Consumer inflation accelerated in March, with clothing, footwear, and fuel seeing the biggest price increases. Food prices rose by 1.3%, and eggs increased in value by 7.7%.
Syrskyi reported extremely high intensity of fighting in the Pokrovsk direction. The Commander-in-Chief discussed countering enemy drones with commanders.
Poroshenko declared almost 53 million in payments from Orban's pro-Russian government and transferred another 15 million to Hungary.
Due to the war and energy crisis, Ukraine's GDP growth rate will fall to 1. 2%. Acceleration to 4% is possible only in 2027, provided the hostilities end as anticipated.
Due to aggression against Ukraine, the number of foreign firms in Russia fell by 35. 5%. A massive outflow of capital has been recorded even among formally friendly countries.
Counterintelligence detained a local resident who was preparing a remote explosion in a place where defense forces were concentrated. The perpetrator faces life imprisonment.
An FSB officer supervised a torture chamber in Dymer, where hundreds of people were held. The occupiers beat civilians and illegally deported at least 42 people to Russia.
The President called the Italian Prime Minister a strong leader in supporting Ukraine. Her voice is important for pressuring Russia and obtaining funding from Brussels, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
Deputies adopted a law on the use of electronic registers for pension appointments. Work experience will be credited even if the employer has arrears in contributions.
The Center for Strategic Communications recorded large-scale disinformation about the NATO "crisis. " Ukraine is presented as a "threat" and an "incapable state under external influence."
The occupation head of the reserve was convicted of a war crime against nature. He organized the illegal export of animals worth more than UAH 85 million.
The President stated that Washington is ignoring data on Russia's assistance to Iran in attacks on US bases. Russia provided Tehran with satellite photos of infrastructure.
Refugees without passports in PESEL must update their data by August 2026. Failure to do so will result in the loss of the right to reside and work in the country.
The US has focused on the Middle East, which is why trilateral meetings with the Russian Federation have been postponed for now. The President is confident that the negotiation process will resume later.
The President is ready for negotiations outside of Ukraine and Russia. He explained the risks of surrendering Donbas and the impossibility of holding elections during the war.
The government approved the appointment of Ruslan Oliynyk to a position in the Kyiv Regional State Administration. He will coordinate the work of departments and implement regional programs.
Due to shelling and bad weather, consumers in seven regions are without power. Rolling blackouts for the population will be in effect nationwide today until 10:00 PM.
The enemy attacked the city of Pavlohrad, damaging a local enterprise. According to preliminary data from the head of the OVA, there were no casualties among people.
164 clashes were recorded in 24 hours, the enemy lost 1040 personnel and 64 artillery systems. The defense forces repelled massive attacks in the Pokrovsk and other directions.
Russian drones damaged a critical infrastructure facility in Odesa region. There are no casualties, and work is underway to eliminate the consequences.
Syrskyi stated that enemy casualties from drones increased by 50% in March. Ukrainian UAVs perform over 11,000 combat missions daily at the front.
Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 99 drones of various types. 16 hits by attack UAVs and debris falling in four locations were recorded.
The General Staff reported the elimination of 1040 occupiers and the destruction of 2238 UAVs in a day. The Defense Forces regained control over 12 settlements and 480 sq km.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service groundlessly accused EU leaders of developing nuclear weapons. ISW considers this an attempt by Moscow to spoil US-EU relations.
Drones attacked Russian equipment maintenance bases in the Alchevsk and Perevalsk districts. A large-scale fire was recorded at the impact sites.
Since the beginning of the day, 131 clashes have been recorded, the enemy used 4510 drones and 140 aerial bombs. The greatest activity of the occupiers is observed in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
The Hungarian Prime Minister called friendly communication with Putin a common formula and denied wiretapping opponents. He hopes that the special services are looking for the source of the recording leak.
The President supported diplomacy with Iran due to its positive impact on energy markets. Lower oil prices and the unblocking of the strait will limit Russia's revenues.
An enemy drone attacked an energy facility in Odesa region on the evening of April 8. There were no casualties, and DTEK specialists began to eliminate the consequences of the strike.
Servicemen aged 18-25 receive a one-year deferment after completing their contract. During this period, conscription is possible only with the serviceman's own consent.
