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Russia staged a provocation in Donetsk to blame Kyiv for violating the 'Easter truce' - CCD under the NSDC

Russia staged a provocation in Donetsk with the aim of accusing Ukraine of violating the "Easter truce". In reality, however, the Kremlin itself does not adhere to it, having carried out hundreds of shellings and dozens of assaults in the first hours.

War • April 20, 12:48 PM • 4286 views

Zelenskyy on the "Easter truce": the number of Russian shellings is increasing

Starting from 10 a. m. on April 20, Russia increased the number of shellings and drone use, despite Putin's statement about an "Easter truce". Ukraine records all violations and provides information to partners.

War • April 20, 10:54 AM • 4875 views

Russia offered its "Easter truce" for US favor and manipulation – ISW

Russia announced an "Easter truce" but immediately continued offensive operations and shelling, indicating its violation. According to ISW, the Russian Federation is likely using this for manipulation and seeking to earn US favor.

War • April 20, 10:37 AM • 10540 views

In the area of Kotlyne and to the west of it, Russians are slightly retreating - spokesperson for OSUV "Khortytsia"

Russian troops are slightly retreating in the area of Kotlyne in the Pokrovsk direction, despite the enemy's maximum efforts in this sector of the front. Meanwhile, street fighting in Chasiv Yar does not stop.

War • April 20, 08:45 AM • 16690 views

Fox News showed the patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Kirill at night and labeled Kyiv as Russia

During the night broadcast, Fox News showed a service of the OCU from Kyiv, mistakenly indicating it as Russia. Later, the channel corrected the label to Kyiv, Ukraine.

War • April 20, 07:08 AM • 8305 views

127 combat engagements over the past day: 39 assaults stopped in the Pokrovsk direction

Over the past day, 127 combat engagements occurred on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 39 enemy assault actions.

War • April 20, 06:57 AM • 4674 views

Syrskyi reported to Zelenskyy: 387 shellings in half a day, Russia does not adhere to the silence regime

President Zelenskyy reported that Russia is trying to create an impression of silence, but active battles continue at the front. According to Syrskyi, the enemy carried out hundreds of shellings and dozens of assaults recently.

War • April 20, 04:48 AM • 5671 views

EU wants to see proof of Putin's "Easter truce"

The EU skeptically assessed Putin's statement about the "Easter truce". The European Union stated that Russia must prove its intentions to stop aggression with real actions, as words do not correspond to reality.

War • April 20, 12:21 AM • 5543 views

Zelenskyy: Russian assaults continue on some sections of the front, I am awaiting Syrskyi's report

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian assaults continue on some parts of the front and artillery fire does not subside. Ukraine does not trust Moscow's words and is ready to respond mirror-like to every strike.

War • April 19, 06:49 PM • 4871 views

We were really waiting for you: the ombudsman shared details of the pre-Easter prisoner exchange and showed a video

As a result of the 63rd exchange and actions outside of it, 277 Ukrainians have been returned: 246 soldiers were exchanged, 31 were released separately. These are defenders from different directions who will now meet Easter at home.

War • April 19, 03:55 PM • 4222 views

Another 277 soldiers returned home from Russian captivity - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy announced the return of 277 Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity. Among those released are servicemen of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, the State Special Transport Service, and border guards who defended various fronts.

War • April 19, 03:10 PM • 72538 views

Russia launched 8 missiles and 87 drones at Ukraine: 33 drones shot down, 36 did not reach targets

On the night of April 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 95 aerial targets, including missiles and 87 drones. Air defense shot down 33 "Shaheds", 36 drones were accounted for otherwise; there are affected regions.

War • April 19, 06:30 AM • 4073 views

Hottest directions of the front: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed where the enemy is pushing (maps)

During the day on April 18, 162 combat engagements occurred on the front. The most active was the Pokrovsk direction with 54 battles, the enemy also carried out 103 airstrikes and used 2855 drones.

War • April 19, 06:02 AM • 4305 views

Russia's losses at the front in Ukraine reached 940 thousand troops

The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated another 1180 Russian occupiers over the past day. In total, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian army has lost 940,150 servicemen, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War • April 19, 05:18 AM • 11458 views

AFU advanced near Toretsk, the enemy had success in four areas of the front: ISW maps

Ukrainian troops advanced near Toretsk, while Russian occupiers had success in several directions. According to ISW data, Russian advances were recorded near Kupyansk, Lyman, Kurakhove, and in the Kursk region.

War • April 19, 03:41 AM • 11918 views

In Russia, a 19-year-old girl was imprisoned for speaking out against the war in Ukraine

A Russian court in St. Petersburg sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to two years and eight months in prison for condemning the war against Ukraine. She was found guilty of repeated "discreditation" of the Russian army through protest actions.

Politics • April 18, 11:03 PM • 13010 views

124 battles on the front line per day: General Staff released data on all front directions

Over the past day, April 18, 124 combat engagements occurred on the front. The greatest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy carried out 46 attacks during the day.

War • April 18, 07:28 PM • 8554 views

A serviceman was beaten in the capital's Hydropark: police detained two teenagers, the issue of initiating proceedings is being resolved

Kyiv police detained two 17-year-old teenagers who beat a serviceman in the hydropark. A group of young men provoked a conflict, knocked the man to the ground and beat him.

Kyiv • April 18, 07:14 PM • 8149 views

Convicted of the murder of activist Myroshnychenko released from prison to serve in the Armed Forces

Convicted of the murder of activist Artem Myroshnychenko were released early to serve in the Armed Forces. The court released Mykola Barabash and Oleksandr Baryshko, who expressed a desire to serve.

Crimes and emergencies • April 18, 03:47 PM • 9635 views

A fight broke out in Kyiv between an employee of the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support and a civilian: what is known

A conscript in Kyiv provoked a fight with a military officer of the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, using a gas canister. The offender has been declared wanted for attacking and obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • April 18, 02:44 PM • 12634 views

National resistance training centers will operate in every region of Ukraine

National resistance training centers will operate in every region of Ukraine. The heads of the centers will be appointed by regional councils on the proposal of the regional state administration.

Society • April 18, 02:10 PM • 7652 views

8% of civil servants mobilized to the Armed Forces of Ukraine - NACS

According to the NACS, 8% of civil servants have been mobilized to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Unfortunately, Ukraine has lost more than 120 civil servants among those mobilized.

Society • April 18, 10:20 AM • 12959 views

All entrances to Pokrovsk are controlled by Russian FPV drones - Head of the MBA

According to the head of the CMA, the intensity of shelling in Pokrovsk is extremely high, all entrances are controlled by drones. The enemy is hunting people with FPV drones.

War • April 18, 07:29 AM • 5138 views

The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated more than 1,500 occupiers in a day

Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,530 Russian soldiers, and also destroyed 8 tanks and a large number of artillery systems and armored combat vehicles of the enemy. Most of the combat clashes took place in the Pokrovsky direction.

War • April 18, 05:01 AM • 4936 views

The Ukrainian Navy reported on the situation with enemy ships in the Black Sea

As of April 18, 2025, no enemy ships were recorded in the waters of the Black and Azov Seas. Three Russian missile carriers with Kalibr cruise missiles are on duty in the Mediterranean Sea.

War • April 18, 04:13 AM • 6792 views

The Ministry of Defense is creating a register of mental health professionals for the military

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a register of mental health professionals for the military. The register will contain verified information about qualifications, capabilities and services.

War • April 18, 01:28 AM • 4576 views

Russians advanced near Rozlyv and Kostiantynopol in Donetsk region

The Russian army achieved success in Donetsk region, advancing near Rozlyv and Kostiantynopol. The day before, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a lot of equipment and occupiers during the Russian offensive on Pokrovsk.

War • April 18, 12:53 AM • 3373 views

"Anti-extremist lectures": in the temporarily occupied territories, the occupiers teach children to hate Ukraine

Russia has intensified propaganda in schools in the occupied territories. Children are told that the Ukrainian language and symbols are "extremism", which is punishable.

War • April 17, 11:53 PM • 3610 views

Zelenskyy: Ukraine had 225 air defense systems in 1992, by 2019 most of the systems disappeared somewhere

President Zelenskyy stated that in 1992, Ukraine had 225 air defense systems, but by 2019 their number had decreased to about 60. Most disappeared between 2000 and 2019.

War • April 17, 05:58 PM • 9112 views

Russia today attacked Pokrovsk, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 200 Russian soldiers - Zelensky

On April 17, the Russian army attacked Pokrovsk, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled the attack. According to Zelensky, 115 pieces of equipment were destroyed and 200 occupiers were eliminated.

War • April 17, 04:15 PM • 12198 views

Macron announced elements of deterring the Russian Federation after the start of the ceasefire

Ukraine and allies ready for complete ceasefire from Monday: leaders of "coalition of the willing" and Zelenskyy held conversation with Trump

Macron, Tusk, Starmer and Merz arrived in Kyiv for the "coalition of the resolute" meeting

Rubio, Witcoff and Kellogg had a telephone conversation with the Presidential Office: it was about a ceasefire

Five motivating films for self-development: what to watch on the weekend

Ukraine expels two Hungarian diplomats in response to Hungary's actions - MFA

How the IMEI system works, who can check their phone and why technical solutions alone are not enough to combat the "gray" market - expert commentary

Zelensky announced a meeting with the leaders of the "coalition of willing" in Ukraine tomorrow

Inflation accelerated to 15.1%. Pork and fruits rose in price the most during the month, eggs became cheaper

Part of the land is idle, and the budget is losing millions: the MP on the failure of the "Land Bank" project

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SBU special agent Loif was dismissed from his post after an investigation by journalists

The "Maidan Nezalezhnosti" station has resumed its work in Kyiv

After a month of living together, the guy stole 300,000 hryvnias from the girl and took a taxi to Odesa

The US, Ukraine, and Europe have set 22 conditions for Putin to cease fire - Media

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Ukraine is a world leader in the berry market: our scientists have created over 170 new varieties of rare crops

War crimes of the Russian Federation against Ukraine: the Office of the Prosecutor General spoke about the most common onesExclusive

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