Ukraine

The "State Land Bank" was able to lease only 20. 5 thousand hectares out of 91 thousand hectares.

The Deputy Head of the KCMA, Prokopiv, has been notified of suspicion. He is suspected of helping 31 men illegally cross the border.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that establishes the principles of cybersecurity for state information resources. The law defines the roles of responding to cyber threats and protecting information.

In Ukraine, beet prices have doubled compared to last year due to high demand and reduced stocks. Farmers are raising prices, and further growth is expected.

Overnight on April 17, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with missiles and 75 drones. 25 drones were shot down, 30 decoys were lost. Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions were affected.

On the eve of Easter, passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border is gradually increasing, with a prevalence of entry into the country. Due to this, queues are possible in certain directions, especially on weekends.

The UK government supports the transfer of German Taurus missiles to Ukraine if the future Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes such a decision. London has long advocated for this.

Due to “gray” schemes with Apple equipment, the Ukrainian budget loses from 10 to 15 billion hryvnias annually. Expert Oleh Hetman stated that such violations are systemic.

In Ukraine, the collection of applications to the Register of Damages Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation continues. They can be submitted through the "Diia" portal in 9 categories, and all 45 are planned to be opened by the end of the year.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 2152 UAH/USD, which is 4 kopecks less. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.40-40.80 UAH.

In Ukraine, despite the war, niche cultures are emerging, such as alpine strawberries. Climate change is affecting cultivation and expanding the geography of crops.

Over the past day, 125 combat clashes took place at the front, a third of which were in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 94 air strikes and involved 2,764 kamikaze drones.

Warm and sunny weather is expected throughout Ukraine on April 17. Air temperature will fluctuate within +19…+23°C, no precipitation is expected.

Three people, including a child, died in Dnipro as a result of a terrorist attack. 30 people were injured, including 5 children, houses and infrastructure were damaged.

Enemy troops have intensified shelling and are using armored vehicles near Borova. The commander of "Terra" notes that the enemy is looking for weak spots in the defense.

On April 17, Ukraine celebrates Fire Protection Day. Also, the World Hemophilia Day is observed globally, marking an incurable blood disease.

Ukrainian Svitlana Moskvina won a bronze medal at the European Weightlifting Championships in the weight category up to 64 kg. In the snatch, she took silver, lifting 100 kg.

According to DeepState, enemy troops have advanced near Kotlyarivka and in certain areas of the front in the Zaporizhzhia region.

In the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region, the Russians have launched a pseudo-tourist project among ruins, trenches and stolen exhibits. The goal is to hide militarization and looting.

Ukraine has launched an international Easter campaign to draw attention to more than 20,000 Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia. The goal of the campaign is to return the children home.

Since the beginning of the day, 92 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the occupiers tried to break through the defense 29 times.

The President of Ukraine dismissed and appointed new heads in the Donetsk region. Natalia Vorobyova was transferred from the position of head of the Mariupol RDA to the head of the Mangush SVA.

Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a new security architecture and new support packages from partners. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready for political decisions.

President Zelenskyy reported progress on the agreement with the US regarding rare earth metals. The agreement is expected to bring economic benefits to both countries.

A briefing for diplomats on sanctions against Russia was held in the OP. The impact of restrictions, foreign components in weapons and the confiscation of Russian assets were discussed.

UEFA refused Ukraine a minute of silence for those killed in Sumy before the match against Romania. Romania supported Ukraine, and the teams honored the memory of the victims during the game.

YouControl presented the "ESG-profile" module for automatic assessment of ESG risks of companies. It will be useful for banks, businesses, journalists and researchers to analyze compliance with ESG standards.

Two 14-year-old teenagers are suspected of killing a 19-year-old boy in Ivano-Frankivsk region. They lured him into the forest, inflicted numerous stab wounds and seized his property.

The European Union is discussing the possibility of sending military advisers to Ukraine to organize training for Ukrainian soldiers. The issue was discussed at the EU Council meeting in Luxembourg.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the situation in Ukraine, including the front. The leaders discussed further steps to achieve a just peace.