On the night of April 28, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with 166 drones. 40 "Shaheds" were shot down, 74 simulators were lost locationally. Kharkiv region, Donetsk region, Sumy region and Cherkasy region were affected.
The head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council stated that Putin's announced "truce" is a manipulation, as it is not a comprehensive ceasefire. The Kremlin stated that they will give an "adequate response" in case of violation of the truce.
Russia plans to legitimize the occupation through elections to the State Duma in 2026. Electoral districts have already been formed in the TOT to bring 11 deputies to the Russian State Duma.
Estonian President Alar Karis said he spoke with Donald Trump about Ukraine. Trump promised not to withdraw from the role of mediator and noted the proximity to a solution.
Zelenskyy informed Meloni about the consequences of the Russian strike on April 24, which killed 12 people. The leaders discussed increasing pressure on Russia and the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Emmanuel Macron regarding the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukraine and the need to strengthen air defense. They also discussed the path to a complete ceasefire.
Donald Trump appeared at the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican in a blue suit, violating the dress code. Many considered this a sign of disrespect, while other world leaders adhered to dark tones.
The Vatican broke protocol so that Vladimir Zelensky would sit in the front row at the funeral of Pope Francis, next to Trump and Macron. This ensured him a prominent place at the ceremony.
Ursula von der Leyen assured support for Ukraine on the path to peace and discussed with Volodymyr Zelenskyy steps to join the European family. Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump was also mentioned.
The Russian Federation announced the detention of Hnat Kuzin, who is accused of blowing up General Moskalik. The occupiers claim that he is allegedly an agent of Ukrainian special services.
In Rome, Zelenskyy met with Starmer, discussing steps for a ceasefire and security guarantees. The leaders agreed to continue working within the coalition of willing countries.
The head of the European Commission and the US President exchanged handshakes at the funeral of Pope Francis and agreed on a future meeting. The date of negotiations has not yet been announced.
During the day, 90 combat clashes took place on the front line. Most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction – 31.
The consequences of the enemy shelling on April 24 have been eliminated, rescuers worked for over 60 hours. More than 2,400 cubic meters of garbage were removed from the site of the strike, 12 people died, 87 were injured.
An explosion in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, probably due to improper storage of chemicals, killed four people. More than 500 were injured, an investigation is underway.
Donald Trump said that the war in Ukraine is Biden's fault. He expressed doubt that Putin wants to stop the war, given the recent shelling of civilian targets.
Russia officially признала the involvement of North Korean fighters in combat operations in the Kursk region. Previously, Moscow denied this and falsified documents for them.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Donald Trump in the Vatican. They discussed the protection of Ukrainians and a complete ceasefire for lasting peace.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Vatican. A meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Rome is also reported.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Rome on Saturday afternoon. The meeting will take place as part of the funeral of Pope Francis.
Donald Trump, heading to the funeral of Pope Francis, announced the possibility of a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. They will sit separately due to the French alphabetical order of seating delegations.
According to police, about 200,000 people will attend Pope Francis' funeral. About a million people will try to see the procession in Rome.
President Zelenskyy, together with diplomats, honored the memory of the victims of the ballistic strike on Kyiv, where 12 people died. The diplomats saw the consequences of the attack and where Russia gets its weapons from.
The ceremony of sealing the coffin of Pope Francis will take place in St. Peter's Basilica. White cloth, a bag of coins and a report on the papacy will be placed in the coffin.
In Kyiv, a 28-year-old woman was brought to justice for loudly listening to and dancing to Russian music on the Day of Mourning. The police filed an administrative report against her for petty hooliganism.
A fire broke out while the Ozurgeti-Tbilisi train was moving. Passengers were evacuated, there were no casualties. The causes of the fire are being established.
Putin's aide said that the meeting between US Special Envoy Witkoff and the Russian dictator was constructive. They discussed the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Donald Trump and his wife have flown to Rome for the Pope's funeral. Biden, the British Prime Minister, Prince William, and other world leaders will be present at the service.
The SBU and border guards detained a foreign vessel in the Black Sea that was helping Russia export stolen Ukrainian grain. The dry cargo ship exported 5,000 tons of wheat from Sevastopol.
President Zelenskyy stated that mobilization will continue as long as the war continues, and emphasized that there are currently hundreds of thousands of volunteers in the Ukrainian army. Each case of mobilization is checked individually.
