Russia is spreading disinformation about Ukraine in the United States through a network of trolls to undermine public support for American aid to Ukraine, according to internal Kremlin documents obtained by European intelligence.
Russian troops shelled about 20 localities in Kharkiv region yesterday. A 64-year-old man was injured in a strike on Vovchansk.
If Congress does not approve the aid, Ukraine will lose the war against Russia, which could lead to Russia's attack on other countries, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned.
Ukraine is working on new defense packages and steps to increase pressure on Russia. According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine needs more opportunities to retaliate against the terrorist state - military, sanctions, economic, legal, and other opportunities.
Tom Swoboda, a representative of the US Democratic Party, called for Ukraine to be put back on the front pages of American newspapers, emphasizing the importance of continued US assistance to stop Putin's aggression, which he compared to World War II, because Putin will not stop in Ukraine, and it is in America's interest to stop him now.
President Zelenskyy said that maximum attention is now being paid to the energy situation, support for people and businesses in Kharkiv and the region, and efforts to strengthen air defense in the region.
U. S. Senator Joni Ernst expects the Ukraine aid package to be approved by Congress within weeks, despite some disagreement over the level of spending, as the overwhelming majority supports Ukraine for its own national security.
The Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence has not yet completed its review of the mobilization draft law, with the finalization of the comparative table scheduled for April 9. The Verkhovna Rada plans to start considering the document on April 10, and the final vote is expected on April 11.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss measures to support Kharkiv residents, reduce energy shortages, and provide economic assistance to the city and region after Russian attacks.
Zelenskyy discussed the protection of energy facilities and the strengthening of air defense in Kharkiv region.
For the first time in Ukraine, free infertility treatment using assisted reproductive technologies has become available under the medical guarantees program, with UAH 1. 87 billion allocated for this purpose.
The expert assessed the possibility of an enemy attack on Kharkiv.
Zelenskiy emphasized that Ukraine is doing everything possible to strengthen Kharkiv's defense against constant russian attacks and thanked its partners for their help with air defense and pressure on russia.
Ukraine plans to hold a major food security summit in Turkey. This was discussed during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Istanbul in March.
President of Finland Alexander Stubb said that the only way to achieve peace in Ukraine is on the battlefield, as Russian President Vladimir Putin understands only the language of force.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, plans to visit South Africa in the next few months to establish closer trade ties and discuss post-conflict relations between the two countries.
The Ministry of Defense is actively working to launch the Army+ app for Ukrainian servicemen in the summer of 2024, offering military tickets, electronic reports and a convenient way to order UBD certificates as the first services.
Ukraine lacks air defense systems to protect its cities, especially Kharkiv, which is subjected to daily terror from russia, so President Zelenskyy instructed diplomats to convince partners to provide more air defense capabilities.
President Zelenskyy called on United24 ambassadors to take joint public steps to draw the attention of the U. S. Congress and Americans to Ukraine's need for continued support in defending itself against Russian aggression.
In Odesa region, people in military uniforms kidnapped a 14-year-old teenager but later released him. The police opened a criminal case over the kidnapping, and the TCC is conducting an internal investigation.
Ukraine is working to provide reliable protection against constant russian terror, and Ukraine is preparing a concrete and fair response to the enemy, President Zelenskiy says.
Zelensky discussed the situation at the front and planned further actions with Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, while Defense Minister Umerov reported on the situation with ammunition.
Ukraine expects Russia to intensify its offensive in late spring and early summer, especially in Donbas, moving toward Chasovyi Yar and Pokrovsk, said Kirill Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Western troops would help train our soldiers in Ukraine faster and emphasized that Kyiv would never mind if someone wants to help.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Turkey alone is not enough for Ukraine's negotiations with russia, and that a peace summit involving many countries is needed for mediation efforts.
President Zelenskyy expects Ukraine to receive critical military aid from the United States, despite being a "hostage" to U. S. domestic politics, and is willing to accept loans or deferred aid to ensure Ukraine's survival and victory over the Russian invasion.
Ukraine is developing its own domestic weapons against russian guided aerial bombs (UABs) in addition to using air defense systems and expects F-16 fighter jets to improve the situation, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that 25 Patriot air defense systems with 6-8 batteries each are needed to fully cover Ukraine's airspace, as he noted during a telethon.
Zelenskyy explained that the Armed Forces have rotations in different areas and that it should not be generalized that they do not exist at all. At the same time, the Ukrainian army has a "powerful fist" - strong and professional brigades that need longer rotations.
Ukraine has strong defense lines protecting Kharkiv and the city is not in danger, despite russia's plans to seize it and the entire east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.