https://www.latimes.com/topic/ukraine Ukraine en-US Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:52:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-19/russia-ukraine-swap-prisoners-as-putin-announces-an-easter-ceasefire Russian President Vladimir Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as the two countries exchange prisoners in largest swap since the three-year war began. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:52:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-19/russia-ukraine-swap-prisoners-as-putin-announces-an-easter-ceasefire https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/rubio-says-the-us-will-drop-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts-if-no-progress-within-days Rubio spoke in Paris after talks among U.S., Ukrainian and European officials produced outlines for steps toward peace and appeared to make some progress. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:24:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-18/rubio-says-the-us-will-drop-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts-if-no-progress-within-days https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-13/russian-missiles-hit-ukrainian-city-of-sumy-during-palm-sunday-celebrations-killing-more-than-30 Russian missiles struck the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, killing more than 30 people. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:24:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-13/russian-missiles-hit-ukrainian-city-of-sumy-during-palm-sunday-celebrations-killing-more-than-30 https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-11/european-countries-vow-billions-in-military-support-for-ukraine-as-us-envoy-meets-putin European countries are vowing to sends billions of dollars in further funding to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia’s invasion. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:36:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-11/european-countries-vow-billions-in-military-support-for-ukraine-as-us-envoy-meets-putin https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-10/prince-harry-meets-war-victims-in-unannounced-visit-to-ukraine Prince Harry has met with war casualties in Ukraine as part of his ongoing work with wounded veterans. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:47:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-10/prince-harry-meets-war-victims-in-unannounced-visit-to-ukraine https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-10/ksenia-karelina-a-us-russia-dual-national-freed-in-a-prisoner-swap-between-moscow-and-washington Ksenia Karelina, a former ballet dancer also identified in some media as Ksenia Khavana, lived in Maryland before moving to Los Angeles. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:55:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-10/ksenia-karelina-a-us-russia-dual-national-freed-in-a-prisoner-swap-between-moscow-and-washington https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-08/ukraines-zelensky-says-2-chinese-were-caught-fighting-for-russia Ukraine has information that there are “significantly more” Chinese men fighting alongside the Russians in the war, Zelensky said. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:42:58 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-08/ukraines-zelensky-says-2-chinese-were-caught-fighting-for-russia https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-07/little-suns-in-the-classroom-ukrainian-city-mourns-children-killed-by-russian-missile Anger is gripping the hometown of Ukrainian President Zelensky as it holds funerals for some of the 20 people, including nine children, killed by a Russian missile. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:07:34 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-07/little-suns-in-the-classroom-ukrainian-city-mourns-children-killed-by-russian-missile https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-05/death-toll-in-russian-missile-strike-in-central-ukraine-reaches-18 The death toll from a Russian missile strike in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 18, including nine children, regional governor Serhii Lysak said. Sat, 05 Apr 2025 16:06:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-05/death-toll-in-russian-missile-strike-in-central-ukraine-reaches-18 https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-04/europe-and-canada-say-theyll-spend-more-on-defense-but-are-cool-on-us-demands U.S. allies have spent billions of dollars more on defense since Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:17:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-04/europe-and-canada-say-theyll-spend-more-on-defense-but-are-cool-on-us-demands https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-04/uk-and-france-accuse-russian-leader-vladimir-putin-of-delaying-ukraine-ceasefire-efforts A Russian drone attack Thursday on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killed five civilians and dramatized the diplomatic insistence on a ceasefire. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:50:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-04/uk-and-france-accuse-russian-leader-vladimir-putin-of-delaying-ukraine-ceasefire-efforts https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-03/us-is-negotiating-a-minerals-deals-with-conflict-hit-congo-trump-official-says President Trump's senior advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, did not provide details of the potential deal following talks with Congo's president. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:31:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-03/us-is-negotiating-a-minerals-deals-with-conflict-hit-congo-trump-official-says https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/will-trumps-tariffs-affect-californias-tourism-industry Amid news of visa cancellations and deportations, state and local tourism officials are increasingly worried about the potential adverse effects on travel to Los Angeles and California. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:00:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/will-trumps-tariffs-affect-californias-tourism-industry https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-12/coachella-2025-photos-best-fashion-outfits Finding the perfect Coachella fit is an art. These are some of the best festival outfits we saw on the field at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:48:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-12/coachella-2025-photos-best-fashion-outfits https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community The killing of a 13-year-old boy and criminal charges against his trusted soccer coach have profoundly shaken this Latin American immigrant community in Los Angeles. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/beware-credit-card-debt-doesnt-disappear-when-you-die Credit card debt doesn’t just disappear when you die. The debt would become the responsibility of your estate. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:00:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/beware-credit-card-debt-doesnt-disappear-when-you-die https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed The correspondence of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was humorous, sad, moving and mundane, offering a glimpse into the couple's private life. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do With indie art spaces, Modernist architecture and nightlife that thrives on on Sunset Boulevard, meet the hip hillside hub with a renegade spirit. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/the-30-best-fiction-books-of-the-last-30-years To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select the 30 best fiction books since the festival was inaugurated. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/the-30-best-fiction-books-of-the-last-30-years https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans Lawyers for Venezuelan detainees said they were poised for removal presumably to an El Salvadoran prison. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:40:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans