Ukraine

Hundreds of pelicans, rare birds listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, appeared in the sky amid dark smoke from Russian shelling in Odesa region, flying brightly through the clouds as rescuers worked to eliminate the effects of the shelling.

Russian air defense units are being deprived of bonuses for failing to repel Ukrainian air strikes, Ukrainian partisans in the occupied territories report.

A traitor who worked for Russian military intelligence is sentenced to 15 years in prison for collecting data on the Prydniprovska TPP and directing Russian missile strikes against Ukraine's military and energy infrastructure.

The next meeting of the contact group on Ukraine's defense in the Ramstein format will take place at the end of this week, the head of the Dutch Defense Ministry said.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Andriy Umerov said that air defense systems are crucial to protecting Ukrainian skies from massive Russian attacks, including the unprecedented use of 1. 5-ton guided bombs. Air defense will also allow Ukrainian troops to repel Russian aggression and force them to retreat.

Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin and UNICEF Representative in Ukraine Munir Mammadzadeh signed a Memorandum of Understanding on adapting criminal justice to the best interests of children and combating domestic violence.

A 26-year-old serviceman suspected of murdering and attempting to murder police officers in Vinnytsia region was taken into custody without bail.

Ukraine and South Korea sign a framework agreement that will allow Ukraine to receive up to $2. 1 billion in loans from the South Korean Fund for Economic Development and Cooperation to implement priority projects in 2024-2029.

Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the situation at the front, weapons production in Ukraine, and plans to protect civilian infrastructure from possible Russian attacks.

Brent crude oil futures declined on Monday, although they remained above $86 per barrel, as traders refocused on inflationary fears despite tensions in the Middle East, which did not affect actual oil supplies.

The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights warns against public dissemination of personal data of prisoners of war and civilians held by Russia, as Russian special services are actively seeking such information to worsen their conditions of detention.

In the two years since russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has rebuilt 513 medical facilities out of 1,581 damaged and 210 completely destroyed, despite constant bombardment and attacks by russia.

President Zelenskyy presented the highest state awards, including the Order of the Golden Star and the Cross of Military Merit, to Ukrainian servicemen and families of fallen heroes for their courage and defense of Ukraine.

EU ministers failed to promise Ukraine additional Patriot air defense systems at a key meeting, despite pressure to provide more support in the air defense sector amid increased attacks by Russia.

The government has failed to adequately protect thermal power plants from Russian missile strikes, allocating funds only for the first level of defense against enemy attacks. Previously, officials boasted of "unprecedented protection" without addressing the lack of funding for better defense of thermal power plants.

First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga received copies of credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of Thailand and Australia to Ukraine and discussed with them support for Ukraine, sanctions pressure on Russia and strengthening bilateral relations.

The Czech Republic will once again propose to restrict the movement of russian diplomats in the Schengen area to combat the threat of russian intelligence and espionage activities in Europe.

According to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, in 2023, law enforcement officers seized about 5,500 firearms and 2 million rounds of ammunition from citizens.

20-year-old police officer Maksym Zaretskyi was killed in an attack in Vinnytsia region. His funeral took place on April 22, and a day of mourning was declared in Bershad.

EU ministers discussed but failed to approve a €500 million tranche of military aid to Ukraine due to the ongoing blockade, despite changing circumstances.

Norway will allocate billions for new air defense systems for Ukraine because of the urgent need for help against Russian missile and drone attacks.

The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has announced that the Diia app will soon offer the possibility to get married via video. Documents will be digitally signed.

In Belarus, remnants of the Wagner PMC conducted shooting training for local cadets at the Borshchovka military training ground, teaching cadets of the military transport faculty of the Belarusian State University how to shoot AK-74s.

They chose concrete instead of gas power plants and Patriot, Focus writes.

At Ukraine's initiative, the participation of ballet dancers from the russian Mariinsky Theater in a gala concert in New York dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the American Youth Grand Prix Ballet Competition was canceled.

International experts have praised the evidence base prepared by Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise. It will not allow Russia to avoid responsibility for war crimes against Ukraine.

Truck traffic through the Yahodyn-Dorogusk checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish border has resumed after a protest by Polish farmers that had been ongoing since February 9 ended today.

In the face of constant Russian shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine's first service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was built in a shelter to provide citizens with a safe space to access various services such as driver's licenses and vehicle registration.

Ukraine's foreign currency bonds rose after the US House of Representatives approved a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine.

The rector of a UOC (MP) church in Khmelnytsky region was detained for praising Putin and spreading Russian fakes during services.