Ukraine
Document acceptance for the first grade will last until May 31, 2025. For enrollment, an application, a copy of the birth certificate, medical certificates and other documents are required.
According to a Gradus Research survey, 29% of Ukrainians identify themselves with the OCU, although it was 32% in 2023. 90% plan to celebrate Easter, despite the war.
China has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the conflict in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that they oppose baseless accusations.
In Kyiv, brothers killed an acquaintance over Russian music. During the quarrel, one stabbed with a knife, the other finished him off with a pot on the head. Both have been notified of suspicion.
The ceremony of the descent of the Holy Fire will take place in Jerusalem. We analyze the history of the tradition, different versions and tell you where to watch the broadcast.
The SES denied information about the hospitalization of two rescuers with chemical poisoning after inspecting drone fragments in Poltava region. They stated that this is not true.
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.
Andrzej Duda stated that Poland should seek protection from the Russian threat through French nuclear deterrence. He continues to call for access to American nuclear weapons.
The US is ready to stop trying to make peace between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress. This was stated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after meeting with European and Ukrainian leaders.
Foreign ministers of European countries will meet in Kyiv on May 9, 2025, which will coincide with Europe Day and Russian celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory. This will be an act of solidarity with Ukraine.
Ukraine and the USA have signed a memorandum on economic partnership, which envisages the creation of a Fund for Investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Work on the agreement should not contradict European integration.
On the night of April 18, the Russians attacked Ukraine with missiles and UAVs, launching 6 missiles of various types and 37 ударних drones. The Defense Forces shot down 3 missiles and 23 UAVs.
russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy facilities, especially in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, despite agreements on an energy truce.
Negotiations on a ceasefire took place in Paris with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States. The details were revealed by the Head of the US State Department, Marco Rubio.
Since the beginning of 2025, more than 17,000 proceedings have been opened for violations of military registration rules, but only 16% have been closed. Most cases are in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Sumy regions.
Managers of Ukrainian enterprises expect an increase in labor costs in the next 12 months. The highest expectations are in the manufacturing industry and export enterprises.
NBU set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 38 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate is 47.00 UAH, and the zloty exchange rate is 10.99 UAH.
Over the past day, 143 combat clashes took place at the front, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk direction. 21 combat clashes were recorded in the Kursk region.
In the 25th round of the UPL, "Oleksandria" will try to break away from "Shakhtar", and "Vorskla" will try to get out of the relegation zone. In the evening, "Dynamo" and "Obolon" will meet in the capital derby.
Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,530 Russian soldiers, and also destroyed 8 tanks and a large number of artillery systems and armored combat vehicles of the enemy. Most of the combat clashes took place in the Pokrovsky direction.
As of April 18, 2025, no enemy ships were recorded in the waters of the Black and Azov Seas. Three Russian missile carriers with Kalibr cruise missiles are on duty in the Mediterranean Sea.
On Friday, April 18, it will be warm in Ukraine, up to +24 degrees. Only in Transcarpathia and the Carpathian region are possible short-term rains with thunderstorms.
April 18 is the Day of Monuments of History and Culture, as well as the International Day of Monuments and Landmarks. Western Christians celebrate Good Friday and World Amateur Radio Day.
Russian special services are recruiting Ukrainian teenagers through Telegram, promising money for simple tasks, and then blackmailing them. The most vulnerable are students in grades 7-9, parents should be vigilant.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a register of mental health professionals for the military. The register will contain verified information about qualifications, capabilities and services.
The French President announced upcoming peace talks on Ukraine in London next week. He emphasized European support for US efforts to end the war.
On the night of April 18, traffic on the Crimean bridge was temporarily closed. All those on the bridge were urged to remain calm.
Russia has intensified propaganda in schools in the occupied territories. Children are told that the Ukrainian language and symbols are "extremism", which is punishable.
Negotiations between delegations from Ukraine, the USA and coalition countries took place in Paris. They discussed a ceasefire, security guarantees and the return of Ukrainian children.
Russia claims Ukraine is violating the ceasefire by attacking energy infrastructure. Nebenzya stressed that under such circumstances it is impossible to talk about a ceasefire.