Ukraine
The government has simplified the procedures for purchasing energy equipment and works to protect it until 2026. Data in Prozorro will be hidden for the safety of facilities.
The Kremlin stated that Putin's special representative, Kirill Dmitriev, is in the US as the head of an economic group and is not conducting negotiations regarding Ukraine.
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, sees progress in achieving peace and believes that Russia wants to stop the war. In his opinion, resolving the conflict will not take long.
The CPD has uncovered a staged video where unknown individuals in uniform discuss riots in Hungary. The provocation aims to discredit Ukraine and interfere with elections.
The share of students in Russian high schools decreased to 42. 7%. Teenagers are massively involved in drone production instead of pursuing higher education.
The Security Service of Ukraine, under the leadership of Yevhen Khmara, has become a co-leader of an international operation to eliminate cyber threats. The special services exposed a large-scale Russian network that hacked routers around the world.
The withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas will undermine Ukraine's unity. Zelenskyy stated that Putin will use the pause to prepare a new offensive and lift sanctions.
Starting April 15, a hub for consultations on returning to Ukraine and social services will open in Berlin. The center will offer educational activities and assistance from the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
Kateryna and Volodymyr Ostapchuk are moving to Canada due to shelling and their residency status. The showman plans to teach at universities and work.
This coming weekend, cold weather with rain and wet snow is expected. Temperatures will only gradually start to rise from next Monday.
Dr. Vitaliy Rusakov of the Odrex clinic, who is accused of medical negligence that allegedly led to the death of patient Adnan Kivan, stated that a conviction could supposedly lead to a “collapse” of the entire medical system. Lawyers call such statements emotional and emphasize that criminal law provides for individual responsibility, not “consequences for the entire system.”
Zelenskyy stated that a full occupation of Ukraine is impossible due to Russia's enormous losses. At the same time, Putin is trying to push the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of Donbas.
The President called the refusal to meet with leaders and the presence of foreign troops signs of preparation for a new offensive. Putin seeks to seize Donbas as a bridgehead.
A foreigner who, on Russia's orders, tried to shoot a Ukrainian Armed Forces officer was detained in Odesa. The assailant feigned bicycle repair and had a pistol with a silencer.
The President spoke about the key role of the EU in European security. Volodymyr Zelenskyy considers it necessary to involve new states in the union.
The BEB (Bureau of Economic Security) accuses air carriers of tax evasion on aircraft leasing, ignoring international conventions. This undermines trust in Ukraine as a partner and threatens to destroy the civil aviation industry.
The President stated that the Budapest Memorandum was unfair due to the lack of guarantees. Ukraine did not receive NATO membership or protection from other states.
The President of Ukraine believes that the restriction of the messenger's operation is related to the Russians' preparation for unpopular decisions. This could be an escalation or the end of the war.
Ukrainian specialists are helping Middle Eastern countries create modern sky defense systems. Experts are sharing their experience in shooting down jet drones.
The President signed a decree on sanctions against five Russian cultural figures. Among them are pavilion commissioner Anastasia Karneeva and Mikhail Shvydkoy.
Zelenskyy announced cooperation with Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Ukraine will receive air defense for energy, oil, and diesel in exchange for military expertise.
Due to enemy attacks, residents of five regions of Ukraine were left without electricity. Hourly power outage schedules are in effect in all regions throughout the day.
The President expects increased pressure on Ukraine and the battlefield until the end of summer. American partners will have an internal deadline due to electoral processes.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha supported the initiative for an Easter truce. Ukraine is ready for reciprocal steps in response to a ceasefire from the Russian Federation.
Serhiy Kovalenko named the reasons for the energy deficit due to shelling of regions, repairs, and cold weather. The system operates as a single entity throughout the country.
Russia may involve strategic reserves to increase its grouping and plans to capture new cities. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy as many occupiers as the enemy mobilizes.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, and the USA are hindering Ukraine's membership. At the same time, the issue of accession will not be resolved in the near future.
Over the past day, 164 combat engagements were recorded, and the enemy used over 10,000 kamikaze drones. The defense forces eliminated 1,040 occupiers and 64 artillery systems.
Ukraine is expected to experience rain with wet snow and night frosts down to 3 degrees Celsius. Daytime temperatures will range from 3 to 11 degrees Celsius.
Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 113 enemy drones of various types. 14 hits were recorded in six locations and debris fell in seven places.