France recognized the court's decision regarding compensation to Oshchadbank for lost Crimean assets. The seizure of Russian assets is part of the bank's multi-year effort to recover damages.
The Russian army shelled Bilozirka, killing a 68-year-old woman. In Gavrylivka, a man was seriously injured in a UAV attack, doctors are fighting for his life.
Repair work has begun at the "Medyka - Shehyni" checkpoint on the Polish-Ukrainian border, which may slow down the processing of transport, especially trucks, until mid-July. Repair works are also underway on the Ukrainian side.
Tomorrow, April 25, Kyiv has been declared a Day of Mourning. This was done in memory of the victims of the massive enemy attack on the capital, said Mayor Klitschko.
Naftogaz and ORLEN signed a new agreement for the supply of 100 million cubic meters of LNG from the USA. The total volume of contracted gas is 300 million cubic meters.
Ukraine has failed to reach an agreement with holders of $2. 6 billion in debt, amid the need to pay $600 million in May. The IMF warns that these warrants pose a risk to financial assistance.
Ukrenergo called for consuming more electricity from 10:00 to 18:00, when solar power plants are actively operating. The energy system is recovering after the attacks.
A Polish-Ukrainian group has started exhuming the victims of the tragic events of 1945 in the village of Puzhnyky, Ternopil region. Researchers plan to identify and properly bury the murdered Polish citizens.
The ceremony of closing the coffin with the deceased Pope Francis will take place in St. Peter's Basilica. The pontiff's funeral will take place on Saturday morning in St. Peter's Square.
Kharkiv was subjected to a massive attack by drones and missiles at night. Houses, educational institutions and infrastructure were damaged, six people were injured, including one child.
Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka with the Smerch MLRS, killing a child and a woman, and wounding two people. Three people died and seven were injured in the Donetsk region during the day, including children among the victims.
The IMF forecasts an increase in global public debt to 95% of GDP in 2025 and almost to 100% by the end of the decade. Particularly severe forecasts for France and Germany.
The President is cancelling part of his visit to South Africa due to the night-time Russian attack. He instructed Umerov to contact partners regarding air defense systems and will inform Ramaphosa about the situation.
On the night of April 24, 2025, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing missiles of various types and attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 112 aerial targets.
168 combat engagements were recorded last day, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 111 air strikes and 6289 shellings of the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Major cryptocurrencies fell by 5% due to profit-taking. Dogecoin fell the most, Bitcoin is holding at $93,000.
At night, the enemy shelled the railway, injuring two railway workers. In Kyiv and Kharkiv region, tracks and buildings were damaged, but trains are running on schedule.
On April 24, the Russians launched a combined attack on the Kyiv region. There is damage in Bucha and Vyshgorod districts, two people suffered from stress.
At night, Russian troops attacked the Zhytomyr region, as a result of which a rescuer was injured and houses were damaged. Also, 4 units of the SES equipment were damaged, a fire was extinguished on an area of 2500 sq. m.
Gold rose after its biggest drop since November, to $3,330 an ounce. Traders are analyzing US signals regarding the trade war with China, which are affecting the market.
Overnight, Russian forces massively attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging an industrial enterprise in Pavlohrad. The Nikopol region was also under attack; no people were injured.
Oil prices rise after falling as investors weigh OPEC+ output increase and signals on tariffs from the White House. The US and Iran are holding talks on the nuclear program.
Kharkiv was subjected to 24 enemy attacks by drones and missiles during the night. Houses, a hospital, a school, and businesses were damaged, and there are wounded. The aftermath is being eliminated.
The Biden administration is considering lifting sanctions against Nord Stream 2 and other Russian assets in Europe. This could be part of negotiations to end the war.
Two people were injured in Khmelnytskyi region overnight due to a Russian attack, including a minor. Houses, a gas distribution point and a summer площадка of the park were damaged.
Donald Trump believes that Russia is ready for a deal. Negotiations with the Ukrainian leader, according to him, turned out to be more difficult than expected.
Oil prices fell due to Kazakhstan's position on production, negating previous gains from sanctions against Iran. U.S. oil inventories fell, and Trump softened his tone on China.
More than half of the battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions. Russian troops are storming the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, launching airstrikes on border settlements.
Kensington Palace has shared a new photo of Prince Louis. The photo was taken in Norfolk by Josh Shinner, who previously photographed the family for their Christmas card.
Britain has emphasized that Ukraine has the right to determine its own future independently, despite US statements about a possible withdrawal from peace talks with Russia. London supports Kyiv.
