Ukraine
In 2025, over 300 MW of new wind power plants were commissioned. By 2030, they plan to reach 6.2 GW of capacity for the energy stability of the regions.
The enemy is most actively advancing in the Pokrovsk direction, where 20 assaults have been recorded. Border areas of Sumy region and the Kursk direction are under artillery fire.
Ukraine and the European Union have begun implementing an agreement to allocate 90 billion euros in support over two years. Zelenskyy announced new sanctions against Russia.
Denys Shmyhal discussed the repair of the energy system and the purchase of up to 100 mobile substations. The government plans to double the speed of equipment delivery from partners.
The newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister will strengthen cooperation with Austria and the Visegrad Group. Magyar aims to unblock 18 billion euros from the EU and study Donald Tusk's experience.
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warns of winds of 15–20 m/s and night frosts in the air and on the ground. The bad weather will last until April 25 and threatens fruit trees.
Over the week, 109,172 people fell ill with ARVI, which is 1. 3% less than the previous indicator. The epidemic situation has stabilized in all regions of the country.
The Belarusian authorities are introducing a limit of 30 GB per month and reducing network speed. Users complain about unstable connection and service interruptions.
The investigation confirmed Russia's deliberate attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant using UAVs. Repairing the shield damage will cost at least 500 million euros.
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested against the statements of propagandist Solovyov, who called Giorgia Meloni a fascist. The Russian ambassador stated that the presenter's words do not represent the Kremlin's position.
The American military has implemented the Ukrainian Sky Map platform to combat drones. Ukrainian specialists are training the US army to detect threats at the base.
EU ambassadors have provisionally agreed on a loan to Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Final approval is expected on Thursday after the procedures are completed.
Intelligence and the Ministry of Sports identified 11 representatives of the Russian Federation associated with the aggressor's army. These individuals visited occupied territories and promote war.
Ukrtransnafta resumed pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline after a break. Deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia are expected no later than tomorrow.
Ukraine will receive the ship Zr. Ms. Makkum in June 2026 under the name Henichesk. The minehunter will strengthen the Navy and participate in the Sea Breeze exercises in 2027.
The European Union has initiated a written procedure to provide a loan to Ukraine and implement new restrictions against Russia. This was reported by journalist Rikard Jozwiak.
Thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 2,100 children have been returned home, 150 of them this year.
EU ambassadors expect approval of a €90 billion loan after oil supplies resume. Two-thirds of the funds will go to defense and financial assistance to Kyiv.
72-year-old Oleksandr Hryhorovych, who sustained fatal injuries during the terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district, died in the hospital. The man worked as a janitor.
35 Kinzhal missile flyovers and 92 drones near nuclear facilities have been recorded. Damage to the Chornobyl NPP sarcophagus threatens corrosion and requires 500 million euros.
Due to drone strikes on energy facilities, there are power outages in Sumy Oblast and three other regions. Energy workers are carrying out restoration work for consumers.
In 2025, the Odrex clinic received over UAH 37. 5 million from the Ukrainian budget under the Medical Guarantees Program, despite criminal proceedings and numerous patient complaints. This became possible because the NHCU is guided by partner selection criteria that do not take into account the reputation of medical institutions, which may pose risks to patients.
In Bulgaria, a Ukrainian bus rolled backward and crashed into a crowd of passengers on the roadside. Two people died, and 16 more were injured to varying degrees.
Repair of the oil pipeline after the Russian attack has been completed. Supplies of Russian crude will begin within hours on Wednesday or Thursday.
Due to spring bad weather in Ukraine, a shortage of apricots and an increase in fruit prices are expected. In Zakarpattia, about 50% of the future harvest has already been lost.
Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainians have purchased 9,467 used cars from the USA with an average age of 7 years. The Ford Escape became the most popular model among gasoline cars.
Forecasters predict a cold snap to +8 degrees Celsius and wind gusts up to 20 m/s on April 23. Rain is expected in Kyiv, and the cold weather will last until May.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine met with the ARES expert council to discuss the situation at the front. The Defense Forces are systematically thwarting the enemy's plans to seize the country.
Ministry of Health specialists have laboratory confirmed the appearance of the Cicada strain in Ukraine. Symptoms of the new variant do not differ from previous Omicron virus lineages.
The UAF announced the termination of cooperation with Rebrov by mutual agreement of the parties. The coach remains in the association as vice-president and executive committee member.