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.
A meeting of military representatives of foreign countries will be held in Ankara to discuss naval plans in the Black Sea. Russian officials will not be among the participants.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to personally see the consequences of the war. He emphasized the importance of this visit before any decisions or negotiations.
Tech giants, having grown closer to Trump, have suffered amid his trade war. The EU may introduce a tax on advertising revenue, and TikTok has faced problems in the US due to tariffs.
26-year-old F-16 pilot Pavlo Ivanov died on April 12, 2025, while performing a combat mission. The circumstances of the tragedy are being established by an interdepartmental commission.
On April 9, a 60-year-old man was killed in Beryslav as a result of an enemy strike. Also, two men were injured due to the shelling of Stepanivka, and a total of 8 residents of Kherson region were injured during the day.
EU finance ministers are discussing the creation of a European Defense Mechanism (EDM) for the joint procurement of weapons. Countries outside the EU, such as Ukraine, will be able to join the fund.
Millennials share memories of the 2008 recession and give advice to Generation Z on TikTok. They advise sharing resources, saving money, and cooking at home.
