Ukraine

The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine instructed to take measures to obtain consular services for men of mobilization age abroad.

Germany pressures the United States and other NATO allies to provide Ukraine with more Patriot missile defense systems and other equipment to strengthen its air defense against massive Russian air strikes.

Ukraine's ambassador to Vietnam said that options are being considered for the return of Ukrainian orphans from Vietnam to Ukraine after a scandal involving abuse at the school where they studied.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has served suspicion notices to Eduard Atakishchev, deputy director of the Russian-seized Zaporizhzhia NPP, and his subordinate Andriy Horbunov for disconnecting the plant from the Ukrainian power grid and attempting to integrate it into the Russian power grid.

Due to the cold snap and increased load on the power grid, the duration of scheduled power outages in Kharkiv and Kharkiv region will be extended by one hour.

Kyiv customs officers seized three archaeological flint cores dating back to the 6th millennium BC from a parcel sent from Kryvyi Rih to the United States.

The U. S. Senate is expected to vote on and approve a large aid package to Ukraine and other U.S. allies worth $95 billion, of which $61 billion is earmarked for Ukraine, after the House of Representatives passed it with bipartisan support.

Hungary threatens to block €2 billion in EU aid to Ukraine unless Kyiv stops discriminating against Hungarian companies operating in Ukraine.

Due to an electricity shortage caused by damage from Russian missile attacks, Ukraine has been forced to seek emergency assistance from European countries for the second day in a row, introducing electricity restriction schedules for businesses and industry from 18:00 to 22:00.

Last year, Ukraine spent more than 50 billion hryvnias to protect its energy infrastructure, while only 1. 2 billion hryvnias were allocated for the construction of fortifications for the Armed Forces, which led to a weakening of defense and loss of territory.

Greece is likely to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems if it receives US guarantees about the threat from Turkey and a financial compensation package.

AB InBev Efes Ukraine was awarded the nomination «Industry Leaders» during the Business Wisdom Summit 2024.

As of April 1, 2024, Ukraine had UAH 780. 3 billion of cash in circulation, which is UAH 16 billion or 2.1% more than at the beginning of the year, due to seasonal factors.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a local resident in Kharkiv who tried to direct Russian air bombs at the base of the Special Forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine by passing coordinates to the enemy.

German prosecutors have launched an investigation into the Knauf Group in connection with its alleged involvement in the reconstruction of Russia-occupied Mariupol, Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to simplify procedures for the import and circulation of cotton, an important raw material for gunpowder production, in Ukraine to support the needs of domestic industry for resources during and after martial law.

Starting from April 23, Ukrainian consulates will temporarily suspend all consular services to Ukrainian men of military age, except for the preparation of documents for returning to Ukraine.

The former chairman of the Verkhovna Rada's agriculture committee and current minister have been served with a notice of suspicion of illegally seizing about 2,500 hectares of state land worth UAH 291 million in Sumy region and attempting to seize another 3,300 hectares worth UAH 190 million.

Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 16 Shahid drones and Iskander-M ballistic missiles, targeting Kharkiv region and infrastructure, but Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 15 of the 16 drones, with no casualties.

President Biden discussed with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression and pledged swift security assistance to meet Ukraine's immediate needs on the battlefield.

In the 2 years since the Russian invasion, the US program "Unite for Ukraine" has resettled 187,000 Ukrainians to the US with relative efficiency and little difficulty.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to extend the deadline for registration of unclaimed land plots from 2025 to 2028 due to the ongoing war and occupation of part of Ukraine's territory, which makes it difficult for owners to meet the current deadlines.

The Verkhovna Rada is planning to consider a law that would allow the National Agency for Finding, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes (ARMA) to buy military bonds with seized foreign currency to support Ukraine's defense capabilities during martial law.

The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law on granting English the status of the language of international communication in Ukraine, defining positions requiring knowledge of English, mandatory study of English in preschools, and promoting the use of English in cultural spheres and on official websites.

Over the past 24 hours, artillery shelling in Mykolaiv region has damaged educational institutions, residential buildings, structures, cars and commercial infrastructure, but fortunately there were no casualties or injuries.

Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 15 of 16 russian drones during an attack on the night of April 23, 2024.

Despite the sanctions, many large foreign companies, such as Leroy Merlin, Philip Morris, PepsiCo, Auchan, Nestle, Alibaba, Unilever, Mondelez and Xiaomi, continue to operate in russia, providing resources that could help the kremlin in its military actions against Ukraine.

On World Book and Copyright Day, UNESCO celebrates the importance of protecting literary works and the rights of authors. The first copyright laws appeared in the 18th century.

Biden promises swift security assistance for Ukraine's needs on the battlefield and calls on the Senate to send him a package of national security laws for his signature as soon as possible.

The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with the largest package of military aid, including ammunition, air defense equipment, drones, boats, missiles, vehicles and munitions to strengthen Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.