23 April 2025 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Deadly Russian Drone Strike Hits Bus In Wave Of Attacks On Ukraine's Regions RFE/RL 23 Apr 2025 -- A Russian drone attack hit a bus carrying workers in the Ukrainian town of Marhanets in the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens of others, local authorities said.

Ukrainian Representatives Hold Meeting with Keith Kellogg President of Ukraine 23 Apr 2025
London Hosts Meeting Between the Ukrainian Delegation and Representatives of Countries Participating in the Coalition of the Willing President of Ukraine 23 Apr 2025
Officials Call Ukraine Peace Talks 'Substantive' Despite Last-Minute No-Shows RFE/RL 23 Apr 2025 -- Officials from Ukraine, the United States, and Europe said a meeting in London was "substantive" despite the last-minute postponement of a broader set of talks with foreign ministers.
Ukraine peace talks downgraded in London as Kiev rebuffs Trump's proposal Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- Downgraded peace talks on Ukraine have resumed in London as Kiev rejects US President Donald Trump's "final offer."

More Top Diplomats Drop Out of London Meeting on Ukraine Sputnik 23 Apr 2025 -- Neither UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy nor US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the summit as previously planned, Sky News reported.
Ukraine May Bend to Trump's Demands - Reports Sputnik 23 Apr 2025 -- Ukraine is under "a lot of pressure" to make concessions so US President Donald Trump can claim victory in resolving the crisis, a European official told the Financial Times.
Ukraine Not Ready to Discuss US Peace Plan Proposal - Reports Sputnik 23 Apr 2025 -- Ukraine appears to be reluctant to discuss the peace plan framework, prepared by the United States, during the upcoming talks in London, Axios reports, citing a US official.

US peace plan requires Ukraine to give 20% of territory to Russia: Report Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- The United States believes that Ukraine might agree to cede approximately 20% of its territory to Russian forces as a potential component of a peace agreement with Moscow, according to a report.
Zelensky Faces a Choice Between Peace or Fighting for 'Three More Years' in Ukraine - Trump Sputnik 23 Apr 2025 -- Ukraine is facing a dire situation, and its Volodymyr Zelensky can get a peace deal or fight for "another three years" before losing the "whole country," US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.
US Frustrated by Ukraine's Refusal to Make Concessions for Peace Deal - Reports Sputnik 23 Apr 2025 -- The United States is in anger over Ukraine's unwillingness to accept territorial concessions and its preference to discuss a ceasefire before other issues, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing an official familiar with the matter who requested anonymity.
US Floats 7-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine Sputnik 23 Apr 2025 -- Washington is prepared to hear Ukraine's response to a proposed plan during the scheduled London talks, which leaves it with no clear American security guarantees, The Telegraph reported.

Readout from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko of Ukraine US Treasury 23 Apr 2025 -- Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent met with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko of Ukraine. Secretary Bessent reaffirmed the United States' support for Ukrainian sovereignty and emphasized the United States' dedication to secure a lasting, durable peace for the people of both Ukraine and Russia.

Ukraine peace talks: E3 statement, 23 April 2025 UK FCDO 23 Apr 2025 -- A statement on behalf of E3 members, the UK, France and Germany, following today's meeting with the US and Ukraine in London.

China firmly opposes unwarranted accusations, political manipulation, says FM spokesperson on Ukraine summoning Chinese ambassador Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question on the Ukraine's Foreign Ministry's summoning of China's Ambassador to raise serious concern over allegations that Chinese fighters were in the Russian army and that Chinese companies were helping Russia make military hardware, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that "We shared China's position on relevant issues. China firmly opposes groundless accusations and political manipulation."

Norway increases support for reconstruction efforts in Ukraine Government of Norway 23 Apr 2025 -- Norway is providing a new contribution of NOK 2.4 billion to the World Bank's Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Fund (URTF), a multi-donor trust fund that channels funding to meet critical needs in Ukraine during the war, including for reconstruction and crisis response.

What's On The Table: At London Talks, A Fraught Agenda For European, Ukrainian, US Negotiators RFE/RL 23 Apr 2025 -- An Easter truce that wasn't. The United States threatening to walk away from peace talks. Washington considering recognizing Russian control over Ukraine's Crimea. Russia and Ukraine ramping up new spring offensives. The Kremlin signaling no let-up in its 38-month-old invasion of its neighbor.

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