Hongkong Post is suspending the processing of parcels to/from the US from April 27 due to Trump's cancellation of the "de minimis" exception. The Hong Kong government condemns the US actions, hinting at a trade war.
On the night of April 16, in the Reshetylivska community of the Poltava region, debris from an enemy UAV damaged a power line. As a result, two settlements were left without electricity, and restoration work is ongoing.
In Odesa region, border guards detained men on a hydro scooter who were trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova. The organizer of the scheme from Prykarpattia received $7,500.
The partisans struck at the railway traffic control system, which significantly affects the supply of ammunition and equipment in the Robotyn and Kamyansk directions. This causes logistical chaos for the enemy.
On April 16, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine. Light rains are predicted in the western, northern and central regions, the temperature during the day is 16-21°.
Negotiations between the EU and the USA did not bring significant progress. Most of the American duties introduced by the Trump administration on European goods worth $431 billion will remain in effect.
According to the Ukrainian Navy, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. 3 Russian ships with 26 Kalibr missiles were recorded in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Trump administration is offering immigrants scholarships and tickets to leave the United States. The government promises the opportunity to return if immigrants "behave well."
As a result of the night drone attack on Odesa, three people were injured, and fires broke out in residential and warehouse buildings. Rescuers, psychologists from the State Emergency Service, and police worked at the sites.
Studies have shown that banana peel flour can improve baking. It enriches products with fiber, magnesium and antioxidants, making them healthier.
Former US President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of protecting the social security program. He emphasized the successes of the United States in this direction during his presidency.
EU leaders have warned Serbian President Vucic that his visit to the May 9 parade in Moscow could harm Serbia's accession to the European Union.
At night, the enemy attacked Odesa with ударними UAVs, damaging civilian infrastructure, residential buildings and warehouses. There were no reports of casualties.
The US Department of Government Efficiency announced the termination of funding for 139 international programs in support of democracy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the corresponding order.
Russia is actively recruiting for the army, spending millions of dollars on advertising and bonuses. This indicates an intention to continue financing the armed forces at the current level for a long time.
As a result of the night drone attack, civilian infrastructure in Odesa was damaged, including a residential building. Information about casualties is being clarified, and relevant services are working at the scene.
The National Reserve "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra" has prepared thematic excursions, a free master class in Easter egg painting, a festive program with kobzars and the consecration of Easter cakes for Easter.
Explosions were heard in Odesa on the night of April 16. The Air Force reported new groups of "Shaheds" approaching from the Black Sea towards the Odesa region.
Under the guise of supporting farmers, the occupiers are building logistics and updating warehouses for the export of Ukrainian grain to the russian federation. The CNS called on citizens in TOT to record the facts of grain exports.
Ukrainian soldiers used a drone to destroy a rare North Korean self-propelled artillery unit "Koksan" with a 170-mm cannon. The occupiers hid it in a forest plantation.
B-1 - ultralight "bombers", for hitting manpower and equipment. UAVs can carry various types of ammunition, are resistant to electronic warfare and are quickly deployed.
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador due to attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilians. Sweden called on the Russian Federation to withdraw troops from Ukraine and will continue to support it.
The United States will not enter into bilateral agreements with Russia and will not ease sanctions until an agreement is reached on a ceasefire in Ukraine, the State Department spokeswoman said.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico plans to attend the parade in Moscow on May 9, despite calls from the EU to refrain from doing so. He emphasized that he will honor the memory of the Red Army soldiers who liberated Slovakia.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, called on the people's deputies to support the bills on the extension of martial law and mobilization for 90 days. The meeting will take place on April 16.
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that Naryshkin's threats are propaganda. NATO is a defensive alliance that responds to aggression, not attacks first, he stressed.
In Krakow, a 24-year-old Ukrainian, driving a bus, crashed into a pole and other cars. 19 people were injured, four in serious condition. The driver faces up to 10 years in prison.
Russian air defense systems allegedly destroyed 115 "Ukrainian aircraft-type drones", 109 of which were over the Kursk region. It is also claimed that UAVs were intercepted over the Voronezh, Bryansk, Oryol regions and the Moscow region.
According to the General Staff, on April 14, the Russian army lost 1,180 soldiers and 68 artillery systems. Since the beginning of 2025, the losses of the Russian Federation have exceeded 140,000.
Several Trump advisers are urging him to be more cautious about Moscow's claims of peace, arguing that Putin is not interested in ending the war. Trump has so far supported the idea of negotiations.
