Ukraine

Ukrainian troops successfully shoot down a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber equipped with cruise missiles, destroying such an aircraft for the first time.

In the occupied territories of Ukraine, the invaders have created another fake state body, this time to control "education".

The G7 foreign ministers condemned Russia's systematic repression of dissidents and called on Russia to release all political prisoners.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken urged Congress to approve an aid package for Ukraine as a matter of urgency, warning that delay could result in it being "too late."

The EU is preparing the 14th package of sanctions against Russia, including measures against entities that circumvent existing sanctions, expanding the list of individuals and organizations whose assets will be frozen, with specific proposals to be presented to member states next week.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned that Russia poses a threat not only to Ukraine but also to other European countries.

Russia will not stop fighting during peace talks with Ukraine. At the same time, Moscow does not believe in the possibility of negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The G7 foreign ministers will continue to impose sanctions against Russia and third-country individuals and companies that assist Russia, to counter attempts to circumvent sanctions and export restrictions, to put pressure on Russia's revenues from energy and other sectors, and to explore the possibility of using immobilized Russian assets to support Ukraine.

The creators of the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Days in Mariupol, Mstislav Chernov, Yevhen Malolietka and Vasylisa Stepanenko, held their first meeting in Ukraine after receiving the Academy Award, bringing back Oscar and BAFTA statuettes.

The G7 nations pledged to provide Ukraine with more air defense equipment, ammunition, and artillery to help repel the Russian invasion, while exploring the possibility of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

In three months of 2023, the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine returned more than UAH 1 billion to the state budget in criminal proceedings related to tax evasion.

Three people in Lviv region were selling counterfeit headphones online under the guise of global brands, causing losses of more than UAH 1. 2 million. They were charged with fraud and illegal use of trademarks.

The Hrynkivychs, who are suspected of causing almost a billion hryvnias in damage to the state by failing to fulfill contracts for the supply of clothing for the Armed Forces, do not care how society perceives them if their defense tactics help them avoid prison.

In the occupied Luhansk region, there is an acute shortage of medical care and medicines for the civilian population, as the occupiers prefer to provide medicines to wounded soldiers rather than the local population.

The European Union has allocated 143 billion euros ($150 billion) in aid to Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel said.

A Russian missile strike in the Dnipropetrovsk region killed 8 people, including 2 children, and wounded dozens. US Ambassador to Ukraine Brink emphasizes the need for urgent US assistance to Ukraine.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak took part in the Conference of Presidents of the largest American Jewish organizations. He emphasized that "Israel and Ukraine are on the same side against countries that are interconnected.

The G7 ministers said they would explore ways to use Russia's immobilized assets to support Ukraine and provide recommendations on all possible options ahead of the summit in Puglia.

The Group of Seven foreign ministers called on Russia to stop using the March 22 terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall near Moscow for its disinformation attacks against Ukraine, rejecting Russia's baseless attempts to blame Kyiv.

The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven countries have condemned Russia's seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, saying it poses serious risks to nuclear safety that could have implications for the entire international community.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy left his autograph on the stele at the entrance to Donetsk region during a visit to meet with Ukrainian defenders. Earlier, this stele was "updated" by volunteers who erased all the commemorative inscriptions of Ukrainian soldiers who signed here before going to the front line.

President Zelenskyy visited the command post of the 41st Mechanized Brigade defending Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, spoke with the soldiers, presented them with awards and inspected the defensive fortifications.

Ukraine's power grid remains in short supply as emergency aid from Europe arrives in the morning, and from 18:00 to 22:00, consumption for businesses and industry may be restricted due to damage caused by Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian power plants.

In Lviv region, a medical worker was detained for issuing fake disability certificates to military personnel for a reward of $7,000,000, involving doctors from various medical institutions.

Tomorrow, April 20, has been declared a Day of Mourning in Dnipro to commemorate the victims of the Russian missile strike that killed 8 people, including 2 children.

The speakers of the Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian parliaments called on the U. S. Congress to approve a new military aid package for Ukraine, emphasizing that the support provided to Ukraine is an investment in a common secure future and is crucial at this critical time.

Artem Artyukhov, Head of the Ethics Committee of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance (NAQA), Associate Professor of Marketing at Sumy State University, PhD in Engineering, has written his doctoral dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Economics. His defense will take place on April 19 at the University of Economics in Bratislava, where he has been working since last year.

The G7 countries expressed their determination to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities and to work with partners to achieve this goal, praising Germany's Immediate Action Initiative, while reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine's long-term security and providing military, financial and other support.

German drone manufacturer Quantum-Systems is opening another plant in Ukraine with a capacity of up to 1,000 UAVs per year, investing up to €6 million and employing about 100 people.

Apple has removed its WhatsApp and Threads messaging apps from the Chinese App Store after being ordered to do so by the Chinese authorities.