The Kremlin has ordered an Easter truce in Ukraine, but Ukrainian officials and citizens remain skeptical of the sincerity of the ceasefire.

Ukrainian officials reported that Russia launched 147 drones overnight, targeting two energy facilities, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting or neutralizing 121 of them.

The Russian army has initiated a spring offensive, launching hundreds of kamikaze drones against Ukrainian cities, including a rare daytime attack that struck the historic center of Lviv, which Ukrainian officials have already deemed unsuccessful.

⁠Russian attacks on Ukraine killed two people in Zaporizhzhia and left most of the northern region of Chernihiv without power, Ukrainian officials said.

An overnight Russian attack on the Zaporizhzhia district killed a woman and injured a man and a child, according to Ukrainian officials.

Nearly seven months ago, Ukrainian officials attempted to sell their battle-tested drone defense technology to the United States, even creating a PowerPoint presentation. This situation is described as Donald Trump's biggest tactical mistake, putting him at the mercy of Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukrainian officials claim that Fox News aired footage of a Ukrainian interceptor drone destroying a Russian Shahed drone, but presented it as American drones downing Iranian aircraft in the Middle East.

Previous rounds of U.S.-led negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Geneva and Abu Dhabi have failed to yield a compromise, including on the key sticking point of territory.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow has not set any deadline to end the conflict in Ukraine, making the remarks ahead of a meeting with Ukrainian officials.

Officials from the United States and Ukraine are scheduled to hold a meeting in Geneva this week, likely to discuss ongoing diplomatic and strategic matters.

Alina Bondarenco, a former correspondent for the Tiraspol regime's radio and television company, announced her release after being detained in Ukraine in connection with a case involving contract killings of Ukrainian officials.

Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said on Wednesday, after the International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flag. The EU's sports commissioner Glenn Micallef said he would also skip the opening ceremony. FRANCE 24's Camille Corcoran reports.

Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that the ongoing Iran war is emboldening Russia, following meetings between Ukrainian officials and representatives of former US President Donald Trump. Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez echoed this, criticizing US and Israeli action against Iran as an 'unjust war' that strengthens Russia and destabilizes the Middle East.

A Russian drone attack on a residential building in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed two people, a man and a woman, and injured two children aged 11 and 15, according to local authorities. Ukrainian officials confirmed at least two fatalities in the attack, which occurred ahead of expected talks involving the United States.

Experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ukraine mission chief Gavin Gray, began meetings with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv on March 18 to discuss macroeconomic policy and key structural reforms for the country.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused Ukrainian officials of planning attacks on his family, further escalating the strained relations between Budapest and Kyiv ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections.

Ukrainian officials reportedly attempted to sell their battle-proven technology for combating Iranian-made attack drones to the US, even preparing a PowerPoint presentation, but the offer was rejected.

Following a US request for Kyiv's help in shooting down Iranian drones in the Middle East, Ukrainian officials assert that other nations lack their well-developed capabilities in this area.

US and Ukrainian officials have concluded talks in Geneva aimed at ending Russia’s invasion, while Russia's foreign minister stated there are 'no deadlines' to reach a peace deal.

In the Odesa region, two have been killed, while one man has lost his life in Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials say.

South Korea's expertise in technology, infrastructure, and post-war development presents significant potential for joint projects in the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukrainian officials state that increased Russian attacks on railways and ports are aimed at disrupting logistics and limiting access to key regions within Ukraine.

A meeting between US and Ukrainian officials, including Jared Kushner and President Zelensky, took place in Miami to prepare for a new summit with Russia aimed at achieving a comprehensive peace agreement.

Eleven suspects have been detained in Moldova and Ukraine in connection with a plot to assassinate more than five Ukrainian political figures and journalists, with three individuals allegedly convinced to commit the murders.

An oil spill, attributed to a Russian attack in Ukraine, has contaminated a major river in Moldova, leading authorities to cut off water supply to the northern city of Balti, with Ukrainian officials stating the oil began leaking after the incident.

Hungarian authorities released footage of their anti-terrorist unit intercepting a Ukrainian convoy transporting cash from Austria to Ukraine. Ukrainian officials stated it was a regular cash transfer.

Lithuania's Special Investigation Service (STT) has signed a memorandum with Estonian, Latvian, and Ukrainian officials to create a regional platform aimed at protecting EU and other funds allocated for Ukraine's reconstruction.

US and Ukrainian officials concluded negotiations in Geneva, discussing efforts to end Russia's four-year invasion of Ukraine, as Moscow stated it was not in a hurry to sign an agreement.

Ukrainian officials, including the logistics commander of the air force and a regional SBU chief, were arrested for allegedly embezzling funds from a defense sector project.

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva for more Russia talks  AP News

Ten individuals have been arrested in Ukraine and Moldova on suspicion of plotting to assassinate senior Ukrainian political figures, according to Kyiv.