A missile alert has been declared in Ukraine due to the takeoff of the MiG-31K, carrier of aeroballistic missiles "Kinzhal". Air raid alert sounds in all regions of the country.
As a result of the shelling of Nikopol with heavy artillery, two men, 56 and 61 years old, died, and five more people were injured. Houses, a store, a cafe, and cars were damaged.
UNICEF has provided Ukraine with 111,100 doses of DTP vaccine for children aged 6 years against diphtheria and tetanus. The vaccines are stored in the national warehouse and will be distributed to the regions.
Grok chatbot received a "memory" function, which allows it to remember details of past conversations. This makes the responses more personalized, like in ChatGPT and Gemini.
In the morning, the Russians attacked Kherson. A 15-year-old child was seriously injured, doctors are fighting for her life. Three men were also injured, one of them will be treated on an outpatient basis.
The Rada has adopted draft law №12295-d on compensation of expenses for motor vehicle insurance for veterans and people with disabilities. Car insurance will become free.
Russian troops attacked the Dnipro district of Kherson with a drone, damaging an ambulance. A paramedic and a driver were injured, and an investigation has been launched.
A French court has allowed the forced recovery of $5 billion from Russia in favor of Naftogaz. The company has already encumbered Russian assets in France for over 120 million euros.
Overnight on April 17, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with missiles and 75 drones. 25 drones were shot down, 30 decoys were lost. Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions were affected.
The Head of the Presidential Office reported arriving in Paris together with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense for meetings on security guarantees with France, Germany, Britain, and the United States.
The Ukrainian side reported that there will be no final text of the mineral agreement with the USA this week. The next round of negotiations is scheduled for next week.
As a result of the shelling of Izyum with rockets and drones, 7 people were injured, including a child. In the village of Oskil, 10 people were injured when a car was hit.
Trump's global trade war is leading to a fall in stocks, especially for technology companies. Nvidia expects losses of $5.5 billion, and airlines are preparing for an uncertain summer season.
Over the past day, 125 combat clashes took place at the front, a third of which were in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 94 air strikes and involved 2,764 kamikaze drones.
Time magazine has published its annual list of the world's most influential people. It includes politicians, entrepreneurs, businessmen, executives and entertainment stars.
The EU will not extend Ukraine's free access to the market, seeking to agree on broader trade liberalization by June 5. They are working on a "legal bridge" if an agreement is not reached in time.
Russian soldiers shot an unarmed Ukrainian serviceman who was captured in the Volnovakha district. An investigation into a war crime has been launched.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are deterring the occupiers' offensive. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions, launching air strikes on cities and villages.
Ukrainian and American teams have made significant progress on an economic partnership agreement and an investment fund for Ukraine's recovery. Formalization of the agreement is expected in the near future.
Russia has asked the US to allow it to purchase Boeing aircraft with funds from frozen assets after a ceasefire in Ukraine. The US has not yet commented on the proposal.
China is ready for negotiations, but demands respect, a coordinated position, and resolution of issues regarding sanctions and Taiwan from the US. A negotiation coordinator is also needed.
The US has restricted the export of Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China, resulting in losses of $5. 5 billion. The company's shares fell as the H20 will require a license for sale.
Giorgia Meloni is meeting with Trump in Washington, seeking tariff relief and strengthened defense. The Italian Prime Minister hopes to become a mediator between the US and Europe, but the risks are high.
The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court has started consideration of the case against former first vice prime minister, accused of embezzling about 200 million hryvnias.
Ukrenergo reported that electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. The power system is recovering from the attacks, and emergency recovery work is underway.
On the night of April 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 97 "Shahed" drones and other UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 57 drones in the eastern, northern, and southern regions.
Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff will discuss Ukraine, Iran and trade relations with Macron. The visit will be the first visit of high-ranking American dignitaries to France since February.
The price of gold has risen amid fears of a global recession and trade wars. Experts predict a further increase in price to $4,000 per ounce in 2026.
Over the past day, 111 combat engagements took place on the front lines, a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 109 air strikes and carried out almost 6,600 shellings.
The Trump administration has lowered its estimate of aid to Ukraine from $300 billion to $100 billion, bringing it closer to the Ukrainian estimate of $90 billion. Negotiations on an economic agreement are ongoing.
