Steve Witkoff stated that the peace agreement concerns five territories but contains more. He called the negotiations with Putin persuasive, and they discussed ending the war.
Donald Trump replied that he already has sanctions against Russia, mentioning the halt of Nord Stream 2.
Over the past day, 99 combat clashes took place at the front, almost half of them in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 119 air strikes and used 3,275 kamikaze drones.
Hamas said it is studying Israel's latest ceasefire proposal. The proposal contains a requirement to disarm the group.
Since the beginning of the day, 67 combat clashes have taken place, almost half of them in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions. The enemy is actively shelling Sumy region and looking for weak spots in the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The financial result before taxation of large and medium-sized enterprises amounted to UAH 947. 3 billion in profit, which is 22% more than in 2023. The share of unprofitable enterprises is 22.1%.
On April 13, 2025, as a result of a missile attack on Sumy, 35 people died, including an 11-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy. 117 people were injured, including 15 children, 38 people are in the hospital.
China's exports rose 12. 4% in March due to US tariffs, imports fell 4.3%. The trade war affects markets and shipyards, and China is seeking support in Asia.
The German Bundestag is preparing for the election of the Chancellor on May 6, subject to approval of the coalition agreement. Merz previously stated plans to form a government before Easter.
The President of Slovakia criticized the creation of separate support groups for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of joint actions within the EU and NATO. He called for unity instead of "pseudo-groups."
Hungary will not agree to the EU military training mission in Ukraine. Budapest will also oppose sanctions on Russian energy imports.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that since the beginning of April, Russia has used almost 2,800 air bombs and more than 1,400 drones against Ukraine. More than 30 people died as a result of yesterday's strike.
Russian troops attacked the village of Slatyne, wounding a 63-year-old man and damaging houses. Also, a Russian drone struck Kharkiv, causing a fire in a food warehouse.
As of April 1, 2025, cash in circulation decreased by UAH 17. 3 billion, the total amount is UAH 805.1 billion. The number of 1000 UAH banknotes and 10 UAH coins increased the most.
The Ministry of Defense of Lithuania has allocated 10 million euros for the production of Ukrainian long-range weapons. This weapon is already being used effectively at the front.
Ukrainian fencer Maksym Perchuk won a bronze medal at the Junior World Fencing Championship in Usi. This is Ukraine's first award in the last 15 years in this category.
The EU aims to agree on the 17th package of sanctions against Russia by May 20. No new proposals have been presented yet, but a smaller package with tough measures is expected.
Oil prices rose after the US lifted tariffs and China increased imports. Concerns about a trade war are limiting growth, with Goldman Sachs cutting its oil price forecasts.
EU's foreign policy chief emphasized the need to increase aid to Ukraine. This was a response to Merz's words regarding Taurus missiles after the Russian attack on Sumy.
EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas said it is necessary to strengthen support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. She noted that Russia must stop the war, and this requires joint efforts.
In the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, a shuttle bus collided with a parked Mercedes Benz truck. Five passengers, aged 32 to 56, sustained injuries and were hospitalized.
EU ministers are seeking to provide Ukraine with 2 million artillery shells worth 5 billion euros. Hungary remains the main obstacle to military aid.
Investment company Goldman Sachs has increased its gold price forecast to $3,700 per ounce due to demand from banks and recession risks. Spot prices reached $3,245.42 per ounce.
A decrease in prices for chicken eggs by 5. 2% has been recorded in Ukraine over the past two weeks. Egg production in March increased compared to January and February.
As a result of the night drone attack in Odesa region, 8 people were injured. Civilian infrastructure, a medical facility and a residential building were damaged.
Ukrainian Oleksiy Sereda won a bronze medal at the stage of the World Cup in diving in Windsor, Canada. He was 0.05 points ahead of Australian Cassiel Rousseau.
On April 12, 2025, a fire broke out in the regional department of internal affairs in Arkhangelsk. Four departmental vans of the "GAZelle" type were destroyed, the fire spread to the building.
Mario Vargas Llosa, a classic of Latin American literature and Nobel laureate, has died at the age of 90. The writer's family announced this.
A case is starting in Washington, where Meta is accused of monopolizing the market after the acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC may force Zuckerberg to sell these platforms.
At night, the enemy attacked the Odesa region with drones, causing fires and destruction. Civilian infrastructure, a warehouse, a service station, a medical facility and cars were damaged, and seven people were injured.
