Ukraine
Britain is close to an agreement with the EU that will open access to the EU's €150 billion defense fund for British arms manufacturers. In exchange, Britain has made concessions on fishing rights.
In April, the price of a ton of agricultural exports from Ukraine increased to $443, which is 40% more than last year. The increase in exports of products with added value, in particular bioethanol, contributed to this.
On the night of April 22, Russia launched 54 drones, 38 of which were shot down in the east, north, south, and center of Ukraine. Odesa and Kyiv regions were under attack, and a new wave of attacks from the north is ongoing.
Over the past day, 165 battles took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also intensified in the Lyman and Toretsk directions.
Donald Trump plans to present a peace plan for Ukraine that may include European troops to monitor the ceasefire. The US is awaiting Russia and Ukraine's reaction to the deal.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,130 Russian soldiers and destroyed 302 units of enemy equipment. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is adjusting data on the total losses of the enemy.
The Ministry of Defense received a batch of equipment from the IT coalition, funded by Luxembourg and Iceland, worth almost 2 million euros. The delivery included access points, routers, charging stations and telephones.
In the Black Sea, there is 1 enemy ship with "Kalibr" missiles with a total salvo of up to 6 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 2 missile carriers with 12 missiles.
On Tuesday, April 22, Ukraine will have spring weather with variable cloudiness and high temperatures up to +26. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in some regions.
Civilian infrastructure, houses and an educational institution were damaged as a result of the attack. Rescuers eliminated the fires, involving 78 firefighters and 21 pieces of equipment.
The UN stated that hostilities in Ukraine continue, despite the declared ceasefire. The organization called for peace in accordance with the UN Charter and respect for the integrity of Ukraine.
In the first quarter of 2025, 170. 8 thousand serious and especially serious crimes were recorded. This may be due to the encouragement of violence by the Russian authorities.
On the night of April 22, the movement of enemy UAVs was recorded in the Kyiv region, air defense is working in the region. The KMVA called not to photograph the work of defenders and stay in shelters.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg will meet with representatives from Ukraine, Britain, France and Germany in London on April 23.
The National Bank of Ukraine will transfer more than UAH 84 billion to the state budget. This is the largest amount that the NBU has ever transferred, which will be a significant contribution to the defense capability of Ukraine.
Japanese operator Q-shu University Institute will transfer geolocation images from satellites, including SAR radar images, to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. This is the first step of such a level of cooperation between Ukraine and Japan.
Since the beginning of the day, 121 combat clashes have been recorded, the hottest in the Lyman, Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous assaults and inflicted significant losses on the occupiers.
From 10:00 on April 22, 2025, repair work will begin at the Shehyni checkpoint in the Lviv region, which will restrict the exit of passenger cars from Ukraine. Due to the closure of the exit lane, the restrictions will last approximately until May 10; they recommend choosing alternative checkpoints.
US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is concluding her mission after three years of work. She called this position "the honor of a lifetime" and summarized US efforts to support Ukraine in the war, reforms, and the economy.
Ukraine appealed to the International Ski Mountaineering Federation with a demand to review the admission of Russian Varvara Prokhorova. According to open sources, the athlete is a servicewoman of the Russian Federation, which contradicts IOC recommendations.
The Public Health Center has published rules developed by doctors for patients in hospitals. They include following doctor's appointments, observing the regimen, hygiene, and avoiding infections for effective treatment.
In two months of operation, the online cabinet for international routes has collected over 400 applications from carriers. More than 250 of them concern the opening of new routes, confirming the effectiveness of the digital system.
The Russian education system is becoming increasingly politicized and militarized after the invasion of Ukraine. This is aimed at educating young people in the spirit of aggressive nationalism and promoting readiness for military service.
Representatives of Ukraine, Britain, France, and the USA will work in London on Wednesday. Their goal is to achieve an unconditional ceasefire.
Ukrainian banks are recording a recovery in demand for mortgages, which has become the highest since the start of the invasion, according to an NBU survey. Lending standards for mortgages and consumer loans have been softening for four consecutive quarters, and the approval rate is growing.
The seizure of NAAS lands threatens the destruction of agricultural breeding in Ukraine. This can lead to the loss of many years of scientific work and the need to buy expensive technologies abroad.
In the first quarter of 2025, banks noted an increase in demand for business and household loans, including mortgages. They forecast further growth in lending volumes and a softening of standards.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced the necessity to «deal with» the proposal not to strike civilian targets. He cynically justified such strikes.
The chances of Ukrainian hierarchs heading the Vatican are extremely small, the expert explained. The head of the UGCC Shevchuk will not be elected because he is not a cardinal, and Cardinal Bychok is hindered by his age and the Eastern rite.
The grey market for gadgets in Ukraine caused losses of UAH 5. 5 billion in VAT, the share of grey Apple reaches 71%. The problem is global: the EU and the US are also fighting smuggling and billions in losses from grey imports.