The largest stations in Ukraine broadcasted gratitude to Europe on the boards and through announcements. The action is timed to coincide with Europe Day, which Ukraine has been celebrating with EU countries since 2023.
Ukraine called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and diplomacy. This happened against the background of missile strikes and reports of casualties on both sides.
Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to cooperate with partners to finance the production of interceptor drones. Ukraine has significantly strengthened its drone capabilities for defense.
Ukraine condemns the participation of foreign military personnel in the May 9 parade in Moscow, where the army that commits crimes in Ukraine will march. Participation in the parade will be regarded as a mockery of the memory of the victory.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has authorized the export of Ukrainian table eggs. This is the result of cooperation between Ukraine and Canada.
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.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ukraine will not give up territory, army and the right to alliances. They also called not to believe the "leaks" about peace plans.
Ukraine has not received official notifications from the US about its intention to withdraw from the peace process. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that Secretary of State Rubio's statements are a communication strategy to stimulate negotiations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls for increased sanctions against the Russian Federation and increased supplies of air defense systems due to the increase in the number of civilian casualties. In April 2025, 848 victims were recorded.
The President is cancelling part of his visit to South Africa due to the night-time Russian attack. He instructed Umerov to contact partners regarding air defense systems and will inform Ramaphosa about the situation.
Beijing called Ukraine's accusations unfounded. The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the facts of participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia.
After the earthquake in Istanbul, which was felt as a series of tremors from 4 to 6 points, there were no appeals from Ukrainian citizens to the Consulate General. There is no information about destruction and casualties.
The President emphasized that Ukrainian technical personnel are needed for the operation of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. He also noted that he had heard rumors about joint management of the station with the Americans, but no official proposals had been received.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced the necessity to «deal with» the proposal not to strike civilian targets. He cynically justified such strikes.
Foreign Minister Sybiha stated that Russia's actions after midnight will show Moscow's attitude towards peace, as Russia ignores Ukraine's call to extend the ceasefire. There is still no response from Moscow to the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.
American channel Fox News showed the Easter service from Moscow at night, calling Kyiv a Russian city, then corrected the caption. Zelenskyy stated that the media should pressure Moscow for a ceasefire, not broadcast services from there.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry demanded that the Fox News channel apologize for labeling Kyiv as a Russian city during the broadcast of Patriarch Kirill. The channel showed this for approximately 20 minutes before correcting it to "Kyiv, Ukraine".
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.
Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha doubts the effectiveness of the 30-hour "Easter truce" announced by Putin. Ukraine agreed to 30 days of silence at the proposal of the United States from March 11 and is ready if Russia ceases fire.
The MFA of Ukraine responded to Putin's statement about a 30-hour "truce". Kyiv stated that it will look at actions, not words, and reminded of its agreement to a 30-day ceasefire at the suggestion of the USA, which the Russian Federation refused.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that establishes the principles of cybersecurity for state information resources. The law defines the roles of responding to cyber threats and protecting information.
At the EU Council of Ministers, Sybiha called for strengthening Ukrainian air defense, providing additional complexes and missiles. He also stressed the need to increase pressure on Russia.
On April 14, Ukrainian embassies around the world will lower their flags in mourning for the victims of the Russian missile strike on Sumy. Books of mourning will also be opened.
As a result of the missile strike on Sumy, 24 people died, including 1 child. Buildings of Sumy State University, houses and the Congress Center were destroyed.
Russia launched a missile attack on the city center of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring 83. Government officials condemned the attack, calling it absolute evil and a war crime.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Georgiy Tikhyi, criticized the social network X for marking a post about Ukrainian children killed by Russia as "sensitive content," calling it a concealment of war crimes.
Estonia has passed a law obliging religious organizations to terminate ties with foreign individuals who pose a threat to the country's security. Two months are given to comply with the requirements.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has stated about the oppression of religious freedoms in the occupied territories.
The SBU interrogated two Chinese citizens captured in the Donetsk region. They told how they were recruited into the Russian army and about their first combat mission.
Ukraine summoned China's chargé d'affaires over the participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this undermines trust in Beijing and casts doubt on their position on peace.
