Ukraine
The advance of Russian troops in Ukraine has slowed down since the beginning of 2025, and the number of attacks has decreased. In March, the occupiers captured only 143 square kilometers of territory.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied the Russian fakes about Ukraine's attacks on energy facilities. The Defense Forces strike only at the military targets of the occupiers, and the Russians destroy civilian infrastructure.
45 citizens were returned to Ukraine from the occupied territories, Russia and Belarus, including seriously ill and people with limited mobility. The oldest person who returned is 93 years old.
Russia struck Kryvyi Rih with a cluster missile, killing 18 people, including 9 children. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called it Moscow's signal to Washington.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a new spelling of the Crimean Tatar language based on the Latin alphabet. The rules are recommended for use by all state bodies, including the occupied territories.
If Hungary blocks sanctions against the Russian Federation, the EU may return 240 billion euros of frozen assets to Putin. Estonia calls for the confiscation of these funds.
112 combat clashes have occurred at the front since the beginning of the day. The most tense situation is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy made 46 attempts to break through the defense.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced progress in the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine. The first details of the deployment of the security contingent of partners have been agreed upon.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian "Promsintez" plant at night, one of the leading manufacturers of explosives. At least 20 explosions and fires were recorded at the enterprise.
Intelligence reports a new Russian information campaign accusing Ukraine of unwillingness to negotiate. Russia uses propaganda media and proxy media to spread disinformation.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not going to end the war against Ukraine, but is planning a new offensive in the spring. He is waiting for the normalization of relations with the White House.
Andriana Pushchak, who has been living in the USA since the beginning of the war, will participate in a beauty contest in Las Vegas. She will represent the state of Illinois in the 30+ category and up to 167 cm tall.
The Prime Minister of Slovakia accused EU ambassadors of refusing to honor the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bratislava due to the presence of the Russian ambassador. He called their behavior undiplomatic.
The investigation revealed that Russia is likely behind the parcel explosions in Great Britain, Germany and Poland. Homemade incendiary devices were hidden in parcels with sex toys.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the US does not plan to curtail its participation in NATO. Work is underway to make Ukraine more compatible with the Alliance, including through the development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine has allowed the search for Polish victims of the Volyn tragedy in Uhly. The first works are scheduled for May 2025, confirmed the Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland.
Stork Odarka from Poltava region laid her third egg, despite the fact that her partner Hrytsko left her. Scientists are hoping for Hrytsko's return, but there is already another bird in the nest with Odarka.
Yesterday, Russia struck Kryvyi Rih. At least 19 people died, including 9 children. The international community expressed condolences to the families of the victims and condemned Russian aggression.
A resident of Kherson was sentenced to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property for cooperation with the occupiers. He took a position in the occupation institution and campaigned for work in it.
Over the past day, 145 combat clashes took place at the front, the most Russian attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions. The Defense Forces repelled numerous enemy assaults.
On the night of April 5, Russia attacked Ukraine with 92 Shahed-type UAVs and imitators. Air defense forces shot down 51 drones. As a result of the attack, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions were affected.
Draft Law No. 13007 restricts access to information, the rights of creditors and shareholders, deprives the right to appeal decisions of the DGF in court and ignores obligations to the IMF. This may lead to loss of funding.
On April 5, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1390 Russian soldiers, and also destroyed 13 tanks and 67 artillery systems. The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to inflict significant losses on the enemy.
As a result of the night UAV attack on Kryvyi Rih, the number of victims has increased to seven, one person died. Houses, a playground, tracks and cars were damaged.
On the afternoon of April 5, moderate, in some places significant, rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine. In the central regions, the Carpathians and Transcarpathia, gusts of wind of 15-20 m/s are expected in places. The temperature will decrease.
Today marks the 315th anniversary of the first Ukrainian Constitution of Pylyp Orlyk. The original document is in the Russian archive.
The US Treasury Secretary announced an agreement with Ukraine on minerals, which could become a long-term economic partnership. It is considered part of Trump's peace plan.
The First Lady reacted to the massive shelling of Ukraine on April 4. She called on the world to take action, not just words of condolence, due to the increasing number of victims among the civilian population.
Germany has provided Ukraine with Eutelsat satellite internet as an alternative to Starlink. The number of Eutelsat terminals in Ukraine is expected to increase with funding from Germany.
The Ministers of Finance of Ukraine and Denmark discussed Ukraine's budgetary needs and cooperation on the path to European integration. The parties also considered the issue of Ukraine's accession to EU funds.