Prime Minister Shmyhal thanked the EU for its support to Ukraine, including financial and energy assistance. The opening of negotiation clusters on EU membership was discussed.
Pete Hegseth will join the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on April 11 via teleconference. The meeting will take place in Brussels under the leadership of Great Britain and Germany.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, the number of victims has increased to four. Medics provided assistance to two people on the spot, and two were hospitalized.
Due to cold weather and low efficiency of solar power plants, electricity consumption has increased. Ukrenergo asks to limit the use of powerful appliances from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A massive drone attack damaged Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka, Sloviansk and Serhiivka. Four people died and two were injured in a day, and 43 civilian objects were destroyed.
Oil prices fell after Trump escalated the trade war with China, despite announcing a 90-day pause in tariffs. China has already imposed tariffs on 84% of goods from the US.
As a result of the night attack on the capital, three people were injured. One of them was hospitalized, the others were given help on the spot.
Last night, air defense forces were operating in the Poltava region. In the Oposhnya community, debris damaged a farm building and caused minor injuries to a man who refused hospitalization.
Over the week, 132,903 Ukrainians fell ill with acute respiratory viral infections, which is 15. 3% less than the previous week. Three deaths from influenza were recorded, all of the deceased were not vaccinated.
On the night of April 10, 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with 145 drones, including Shahed. The Defense Forces shot down 85 strike UAVs, but six regions were affected.
Stock markets are rising after Trump's decision to suspend tariffs for 90 days. The S&P 500 index rose by 9.5%, Nikkei jumped by 8.3%.
Over the past day, 149 battles took place at the front, more than half of them in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions. The enemy launched 94 airstrikes and carried out more than 6,300 shellings.
In the Carpathians, up to one meter of snow fell on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi. Rescuers warn of deteriorating weather conditions in the highlands.
Kyiv was attacked by ударні UAVs at night. Houses, cars, a хозяйственная постройка were damaged in the Дарницький district, and two women were injured. A warehouse was on fire in the Голосіївський district.
The authorities of the Dominican Republic report an increase in the number of deaths as a result of the collapse of the roof of a nightclub to 184 people, more than 200 were injured. Search operations are ongoing.
On the night of April 10, Mykolaiv was attacked by Shahed-type UAVs. 10 people were injured, two are in the hospital. Houses, cars, garages were damaged, fires broke out, which were extinguished by rescuers.
The Military Law and Order Service is investigating the circumstances of Roman Nasіrov's conscription to the Armed Forces. The materials will be transferred to law enforcement agencies to assess possible abuse of power.
Hungary became the only EU country to oppose the introduction of duties in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum. The EU approved duties on US goods worth €21 billion.
CDU/CSU and SPD have formed a coalition, presenting an agreement with plans for migration, citizenship and the economy. Merz promises a strong government and support for Ukraine.
The European Union has approved tariffs on goods from the United States in response to American tariffs on steel and aluminum. These measures will intensify the trade war between the EU and the US, affecting exports from both sides.
China will increase additional tariffs on American imports from 34% to 84% from April 10. This is a response to new US restrictions, which provide for tariffs of 104% on Chinese imports.
CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed to form a government coalition. The main elements of the agreement will be reforms in the areas of migration, economic and defense policy.
The European Union calls on the United States to coordinate plans to reduce troops in Europe in order not to weaken NATO's defense. The decision to withdraw troops could undermine efforts to deter Russian aggression.
The EU has transferred 1 billion euros to Ukraine under the ERA initiative, which is the third tranche from the revenues from frozen Russian assets. The funds will be used for priority expenditures of the state budget.
The European Union plans to reduce gas procurement targets, ignoring US demands for $350 billion in imports. This decision was made against the backdrop of economic problems and Trump's tariffs.
In the first quarter of 2025, the deficit in Ukraine's foreign trade in goods increased by 43%, reaching $8. 6 billion. The trade turnover amounted to $28.4 billion, imports – $18.5 billion, exports – $9.9 billion.
In March 2025, exports of agricultural products accounted for 58% of all Ukrainian exports, reaching $2. 1 billion. Corn and sunflower oil were exported the most, and exports of processed products increased.
An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of northern and eastern regions. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the threat of ballistic weapons from the east.
In the first match of the 1/4 finals of the Champions League, Inter beat Bayern 2:1. Lautaro, Müller and Frattesi scored goals, and the return match will take place on April 16.
The tenth meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council will take place on April 9, 2025 in Brussels. The impact of the war, the reconstruction of Ukraine and financial assistance from the EU will be discussed.
