Ukraine
Minister Sybiga emphasized that Russia is an obstacle to peace. Ukraine insists on stopping attacks on civilian infrastructure and needs increased pressure on the Russian Federation.
The Ministry of Energy has denied information about a possible increase in electricity and gas tariffs. The issue of tariff revision is not currently on the agenda.
A large-scale inspection of house territories is starting in Kyiv to ensure the passage of special equipment. The decision was made after an incident where they could not save the victim during the attack due to yards filled with cars.
The European Commission has approved a "White Paper" on defense, which is in line with NATO's goals regarding defense capabilities. The plan envisages unlocking funds to strengthen cooperation and strengthen NATO.
As a result of the UAV attack on Kharkiv, a family with a 12-year-old girl, her parents and a 45-year-old neighbor died. 34 people were injured, including three children.
GUR published data on 11 captains and 31 Russian ships that circumvent sanctions on oil trade. They have information about ships, cargo and routes, contributing to the financing of the war.
On April 3, 2025, an armored vehicle exploded on the outskirts of temporarily occupied Melitopol. Inside were the enemy crew and the landing party of the "Akhmat Vostok" unit, at least five were eliminated.
Ukrenergo reported that electricity consumption decreased by 8. 5% due to warming. Ukrainians are urged to postpone the use of powerful appliances to the daytime.
The tax office is introducing measures to resolve tax issues of mobilized sole proprietors and veterans. Working groups will be created to advise entrepreneurs.
General Cavoli announced the preparation of a new batch of F-16s for Ukraine and the expansion of pilot training. Ukrainian forces are already using F-16s to protect the sky.
Britain and France have accused Putin of delaying ceasefire talks in Ukraine. They called on Russia to provide an immediate response to the United States.
In 2024, Ukrainians took out more than 8. 3 million microloans for UAH 52 billion, which is 27% more than in 2023. The total amount of debt to MFIs is UAH 15.77 billion.
April 4 marks the anniversary of the founding of NATO. The Alliance provides comprehensive support to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities. The issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO remains complex.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at UAH 41. 34/USD. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.05-41.15.
Peter Szijjártó announced a planned meeting with Andriy Sybiha on April 4. Sybiga confirmed his readiness for dialogue.
The ban on marketing agreements between drug manufacturers and pharmacies did not lead to lower prices. Instead, pharmaceutical companies received additional profits, and patients did not feel any improvement.
Ukrainian farmers have sown 926,000 hectares of spring crops, and the leaders in terms of sowing rates are Odesa, Ternopil, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Vinnytsia regions. They plan to increase the area under wheat.
On the night of April 4, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 78 Shahed drones and imitators. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 42 UAVs in the north, east and center of the country. Kharkiv region, Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv region and Zaporizhzhia were hit.
Over the past day, 156 combat clashes were recorded, most of them in the Pokrovsky and Toretsky directions. The Defense Forces repel enemy attacks and strike at enemy positions.
Ukrainian corn may benefit from US tariffs by partially replacing American corn. Experts see an opportunity for Ukraine to increase exports of corn, soybeans and wheat.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on April 3, the Russian army lost 1,380 soldiers and 7 tanks. Total enemy losses reached 920,950 people.
On Friday, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, without precipitation, except for the south. The air temperature during the day will be 14-19° Celsius.
Today we celebrate important dates: International Stray Animals Day, World Carrot Day, Webmaster Day, Mine Awareness Day and World Rat Day.
Since the beginning of the war, Russia has lost more than 4,000 tanks, said General Christopher Cavoli. He also dismissed the possibility of Ukraine's defeat in the war.
Russian occupation authorities demand that SIM cards be re-registered to Russian passports by July 1, 2025. This is done for forced passportization in the occupied territories.
Trump's entourage advises him not to talk to Putin until he commits to a complete ceasefire. Trump has announced plans to speak with Putin this week.
A ceasefire is dangerous for Putin. The war has become the basis of the Russian economy and society, and the onset of peace could cause the collapse of the entire system.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed hope for Russia's return to football. UEFA and UAF are against it - due to the ongoing aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
According to General Christopher Cavoli, Ukraine has expanded the categories for mobilization and regrouped forces. He emphasized that Ukrainians are now in strong positions.
Kirill Dmitriev announced meetings in Washington with members of the US administration and progress on a ceasefire in Ukraine. The resumption of air traffic between Russia and the US is also being discussed.