Ukraine

Due to the significant warming on April 11-13, an extraordinary level of fire danger is expected across almost the entire territory of Ukraine, except for the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Zakarpattia, Volyn, Rivne and Zhytomyr regions.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with the G7 ambassadors the urgent need to increase air defense systems to protect lives and critical infrastructure from Russian shelling.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to start bilateral negotiations on a security agreement with Ireland within the framework of the Vilnius Declaration during a conversation with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States has approved a $156. 6 million loan to Ukrzaliznytsia for the purchase of about 40 diesel locomotives, which will strengthen Ukraine's logistics capabilities and infrastructure development in the wartime.

The Ministry of Digital Transformation has signed a memorandum with the French federation InfraNum to receive a grant of €756,000 to restore internet and communications in frontline communities in Ukraine affected by the Russian invasion.

On the anniversary of the Second World War, Russia plans to engage Ukrainian teenagers in propaganda activities in Russia, using the Second World War as a basis for its propaganda to militarize the population and justify its neo-fascist policies.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine has the right to strike legitimate military targets outside its territory in self-defense against russian invasion, in accordance with the UN Charter.

Japan plans to increase its contribution to humanitarian demining in Ukraine and to facilitate the entry of Japanese companies, including Nikken Corporation, which specializes in the production of demining machines, into the Ukrainian market to invest in Ukraine's economic development.

Zelenskyy and Swiss President Amherd discussed preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, continuing to work on the implementation of the Peace Formula based on previous meetings of national security advisers.

Ukraine has never used Western weapons to strike at the territory of the Russian Federation, in compliance with the conditions for the use of such weapons set by international partners.

Russia's provocations at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant pose unprecedented threats to nuclear safety in Ukraine, Europe and the world, prompting calls for tougher sanctions and the return of the plant to Ukrainian control.

Ukraine will propose its steps to end the war and hear the opinion of its partners during the upcoming inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland, which is expected to be attended by leaders from about 100 countries, while Russia is not invited to the first summit.

The Russian FSB is trying to recruit intelligence agents from other countries, including immigrants from Russia and the former Soviet republics, to work for Moscow in Canada by distributing leaflets through Russian-language media.

The day before, President Zelenskyy visited Kharkiv region to discuss air defense, fortifications, business support and energy security during the war. the head of the regional council, Oleg Sinegubov, spoke about the initiatives approved at the first meeting of the regional council.

Switzerland will host a two-day high-level peace conference on Ukraine on June 15-16, aimed at creating "a framework conducive to achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Three new categories of children eligible for free vouchers to the Artek summer camp have been added: children of combatants, including volunteers, children who lost their parents defending Ukraine, and children of internally displaced persons.

Fake news about the sale of Odesa and Mykolaiv regions to France and the UK was debunked by the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation as Russian propaganda aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian government and sowing uncertainty.

President Zelenskyy said he did not have the opportunity to discuss Trump's plan to end the war directly with him, but would be happy to listen and talk about it.

According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission, in March 2024, at least 604 civilians were killed or injured in Russian shelling in Ukraine, which is 20% more than in February.

24 carriers were disconnected from the Shlyakh system for 3 months by Ukrtransbezpeka for systematic violation of border crossing rules.

The situation in eastern Ukraine, where the most intense fighting is taking place, has been stabilized, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

Over the past week, the "Drone Army" strike units have destroyed nearly 100 guns, 86 armored combat vehicles and other Russian military equipment worth millions of dollars.

China defends its right to "normal cooperation" with russia, rejects accusations and pressure over the "Ukrainian crisis" and calls for the promotion of peace talks.

In Kyiv, law enforcement officers liquidated 4 drug laboratories and seized precursors, drugs and illegal substances worth UAH 122 million.

President Zelenskiy said that Ukraine needs air defense systems, combat aircraft, artillery, and stronger sanctions against Russia to protect cities from Russian terror and win the war.

Bulgaria's National Assembly has approved the allocation of 60,000 euros to Ukraine as part of a four-year, 16. 5 million euro program of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, despite opposition from some MPs who wanted the funds to be used for other purposes.

The United Kingdom and BAE Systems have signed an agreement for the company to repair and maintain L119 guns in Ukraine at British expense, reducing logistics for the Ukrainian military and attracting partner funds to the country.

Lviv Berkut commander and subordinate to be tried on charges of terrorist act and premeditated murder of protesters on February 18, 2014.

Switzerland plans to hold a high-level peace conference on Ukraine in mid-June 2024, which is expected to be attended by US President Joe Biden, as well as representatives of 80-100 countries, mostly from the Global South.

In 2024, Ukraine received $10. 2 billion in external financing from international partners, including the US, EU, Japan, Canada, IMF, UK, and Norway.