Ukraine
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.
Emmanuel Macron may take on the role of mediator between Europe and Vladimir Putin for negotiations on peace in Ukraine. He is ready to resume contact with the Kremlin when the time is right.
European allies and Canada have called on Russia to urgently respond to the US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine, which Kyiv has already accepted. The pressure should push Russia towards de-escalation.
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, a forestry worker and a resident of the border area were detained for attempting to illegally smuggle evaders abroad for 5,000 dollars. They face up to 9 years in prison.
Primary schools and gymnasiums will not be closed in Ukraine, but the choice of profiles and subjects by students will change. The state allocates funds for laboratory equipment.
Hakan Fidan stated that any peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia would be better than deaths. Turkey supports the US initiative to end the war.
During the day, 116 combat clashes were recorded. The enemy launched 79 air strikes and involved 966 kamikaze drones, shelling positions and settlements.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready for negotiations with Russia in any format after an unconditional ceasefire and on the condition that the Russians are ready for diplomacy and not remain murderers.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the first step to peace is a ceasefire, and the United States is close to taking appropriate measures. According to the President, the strengthening of sanctions may affect the Russians.
Volodymyr Zelensky stated that lawyers will present the main points of the Ukrainian draft agreement on mineral resources with the United States as early as next week. After that, the technical team will be ready to travel to the United States.
According to Zelenskyy, the trade turnover between Ukraine and the USA is small, and the volume of arms supplies will not be affected. He added that Kyiv is working to improve conditions.
The military contingent in Ukraine will be a coalition of countries, not just Great Britain and France. Zelensky said that the teams need a month to be fully ready.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine believes that the US will not lift sanctions against Russia, but will instead strengthen them. He stressed that strong sanctions are needed to force Russia to stop the war.
New US tariffs could provoke a global trade war. Ukraine needs to maintain free trade agreements, especially with the EU, and possibly start negotiations within the WTO.
The Ministry of Defense has completed testing new sports sneakers for the military, determining the optimal characteristics. The agency invites manufacturers to join in providing the army with quality shoes.
Head of "Energoatom" Petro Kotin said that two power units are under repair, and seven others are operating at full capacity. Preparations are underway for the next heating season.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, two Ukrainians were rescued: a 19-year-old girl and a 23-year-old boy with hearing impairments. Their families were unable to leave the occupation on their own.
The enemy is recruiting children, offering "easy money" for arson of infrastructure facilities and TCCs. The patrol police urges parents to monitor children's online activity.
ARMA transferred the "Flagman" shopping center to the "KAMparitet" consortium for management after criticism in the media. The manager is obliged to transfer 630 thousand UAH to the budget every month.
Direct losses of Ukraine from the war increased to $176 billion, the need for recovery is estimated at $524 billion. The financing deficit for 2025 is $10 billion.
SkyUp Airlines is opening new European destinations from Chisinau. Promotional tickets from EUR 14.5 are available only on April 4 for flights until October 1, 2025.
Ukraine plans to use artificial intelligence to process data, determine damages and search for criminals. AI will help identify the perpetrators and establish justice.
The psychological support center "Life Space" operates in Kyiv, where gambling addicts can receive free help. There is also a hotline and online groups for relatives of addicts.
In Ukraine, some regions have already turned off heating due to warming. Local authorities are ready to restore heat supply to social facilities in case of bad weather.
Since the start of US-led peace talks, the number of Russian strikes on Ukraine has increased by more than 50%. Russia is trying to force Kyiv to make concessions.
The authors of the "How are you?" program shared ways to reboot in conditions of limited time. They advise using short recovery practices, such as turning off notifications or walking in nature.
In a Vinnytsia lyceum, a teacher hit a 10th grade student because he did not react to comments. The police have opened criminal proceedings and are conducting investigations.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian soldiers repelled seven attacks by Russians, but fighting continues in two locations. Since the beginning of April 4, there have been 81 combat clashes in various directions of the front.
VAKS sentenced ex-MP Demchak to 3 years of probation for illegally receiving compensation for housing. He must pay a fine and transfer UAH 2 million to United24.
In the Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian FPV drone attacked a civilian car near Stepnohirsk. The driver was injured, the car was completely destroyed. The man was given assistance.