Zelenskyy announced personnel decisions at the state-owned company "Forests of Ukraine". The reasons cited were issues with the protection of the Carpathians and the lack of regulation in the forestry sector.
The SBU and the Defense Forces launched massive strikes on occupier bases in Luhansk and other cities. Concentration points of Russian troops and ammunition depots were destroyed.
Czechia has become the 23rd state to join the agreement on a special tribunal for the RF. The vote on the document will take place on May 14–15 at a meeting of the Council of Europe.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the creation of a corridor for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. A complete clearing of the path from Iranian mines could take up to six months.
On the Warsaw highway near Borodyanka, a DAF truck rammed four cars and another semi-truck. As a result of the accident, five people were injured, one of whom is in the hospital.
Police detained a Kyiv resident who posed as a major general. He promised to remove a soldier from the military register and take him abroad for 15,000 dollars.
Due to the VAT increase to 22% and sanctions, 6% of enterprises in the Russian Federation have closed. Regional budget deficits have reached a trillion rubles, and the banking system is on the brink of crisis.
At the Uzhhorod checkpoint, a service dog discovered $100,000 in a woman's backpack without documentation. Customs officers seized nearly 4 million hryvnias pending a court decision.
Spotify launches a Fitness section featuring workouts from Peloton and well-known bloggers. The content is available on smartphones, computers, and TVs.
In Sumy Oblast, the curfew will now last from 00:00 to 05:00. The decision was made to support businesses and improve transport links.
The Budget Committee blocked the purchase of 900 diesel containers due to the price rising to 291,000 euros. Members of Parliament are demanding new negotiations.
The Twitch platform has restricted access to 15 accounts for advertising the Alabuga Polytech college. This institution involves students in the production of Shahed-type drones.
Illegal timber exports to Moldova using forged documents have been halted in Bukovyna. During the searches, property and cash worth 10 million hryvnias were seized.
Passenger traffic fell by 8. 6% during the quarter, while freight volume decreased by 0.3%. The largest share of transportation was carried out by road and rail.
Sarah Mullally met with Pope Leo at the Vatican and invited him to Britain. The leaders discussed issues of peace amid political pressure from the US.
A court in Germany has ordered a police officer to visit Auschwitz for posting a Nazi slogan on social media. Instead of the trip, he may pay a fine of 4,200 euros.
In the village of Barvinok, a fire at a landfill covering an area of 1,000 square meters has been localized. Residents are urged to close their windows due to heavy smoke in the area.
Members of an organized group defrauded at least 20 people through fake government payment websites. The damages amount to 5 million hryvnias; investigative actions are ongoing.
Ukrainian weightlifters won 12 medals at the European Championships in Batumi. The national team took fifth place in the overall team standings by the number of medals won.
The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to a Russian rear admiral for ordering the shelling of the Prydniprovska TPP in 2022. The Kalibr missile strike was launched from the frigate Admiral Makarov.
At the Istorychnyi Muzei metro station, a 20-year-old drunk man fired a shot into the air from a starter pistol. There were no casualties; the police have opened a criminal case.
Over the past day, 161 combat engagements occurred at the front, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The enemy launched over 3,400 drones and 168 guided aerial bombs.
The Italian government has approved the extradition of Xu Jiawei, whom the US accuses of cyberattacks. He is suspected of stealing COVID-19 research for the benefit of China.
The President of Ukraine and the President of the EBRD discussed the restoration of the confinement at the Chornobyl NPP. The facility was damaged by a Russian drone in February 2025.
An explosion occurred on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia, resulting in 14 deaths and 38 injuries. Authorities blame former FARC rebels.
Zelenskyy decorated the liquidators of the 1986 accident and Chornobyl NPP personnel for their work during the occupation. Rescuers were also recognized for eliminating the consequences of a drone strike.
Due to the disconnection of the Ferrosplavna-1 line, the plant operated on diesel generators for an hour and a half. This is already the fifteenth blackout at the ZNPP.
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned for Monday, April 26. Power engineers advise using high-power appliances between 10:00 and 16:00.
Donald Trump stated that the shooting would not have occurred if there were a protected ballroom in the White House. He called for the construction of the facility to be accelerated.
The poll showed that 64% of Americans oppose the abolition of birthright citizenship. Additionally, 67% support banning transgender individuals from women's sports.
