Julia Shramko
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the defeat of the 448th missile brigade of the Russian army in the Kursk region. This brigade was responsible for the missile strike on the city of Sumy on Palm Sunday.
J. D. Vance criticized Zelenskyy for his recent comments and called them unproductive.
The European Commission is exploring legal ways for EU companies to terminate long-term gas contracts with Russia without paying large penalties. This is part of the EU's plan to abandon Russian fuel by 2027.
On the night of April 15, russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 52 drones. 26 «Shahed» were shot down, 19 simulators were lost, Sumy and Donetsk regions were affected.
The torches for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games have been officially unveiled. The torches are made from recycled materials and run on biofuel.
Serhiy Melnyk became a new people's deputy, taking the oath. This happened after the termination of powers of Iryna Kormyshkina.
The European Commission intends to present a detailed plan on May 6 to abandon Russian fuel by 2027. Delays are related to uncertainty regarding Trump's duties and energy trade.
As a result of the attack on civilian infrastructure in Sumy on April 13, the number of people seeking medical attention has increased to 125, including 18 children. 44 people are hospitalized, seven of them in serious condition.
Within the framework of the "Contract 18-24" project, the list of positions for volunteers has been doubled, now there are 18. New positions are available, such as machine gunner-scout and scout-operator.
In March 2024, Ukrainians purchased over 2. 1 thousand hybrid cars, which is 15% more than last year. The most popular models were TOYOTA RAV-4, AUDI Q8, and SUZUKI Vitara.
From April 15 to 19, traffic will be partially restricted on Khreshchatyk. Repair works will be carried out at night and during the day, alternately restricting traffic in both directions.
Due to warming, electricity consumption is decreasing. Ukrenergo urges to use powerful appliances from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., when solar power plants are most efficient.
Fencer Alina Dmytruk won a silver medal in the individual championship among cadets at the World Championship in Wuxi, China. In the final, she lost to Hungarian Lotti Horvat with a score of 11:15.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada on extending the duration of martial law and general mobilization. It is proposed to extend them from May 9, 2025 for 90 days.
Oil prices rose thanks to exemptions from tariffs from Trump and the recovery of Chinese oil imports. Unstable US trade policy has created uncertainty in oil markets.
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.