Donald Trump said that it would be difficult for Ukraine to return Crimea, as it was "given away" by the Obama administration. He evaded answering whether he was ready to recognize Crimea as Russian for the sake of peace.
Maria Zakharova criticized Japan for providing Ukraine with a loan of over $3 billion from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, calling it complicity in the theft of Russian property.
Due to the risk of escalating the conflict, Britain is reviewing plans to send troops to Ukraine. Attention will be focused on rearming the army and reconstruction.
President Zelenskyy stated that in the Ukrainian army, there are ten wounded soldiers for every one killed. In the Russian army, this figure is worse – five killed for every ten losses.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre emphasized the critical role of the United States in organizing negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war. He stressed the importance of achieving peace.
A 21-year-old guy was rescued from the occupation from forced conscription. He received a summons without a passport, only with a birth certificate, but thanks to his sister, he was evacuated.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that American and European instructors are monitoring aid to Ukraine. Of the $105 billion in aid from the US, most went to weapons.
On the night of April 24, Russia attacked Kostyantynivka with the Smerch MLRS, killing a child and her neighbor. Police rescued the wounded and unblocked an elderly woman from under the rubble.
HACC changed the preventive measure for ex-head of DFS Nasirov to detention. He was set a bail of UAH 40 million, although SAP asked for 75 million.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions of Ukraine will lower flags around the world on April 25 as a sign of mourning for the victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv. On April 24, the Russians attacked the capital, killing at least 12 people.
Donald Trump has stated that he has an "own deadline" for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. He stressed that he would bring Zelensky and Putin, who "both want peace," to the negotiating table.
The Head of the Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko, stated that businesses in Ukraine are dissatisfied with frequent changes in legislation. He emphasized that the changes should be strategic.
On April 23, Vasyl Pankiv, a fighter of the police rifle battalion, died while performing a combat mission in Donetsk region. He joined the battalion as a volunteer in 2024.
Trump said he believes in Putin's desire for peace, despite Russia's attacks on Kyiv. The US insists on Ukraine's right to have an army in a peace agreement.
Olga Sopit won a silver medal in the individual rapier fencing competition. This is the fourth medal of the European Youth Championship for the athlete.
Since the beginning of the year, VAT refund volumes have increased by 30%. Thanks to the overfulfillment of the tax revenue plan, it was possible to increase the possibilities for VAT refunds.
The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people condemned any attempts to recognize Crimea as Russian, emphasizing that this is a gross violation of international law and an encroachment on the sovereignty of Ukraine. The only way to peace is de-occupation.
The head of the tax service stated the need for changes in legislation to expand the possibilities of joining the "White Business Club" for all entrepreneurs who pay taxes.
The US will demand that Russia recognize Ukraine's right to its own army as part of a peace agreement. The US also seeks to regain control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and access to the Dnipro River.
According to Fedorov, 97-98% of drone components are produced in Ukraine. One manufacturer has a drone with 100% Ukrainian parts, and many companies have achieved 70-80% localization.
The tax authorities are planning changes to the regulation governing the risk monitoring system. This will increase the possibility of unconditional registration of invoices.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that since the beginning of 2025, Ukrainian defenders have eliminated about 155,000 Russian soldiers. 1,060 occupiers were destroyed in a day on April 23.
The European Commission has initiated a revision of EU road safety rules, which should help save thousands of lives by 2050. It also proposes technical inspection of electric vehicles and emission checks.
Russian propaganda is spreading lies about the drug laboratory of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region. The Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council states that this is a fake, the purpose of which is to discredit the Ukrainian military.
The German government has confirmed that the country's economy is facing serious problems, forecasting zero GDP growth in 2025. The reason is the impact of US trade wars on exports.
Ukrhydrometcenter warns of frosts on April 27-29 throughout Ukraine. Especially dangerous are frosts in the air on April 28 in the northern, eastern and central regions, which may harm fruit trees.
On April 24, Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk, damaging the railway station and other buildings of Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways). Despite the damage, train traffic is operating on schedule, and there are no casualties.
During the night attack on Kyiv, Russia used a KN-23 ballistic missile. According to intelligence, North Korea supplied Russia with 148 KN-23 and KN-24 missiles.
FAVBET Tech continues to support Wtech, aimed at the development of women in the technology industry. The company participates in educational projects, events and supports the development of Wtech's international presence.
Since the beginning of the day, 98 combat clashes have taken place, almost two-thirds of them in the Pokrovsk, Kursk and Kramatorsk directions. The Defense Forces inflict significant losses on the enemy.
