Pavlo Bashynskyi
The eighth training of Wagner PMC mercenaries for sabotage operations in Ukraine has been completed in Belarus.
A total of 178,945 devices, including laptops and tablets, have been distributed to schools. Currently, 361,560 students and 68,881 teachers need digital devices.
Road workers have begun asphalting the Chervonohrad-Rava-Ruska border road, arranging sidewalks, roadsides, exits and repairing two bridge crossings; the 53-kilometer section is scheduled to be completed this year.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has unveiled a new Ukrainian-made attack drone called the "Bat" capable of carrying various munitions at an altitude of up to 1000 meters, reaching speeds of up to 72 km/h and covering a distance of 12 km.
The Ukrainian warships Cherkasy and Chernihiv, handed over to Ukraine by the United Kingdom, are preparing to participate in the Sea Breeze 2024 international exercise with NATO countries.
The deputy energy minister urged Ukrainians to save electricity during peak consumption hours in the morning and evening, as solutions are being sought to stabilize the power system due to increased demand and limited generating capacity, especially after the recent Russian missile attack that destroyed the Tripoli thermal power plant.
The X-69 missile, which the Russian army allegedly used to hit and destroy the Tripoli thermal power plant, is an improved version of the X-59 with increased range, speed and warhead.
The SBU conducts a search at the home of Archpriest Nikolai Danilevich, deputy head of the Synodal Department for External Church Relations of the UOC-MP, known for his support of Russia and justification of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
The IAEA Director General has called for maximum military restraint and full compliance with five specific principles to prevent a nuclear accident and ensure the integrity of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after a series of drone attacks significantly increased the risk.
Restoring Trypillia TPP, which was destroyed by a Russian missile strike, without providing Ukraine with air defense systems is a "futile exercise," says Andriy Gota, chairman of the supervisory board of Centrenergo.
In the semifinals of the Favbet Super League playoffs, Rivne defeated Kyiv Basket 81-78 to reach the final, where they will meet the winner of the Dnipro vs Cherkasy Monkeys match.
President Zelenskyy believes that June should be an important month for the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
In Kryvyi Rih, a fire broke out at a power plant due to the wreckage of a downed drone, causing a partial blackout until 3 am. At the moment, there are only isolated outages at some facilities.
Russia's missile strikes on Ukraine's energy system, bombing of Kharkiv, and advances along the front line have raised concerns that Kyiv's military efforts are approaching a critical point due to a severe shortage of ammunition and manpower.
The Second Black Sea Security Conference, co-hosted by Ukraine and Bulgaria on April 15 in Sofia, aims to develop effective strategies to respond to existing challenges and ensure sustainable development for all peace-loving states in the region in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Russian troops attacked a forestry in Chuhuiv district of Kharkiv region. Two people were hospitalized, two were rescued from the rubble
The draft law passed by the Verkhovna Rada changes the conscription age from 27 to 25, introduces basic military training instead of conscript service, and establishes new rules for mobilization, including mandatory military registration for men aged 18 to 60 and restrictions on public service and certain types of work for those who have not undergone military training.
Poland cannot transfer Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine, as the systems deployed in Poland belong to the US military and are also needed to protect Poland from potential Russian attacks, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.
Polish President Andrzej Duda assured that his country would continue to support Ukraine, including helping Ukraine purchase ammunition, and announced that Warsaw would sign a new security agreement with Ukraine as soon as negotiations are completed.
"There are no Patriot systems in Lithuania. Recently, we had an agreement with the Netherlands that one battery will be deployed to Lithuania for training this summer and that it will be located temporarily, Nausėda emphasized.
Polish President Andrzej Duda wished Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to arrive at the Three Seas Initiative summit in Poland in 2025 in a costume symbolizing the end of the war in Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law that grants certain categories of people, including people with disabilities, parents with many children, guardians, civil servants, students, and others, a postponement of military service during mobilization.
Ukrainians who own more than one vehicle may be seized for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in accordance with the draft law on mobilization.
Servicemen will receive a one-time compensation of 50% of the down payment under the E-House program, an additional UAH 200,000 after 2 years of service, and a certificate for the purchase of a car worth UAH 150,000 upon signing the first contract.
Ukrainian servicemen will receive remuneration for the destruction of enemy weapons and equipment in the amount of UAH 1,680 to UAH 876,000, and will be entitled to additional leave of up to 15 days per year during martial law.
The draft law on mobilization provides for the deprivation of the right to drive cars of persons liable for military service who fail to appear at the request of the military commissariat. However, for this to happen, the MCC will have to prove in court that the police cannot deliver him to the territorial center.
President Zelenskyy said he did not have the opportunity to discuss Trump's plan to end the war directly with him, but would be happy to listen and talk about it.
The situation in eastern Ukraine, where the most intense fighting is taking place, has been stabilized, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
President Zelenskiy said that Ukraine needs air defense systems, combat aircraft, artillery, and stronger sanctions against Russia to protect cities from Russian terror and win the war.
Bulgaria's National Assembly has approved the allocation of 60,000 euros to Ukraine as part of a four-year, 16. 5 million euro program of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, despite opposition from some MPs who wanted the funds to be used for other purposes.