European governments and G7 allies are seeking to expand the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. This comes amid pressure from Donald Trump and a change in Germany's position, which now supports maximizing the profitability of the funds.
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL spacecraft's main engine shut down earlier than expected during two burns needed to raise the spacecraft's orbit. This will prevent it from delivering approximately 5,000 kg of cargo and experimental materials to the International Space Station as planned.
A 14-year-old Kharkiv resident, driving a family car, lost control and collided with another vehicle. A report has been filed against the mother, and information about malicious non-fulfillment of parental duties has been entered into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations.
The European Commission is developing plans to use frozen Russian assets to provide €170 billion in reparations loans to Ukraine. These plans involve transferring Russian cash to Ukraine without formally seizing the assets.
As a result of MLRS shelling in the village of Slatyne, a 73-year-old man who was in his garage was killed. A 70-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction and was provided with assistance on the spot.
Poland's Internal Security Agency has determined that the detained 17-year-old Belarusian woman and 21-year-old Ukrainian man, who launched a drone over government buildings in Warsaw, were not acting on behalf of foreign intelligence services. The Ukrainian faces up to five years in prison for violating Polish aviation law, while the Belarusian woman is only a witness in the case, media reports.
The Drone Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of three Russian air defense systems worth $80-90 million. Operators of the 412th Nemesis regiment destroyed two Tor-M2 air defense systems, a Buk-M3 air defense system launcher, and a radar from a Buk-M2 air defense system.
As a result of Russia's night attack on the railway infrastructure, power supply to the network is being restored. A number of trains are running with delays, routes have been changed to minimize waiting times.
Russian troops attacked the Derhachi community in Kharkiv region, causing a fire in the village of Slatyne. Over the past day, 6 people were injured in Kharkiv and Kupyansk as a result of shelling.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement on a century-long partnership with Great Britain, with 295 deputies voting in favor. The document provides for annual military aid of 3 billion pounds sterling and mutual support in case of aggression.
The draft State Budget for 2026, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers with a deficit of 18. 4% of GDP, will be presented to the Verkhovna Rada on Friday. The document envisages expenditures of UAH 4.8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion, with an increase in defense expenditures to UAH 2.8 trillion.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe not to let Russia dictate the terms of a peace agreement in Ukraine, warning of further aggressive actions by Putin. He emphasized that Germany is strengthening its resilience and defense capabilities to prevent the destabilization of society.
The parliament approved in the second reading law No. 13266 on the military ombudsman, for which 283 deputies voted. The document defines the legal status and tasks of the military ombudsman regarding the protection of the rights of servicemen and other categories.
Large-scale armored and air force exercises "Iron Gate" are taking place at the military training ground in Orzysz, Poland. NATO servicemen and equipment, including Abrams tanks and F-35 fighters, are participating in them.
According to a poll by The Economist and YouGov, US President Donald Trump's approval rating for a second term has fallen to 39%, while his disapproval rating has reached 57%. This is the lowest approval rating and the highest disapproval rating of Trump's second term.
A drone attacked a fire station in Druzhkivka, knocking out the gate and damaging the facade, but rescuers managed to take cover. No one was injured, and the equipment remained intact.
Brent crude futures fell 0. 1% to $68.39 a barrel, and WTI fell 0.1% to $64.4. This happened after prices rose 1% due to fears of supply disruptions from Russia and expectations of a Fed rate cut.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola arrived in Kyiv 1,300 days after the start of the aggression to express support for Ukraine. She was met by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk.
During the night, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile, an S-300 missile, and 172 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 136 drones, and missile strikes and 36 UAVs were recorded at 13 locations.
Thousands of people protested across Slovakia against the economic and pro-Russian policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico. Rallies took place in 16 cities, including the capital Bratislava, due to Fico's trip to China and meeting with Putin, as well as due to austerity measures.
In Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, a fire on the roof of a residential building covering an area of 1,500 square meters was extinguished overnight. 150 residents were evacuated, and there were no casualties.
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, announced her visit to Kyiv. She published a photo against the backdrop of a train resembling a Ukrainian one.
Russian occupiers attacked Inhulets of Darivka community with aviation in the morning. As a result of a guided aerial bomb strike, three adult women and a three-year-old girl who were at home were injured.
During the night, air defense systems were active in the Poltava region, leading to the fall of fragments of an enemy UAV. As a result, a fire broke out in an open area of an enterprise in the Poltava district, which was promptly extinguished by State Emergency Service units. There were no casualties.
The next Porsche Boxster and Cayman models will be electric, but the company is considering a gasoline engine option due to falling demand for electric vehicles. The development of electric vehicles is in full swing, but the final decision on gasoline versions has not yet been made.
Overnight, Kirovohrad Oblast suffered a massive drone attack, leading to partial power outages in Kropyvnytskyi and 44 settlements, as well as train delays on two routes. Damage to private households was recorded in Oleksandrivka.
Russian troops attacked Cherkasy region with attack drones, targeting critical infrastructure. Ukrainian defenders neutralized 11 enemy UAVs, there were no casualties, but there are delays in passenger trains.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US fell to 6. 13%, the lowest level since late 2022. This comes amid active buying of mortgage bonds by investors ahead of an expected rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 183 combat engagements per day, 60 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 74 air strikes, and carried out 4685 shellings, using 6206 kamikaze drones.
Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Anyma will headline the Coachella 2026 festival, which will take place on April 10-12 and 17-19 in Indio, California. All of them have previously performed at Coachella, with Bieber appearing as a guest at four different festivals.
