Ukraine

Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, was named to Time magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in the Leaders category.

russia seeks to use the war in Ukraine to shape a world order free of American influence by weakening Western countries, especially the United States, through propaganda campaigns and support for isolationist policies, while simultaneously moving closer to authoritarian regimes such as China, Iran and North Korea.

Rescuers have extinguished a fire in a production and warehouse building in Kharkiv caused by a fire in the facade insulation over an area of about 600 square meters.

President Zelenskyy called on European partners to increase the production and supply of weapons to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russian aggression, emphasizing the need for determination and financial support for Ukraine's defense, recovery and social stability.

President Zelenskyy thanked the Ukrainian military for the successful operation to destroy Russian equipment and military infrastructure at the Dzhankoy airfield in occupied Crimea.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal thanked the U. S. Congress, especially Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, for its decisive bipartisan support and contribution to strengthening Ukraine by providing $22.9 billion in financial assistance and over $45 billion in military aid.

Ukrainian men aged 18-60 who are abroad must update their military registration data at consulates within 60 days so that employees of the Territorial Recruitment Center understand who is abroad and do not waste time on issuing subpoenas in Ukraine.

Biden promises to immediately sign bills providing critical aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan after congressional approval to support allies against threats from Russia and Iran.

On April 18, Ukraine may introduce controlled power supply restrictions for industrial consumers due to increased electricity consumption and power shortages caused by Russian attacks on power plants.

Russia's Su-27SM3, Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-57 fighters contain more than 2,000 foreign-made electronic components from the United States, Japan, and other countries that are used in navigation, guidance, and communication systems, despite the sanctions.

The U. S. House of Representatives publishes bills to allocate $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, including $23 billion to replenish U.S. arsenals.

Ukraine opened its embassy in Gaborone, Botswana. It became the 16th Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Africa.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe unanimously recognized the Russian Orthodox Church as an instrument of Kremlin propaganda and influence, and Patriarch Eiril and its hierarchs as accomplices in Russia's crimes against Ukraine.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U. S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss strengthening sanctions against russia to weaken its ability to produce weapons, confiscating frozen russian assets, and enhancing economic cooperation between Ukraine and the United States.

russians involved minors, including children taken from the occupied Ukrainian territories, in the production of Iranian kamikaze drones in Tatarstan.

At the Ukraine-U. S. 2024 Partnership Forum in Washington, D.C., Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal highlighted sectors of the Ukrainian economy that are promising for American business, such as energy, agriculture, defense, raw materials processing, and IT, and described steps the government is taking to attract investment.

The court granted bail in the amount of UAH 242,240 to an official of a state-owned enterprise who participated in a criminal scheme that caused UAH 211 million in losses to JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg the convening of an extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on April 19 to discuss Ukraine's urgent need for air defense support and ammunition amid Russian attacks.

With the lengthening of daylight hours in Ukraine, the period of active electricity consumption has increased from 09:00 to 22:00, which puts an additional strain on the power grid.

Through the Signal messenger, Russians are spreading fake news about the alleged "evacuation" from Kharkiv due to possible encirclement by Russian occupiers, which is hostile disinformation aimed at destabilizing Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden calls on Congress to approve additional military aid to Ukraine and Israel as soon as possible to strengthen their defenses against Russian and Iranian aggression, arguing that it is crucial to US security and will help develop American industry.

The ARMA is preparing to sell 264 paintings seized from traitor-collaborator Viktor Medvedchuk, and the proceeds will be transferred to the state budget of Ukraine.

Due to frequent earthquakes caused by gas production, the Netherlands has permanently closed the Groningen gas field, one of the largest in Europe. The decision was made despite legal challenges from Shell and ExxonMobil.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO should play a greater role in coordinating long-term assistance to Ukraine, including immediate needs on the battlefield, predictable financial support, and aid coordination.

Frosts of 0-2°C are expected in Kyiv on the night of April 20, with ice on the roads and a yellow alert level.

Ukraine's U-19 national team will meet Northern Ireland, Norway and Italy in Group A of the 2024 European Championship final tournament, which will take place in Northern Ireland from July 15 to 28.

On Friday, April 19, the NATO-Ukraine Council will meet to discuss Ukraine's urgent need for more support, including air defense and artillery shells, at the request of President Zelenskyy.

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has put former MP Ruslan Demchak on the wanted list, suspected of abuse of office that caused grave consequences.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Anatoliy Bargylevych met with representatives of the Defense Partners project to discuss the involvement of government and business representatives in helping to meet the urgent needs of the military.

Zaporizhzhia NPP is constantly very close to the first phase of the Fukushima accident due to damaged power lines and dependence on diesel generators, which poses a serious nuclear risk.