Ukraine
The body of a 19-year-old boy with stab wounds was found in the suburbs of Ivano-Frankivsk. Police detained three minors suspected of murder.
19% of Ukraine's territory is under occupation, hundreds of thousands of objects have been damaged. The government has allocated over UAH 3 billion for the restoration of infrastructure in frontline communities.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine stated that the official position of the Bulgarian government regarding the refusal to sell equipment for the completion of the Khmelnytsky NPP has not been received. Any comments are premature.
An anticyclone will bring sunny weather to Ukraine.
CEO of IDS Ukraine Marko Tkachuk has been included in the ranking of the best managers of Ukraine. Under his management, the company achieved record financial results and market leadership.
In the first two months of the year, Dacia Sandero became the leader in European sales with 45,524 cars. The top ten also included Renault Clio and Volkswagen Golf.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania believes that Russia may commit a brutal attack on Easter. Such actions by the Kremlin may mobilize Western pressure on the Russian Federation.
The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court has started consideration of the case against former first vice prime minister, accused of embezzling about 200 million hryvnias.
The SBU neutralized a network of FSB agents in four regions of Ukraine. They were preparing explosions to order from the Russian Federation, among those detained are minors, and more than 30 kg of explosives were seized from them.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend the general mobilization for 90 days. The decision was supported by 346 MPs, one voted against, one abstained.
Hetmantsev's draft law on the Deposit Guarantee Fund may restrict the rights of depositors and increase corruption risks, which threatens the stability of the banking system and returns the country to the times of distrust in banks.
The Parliament has once again extended the martial law for 90 days, until August 6. The decision was supported by 357 deputies, with one voting against.
Ukrenergo reported that electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. The power system is recovering from the attacks, and emergency recovery work is underway.
On the night of April 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 97 "Shahed" drones and other UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 57 drones in the eastern, northern, and southern regions.
Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff will discuss Ukraine, Iran and trade relations with Macron. The visit will be the first visit of high-ranking American dignitaries to France since February.
The State Property Fund is initiating the transfer of NAAS lands to the state enterprise "Reserve", which threatens scientific research. This may lead to the loss of Ukraine's agricultural independence.
A restored cross was consecrated and installed on the Trinity Gate Church in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The installation of the cross marks the start of the final stage of the monument's restoration.
In 2025, Easter is celebrated on April 20. This holiday symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, and preparations for it begin in Holy Week, painting Easter eggs.
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).
At the MHP Run4Victory charity race, 5-year-old Dmytro Danevych will run the distance in memory of his grandfather, Colonel Vyacheslav Vorony, who died defending Ukraine. The boy participates in the race and supports the military.
The National Bank strengthened the hryvnia by 14 kopecks, setting the official rate at 41. 1753 UAH/USD. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.50-40.85 UAH.
Over the past day, 111 combat engagements took place on the front lines, a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 109 air strikes and carried out almost 6,600 shellings.
The Trump administration has lowered its estimate of aid to Ukraine from $300 billion to $100 billion, bringing it closer to the Ukrainian estimate of $90 billion. Negotiations on an economic agreement are ongoing.
Dan Caldwell was sent on leave for disclosure. An investigation is underway, but details are not disclosed. He is known for isolationist views and criticism of aid to Ukraine.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on April 15, Russian troops lost 1,050 soldiers and 87 artillery systems. Since the beginning of 2025, Russian losses have exceeded 140,000 military personnel.
In Odesa region, border guards detained men on a hydro scooter who were trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova. The organizer of the scheme from Prykarpattia received $7,500.
On April 16, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine. Light rains are predicted in the western, northern and central regions, the temperature during the day is 16-21°.
April 16 is Stress Awareness Day, Voice Day, the fight against child slavery, leisure, entrepreneurship, pajamas at work, and holy martyrs.
According to the Ukrainian Navy, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. 3 Russian ships with 26 Kalibr missiles were recorded in the Mediterranean Sea.
EU leaders have warned Serbian President Vucic that his visit to the May 9 parade in Moscow could harm Serbia's accession to the European Union.