Ukraine
There were 107 combat engagements over the day, with 35 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. In the Kursk region, Ukrainian troops repelled 20 enemy attacks, destroying a significant amount of equipment and manpower.
US President Donald Trump has said he would like Russia to return to the G7, calling its exclusion a mistake. According to him, Putin would be happy to return to the negotiating table.
“Kryvbas vs. Shakhtar will be played on April 16, and Ingulets vs. Zorya on April 30. Both matches are scheduled to start at 15:30 and were interrupted due to air raids at 0:1 and 1:0 respectively.
The US Defense Secretary said that peace talks will be held between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia with Trump's participation. The issue of future funding for Ukraine may be discussed.
The President of Ukraine announced positive results at the front, but did not disclose a specific direction. He also thanked the soldiers of the 425th separate assault regiment for their achievements.
Russian Telegram channels report an attack on Ukrainian UAVs in Sochi, with air defense intercepting two drones. The airport is closed due to the incident, and 12 flights are delayed.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi spoke about a possible change in the exchange rate from the dollar to the euro. No final decision has been made yet, but the issue is being considered due to the strengthening of economic ties with the EU.
Mark Rutte said that Ukraine should be in the best possible position before starting negotiations with Russia. The NATO Secretary General emphasized the importance of a long-term result and the inadmissibility of repeating the Minsk agreements.
Pete Hagseth said that the impossibility of returning to the 2014 borders of Ukraine is not a concession to Putin, but a reality. He emphasized that peace through negotiations would lead to demarcation, which neither side wants.
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski meets with Keith Kellogg to discuss Ukraine. Trump's special envoy arrives in Europe to seek ways to end the war in Ukraine.
Law enforcement officers detained 17 people who tried to sell “trophy” weapons in different regions of Ukraine. The seized weapons include AK-12 rifles, explosives, flamethrowers, grenades and anti-tank mines.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the Alliance did not promise Ukraine's membership as part of the peace agreement with Russia. 5-10 options for security guarantees for Ukraine are being discussed.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was hoping for a personal meeting with Trump, but instead met with US Treasury Secretary Bessant. Representatives of Ukraine and the US did not sign an agreement on rare earth metals during the talks.
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk was ranked 7th in Sportico's ranking of the highest-paid athletes with an income of $122 million. The list also includes football players, basketball players, and a golfer.
The NBU governor said that restrictions on card transfers will be lifted after the effectiveness of new customer verification procedures is checked. The NBU is also working on creating a special register to detect drops.
The National Bank of Ukraine is ready to assume part of the responsibility for regulating the virtual asset market. The NBU will work to ensure that the market functions without the risk of uncontrolled regulatory arbitrage.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that Ukraine's participation in the upcoming talks on the settlement of Russian aggression is ‘unconditional’. At the same time, Moscow considers the United States to be the main counterpart in the negotiation process.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that negotiations with Russia will end only if they have a long-term result. He refuted the idea that Ukraine's position is weak and emphasized the importance of the West's support.
During the military medical examination in Khmelnytsky TCC, the man committed suicide. Despite the first aid provided, he died on the way to the hospital due to severe bleeding.
The President of Ukraine said that 100,000 peacekeepers are needed to maintain peace between Ukraine and Russia. According to him, this should be part of security guarantees along with NATO and powerful weapons.
The first underground section of the Tax Service's administrative services has been opened in the Kharkiv subway at the Naukova station. The center provides basic services to taxpayers in a safe environment during the war.
The President visited Khmelnytsky NPP and discussed the prospects for the development of nuclear energy. It is planned to complete two power units at a cost of half a billion euros, which will add 2 GW of capacity.
The Financial Times reports on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine by Easter or May 9 at the initiative of Trump and Putin.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi has stated that uncontrolled access to bank secrecy is unacceptable. According to him, this is a fundamental institution of trust in banks, which should be regulated by appropriate procedures.
Trump expressed admiration for Ukraine's drone system during a phone call with Zelenskiy. The parties discussed peace and agreed to launch teams to end the war.
A 46-year-old man was killed and 5 people were injured as a result of two FAB-250s dropped on Kramatorsk. Two houses and several cars were damaged, including a 16-year-old girl.
Over the past decade, more than 300 Ukrainian companies with ties to Russia have won public tenders. Most of these companies are registered in Kyiv, and 2017 was the most profitable year with UAH 7.9 billion.
The President of Ukraine reported on an hour-long conversation with Trump about the war and the US position. Zelenskyy emphasized that negotiations are impossible without American security guarantees and European participation.
Pavlo Bal became the world champion in cross-country skiing among people with musculoskeletal disorders in Italy. The Ukrainian team also won gold in the mixed relay.
The head of the ARMA Duma answered whether the third participant in the tender for the management of the Gulliver shopping center had been checked for ties with Russia.