Ukraine
During the day, 156 combat clashes took place at the front. The hottest spot remains the Pokrovsk direction, where Ukrainian defenders stopped 44 enemy assaults.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. He arrived with his wife, Olena Zelenska, and a Ukrainian delegation.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1110 Russian soldiers and destroyed 70 artillery systems. Since the beginning of the year, more than 155,000 occupiers have been destroyed.
Head of department of law enforcement agency in Kyiv region suspected of organizing illegal transfer of conscript abroad for $15,000. He faces up to 9 years in prison.
Russia is holding a ship with Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea, which poses a threat of attack. There are 4 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 2 of which are carriers of cruise missiles.
On April 26, 1986, the Chornobyl disaster occurred, becoming one of the largest environmental catastrophes. On the anniversary of the tragedy, information has been collected about the consequences and the importance of environmental responsibility.
Unstable weather with precipitation, strong wind and cold snap is expected in Ukraine on April 26. In the afternoon, short-term rains in some regions, in the south and south-east - with thunderstorms.
On April 26, Russian occupiers attacked Kharkiv with drones, explosions occurred in the Shevchenkivskyi district. A hit was recorded near a multi-story building, balconies were damaged and windows were broken.
The US has unofficially promised intelligence and logistical support to European and British forces to support a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. Negotiations remain confidential.
A course on financial literacy for soldiers of the Defense Forces has been launched in the "Army+" application. It will teach you how to plan a budget, save money and invest.
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Norway discussed cooperation in the economic and defense spheres, paying special attention to the joint production of weapons. Norway has allocated $8 billion to support Ukraine.
Ukrainian storks Hrytsyk and Odarka are incubating five eggs, constantly changing each other. The birds move the eggs so that the embryo is on top and well heated by the parents' body.
Donald Trump announced the readiness of the parties to meet at the highest level to finalize the agreement. The United States is ready to help end the war.
A group of 6 people involved in the production and sale of counterfeit tobacco products was exposed in Sumy. Goods worth UAH 3.6 million were seized.
The President of Lithuania condemned the possible recognition of Crimea as Russian, calling it a "bomb". He stressed that the opinion of Ukraine, which has suffered aggression, should be taken into account first and foremost.
The FMBTech project with a budget of 19 million euros has officially started in the EU, bringing together 26 organizations from 13 countries to modernize tanks for modern combat conditions. The project aims to create maneuverable and intelligent tanks.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners have confirmed the provision of over $39 billion in budget support to Ukraine in 2025. He also emphasized the importance of confiscating Russian assets.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha honored Pope Francis at the Vatican. He also met with Cardinal Mykola Bychko, discussing support for Ukraine and Ukrainians in the world.
Donald Trump, heading to the funeral of Pope Francis, announced the possibility of a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. They will sit separately due to the French alphabetical order of seating delegations.
The World Bank will allocate $70 million to Ukraine to support the energy system. The funds will be used to purchase energy storage systems for "UkrHydroEnergo".
Meetings will take place in the coming days to bring silence closer to Ukraine. A ceasefire and real pressure on Russia are needed to achieve peace.
There have been 116 combat engagements on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk and Kursk directions, where fighting is ongoing.
Donald Trump said that Ukraine has not signed an agreement with the United States on rare earth elements. He expressed hope that the agreement would be signed in the near future.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness to purchase the necessary number of Patriot systems. Specific deal options have been proposed to protect the population from Russian attacks.
President Zelensky stated that Ukrainians are fighting against Russians not because of their nationality, but because of the crimes they are committing on Ukrainian land. He also emphasized the important role of the Church and the institution of the family.
Zelenskyy stated that Putin's actions are reminiscent of the Nazi regime, especially considering the atrocities committed by the Russians at the beginning of the invasion. He emphasized that Putin's crimes have been recognized by the International Criminal Court.
The President of Ukraine stated that Ukraine will not legally recognize any occupied territories, including Crimea. Most countries in the world, even those that balance between Ukraine and Russia, recognize its sovereignty.
Zelenskyy stated his agreement with Trump that Ukraine lacks the weapons to reclaim Crimea militarily. He emphasized the possibilities of sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
The spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry announced a suspicion regarding Ukraine's involvement in the murder of General Moskalik. Russian media reported the explosion of Moskalik in the Moscow region.
Ukraine may be represented at the funeral of the Pope by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the First Lady, if Zelenskyy does not have time. The President noted the importance of his presence in Kyiv.