Ukraine
A woman was detained in Odesa who installed a GPS tracker on a Ukrainian Armed Forces officer's car for his elimination. The suspect was recruited through Viktor Medvedchuk's "Another Ukraine" project.
Law enforcement conducted over 350 searches, exposing a drug trafficking network, fraudulent call centers, and acts of violence. Property worth 125 million hryvnias was seized.
Ukrzaliznytsia remains the leader in terms of staff numbers despite a 27% reduction. ATB and Gazmerezhі Ukrainy also entered the top three largest employers.
Experts explained the mechanism of investing in government bonds through the grace period of credit cards. The scheme is legal, but the profit depends on bank commissions.
Over the past day, 231 combat engagements and over 7,000 kamikaze drone attacks were recorded. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit seven areas of enemy concentration and eliminated 1,140 occupiers.
In Dnipropetrovsk region, a man detonated an F-1 grenade during his arrest, injuring five police officers. The attacker was detained under three articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Defense forces destroyed or suppressed 189 enemy drones of various types. 24 hits and falling debris were recorded in several regions of the country.
As a result of the enemy attack on a transport facility, one man was killed and another person was wounded. The occupiers massively attacked the eastern and southern regions overnight.
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 1,140 Russian servicemen and over a thousand drones. The enemy's total personnel losses reached over 1,321,450 people.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed Kaja Kallas's initiative regarding restrictions for occupiers. Sybiha called on all EU countries to support this fair step.
Denmark has ordered four SAMP/T NG systems for 1. 47 billion euros with delivery in 2028. Ukraine currently does not have an official contract for these air defense systems.
Japan has updated its defense policy to supply equipment to 17 partner countries. This will allow replenishing global air defense stocks and strengthening Ukraine's allies.
In April, Russia reduced oil production by 300-400 thousand barrels per day due to strikes on oil refineries and ports. This is the largest drop since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oil transportation will begin on the afternoon of April 22 after repairs are completed. MOL has submitted applications for supplies to Hungary and Slovakia.
The President awarded the Future of Ukraine award to 17-year-old Roman Degtyaryov for winning the European Championship. The athlete scored 9 points and earned the right to participate in the World Cup.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with Friedrich Merz regarding support for Ukraine. The leaders discussed the path to the EU and preparations for negotiations.
The President announced changes in tax strategy and measures to de-shadow the economy. The government is preparing a systemic approach to support businesses and citizens.
Ponomarenko and Voloshyn's braces brought Kyiv a 3-0 victory. Bukovyna player Busko lost consciousness during the match and was hospitalized.
Prosecutors are asking to change the pre-trial detention measure due to systematic absences from hearings. The court will consider the motion for detention on April 28, 2026.
A resolution on the resignation of the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. The initiative appeared after a mass shooting in Kyiv.
Tomorrow, electricity consumption restrictions will not be applied. Citizens are asked to save electricity in the evening hours and shift consumption to the daytime.
Ukraine has fulfilled the conditions for receiving financial support and opening negotiation clusters with the EU. The parties also agreed to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the availability of the necessary fuel volumes for the next two months. Ukraine is recording the first decrease in diesel prices.
Ukraine has fulfilled all EU requirements to receive the financial support package. The parties also discussed the implementation of the unique Drone Deal protection system.
After the terrorist attack in Kyiv on April 18, deputies returned to draft laws on civilian weapons. The documents provide for the creation of a register and the right to self-defense.
Ukraine is preparing an international meeting to raise funds for energy recovery. The goal is to accelerate the financing of works and protect industry facilities.
The Ministry of Education and UNICEF have signed a plan to finance educational projects for 2026. The funds will be used to educate one million children and support teachers.
The European Commission is preparing the Ukraine Support Loan program to cover the state's and defense needs. The first €45 billion is planned to be allocated in 2026.
Specialists have completed repairs to the damaged section of the oil pipeline to restore its operation. Zelenskyy expects the EU support package to be unblocked.
The EU plans to allocate funds during the second quarter of this year. Intensive work is currently underway on loan agreements and updating the reform plan.