Negotiations with the participation of the Russian dictator's aide Ushakov and representative Kirill Dmitriev took place in the Kremlin. Details of the meeting have not yet been disclosed.
Russian troops have killed one child and wounded over 30 in shelling of Ukrainian cities in the past three days. Since the beginning of the war, more than 2,546 children have been affected.
On the night of April 25, the Russian Federation launched 103 strike UAVs, 41 of which were shot down in the east, north and center of Ukraine. Kharkiv region, Sumy region, Cherkasy region, Donetsk region and Dnipropetrovsk region were affected.
The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people condemned any attempts to recognize Crimea as Russian, emphasizing that this is a gross violation of international law and an encroachment on the sovereignty of Ukraine. The only way to peace is de-occupation.
The US will demand that Russia recognize Ukraine's right to its own army as part of a peace agreement. The US also seeks to regain control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and access to the Dnipro River.
Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka with the Smerch MLRS, killing a child and a woman, and wounding two people. Three people died and seven were injured in the Donetsk region during the day, including children among the victims.
Following a massive strike on Kyiv, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russia has put forward demands for Ukraine to withdraw from its regions. Sybiha emphasized that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that is hindering peace.
Russian troops have made advances in the Donetsk region, advancing near Sukha Balka and Yasenove. This was reported by DeepState analysts on the evening of April 22.
According to Poster, the highest average price of Easter cake was in Donetsk region – UAH 185, in Kyiv – UAH 169. The peak of sales fell on April 18, the most popular was the classic Easter cake.
Today, Russian troops shelled Myrnohrad, killing three people and injuring two. The Russians attacked a civilian car and the private sector with a drone.
The Office of the Prosecutor General has notified 14 metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church of suspicion of aiding and abetting encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine. They facilitated the seizure of property of Ukrainian churches in the occupied territories.
Ukrainian troops advanced near Toretsk, while Russian occupiers had success in several directions. According to ISW data, Russian advances were recorded near Kupyansk, Lyman, Kurakhove, and in the Kursk region.
In Donetsk region, temples will be inspected on the eve of Easter, and the curfew will be controlled on the holiday. Believers are urged not to gather in large groups and to respond to alarms.
Convicted of the murder of activist Artem Myroshnychenko were released early to serve in the Armed Forces. The court released Mykola Barabash and Oleksandr Baryshko, who expressed a desire to serve.
Head of Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, urged residents of the region to be cautious during Easter due to the threat of shelling. He also reminded about the curfew in place in various communities.
The new commander of the 12th "Azov" Brigade is Bohdan Hrishenkov, who rose from soldier to officer. He defended "Azovstal," was wounded in Olenivka, and released from captivity.
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.
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.
Ukrainian soldiers liberated about 16 square kilometers of Donetsk region near Pokrovsk. Syrsky visited the brigades and resolved the issue of supply.
The situation in the Kostiantynivka community remains tense due to frequent shelling from various types of weapons and increased drone strikes. About 10,000 people remain in the community.
The spokesman of the OSTG "Khortytsia" stated that the Lyman direction for the Russian Federation is an attempt to reach the remnants of Luhansk region and advance on the north of Donetsk region. Also, the Russians are trying to use underground communications.
Russian troops shelled 10 settlements in Donetsk region, killing two people. Dozens of residential buildings and civilian objects were damaged.
As a result of the night attacks by the russians on Ukraine, there are dead and wounded, including in Dnipro and Odesa. Zelenskyy stressed the need to increase pressure on the aggressor.
The President of Ukraine dismissed and appointed new heads in the Donetsk region. Natalia Vorobyova was transferred from the position of head of the Mariupol RDA to the head of the Mangush SVA.
The occupiers shot an unarmed Ukrainian soldier in the Volnovakha district. Lubinets appealed to the UN and the ICRC due to violations of the Geneva Convention.
Ivano-Frankivsk region canceled mass events for Easter due to security threats. Khmelnytskyi and Kirovohrad regions shortened the curfew on the festive night.
Despite indexation, every third pensioner in Ukraine receives a minimum payment of UAH 3,340. The highest pensions are in Kyiv - UAH 8,708, the lowest - in the Ternopil region (UAH 4,931).
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), together with the National Police, are conducting searches in the chancellery of the Kyiv Metropolis of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP). The searches are taking place at the residence of Metropolitan Antoniy Pakanych, new suspicions are possible.
On the night of April 15, russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 52 drones. 26 «Shahed» were shot down, 19 simulators were lost, Sumy and Donetsk regions were affected.