Ukraine
The newly formed 8th Airborne Assault Corps includes six combat brigades that have been fighting since the ATO/JFO. The corps is headed by Hero of Ukraine Colonel Dmytro Voloshyn.
Ukraine and the EBRD have signed an agreement on the allocation of 270 million euros under state guarantees and a grant from Norway of 140 million euros. These funds will be used to import gas by Naftogaz.
The Russian ambassador to Germany attended the events dedicated to the ‘Elbe Day’ and the anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, despite criticism from Ukraine's ambassador to Germany. The Russian diplomat also appeared with a ribbon, which is a symbol of propaganda, German media reported.
Putin's aide said that the meeting between US Special Envoy Witkoff and the Russian dictator was constructive. They discussed the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
A meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine will take place on April 29 at the initiative of Western countries. The meeting is scheduled for 16:00 New York time.
In Zaporizhzhia region, 21 kindergartens are switching to a full working day with education and hot meals in shelters. More than a thousand children will be involved in offline learning.
The politician makes statements that are used by Russian propaganda to turn the West against Ukraine. He criticizes the authorities instead of conveying the country's position, and resolves personal issues.
The British Prime Minister's spokesperson announced a coalition of the willing to help Ukraine. All options for support, including peacekeepers, remain under consideration to achieve a lasting peace.
More than 100 enterprises with Belgian capital operate in Ukraine. In 2023, they paid over UAH 720 million in taxes, according to the head of the State Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko.
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.
The UN Refugee Agency is forced to reduce support for Ukrainians due to a reduction in donor assistance, including the suspension of funding from the United States, which will amount to 40% in 2025.
Donald Trump said that things between Ukraine and Russia are "coming along", but the situation remains "very fragile". He blamed Biden and spoke positively about the deal.
Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that security guarantees include strengthening Ukraine to protect against threats. The issue of NATO remains relevant, and work on security guarantees is ongoing.
Russia has increased the number of assaults using motorcycles in the Toretsk direction. Enemy drones have begun to fly deeper into Ukraine in the direction of Kostyantynivka more often.
In the annexed Crimea, on April 29, the occupiers are planning mass raids to identify pro-Ukrainian activists under the guise of anti-terrorist exercises. Checkpoints and additional patrols will be established.
In 2024, 4 cases of malaria were registered in Ukraine, all of which were imported from other countries. Malaria transmission by mosquitoes does not occur in Ukraine, but it is important to see a doctor if symptoms appear after traveling.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reacted to the statement of the British Prime Minister regarding peace. Ukraine is interested in the fastest possible ceasefire, but the timing depends on many factors.
The Ukrainian defense industry provides more than 40% of the front's needs, and production is planned to increase to $35 billion by 2025. The government is developing support programs for manufacturers.
At the Shalimov Center, doctors in Ukraine successfully removed a cancerous tumor in the liver for the first time using stenting of the left branch of the portal vein. This avoided health risks for the patient.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the vandalism at the mass grave of UPA soldiers in Poland, considering it a provocation that benefits Russia. Poland is investigating the incident and working to restore the plaque.
The Ukrainian side handed over to the US a detailed list of violations of the energy truce by Russia. According to the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Russia did not adhere to the truce and hit civilian infrastructure.
Full traffic has been restored in the lane "entry into Ukraine". The repair work lasted from March 24 and was scheduled to be completed on May 1, 2025.
Ukrainian and European officials have rejected US proposals to end the war with Russia, putting forward counter-proposals on territories, sanctions and security guarantees.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ukraine will not give up territory, army and the right to alliances. They also called not to believe the "leaks" about peace plans.
In occupied Crimea, a drone hit the house of the Deputy Head of Chechnya, Murad Saidov, in Saki, damaging the house and a car. The "ATESH" movement hints at the incompetence of the Russian air defense.
Donald Trump said that Ukraine will never become a member of NATO. He believes that it was the talks about Ukraine's accession to the Alliance that caused Russian aggression.
Ukraine is open to dialogue with China to solve problems related to Russia's support. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that organizing contacts will help to understand the positions of the parties.
Russia is actively recruiting foreign women to work in factories producing Shahed drones, which are used to attack Ukraine. They are offered jobs with salaries up to $860 per month.
Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow. The negotiations concern a peaceful settlement of the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.
The wife of the fifth President of Ukraine has filed a lawsuit regarding the division of jointly acquired property. The amount of the claim is more than 17 billion hryvnias, the preparatory hearing is scheduled.