Ukraine

A fire broke out on the Sumy-Kyiv train near the Putivl station, as a result of which a railway worker died. The train continued to Kyiv without four cars, passengers were transferred.

In the Komunar district of Zaporizhzhia, two children, 4 and 9 years old, died as a result of gas poisoning. Their 17-year-old sister was hospitalized. The preliminary cause is careless handling of the gas stove.

A conscript in Kyiv provoked a fight with a military officer of the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, using a gas canister. The offender has been declared wanted for attacking and obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Prince Harry claims he was not provided with adequate security after al-Qaeda threats. He believes that being deprived of police protection is a way to force him to return to Great Britain.

National resistance training centers will operate in every region of Ukraine. The heads of the centers will be appointed by regional councils on the proposal of the regional state administration.

More than a third of the 65 battles on the front on April 18 took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy's onslaught and repelled 22 attacks by the occupiers, and two more clashes are ongoing.

Cadets will receive a scholarship of UAH 8,000, and those who are in their final year and study excellently will receive UAH 20,000. The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted the relevant resolution.

The State Statistics Service analyzed the prices of products for Easter cake. The most expensive were eggs (44.7%), butter (31.9%) and flour (32.5%), and only salt and dried fruits became cheaper.

The SBU calls on citizens to limit their attendance at mass events, not to ignore alarms and to report suspicious persons on the eve of and during Easter due to the threat of terrorist attacks.

The United States has presented allies with proposals for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The plan envisions a ceasefire and a possible easing of sanctions against Moscow in the event of a lasting truce.

The President of Ukraine has imposed sanctions against three Chinese companies that are linked to the supply of materials for the production of Russian weapons, including the Iskander OTRK.

Watch online broadcasts of Easter services of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, UGCC and RCC. Broadcasts are available on Youtube channels, TV channels "Suspilne Kultura", "Ukrainian Radio" and "Radio Kultura".

Russia pretends to be interested in peace, but is increasing assaults and attacking energy facilities in Ukraine, disrupting US efforts. The Kremlin is building an alternative reality in relations with the US.

Peskov announced "progress" in negotiations on Ukraine, but acknowledged many difficult issues. He also commented on Rubio's statement about a possible abandonment of peace efforts.

The President's Office stated that Ukraine considers March 25 to be the beginning of the agreement with the United States regarding the energy truce. Zelenskyy warned of the threat of attacks on the energy sector.

The US Vice President announced interesting news in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Secretary of State Rubio noted that the US will stop trying if there is no progress.

In Pishchanska territorial community of Vinnytsia region, a fight broke out between a group of people at night, an explosion occurred. Two men were injured, police are investigating.

The Sumy Regional State Administration called on people to refrain from visiting cemeteries in the 20-kilometer zone from the border with the Russian Federation due to mines. They also reminded the rules of conduct when detecting explosive objects.

Raiffeisen Bank has frozen attempts to sell its Russian division amid a possible resumption of political relations between the US and Russia. The process is complicated by lawsuits.

The Cabinet will attract 84 million dollars from the World Bank within the HOPE project for compensation payments under the "eRecovery" program. In total, more than 96,000 families received support.

The government is working on reducing drug prices and expanding the "Affordable Medicines" program, allowing Ukrainians to receive 600 drugs for free. The "Mobile Pharmacies" program is also being expanded in 15 regions.

US Special Envoy Vitkoff suggested that Ukraine should be less concerned about regions where the Russian language prevails. Putin was fixated on Ukrainian territories during the negotiations.

"Naftogaz" is considering various scenarios, including strict consumption restrictions. Industry is recommended to import gas, the state is looking for funding for purchases.

The former Minister of Information of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, who joined the occupiers in 2014, has been sentenced to 13 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property. He has been found guilty of treason.

Ukrainian farmers have raised wholesale prices for onions to UAH 14-20/kg, which is 55% more expensive than last week. Despite this, demand is growing due to a shortage of quality products and depletion of stocks.

The SES will involve more than 6,000 rescuers and 2,500 pieces of equipment for Easter. 430 rescuers will be on duty in Kyiv; the number may be increased.

The mineral agreement does not provide for the recognition of Ukraine's debt or the return of US aid. The structure should be mutually beneficial, where both countries will earn from investments.

The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine presented the "Trident" laser weapon, which shoots down drones, and the latest naval drones, including the "Alligator-9" strike drone with a range of 800 km.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee took control of the transfer of NAAS lands to the State Property Fund. MP Solomchuk announced an attempt to destroy agricultural science, criticizing the Fund's initiative.

According to the NACS, 8% of civil servants have been mobilized to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Unfortunately, Ukraine has lost more than 120 civil servants among those mobilized.