German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has begun a three-day visit to China to strengthen ties with its main trading partner amid Beijing's growing support for Moscow.
On the 10th anniversary of the Anti-Terrorist Operation, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked the soldiers who defended Ukraine from Russian aggression.
Ukrposhta has presented a new block of 6 postage stamps depicting Ukrainian-made weapons - drones, artillery systems and armored vehicles - created with the assistance of the Ministry of Strategic Industries.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 453,650 personnel and 7,174 tanks.
Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 10 kamikaze drones launched by Russia on the night of April 14.
Ukraine launches the Iron Range project to simplify testing and evaluation of new weapons to speed up their development and delivery to the army.
Russia could launch a large-scale offensive in late spring or summer to seize more territory in Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as a potential assault on Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian and Western officials.
U. S. officials estimate that 400 to 500 drones and missiles will be launched at Israel from Iran, Iraq, Syria, southern Lebanon, and the Houthis, with the majority coming from Iran.
By the end of July, Ukraine plans to open 22 more recruitment centers, bringing the total number of such centers to 32 across the country, with the aim of increasing the number of contract soldiers to 4,000-5,000 per month.
President Zelenskyy discussed the difficult situation on the frontline with the military and the Minister of Defense, expressing gratitude to every soldier and commander for their resilience and defense efforts.
In mid-May, Ukraine will begin re-examining those who were previously recognized as partially fit for military service.
Due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the system lost a significant amount of electricity production, but despite the attacks, the system has held up and is operating steadily.
President Zelenskyy announced that Germany would provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense system, and that work is underway to obtain an additional IRIS-T system and missiles for existing air defense systems from Germany.
Ukraine begins preparations for the construction of two new nuclear power units, KhNPP-5 and KhNPP-6, at the Khmelnytsky NPP using Westinghouse AR1000 technology, marking a major geopolitical project with the United States aimed at replacing Russian nuclear technology in Europe.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with former prisoners of war to discuss the challenges they faced during their captivity and rehabilitation after their release.
Russian dictator Putin has signed laws providing financial incentives and loan repayment holidays for Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, a move likely intended to pacify troops and attract new recruits, but which could have long-term economic consequences for Russia.
If the world supports Ukraine's peace formula, it will facilitate the exchange of prisoners on the principle of "all for all," said Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office, during a meeting with former prisoners of war and relatives of Ukrainians held in Russian captivity.
President Zelenskyy thanked German Chancellor Scholz for the decision to transfer another Patriot air defense system and missiles to Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of Germany's support at a critical time.
Christalina Georgieva was unanimously confirmed for a second five-year term as IMF Managing Director, beginning October 1, 2024, and was praised for her effective leadership during global challenges.
Germany will provide Ukraine with another Patriot air defense system in addition to previously delivered and planned systems to help repel Russian air strikes.
On the Day of the Defense Industry Worker, President Zelenskyy inspected the latest military equipment and weapons, and heard a report on their production and use at the front.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Israel warned of consequences and called for sanctions against Iran.
In 2024, the SBU opened 352 criminal cases for high treason, 807 for collaboration, 108 for assisting the aggressor state, and 66 for passing information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the enemy, with numerous convictions in each category.
During the week of April 1-7, 121,584 Ukrainians fell ill with ARVI, influenza and COVID-19, including 1,272 new cases of COVID-19.
In the first two months of 2024, the incidence of pertussis in Ukraine increased significantly compared to the same period last year, with 515 cases recorded, mainly due to the large number of unvaccinated children.
The European Commission plans to disburse €1. 5 billion to Ukraine in April and is expected to disburse another €1.9 billion in May, subject to certain conditions, as part of a €50 billion program for Ukraine.
Former US President Donald Trump has expressed openness to Republican approval of additional aid to Ukraine in the form of a loan rather than a gift, and called on Europe to provide more financial support to Ukraine.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that it quickly became clear that this would not be a short war, and that Ukraine would have to be supplied with weapons and ammunition for a long time.
Ukraine takes the lead against Romania after the first day of qualifying for the Billie Jean King Cup tennis tournament, with Elina Svitolina and Lesia Tsurenko winning their singles matches.
The Netherlands allocated 1 billion euros for military aid to Ukraine and 400 million euros for its reconstruction, which angered Dutch politician Geert Wilders.
