Volodymyr Zelenskyy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on rejecting mediation reflects President Trump's position, media write. Trump is disappointed by the lack of progress and has no patience for the parties' "games".

On the morning of April 19, Russia deployed a Kalibr missile carrier ship to the Black Sea. According to the Ukrainian Navy, it has a total salvo of up to six missiles.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called China one of the biggest threats of foreign interference in the country's affairs. He stated that the growing threat from the PRC in the Arctic and its partnership with the Russian Federation pose a danger to Asia.

Since 2021, Finland has classified arms exports, issuing 19 licenses to 8 countries. Ukraine is the most frequent destination for secret supplies, Israel requested non-disclosure.

Explosions were heard in Odesa on the night of April 19. Before this, the movement of enemy drones towards the city was recorded, the mayor warned of an attack, particularly in the Peresyp district and the center.

Bloomberg reports that the US may recognize Russian control over Crimea in a potential peace agreement. This proposal could freeze the front line, leaving most occupied territories to the Russian Federation, and remove the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership.

During the meeting between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni at the White House, tension arose over the issue of responsibility for the war in Ukraine. When Meloni was asked about Trump's attitude towards Zelenskyy, he himself intervened and expressed criticism of the Ukrainian president, although he did not blame him for the invasion.

Emergency rescue operations have been completed in Kharkiv after the enemy shelling. According to the State Emergency Service, 1 person was killed, 114 were injured (9 children), psychologists provided assistance to 150 people.

Flight restrictions over Charles III's residence in Sandringham were introduced at the request of security. The reason is the detection of drones over the king's estate during President Zelenskyy's visit in March 2025.

After the morning shelling of Kharkiv, another 12-year-old boy was hospitalized. Thus, the total number of injured children has risen to nine, and the total number of injured is 103.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the Russians struck Kharkiv with Iskander missiles, injuring more than 100 people.

After Zelenskyy's visit, drones were spotted in Sandringham, raising security concerns. Authorities have introduced flight restrictions to protect the royal family.

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.

The President of Ukraine has imposed sanctions against three Chinese companies that are linked to the supply of materials for the production of Russian weapons, including the Iskander OTRK.

The President's Office stated that Ukraine considers March 25 to be the beginning of the agreement with the United States regarding the energy truce. Zelenskyy warned of the threat of attacks on the energy sector.

US Special Envoy Vitkoff suggested that Ukraine should be less concerned about regions where the Russian language prevails. Putin was fixated on Ukrainian territories during the negotiations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree imposing sanctions against a number of Russian propagandists. Also, enterprises that produce Iskander missiles were subject to restrictions.

The mineral agreement does not provide for the recognition of Ukraine's debt or the return of US aid. The structure should be mutually beneficial, where both countries will earn from investments.

A new round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding the agreement on minerals will start on April 24. The success of the negotiations will determine whether the agreement will be ready by April 26.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the laws on the extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine.

China has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the conflict in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that they oppose baseless accusations.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy pointed out that Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles on Good Friday. He emphasized the importance of defense assistance from partners, especially air defense systems.

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.

Ukraine and the USA have signed a memorandum on economic partnership, which envisages the creation of a Fund for Investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Work on the agreement should not contradict European integration.

A bill on sanctions against Chinese companies that help Russia in the war has been reintroduced in the US House of Representatives. Huawei, DJI, Hikvision and others are on the list.

The French President announced upcoming peace talks on Ukraine in London next week. He emphasized European support for US efforts to end the war.

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.

In the Kherson region, two employees of the road service, 36 and 44 years old, died as a result of an enemy drone strike on special equipment. The tragedy occurred near the village of Stiyke.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an order dismissing Roman Mrochko from the position of head of the Kherson City Military Administration. Mrochko held this position since 2023.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Brian Fitzpatrick, discussing efforts for peace and security guarantees. Fitzpatrick plans to travel to the front to meet with Ukrainian soldiers.