Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy after Syrskyi's report confirmed that the 'silence' regime declared by the Kremlin is not working in the Kursk, Belgorod regions, and on part of the front. Russian strikes continue, and Ukraine's actions will be mirrored.
Over the past day, April 19, 107 combat engagements were recorded on the front. A third of them occurred in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy lost 165 occupiers.
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.
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.
President Zelensky stated that Ukraine proposes to extend the ceasefire after the Easter period on April 20. This will happen if full silence truly prevails at the front.
Ukraine will act reciprocally regarding a full ceasefire if Russia adheres to it, and proposes to extend it after April 20. Due to continued attacks, Kyiv does not trust Moscow, stressing that peace requires 30 days, not 30 hours.
An AFU officer told the BBC that his unit received an order to cease fire minutes after the start of Putin's "truce". They are also ordered to record violations and return fire.
Giorgia Meloni's translator publicly apologized for a stumble during a meeting with Donald Trump. Due to the hitch, the Italian Prime Minister had to translate herself, which the translator called a "terrible failure," justifying the interruption by the importance of the meeting.
Head of the GUR Budanov released a video of how soldiers released from captivity react to returning to Ukraine. Ombudsman Lubinets showed the conversation of a soldier with his mother: "Mom, I endured everything".
Russia announced an "Easter ceasefire," but continues fire in all directions, especially in the East. According to the NSDC and the OP, strikes on civilians are being recorded, particularly on a house in Kherson.
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.
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.
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.
Volodymyr Zelensky called Putin's "Easter truce" a game, as Ukraine is being attacked by drones. He also reported on the advance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Belgorod region.
Kharkiv suffered a missile attack, which resulted in one person killed and nearly 120 wounded. Currently, 18 injured, including four children, are in hospitals, 50 houses and over 30 cars were damaged.
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.