Ukraine's Foreign Ministry demanded that the Fox News channel apologize for labeling Kyiv as a Russian city during the broadcast of Patriarch Kirill. The channel showed this for approximately 20 minutes before correcting it to "Kyiv, Ukraine".
According to the spokesperson for the "Khortytsia" OSG, the enemy is pressing on Kupyansk from three directions. The occupiers are trying to force the Oskil, Chorniy Zherebets, and reach the city from the north, but have not yet approached closely.
A representative of the GUR reported on the preparation of the next operations to return prisoners. Over 5 thousand have already been returned through exchanges and 500 outside of them, there are positive developments regarding the inclusion of the seriously wounded.
Russian troops are slightly retreating in the area of Kotlyne in the Pokrovsk direction, despite the enemy's maximum efforts in this sector of the front. Meanwhile, street fighting in Chasiv Yar does not stop.
HUR representative Andriy Yusov said that the large pre-Easter exchange was prepared for a long time, deadlines were postponed. This was the 63rd exchange, 246 soldiers and 31 persons outside of it were returned; the condition is different, there are seriously ill.
During the night broadcast, Fox News showed a service of the OCU from Kyiv, mistakenly indicating it as Russia. Later, the channel corrected the label to Kyiv, Ukraine.
Over the past day, 127 combat engagements occurred on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 39 enemy assault actions.
In his Easter address, President Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukrainians are overcoming a difficult path and will turn the thrown stones into the foundation of the future. The people pray for defenders, prisoners, and the victory of the spirit.
National resistance training centers will operate in every region of Ukraine. The heads of the centers will be appointed by regional councils on the proposal of the regional state administration.
The State Statistics Service analyzed the prices of products for Easter cake. The most expensive were eggs (44.7%), butter (31.9%) and flour (32.5%), and only salt and dried fruits became cheaper.
The President of Ukraine has imposed sanctions against three Chinese companies that are linked to the supply of materials for the production of Russian weapons, including the Iskander OTRK.
The President's Office stated that Ukraine considers March 25 to be the beginning of the agreement with the United States regarding the energy truce. Zelenskyy warned of the threat of attacks on the energy sector.
An employee of the Constitutional Court has been notified of suspicion of removing people from the wanted list in the TCC with the оформлення броні for bribes. Other dealers who helped evaders have also been exposed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree imposing sanctions against a number of Russian propagandists. Also, enterprises that produce Iskander missiles were subject to restrictions.
The mineral agreement does not provide for the recognition of Ukraine's debt or the return of US aid. The structure should be mutually beneficial, where both countries will earn from investments.
A new round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding the agreement on minerals will start on April 24. The success of the negotiations will determine whether the agreement will be ready by April 26.
The condition of Yuriy Makarov, who was attacked with a knife in Kyiv, is satisfactory. The police are considering several versions, including the Russian trace, and have certain leads regarding the attacker.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine will visit Washington starting April 21 to meet with the US Secretary of the Treasury. The purpose of the visit is to support the completion of discussions regarding the establishment of an investment fund.
According to the head of the CMA, the intensity of shelling in Pokrovsk is extremely high, all entrances are controlled by drones. The enemy is hunting people with FPV drones.
Ukraine and the USA have signed a memorandum on economic partnership, which envisages the creation of a Fund for Investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Work on the agreement should not contradict European integration.
russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy facilities, especially in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, despite agreements on an energy truce.
Managers of Ukrainian enterprises expect an increase in labor costs in the next 12 months. The highest expectations are in the manufacturing industry and export enterprises.
NBU set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 38 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate is 47.00 UAH, and the zloty exchange rate is 10.99 UAH.
In Uzhhorod, a man tried to kidnap his ex-wife by pushing her into a car. The woman escaped, injuring her arm, and the attacker was detained and placed in a temporary detention facility.
French President Macron held talks with Wittcoff and Rubio on peace talks to end Russian aggression in Ukraine. They also discussed tariffs between Europe and the US and the situation in the Middle East.
Volodymyr Maibozhenko and the director of a charitable foundation have been notified of suspicion of aiding the illegal crossing of the border by persons liable for military service under the guise of volunteers for money.
The NBU stated that the Rada may adopt a law on war risk insurance as early as the first half of 2025. This should attract private capital to the economy.
The NBU reported that gold and foreign exchange reserves are in foreign banks and instruments. The National Bank monitors events in the markets and analyzes the risks for reserve management.
The National Bank has worsened its GDP growth forecast to 3. 1% due to the consequences of the war and trade confrontations. The economy is expected to grow in 2025 due to increased harvests.
The judge is suspected of embezzling state funds in the amount of more than half a million hryvnias. He illegally received surcharges to his salary and life-long maintenance.
