Diplomats report EU leaders' reluctance to discuss the accession of new members. Referendums and the experience with Hungary are cited as key risks.
The President stated that youth outside of mobilization age have the right to be abroad. Responsibility for defense rests only with individuals according to the criteria.
Law enforcement officers have identified four high-ranking Russian officials responsible for the missile strike on the printing house. As a result of the attack, 7 employees of the enterprise died.
The occupiers struck the dam with six KABs to cause ecocide and flooding. The hydraulic structure is undamaged, and water discharge continues as planned.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 40 times, concentrating forces on Pokrovsk. In Sumy region, Ukrainian units had success during active operations.
Friedrich Merz and Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to deepen cooperation in the UAV sector. The parties have already presented the first samples of joint equipment.
The agreements include hundreds of Patriot missiles, 36 IRIS-T systems, and 5,000 AI drones. Germany will invest 300 million euros in long-range weapons for Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz concluded ten security agreements. The parties also inspected seven types of drones of joint Ukrainian-German production.
Police detained two individuals for detonating an explosive device near a private house. The perpetrators acted on instructions from Russia and remotely activated the device with a phone call.
The German Chancellor noted Ukraine's success in drone production and digital systems. Merz stated that European countries should learn from Ukrainians.
The German Chancellor stated that the combat experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is invaluable for European states. Berlin plans to deepen cooperation with military structures.
The President stated the need to pay attention to men abroad for rotations in the Armed Forces. The return of citizens is important for the country's defense capabilities.
A new season of charity matches by Betking Foundation and Pavlo Zhurilo kicked off in Uzhhorod.
A 40-year-old man died in the hospital due to the enemy strike on the city. In total, over 20 people were injured, with ten of the wounded in serious condition.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced unprecedented support for Kyiv during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Cooperation between the states will deepen further.
The Air Force hit a UAV storage facility with SCALP missiles and GBU-39 bombs. Ammunition depots in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions were also destroyed.
Friedrich Merz called Ukraine's measures regarding mobilization resources necessary for defense. Berlin supports Kyiv's efforts to preserve the country's unity.
Danylo Hetmantsev stated the need to ease requirements for potential residents of Defence City. This will allow expanding the circle of participants and stimulating the industry.
Defense Forces hit Nebo-U radar in Feodosia and Kasta-2E and airspace control stations in Belgorod Oblast. A Tor-M1 SAM system was also destroyed in Luhansk Oblast.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced new aid packages with drones and ammunition. In 2026, Germany became Kyiv's main bilateral partner.
Russian troops shelled civilian infrastructure and a road in Dnipro. 4 people were killed and 15 wounded, a criminal investigation has been launched.
15 people have been hospitalized due to the attack on Dnipro, nine of whom are in serious condition. In Kryvyi Rih, the enemy hit the city's infrastructure facilities twice.
The occupiers struck a medical facility with a drone on the morning of April 14. Four employees were injured, and the polyclinic building was significantly damaged.
A Food Processing and Distribution Center has started operating in the Republic of Ghana. Ukrainian flour is combined with local rice to help vulnerable populations.
The occupiers launched 6 KABs at a critical infrastructure facility in Chuhuiv district. At the same time, the enemy attacked Kharkiv with Shahed and Molniya drones.
The enemy attacked a corn carrier vessel and the port infrastructure of Izmail. There are no casualties, and the ports continue to operate stably.
Due to the cessation of external power supply, 19 diesel generators were started at the station. After an hour and a half, the power supply to the ZNPP was restored.
Due to the shelling of Ukrainian Vylkove, an alert was declared in Tulcea County and aircraft were scrambled. No violations of Romanian airspace were recorded.
The President of Ukraine discussed air defense and strengthening air defense with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. New decisions are being prepared.
An enemy Shahed drone damaged an administrative building in the city center. As a result of the attack, two people with limb injuries were hospitalized.
