Ukrainian soldiers are holding back Russian troops in the border zone of the Belgorod region. The defense forces also control two directions in the Kursk region, in particular the districts of Tetkino and Sudzha.
The assault operations of the Russian occupiers continue, but their effectiveness is falling. In the Toretsk area, Ukrainian soldiers are gaining a foothold, and the Russians cannot win back territory.
Donald Trump announced negotiations with Russia to end the war. He noted that he does not like the bombing of Ukraine, which kills people.
Ukraine is heavily dependent on Starlink, but the EU is looking for alternatives, including Eutelsat. However, no existing system can fully replace Starlink due to its unique capabilities.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 1941 UAH/USD. The dollar exchange rate in banks and exchange offices fluctuates within the range of 40.87-41.42 UAH.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has confirmed that his country will be one of the security guarantors for Ukraine.
Ukrainian military control the situation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. Zelenskyy stated that there is no encirclement there, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding 64,000 Russians.
russia is trying to return 300 billion dollars of frozen assets, offering countries to purchase goods in exchange for assistance. Zelensky stated that Europe is not going to give them back.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine believes that the US will not lift sanctions against Russia, but will instead strengthen them. He stressed that strong sanctions are needed to force Russia to stop the war.
New US tariffs could provoke a global trade war. Ukraine needs to maintain free trade agreements, especially with the EU, and possibly start negotiations within the WTO.
Contactless fare payment has been restored in the Kyiv Metro after specialists from "Oschadbank" eliminated a technical malfunction. Previously, the KMDA reported a temporary unavailability.
Head of "Energoatom" Petro Kotin said that two power units are under repair, and seven others are operating at full capacity. Preparations are underway for the next heating season.
A deputy of the village council in Kyiv region, Maksym Tkachenko, may have cars and land confiscated for more than 5 million UAH. The property is registered to relatives, but is actually used by him.
Ukraine plans to use artificial intelligence to process data, determine damages and search for criminals. AI will help identify the perpetrators and establish justice.
A technical failure has occurred in the Kyiv Metro, which temporarily makes it impossible to pay for travel in a contactless way. You can pay for travel in other ways.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian soldiers repelled seven attacks by Russians, but fighting continues in two locations. Since the beginning of April 4, there have been 81 combat clashes in various directions of the front.
US Secretary of State acknowledged the collapse of markets after Trump's introduction of duties, but assured that business will adapt. He stressed the need to reboot world trade.
According to Trump, there is significant progress in talks about the situation in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Ukrainians have shown readiness for a ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the truce was violated, but peace is closer because the parties are talking. The US is waiting for action from Russia, not dragging out the process.
The US expects Russia to respond within a specified time regarding its readiness for peace. The US Congress is already working on a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
The US is working to find terms under which Ukraine and the Russian Federation could agree to end the war. Secretary of State Rubio announced this process during a briefing.
The US Secretary of State stated that if Russia delays negotiations, the US will not participate in them. Trump will not fall into the trap of endless negotiations.
The US will soon know whether Russia is ready for peace, and Putin has to make the decision. Ukraine has already shown its readiness for a ceasefire.
Secretary of State Rubio stated that the United States does not plan to annex Greenland, emphasizing respect for the self-determination of Greenlanders. He called on Denmark to focus on Greenland's desire for independence.
In Dnipro, an official died as a result of a car explosion. The National Police has classified this event as an act of terrorism.
The Ministry of Energy has denied information about a possible increase in electricity and gas tariffs. The issue of tariff revision is not currently on the agenda.
Ukraine is not excluding the issue of NATO membership from negotiations, despite the resistance of some countries. Zelensky emphasized the importance of security guarantees similar to NATO before joining the Alliance.
President Zelenskyy stated that the US and Russia are in negotiations for a complete ceasefire. Ukraine has agreed to this, and there is hope to achieve a result in the coming weeks or months.
At the Kyiv City Council session, deputies blocked the tribune, demanding the resignation of Bondarenko, who is a witness in the corruption case. Klitschko announced a secret vote on April 8.
France and Germany are pushing for an aggressive EU response to new US tariffs, considering targeting American technology and services to protect the interests of the European Union.
