why the center's closure "disarms" the country in the information war.
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Who's countering Russian propaganda now? Expert on US' declining disinformation defense.
The Kyiv Independent's Natalia Yermak speaks to James Rubin, a former diplomat who led the Global Engagement Center in 2022-2024, about how deeply the Russian propaganda influences U.S. politics and why the center's closure "disarms" the country in the information war.
5:36 PM
'No need to wait until May 8' — EU reacts to Putin's Victory Day truce.
"Russia could stop the killing and the bombing at any time, so there's absolutely no need to wait until the 8th of May," European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper said.
4:08 PM
Journalist Roshchyna's body missing organs after Russian captivity, investigation says.
During the examination in Ukraine, it turned out that journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna's brain, eyes, and part of the trachea had been removed, the investigation said.
3:47 PM
Putin's Victory Day truce 'not enough,' Italy's Meloni says.
Giorgia Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni voiced support for U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to broker a peace between Ukraine and Russia and lauded President Volodymyr Zelensky's readiness for an unconditional truce.
2:56 PM
EU doesn't rule out decoupling Ukraine, Moldova's accession process over Hungary's stance.
The EU does not rule out "decoupling" Moldova's accession process from that of Ukraine due to Hungary's opposition to Kyiv's entry, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said in an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on April 28.
2:27 PM
Russia may offer asylum over 'Russophobia,' threats to 'family values,' media reports.
Russia's Interior Ministry drafted a bill on granting asylum to foreigners unable to uphold so-called "traditional family values" in their home countries, the Russian state-controlled RBC news agency reported on April 29, citing the document and an undisclosed source.
2:09 PM
Ukraine appoints deputy defense ministers to boost efficiency, partnerships.
The government approved the appointments of three deputy defense ministers to ensure "greater efficiency and agility" in the ministry's work and boost ties with foreign partners, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on April 29.
1:44 PM
France calls UN Security Council meeting over Russian attacks on civilians in Ukraine.
"At today's Security Council meeting, we urge members to express their strong support for Ukraine's steps toward peace, clearly condemn Russia's escalated terror against civilians, and take a principled stance on the need to put more pressure on Moscow," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
1:33 PM
New details emerge of Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow.
Yaroslav Moskalik prepared reports for President Putin on the situation in Ukraine, according to an obituary from the Russian Defense Ministry.
12:53 PM
Kremlin softens tone on Zelensky's alleged 'legitimacy issues,' says talks take priority.
"Indeed, there are legal issues related to legitimacy, but in this case, starting the peaceful settlement process takes precedence, and the primary thing is to begin this negotiation process," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists.
12:15 PM
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast's eastern villages evacuating families as Russian troops close in.
The evacuation order, issued by Governor Serhii Lysak on April 25, concerns the villages of Kolona Mezhova, Novopigorodne, Raipole, and Sukhareva Balka in the Mezhova community.
10:04 PM
(Updated: April 29, 2025 11:46 am)
Ukrainian oil and gas giant Naftogaz elects new head.
The supervisory board of state-owned oil and gas company Naftogaz has elected Serhii Koretskyi, the head of Ukrnafta and Ukrtatnafta, as the company's new CEO, ExPro Consulting reported, citing its undisclosed sources.
11:22 AM
Germany's incoming diplomacy chief pledges continued support for Ukraine.
"I think it must be clear for everybody... especially for (Russian President) Vladimir Putin, that we will stand with Ukraine. We will support Ukraine and... offer Ukraine the opportunity to be on level with Russia," German Foreign Minister-designate Johann Wadephul said.
8:39 AM
(Updated: April 29, 2025 10:48 am)
Canada's Liberals win elections in remarkable turnaround.
Canada's Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, won the country's federal elections on April 28 in a campaign shaped by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and expansionist rhetoric.
10:38 AM
Europe, Kyiv worry Trump prepares to exit Ukraine peace efforts, FT reports.
European and Ukrainian officials are concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump is about to use minor progress in peace talks as an excuse to leave the process, the Financial Times (FT) reported on April 28, citing undisclosed sources.
10:22 AM
Ukrainian drones reportedly target Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod oblasts in Russia.
According to Russia's Defense Ministry, Russian air defense shot down 91 Ukrainian drones, including eight over Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and 11 over Ryazan Oblast. Drones were also downed in Kursk, Oryol, Moscow, Belgorod, Kaluga, Bryansk oblast and in Russian-occupied Crimea, the ministry reported.
9:15 AM
(Updated: April 29, 2025 9:27 am)
8 killed, 24 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day — 12-year-old child among the victims.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 37 of the 100 attack and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Forty-seven decoy drones disappeared from radars without causing damage.
9:09 AM
Ukraine offers assistance as Spain, Portugal recover from blackouts.
"Over the years of war and Russian attacks on our energy system, Ukraine has gained significant experience in overcoming any energy challenges, including blackouts," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
8:10 AM
General Staff: Russia has lost 950,860 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.
The number includes 1,060 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
7:32 AM
'I think that nation will be crushed very shortly' — Trump says he's 'saving' Ukraine.
"I think I'm saving that nation ... I think I'm doing a great service to Ukraine," Trump told the Atlantic, while refusing to promise to send military aid to Kyiv.
6:15 AM
'Ukrainians aren't winning the war' — Vance says peace deal necessary, but not guaranteed.
"I think there's this weird idea among the mainstream media that if this thing goes on for just another few years, the Russians will collapse, the Ukrainians will take their territory back, and everything will go back to the way that it was before the war. That is not the reality that we live in."
5:15 AM
'Justice inevitably comes' — Zelensky on deaths of high-ranking Russian officials.
Zelensky also praised Ukraine's foreign intelligence and security services for their measures "to counter Russian agent networks in Ukraine and saboteurs."
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