Vadim Khlyudzinsky
As of April 14, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. 3 enemy ships with "Kalibr" missiles were recorded in the Mediterranean Sea.
Lindsey Graham stated that Putin and peace are incompatible. He stressed the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia to stop the war.
The Russian military command is using the "thousand cuts" tactic against Ukraine, which leads to significant losses in manpower and equipment. Analysts predict that this will slow down the Russian offensive.
An enemy tank tried to break through the defense, but the soldiers of the rifle battalion stopped it. First, they hit with a Javelin, then a heavy bomber "Vampire" worked.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the AGL-53 automatic grenade launcher for operation in the Armed Forces. It surpasses the Soviet AGS-17 in accuracy, range and uses NATO standard ammunition.
The sowing campaign in Ukraine is delayed by a week due to the April cold snap. 200,000 hectares less have been sown, but the delay is not critical for the grain and oilseed harvest.
Friedrich Merz, the likely German Chancellor, advocates for the transfer of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, subject to agreement with allies. He stressed the importance of Ukraine's exit from defense.
The Russian Federation uses vague ceasefire terms and lack of monitoring to accuse Ukraine of violations. ISW emphasizes the need for reliable control mechanisms.
Donald Trump stated that the exclusion of electronics from duties is a temporary phenomenon. The United States plans further investigations into the supply chain of technology.
Heads of Ukrainian churches and religious organizations condemned Russia's terrorist attacks on Ukraine during the Easter holidays and Passover. They called on the world to increase aid to Ukraine.
Russian statements indicate a rejection of Trump's approach to a ceasefire and further negotiations. The Kremlin says that any peace process must take into account the "modern realities" of the war.
Meteor showers can be seen in April and May. The Lyrids can be observed from April 17 to 26, and the Eta Aquarids from April 20 to May 21.
The US Minister of Energy stated that during Trump's time, oil prices will be lower than under the previous administration. According to Chris Wright, if obstacles to investment and infrastructure construction are reduced, the cost of energy supply can be reduced.
Future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia committed a war crime by launching a missile attack on Sumy. The attack killed 34 people.
The US President promised to end the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine in 24 hours, but Trump and his team are making mistake after mistake, "giving away too many cards to an emboldened Putin. "
Stephen Bannon stated that Trump will be elected president again in 2029. Earlier, information appeared about a loophole in the US Constitution that would allow Trump to be president until 2037.
During April 13, 117 combat clashes took place at the front. The Russian Federation launched 93 air strikes and used 1235 kamikaze drones, carrying out about 5000 shellings.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, denied information about negotiations with Russia on April 15-16 in Ankara. He will initiate a conversation with the US Secretary of State regarding the strike on Sumy.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Russia respects neither international nor humanitarian law. He called for a ceasefire and stronger sanctions against the aggressor country.
Donald Trump solemnly opened a seven-foot bronze statue of himself on the territory of his golf club. The exhibit is called "Monument of Insubordination".
On April 13, Russian aggressors shelled the Donetsk region, killing a 67-year-old woman in Novokhatske and wounding five more people in other settlements. The Konstantynivka and Lyman communities came under fire.
The Ukrainian national team in artistic swimming won the World Cup in Soma Bay, Egypt. The Ukrainians performed with a new program in the acrobatic group and received 200.0911 points.
russia has launched the "rural postman" program in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine to resettle russians. "Postmen" can distribute russian passports, campaign materials and mobilization notices.
On the night of April 13, Kyiv was attacked by 30 enemy drones, 19 of them were shot down by air defense. In the Fastiv district, the roof of the hangar caught fire due to the attack, the fire was extinguished.
On April 12, 120 combat clashes took place on the front. The enemy launched 135 air strikes and more than 6,600 shellings, involving 2,709 kamikaze drones.
Soldiers of the 38th Marine Brigade destroyed an enemy T-72 tank in the Pokrovsky direction. Operators of the "Corsar" UAV accurately hit the Russian equipment with a drone.
Elon Musk publicly disagrees with Trump, and the latter seems to like it. Musk freely shares his opinions, even interfering in cabinet affairs.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will be tried on charges of insurrection. He faces life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Polish President Andrzej Duda believes that only Donald Trump has a chance to force Russia to stop the war. He also hopes to create a large US military base in Poland.
The Trump administration plans to deport 1 million immigrants a year, exceeding previous figures. To this end, negotiations are underway with 30 countries to accept deportees.