In Ukraine, April 12 is expected to be cloudy with clearings. Rain is possible in the eastern, western and southern regions, in some places with sleet, air temperature during the day from +7 to +13.
Andriy Yermak discussed the situation on the front and steps within the "Coalition of the Decisive" with advisors from France and Britain. The parties also emphasized the importance of monitoring the ceasefire.
An international operation has uncovered a network of illegal arms trafficking. The perpetrators supplied Kalashnikov assault rifles and grenades to French criminal groups, seven suspects have been detained.
Foreigners who served under contract in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, or the State Special Transport Service can obtain Ukrainian citizenship regardless of their length of service. The decision is made upon submission by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, or the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
Russian drones attacked Kharkiv, causing a series of explosions in the city. As a result of the shelling, one person was injured in the Nemyshlyanskyi district, he was given assistance on the spot.
On the night of April 12, Kyiv was attacked by strike drones, causing fires in the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts. Emergency services are working on the scene.
Over 100 Chinese citizens are fighting in Ukraine on the side of Russia as mercenaries, and are likely not affiliated with the Chinese government. Ukrainian troops have already captured several Chinese in the Donbas.
Due to complicated weather conditions in Mykolaiv region, the movement of trucks and buses is limited. Traffic from Mykolaiv towards Odesa is especially difficult, traffic towards the village of Nechayane is blocked.
The Finnish Parliament has unanimously approved the government's proposal to completely ban Russians from buying real estate. This decision aims to strengthen the country's national security.
Negotiations between Ukraine and the USA on access to mineral deposits were tense. The Trump administration's project stipulates that income from minerals will go to an investment fund.
U. S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said his words about the partition of Ukraine were misinterpreted. He meant the zones of responsibility of the allies, not the separation of the country.
On the night of April 12, Russia attacked Odesa with "Shahed"-type ударні drones. The Kyiv and Peresyp districts of the city were under attack, as reported by the mayor.
According to DeepState, the enemy has successes near Kalynove, Novooleksandrivka and Kotlyarivka, where 5 km remain to the Dnipropetrovsk region. The occupiers continue to advance.
Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed disappointment with the actions of both sides of the conflict. Also, the US has leverage to conclude a peace agreement between the countries.
The Gambia has appointed a diplomat from Turkey, not from Russia, as ambassador to Ukraine. Sybiga stressed the importance of Africa's support in achieving a just peace.
The Trump administration has proposed cutting NASA funding in 2026 by nearly half, to $3. 9 billion. A number of important initiatives will be terminated, including the return of soil from Mars.
Kit Kellogg proposed dividing Ukraine along the Dnieper, stationing Western troops on the right bank. This implies ceding the eastern territories to Russia, but the idea is unlikely to find support in Moscow.
On Friday, Russia commented on the negotiations between Putin and Steve Witkoff regarding the settlement in Ukraine. Dmitriev called the negotiations with the US special envoy productive.
In the temporarily occupied territory of the Zaporizhzhia region, the Russians are militarizing more than 19,000 schoolchildren through the pro-Russian association "Movement of the First". Children are being prepared for service in the Russian army.
The enemy captured Panteleimonivka, Oleksandropil of Donetsk region and advanced in the area of Arkhangelsk. According to preliminary data, the occupiers also captured Kalynove.
Negotiations between Vladimir Putin and US President's Special Representative Steve Whitcoff have ended in St. Petersburg. The meeting lasted 4.5 hours.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,210 Russian invaders in a day. The total losses of the Russian Federation in personnel exceeded 930,000, and a lot of enemy equipment was also destroyed.
As of April 11, 2025, no enemy ships have been recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 Russian ships with "Caliber" missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the area of Chasov Yar. Russian occupiers also have advances near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, according to the ISW report.
According to the Ukrhydrometeorological Center, today in Ukraine it will be cloudy and cold, precipitation in the form of sleet is expected. In the southern, Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk regions, gusts of wind are 15-20 m/s.
A helicopter crash occurred over the Hudson River in the USA. Among the victims are Agustin Escobar, head of Siemens in Spain, his wife, three children and the pilot of the charter flight.
The US sees no point in negotiations with Russia until hostilities are stopped. According to Tammy Bruce, other topics will not be discussed while the "meat grinder" continues.
The US plans to convince the population of Greenland to join the country, instead of annexation. The White House is considering financial incentives, including payments of $10,000 to each Greenlander.
The UK is considering deploying troops to Ukraine for 5 years to train the army and prevent new Russian invasions. Deterrence forces will help protect the skies and seas.
François Bayrou will testify over a scandal at the school his children attended. He is accused of knowing about the violence when he was Minister of Education.
