The government of Ukraine has signed agreements with the European Investment Bank on the allocation of 300 million euros for the restoration of energy and critical infrastructure. The "transport visa-free regime" with the EU has also been extended.
In the village of Ivashky, Zolochiv community, Russian troops attacked volunteer vehicles transporting food and humanitarian aid with FPV drones. There are no casualties.
According to Blinken, Ukraine's victory plan included cooperation with the US on rare earth resources. The US was trying to invest in this sector, which would be beneficial for companies.
Donald Trump called on Russia to take action, emphasizing the heavy losses in Ukraine. A representative of Trump will meet with Putin to discuss a settlement.
The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 1. 5 billion to support communities and regions that need it most. Half a billion hryvnias will be received by seven regions for utility services in medical institutions.
IAEA reported that on the night of April 9, eight drones were detected near the South Ukraine NPP within a radius of 4 km. Frequent alarms and explosions near Ukrainian nuclear facilities are emphasized.
Ukrainian manufacturers of components for weapons can receive a grant of up to UAH 8 million to expand production. The state will finance 50% of the project cost.
New US tariffs could lead to higher prices for Nintendo and Sony game consoles. The price of Switch 2 or PS5 may increase by 30% as production is concentrated in China.
The governing body of football in South America, CONMEBOL, has officially proposed to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams to mark the 100th anniversary of the competition. The idea belongs to the president of the Uruguayan Football Federation.
Andriy Sybiha and Ali Mohamed Omar signed a protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Somalia. Ukraine also provided assistance to Somalia within the framework of the "Grain from Ukraine" program.
The German Defense Minister stated that the Bundeswehr reform aims to reduce bureaucracy in procurement and expand infrastructure. Germany seeks to strengthen its defense and support Ukraine.
At the "Ramstein" meeting, Ukraine will insist on receiving new air defense systems. Zelenskyy called on partners to intensify the supply of Patriot to protect the Ukrainian sky.
Steve Witkoff, a representative of Trump, has arrived in Russia amid Trump's aspirations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. This is his third meeting with Putin, the outcome of which may affect sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Ukraine is ready to provide the EU with information on the involvement of sanctioned individuals in financing Russian aggression. This was stated by Stefanishyna during a meeting of the European Commission's Working Group.
Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, announced plans to save $150 billion for the US budget instead of the promised $1 trillion. The DOGE website contains errors in the calculation of savings.
April 11 - Day of Liberation of Concentration Camp Prisoners, Submarine Day, Parkinson's Disease Awareness Day, Oatmeal Day and the Day of Remembrance of Antipas.
Ukraine and Belgium will cooperate in the defense sector and increase joint production. The parties also discussed sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's European integration.
Ukraine is preparing new sanctions packages against Russia, including against the shadow tanker fleet. The sanctions are aimed at stopping the financing of the war and will be synchronized with partners.
The additional high-speed train No. 755/756 will run on April 17. It will make stops in Fastiv, Berdychiv, Rivne and other cities.
EU institutions have reached an agreement on the first law on soil, which provides for a five-level assessment of their condition. A public list of contaminated sites and the "polluter pays" principle will also be created.
Hundreds of Israeli reservists have called on the government to strike a deal with Hamas to return the hostages, even if it means ending the war in Gaza. This reflects a split in the Israeli army.
US and Russian delegations in Istanbul have agreed on the stability of banking services for diplomatic missions. The US is concerned about the ban on hiring local staff by the US Embassy in Moscow.
Iran is developing new drone systems and building bases to protect against the US and its allies. The country is actively developing UAV capabilities, becoming a major exporter, including to Russia.
Negotiations between representatives of the US and Russia have ended in Istanbul, they lasted almost six hours in a closed format. Russia planned to discuss air traffic and diplomatic property.
Apple is shipping 1. 5 million iPhones to the US from India to avoid Trump's tariffs. The company has increased production in India in an attempt to circumvent high tariffs on imports from China.
The plant, which is part of the Russian military-industrial complex, was damaged. Ukraine, the EU, the US, Britain, Japan and Switzerland have imposed sanctions against the plant for supporting the war.
The HACC has scheduled the hearing of the "Rotterdam+" case, involving officials from the NEURC and entrepreneurs, for April 18, 2025. Consumers overpaid more than UAH 39 billion.
The "Animal Adoption" service has started operating in the "Kyiv Digital" application, which helps homeless cats and dogs find new families. To take an animal home, you need to select its card and click "Offer a home".
In Ukraine, 134 organ transplants were performed in 15 centers in 3 months. The most in the Shalimov Center - 28, in Lviv - 34. There are currently 3749 patients on the waiting list.
From June 2024 to March 2025, banks received more than 4,000 applications for lending to energy infrastructure for almost UAH 84 billion. In fact, projects worth UAH 16.7 billion were financed.