Ukraine

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.

Ukraine and Moldova are considering the idea of restoring railway communication between Chisinau and Odessa, which will pass through Transnistria. Security will be a key issue.

Donald Trump rejected Ukraine's proposal to buy Patriot with EU funds and frozen assets of the Russian Federation. He accused Zelensky of starting a war that cannot be won.

In February 2025, a decrease in agricultural production was recorded in Ukraine. The reason is a decrease in the production of most types of livestock products.

Andriy Smyrnov is accused of legalizing funds and receiving a bribe of 100,000 dollars. He invested UAH 6.5 million in the construction of estates in the Odesa region and ensured the victory of the right company in the tender.

The EU will not extend Ukraine's free access to the market, seeking to agree on broader trade liberalization by June 5. They are working on a "legal bridge" if an agreement is not reached in time.

An Egyptian heron flew to the Ukrainian station in Antarctica. This species is common on almost all continents except Antarctica, and usually lives near ungulate animals.

The Rada adopted a draft law that allows education in the languages of national minorities in vocational education institutions, provided that students wish to and study Ukrainian. Financial autonomy for institutions is also provided.

There are 6. 373 million Ukrainian refugees in Europe. There is a slight outflow of population from Ukraine, compared to 2023, about 0.5 million people.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the contribution of the defense industry workers to the production of weapons. He emphasized that over 40% of the weapons on the front are of Ukrainian production, and Ukraine will increase this figure.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that they regard the words of the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania about a possible Russian attack on Easter as an assumption. Ukrainians were urged to respond to alarms.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Trump's special envoy's statement on the "five territories". Ukraine does not recognize the stolen lands as Russian and will not agree to limit its defense capabilities.

Russian soldiers shot an unarmed Ukrainian serviceman who was captured in the Volnovakha district. An investigation into a war crime has been launched.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are deterring the occupiers' offensive. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions, launching air strikes on cities and villages.

Ukraine emphasizes the importance of extending the ceasefire agreements, but Russia has already violated them more than 30 times. This casts doubt on the effectiveness of any agreements.

In the postponed match of the 5th round of the UPL, Donetsk "Shakhtar" beat Kryvyi Rih "Kryvbas" with a score of 2:1. The game was replayed on April 16 after a break in September 2024 due to alarms.

Ukraine is cooperating with the United States and other partners to create mechanisms for monitoring compliance with the ceasefire. The Russian Federation has already violated the energy truce more than 30 times.

In 2024, the average monthly salary in Ukraine increased from 21,473 to 24,153 hryvnias, which represents an increase of more than 25%. The largest growth was recorded in the fields of information, telecommunications and construction.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine responded to criticism regarding the video, where reports were called a possible cause of shelling. The military assured that they did not blame journalists, the video will be revised.

Ukraine is considering exchanging or repatriating Chinese prisoners of war, taking into account the safety of the prisoners and their wishes. The priority is the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Romantic comedy about art critic Ksenia, who travels to Croatia after betrayal, is already on Netflix. The film became the highest-grossing Ukrainian film release at the beginning of 2025.

In February 2025, prices for gas, fertilizers, corn, and metals increased. Price decreases affected iron ore, wheat, and oil, reported the Ministry of Economy.

The Rada has passed Law No. 12230, which cancels the redemption of state property by tenants at a reduced price. From now on, sales are only through auction, and the tenant has the priority of redemption or compensation.

The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russia has already violated the energy truce more than 30 times, damaging energy facilities. In 22 days of the truce, Russia killed 72 Ukrainians, including 11 children.

Polish police have arrested 18 people, mostly Ukrainians, on suspicion of organizing sex slavery and human trafficking. The criminals gave women cocaine and operated in major Polish cities.

Ukrainian and American teams are actively working on an agreement on minerals. Both countries are interested in mutually beneficial cooperation and strive for a quick agreement.

Russia is using Shahed kamikaze drones with CS poisonous gas capsules against Ukraine. The enemy may scatter capsules to injure people.

502 applications from 15 regions were submitted to the "Do Your Own" competition. Most projects are in craft production, agriculture, education and local services.

The Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill that will allow the SBU to develop and submit draft laws to the Cabinet of Ministers and the President. This will expand the service's powers in the legislative process.

Ukrainian and American teams have made significant progress on an economic partnership agreement and an investment fund for Ukraine's recovery. Formalization of the agreement is expected in the near future.