Kaspar Veldkamp in Lviv honored the memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine. The visit program includes a conference, meetings and discussions on Ukraine's integration into the EU.
As a result of the night attack by Russian troops in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, three people were injured. Rescuers were eliminating the consequences of the attack on warehouses.
Due to improved weather conditions in Mykolaiv region, restrictions on traffic movement have been lifted, which were introduced due to snowfall. The day before, a traffic jam formed on the M-14 highway.
Overnight on April 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with "Shahed" drones. Air defense forces shot down 56 drones. There are destructions, damages, and casualties in Kharkiv, Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Donetsk regions.
"The White Lotus" star Patrick Schwarzenegger demonstrated how to make a protein shake "Saxon style". This requires "a large amount of protein powder and a little nervous laughter."
52-year-old actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in "Euphoria" and "Grey's Anatomy", has been diagnosed with ALS. He is grateful to his family for their support and plans to return to filming.
The government dismissed and appointed a number of officials in agencies for the arts, cinema and water resources, and also approved the appointment of heads of several district state administrations of Kyiv. There were also changes in the leadership of some districts of the capital.
The government has extended preferential gas prices for the population and heat supply companies until October 31. Subsidies for the non-heating season will be automatically reassigned.
In 2024, European Union countries have allocated over 23 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine. This is more than the 20 billion euros allocated last year.
Hanno Pevkur expressed concern about a possible deal between the US and Russia by May 9. He called for increased military and financial assistance to Ukraine to prevent an undesirable outcome.
A meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine is taking place at NATO headquarters. Germany and its partners have created a coalition to strengthen Ukraine's capabilities in electromagnetic warfare.
The German Defense Minister announced a new aid package for Ukraine, which will include four IRIS-T systems and 30 Patriot missiles. The possibility of manufacturing missiles under license in Ukraine is also being discussed.
«LNZ» will meet with «Shakhtar» in the first match of the 24th round of the VBET Ukrainian Premier League. Shakhtar's» unbeaten streak has already lasted 6 games.
Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will meet with Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump threatens new sanctions against Russia if no progress is made.
Ukrainian farmers have sown 1,058. 6 thousand hectares of spring grains, which is 18.5% of the plan. Barley has been sown the most – 612.2 thousand hectares, and the leaders in terms of sowing rates are Odesa and Ternopil regions.
Bad weather is raging in the south: in Odesa, the wind knocked down trees on the tracks, the movement of trams was suspended. In Mykolaiv and Kherson, snow and ice made traffic difficult.
As a result of the missile strike on Dnipro on April 10, a 42-year-old man died and 9 people were injured. Air defense shot down 6 enemy drones over the region.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will add a new "Oscar" category for stunt design. The first statuette will be awarded for films released in 2027, the 100th anniversary of the ceremony.
Over the past day, 148 combat clashes took place at the front, a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy launched 106 air strikes and carried out about six thousand shellings.
Due to snow and wind, there was an emergency power outage in 12 settlements of the Myrhorod and Lokhvytsia communities. 1505 domestic and 155 legal consumers were left without electricity.
Prada has reached an agreement to acquire Versace from Capri Holdings for $1. 375 billion. The deal brings together two major Italian fashion houses and will strengthen Italy's position in the luxury industry.
The enemy attacked Dnipro with a missile, causing a significant fire. There is destruction on the territory of a civilian object, preliminarily three victims.
In the village of Hontarivka, a man blew himself up on an unknown explosive device while plowing a field. The farmer was urgently hospitalized with serious injuries.
An explosion was heard in Dnipro, and the head of the regional council reported a missile attack. There is a threat of repeated missile launches, residents are advised to stay in safe places.
Russia is not planning to stop air attacks and intends to use more Shaheds. The head of the CCD of the National Security and Defense Council believes that the Russian Federation is doing everything to humiliate the Trump team, and pointed out the need for new sanctions.
China called on the world to be fair about its role in the war. This was a response to statements about 155 Chinese fighting on the side of Russia.
Tomorrow, technical consultations will take place in Washington with teams from the Ministries of Justice and Economy. Any agreement cannot harm Ukraine's goals regarding the EU.
Ukraine is sending a working group to the US to negotiate a minerals agreement, seeking greater investment. Shmyhal emphasized that the agreement will not harm European integration.
Russians attacked Nikopol with a kamikaze drone, 12 people were injured, including a 16-year-old teenager in serious condition. A dormitory and 5 cars were damaged, the territory is being inspected.
Ukrainian carriers will continue not to require permits. Exports to the EU increased by 42%, imports to Ukraine increased by 37%.