Russia continues to recruit foreigners to replenish losses in Ukraine, offering money and citizenship. Since April 2023, more than 1,500 foreigners have been recruited, mainly from Asia and former Soviet republics.
In a week, the Defense Forces destroyed 841 air targets, including 7 ballistic missiles and 442 Shahed-type strike UAVs. Aviation made about 160 sorties.
Andrzej Duda commented on the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in the Vatican, emphasizing that the most important thing is the interests of Poland. He added that a just peace that guarantees security is important for Poles.
The number of brigades under the "Contract 18-24" project is planned to be increased. It was also reminded that soldiers who have been captured have the right to be released.
The situation in the Sumy direction remains difficult, especially near Basivka and Zhuravka. The Russians are using small assault groups and trying to break through on ATVs.
The Russians have intensified their assault operations in the direction of Chasov Yar, trying to push back Ukrainian forces from the north. The Kramatorsk direction is suffering from constant artillery shelling.
In occupied Luhansk, students are being recruited into Cossack organizations, promising benefits in education. After graduation, they are the first to be mobilized into the Russian army. Russian propaganda is imposed on parents.
At night, the Russians attacked the Zhytomyr region with kamikaze drones, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. During the liquidation of the consequences of repeated strikes, two police officers were injured.
At night, the enemy shelled a village in the Krasnopillia community, with five UAV hits recorded. An 85-year-old woman was injured, and houses and a car were damaged.
Putin declares the plundering of Ukraine, but Russia is exporting resources from the occupied Donbas. They destroy factories, mines, export metal and coal, worsening the lives of local residents.
On the night of April 27, the Russian Federation launched 149 UAVs at Ukraine, 57 of them were shot down. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an attack on Pavlograd resulted in the death of a man and the injury of a girl.
April 27 marked the third anniversary of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine "Ramstein". Since its creation, the format has become a platform for providing Ukraine with military assistance worth billions of dollars.
The Ukrainian side handed over to the US a detailed list of violations of the energy truce by Russia. According to the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Russia did not adhere to the truce and hit civilian infrastructure.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ukraine will not give up territory, army and the right to alliances. They also called not to believe the "leaks" about peace plans.
The National Bank has updated its assessment of the rapid end of hostilities, maintaining a positive risk of achieving peace. The chances of this are estimated at less than 15%, which will improve the prospects for the economy.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 6890 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.97-41.30 UAH.
The Head of the Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko, stated that businesses in Ukraine are dissatisfied with frequent changes in legislation. He emphasized that the changes should be strategic.
Since the beginning of the year, VAT refund volumes have increased by 30%. Thanks to the overfulfillment of the tax revenue plan, it was possible to increase the possibilities for VAT refunds.
The head of the tax service stated the need for changes in legislation to expand the possibilities of joining the "White Business Club" for all entrepreneurs who pay taxes.
The Ministry of Economy is satisfied with the rebooking. Companies can book employees if they meet the criteria, for example, a salary of UAH 20,000.
April 24 is the World Day for Laboratory Animal Protection and the International Youth Solidarity Day. The memory of the Holy Martyr Antipas is also honored.
The Ukrainian delegation discussed scenarios for ending the war with General Kellogg and agreed on approaches. Strengthening defense capabilities with Britain and support for peace initiatives were also discussed.
Trump believes that Zelensky is making mistakes in negotiations with Russia. He is disappointed and wants peace, but this requires both parties.
In the Podilskyi district of Kyiv, a 41-year-old man threw a grenade from the window of an apartment, which exploded on the roof of a car. The perpetrator has been detained, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
peskov stated that the war would end instantly if Ukraine withdraws its troops from the Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. He claims that these regions are part of the Russian Federation.
White House representative Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, April 25. The plane with the special representative flew to Russia from Paris.
The Ukrainian delegation in London confirmed its commitment to peaceful efforts under Trump's leadership. Ukraine seeks an end to the war and is ready for comprehensive peace.
The Ukrainian delegation met with US representative Keith Kellogg in London. The Ukrainian side stressed the need for a ceasefire to start negotiations.
The spokesman of the Russian dictator said that the meeting between Putin and Trump should be productive, so preparations are underway. He added that it is impossible to resolve the conflict in Ukraine without restoring relations between the US and Russia.
After the Russian attack on Marganets, the number of victims increased to 54 people, 31 of them remain in the hospital. Earlier it was reported about 51 victims, as a result of the attack 9 people died.
