Russia’s war on Ukraine entered its 1,154th day on Wednesday, April 23, with a state of emergency declared in Vladimir region following a large explosion at an ammunition storage site. The attack killed one person and wounded 24 others.
Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down 38 out of 77 Russian drones launched earlier on Tuesday morning, with most not reaching their targets due to electronic warfare. Russian forces also struck the southern city of Zaporizhzhia with aerial glide bombs, killing a woman and injuring 24 people.
In an attempt to broker peace, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly offered to halt Russia’s invasion of Ukraine if the US recognizes Moscow-annexed territory in Crimea as Russian and blocks Ukraine from joining NATO. However, this proposal comes amid growing concerns over Chinese involvement in the war.
The European Union has been increasing its pressure on Russia, with Denmark planning to spend billions of crowns on navy vessels to patrol the Baltic Sea after several underwater cables were severed. The EU foreign policy chief accused Moscow of playing for time with its Easter truce in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his readiness for a partial ceasefire and said Ukraine would not recognize any temporarily occupied territories as Russian. He also expressed gratitude to the US envoy who proposed a peace framework that includes unofficial recognition of Russian control over occupied areas.
As tensions continue to escalate, diplomatic efforts are underway to end the war in Ukraine. The situation remains dire, with civilians caught in the crossfire and infrastructure damaged by ongoing attacks.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1154