The Ukrainian delegation has submitted proposals to the United States regarding a mineral agreement. The parties discussed important agreements and will continue negotiations.
A private plane crashed in New York State, killing six people. Among the dead are doctors, outstanding student athletes who were on their way to celebrate a birthday and Easter.
Czech authorities are preparing for the arrival of Ukrainian veterans who want to reunite with their families. There are concerns about security and integration, but support programs are being developed.
Warm spring weather with light rain is expected in Ukraine. Comfortable +18-22 degrees are forecast for Easter, and up to +25 in the west of the country.
Russians launched a missile strike on the civilian population in Sumy. 34 people died, including two children, 117 were injured. The police showed the first minutes after the attack.
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy has won the US Masters to become only the sixth player to have won the Grand Slam. He defeated Justin Rose in a play-off series in the final.
In Kyiv, young men were detained for listening to Russian music in Podil. They were held accountable for hooliganism and drinking alcohol.
Xi Jinping dismissed General He Weidong as part of the fight against corruption in the People's Liberation Army of China. This is the first time in 60 years that an official of such high rank has been dismissed.
On the night of April 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with 62 drones, 40 of which were shot down. Odesa, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions were under attack.
For effective counteraction to the enemy, all branches of the military desperately need space data. Ukraine needs cooperation with the ESA to deploy its own Space Forces.
Rachel Reeves stated the need for closer cooperation with the EU due to Trump's rhetoric. Britain seeks access to the EU defense fund and participation of companies in the bloc's armament.
ESA has recorded the awakening of a black hole in the galaxy SDSS1335+0728 at a distance of 300 million light-years. It suddenly began to emit powerful X-rays.
Donald Trump has proposed that illegal immigrants working in the agricultural sector and the hotel and restaurant business be able to return to the United States legally. Employers must vouch for them.
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.
