Vladimir Putin met with Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow. The negotiations concern a peaceful settlement of the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.
The wife of the fifth President of Ukraine has filed a lawsuit regarding the division of jointly acquired property. The amount of the claim is more than 17 billion hryvnias, the preparatory hearing is scheduled.
The US Secretary of State has denied media reports that Ukraine is being asked to give up Crimea. He stressed that Ukraine has the right to develop its army and defense industry.
Ukraine has not received official notifications from the US about its intention to withdraw from the peace process. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that Secretary of State Rubio's statements are a communication strategy to stimulate negotiations.
Ukraine actively supports dialogue with the United States at various levels for peaceful settlement. Intense diplomatic work is ongoing, most of which is happening non-publicly.
In March 2025, consumer inflation rose to 14. 6% due to poor harvests and high demand. Inflation is expected to decrease to 8.7% by the end of 2025 due to NBU measures.
In April, Russia significantly intensified missile strikes on densely populated cities of Ukraine, leading to an increase in civilian casualties. A 46% increase in casualties has been recorded.
Today, Rome is hosting delegations from all over the world for the funeral of Pope Francis. More than 130 high-ranking officials are expected, including heads of state, members of royal families and government officials.
Russian troops have killed one child and wounded over 30 in shelling of Ukrainian cities in the past three days. Since the beginning of the war, more than 2,546 children have been affected.
The impact of US tariffs on the Ukrainian economy will be insignificant due to small exports. However, some exporters will be able to redirect supplies to other markets.
The new Droid TW development with artificial intelligence recognizes the enemy and performs strike and reconnaissance missions, minimizing risks for Ukrainian soldiers. The complex is effective day and night, supports Starlink.
British Minister Steve Reed said that all options remain on the table, including sending troops to Ukraine. No decision has yet been made, but negotiations are ongoing.
The Council of Europe expects 6 million applications to the Register of Damages from Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression, according to Maria Mezentseva, head of the permanent Ukrainian delegation to the PACE.
Salaries in Ukraine may increase by 3-4% per year due to a shortage of labor. The problem of labor shortage remains relevant, despite the involvement of new population groups.
According to the ombudsman, 40% of wastewater disposal networks are worn out to the extent that they require complete replacement. The situation is critical, as 30% of the networks have already exhausted their resource.
In Ukraine, on April 26-27, a cold snap is expected to +10+17 degrees, rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Cool weather will prevail on Providna Sunday, with frosts in some places on the ground.
The Ukrainian delegation передала США 5 ключових вимог до мирного плану, stressing the inadmissibility of surrender and the importance of international law. Security guarantees for Ukraine are also important.
In Ukraine, electricity consumption has stabilized at seasonal levels. Ukrenergo urged people to use powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 18:00.
The Trump administration has decided to cut funding for Ukraine's cybersecurity programs. This could weaken the country's defenses and make it an easy target for Russian hackers.
Britain insists that Ukraine has the right to vote on the terms of the peace agreement with Russia, including the issue of Crimea. Prime Minister Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer also believes that a cease-fire in Ukraine by this summer could happen.
The leadership of ARMA is blocking the reform of the management of seized assets, which threatens Ukraine's international obligations. Yurchyshyn emphasizes the personal responsibility of the ARMA leadership.
The number of Ukrainians in the Register of Gambling Addicts has tripled in a year, reaching 12,807 individuals. Since the beginning of 2025, 1,719 people have been added to the register, which is 10% more than last year.
The National Bank has updated its assessment of the rapid end of hostilities, maintaining a positive risk of achieving peace. The chances of this are estimated at less than 15%, which will improve the prospects for the economy.
The National Bank predicts a gradual recovery of the Ukrainian economy with GDP growth of 3–4% annually in 2025-2027. This will be facilitated by increased harvests, defense orders and investments.
Ukrainian farmers have sown 35% of the planned area with spring grain and leguminous crops, which is 2 million hectares. Most of all, corn and barley were sown, the leaders of the sowing campaign are Poltava, Kirovohrad, and Sumy regions.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Trump's peace proposals, pointing to the US interest in Ukraine's resources. He questions what Ukraine will get after its heroic resistance.
Russia claims readiness for a deal with the United States on Ukraine, but admits that some elements still need to be finalized. Lavrov claims that strikes are only carried out on military facilities.
U. S. allies are alarmed by the framework being promoted by the Trump administration to end the war. Ukraine is being offered to cede Crimea and large swathes of territory to Russia.
April 27, 2025, marks the beginning of the Commemorative Week – a time to honor the deceased. Traditions, permissions, prohibitions, and safety measures in various regions of Ukraine during the Commemorative Days.
On the night of April 25, the Russian Federation launched 103 strike UAVs, 41 of which were shot down in the east, north and center of Ukraine. Kharkiv region, Sumy region, Cherkasy region, Donetsk region and Dnipropetrovsk region were affected.
