On April 26, Russian occupiers attacked Kharkiv with drones, explosions occurred in the Shevchenkivskyi district. A hit was recorded near a multi-story building, balconies were damaged and windows were broken.
The US has unofficially promised intelligence and logistical support to European and British forces to support a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. Negotiations remain confidential.
Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Epstein's sex crimes, has died at the age of 41 in Australia. She accused Prince Andrew of rape and was key in the case against Epstein's accomplice.
A course on financial literacy for soldiers of the Defense Forces has been launched in the "Army+" application. It will teach you how to plan a budget, save money and invest.
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Norway discussed cooperation in the economic and defense spheres, paying special attention to the joint production of weapons. Norway has allocated $8 billion to support Ukraine.
In Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy drone hit a nine-story building, causing a fire. Preliminary reports indicate that three people were injured, including a child.
The coffin of Pope Francis was closed in the Vatican after the farewell ceremony. About 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, and the cause of death is said to be a stroke.
Ukrainian storks Hrytsyk and Odarka are incubating five eggs, constantly changing each other. The birds move the eggs so that the embryo is on top and well heated by the parents' body.
Donald Trump announced the readiness of the parties to meet at the highest level to finalize the agreement. The United States is ready to help end the war.
On the night of April 26, Russian drones attacked Kropyvnytskyi, damaging warehouses. There are no casualties, work is underway to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
A group of 6 people involved in the production and sale of counterfeit tobacco products was exposed in Sumy. Goods worth UAH 3.6 million were seized.
The President of Lithuania condemned the possible recognition of Crimea as Russian, calling it a "bomb". He stressed that the opinion of Ukraine, which has suffered aggression, should be taken into account first and foremost.
The FMBTech project with a budget of 19 million euros has officially started in the EU, bringing together 26 organizations from 13 countries to modernize tanks for modern combat conditions. The project aims to create maneuverable and intelligent tanks.
The Russians are closing mines in the occupied Donbas, which were previously transferred to pseudo-investors. The scheme: to steal, close, destroy everything that remained after Ukraine.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners have confirmed the provision of over $39 billion in budget support to Ukraine in 2025. He also emphasized the importance of confiscating Russian assets.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha honored Pope Francis at the Vatican. He also met with Cardinal Mykola Bychko, discussing support for Ukraine and Ukrainians in the world.
George Santos sentenced for forging resume and stealing data to finance campaign. He must pay $373,000 in compensation.
According to data from the DeepState monitoring project, on April 25, the Russian army made advances in the Donetsk region, particularly near the settlement of Andriivka. The situation at the front remains tense.
The World Bank will allocate $70 million to Ukraine to support the energy system. The funds will be used to purchase energy storage systems for "UkrHydroEnergo".
There have been 116 combat engagements on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk and Kursk directions, where fighting is ongoing.
Poland is allocating 3 billion zlotys for the construction of a plant to produce 150,000 shells per year. This is due to fears of a full-scale war and a shortage of capacity.
NATO fighters were scrambled twice to identify and escort Russian aircraft that violated flight rules. Il-20 and Su-24 were identified on April 14 and 18.
South Korean companies have been banned from exporting products with Chinese rare earth elements to US defense companies. China is tightening export controls in response to US tariffs.
Ukraine secretly sent military instructors to Britain to exchange experience in countering the tactics of using drones used by Russia. British military personnel are adapting military education to the realities of modern warfare.
A massive wildfire in New Jersey has forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The fire has engulfed 1,200 acres, with 3,000 people evacuated and 1,300 buildings under threat.
The Trump administration eliminated an interagency group that collected data on Russian war crimes. Several initiatives designed to hold Moscow accountable have also been canceled.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, reacted to the tragedy in India. He condemned the attack in Pahalgam, where many people died, expressing solidarity with India.
The US will present a seven-point plan for a settlement in Ukraine, which includes recognizing Crimea as Russian, lifting sanctions, and renouncing security guarantees.
On the night of April 23, Russian drones attacked the Poltava region. Air defense shot down a significant number of targets, but there were hits on civilian infrastructure and enterprises, there is no information about casualties.
The Italian Ministry of Culture will turn off the lights of the Colosseum on the evening of April 22, honoring the memory of the late Pope Francis. Also, the Mayor of Paris turned off the illumination of the Eiffel Tower.
