Ukraine

The Czech Republic has found more than 1 million artillery shells in third countries that could be purchased for Ukraine, with the number now exceeding 1 million units of 155-caliber ammunition, Czech President Petr Pavel said.

According to the deputy head of the Presidential Administration, Ukraine is currently negotiating with about 10 countries to sign security agreements, with some agreements expected to be signed within a month.

Major General Andriy Kovalchuk, commander of the troops of the operational command "South", resigned to head the Military Academy in Odesa.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Andriy Sybiga from the post of Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Ukraine is in talks with China and other countries such as Brazil, India, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia to participate in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to find a solution to end the war.

Ukraine expects to receive additional Patriot air defense systems and missiles soon after talks between Dutch Prime Minister Rutte and other leaders.

Massive Russian attacks have resumed, so Ukrainians need to be prepared for any scenario, including possible spring and summer power outages, Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said.

Ukraine has built a second level of protection against the Shahed at almost all 22 Ukrenergo substations, but a third level of complete shelter is still needed to fully protect against missiles and other powerful weapons.

The government is working in three areas to address energy problems: rapid repair and restoration of facilities, decentralization of the energy system through small cogeneration plants and cooperation with partners, and strengthening air defense of critical infrastructure.

Naftogaz Group is ready to buy the entire volume of gas that Ukrainian private producers will offer to the market in 2024 to support all-Ukrainian production in the face of war.

According to the Ministry of Education and Science's monitoring, the highest employment rates are in law and public administration, and the lowest are in software engineering and maritime transport.

President Zelenskyy called on all levels of government in Ukraine to start preparing for the next heating season now, emphasizing the need for a coordinated response to Russian attacks on the energy system and the importance of developing decentralized generation.

American philanthropists have donated a backhoe loader to the community of Askania Nova to help it recover from de-occupation.

The administration of US President Joe Biden is growing increasingly frustrated with delays in funding aid to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.

President Zelenskyy expressed concern about the slowdown in support from partners and called for Ukraine to strengthen its own defense capabilities to meet the challenges it faces.

The Security Service of Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to one of the leaders of the UOC (MP), he faces up to 5 years in prison.

Umerov discussed the situation at the front and the urgent military needs of the Ukrainian army with Japanese Defense Minister Kihara, thanking Japan for its comprehensive support against Russian aggression.

The European Union has approved criminal penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for helping to circumvent EU sanctions, such as travel bans, trade in sanctioned goods, or prohibited financial activities.

The Cannes Film Festival has announced its competition program, which includes a film by russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov and a special screening of Sergei Loznitsa's film about the russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Netherlands has allocated one billion euros for military aid to Ukraine and 400 million euros for reconstruction, as discussed during a telephone conversation between Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Road workers have begun asphalting the Chervonohrad-Rava-Ruska border road, arranging sidewalks, roadsides, exits and repairing two bridge crossings; the 53-kilometer section is scheduled to be completed this year.

Ukrainian farmers have already planted more than 1. 26 million hectares of spring grains and pulses, such as wheat, barley, peas and oats, in the government-controlled areas.

Five civilians are killed in a Russian missile attack on Mykolaiv. April 13 is declared a Day of Mourning in the region.

A correspondent of the Russian occupation TV channel Millet in Crimea has been charged with collaborating with the enemy, justifying Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine and spreading pro-Russian propaganda, and faces up to 12 years in prison.

Russia's goal is to achieve a complete blackout in Ukraine through massive attacks on the energy system, but they have not yet achieved this, as the system is working steadily despite significant damage.

The National Military Memorial Cemetery has a capacity of 150,000 burials, including 100,000 traditional and 50,000 Columban burials, and only certain categories of people, such as Heroes of Ukraine, combatants and those who defended Ukraine's interests, can be buried in this cemetery.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Switzerland's initiative to hold a high-level conference on August 15-16 aimed at achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine with respect for international law and rules, and confirmed France's participation along with other countries.

Russian troops strike Ukrainian thermal power plants with missiles containing components from Western and Asian countries.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Kroo said that Belgium supports the training of Ukrainian pilots for F-16s and hopes that the first delivery will take place in May, but Belgium still needs the F-16s themselves until they are replaced by F-35s.

A collaborator who posed as a monk and blessed Russian tanks during the battles near Kyiv was sentenced to 10 years in prison.