Ukraine

A restored cross was consecrated and installed on the Trinity Gate Church in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The installation of the cross marks the start of the final stage of the monument's restoration.

In 2025, Easter is celebrated on April 20. This holiday symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, and preparations for it begin in Holy Week, painting Easter eggs.

Despite indexation, every third pensioner in Ukraine receives a minimum payment of UAH 3,340. The highest pensions are in Kyiv - UAH 8,708, the lowest - in the Ternopil region (UAH 4,931).

At the MHP Run4Victory charity race, 5-year-old Dmytro Danevych will run the distance in memory of his grandfather, Colonel Vyacheslav Vorony, who died defending Ukraine. The boy participates in the race and supports the military.

The National Bank strengthened the hryvnia by 14 kopecks, setting the official rate at 41. 1753 UAH/USD. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.50-40.85 UAH.

Over the past day, 111 combat engagements took place on the front lines, a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 109 air strikes and carried out almost 6,600 shellings.

The Trump administration has lowered its estimate of aid to Ukraine from $300 billion to $100 billion, bringing it closer to the Ukrainian estimate of $90 billion. Negotiations on an economic agreement are ongoing.

Dan Caldwell was sent on leave for disclosure. An investigation is underway, but details are not disclosed. He is known for isolationist views and criticism of aid to Ukraine.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on April 15, Russian troops lost 1,050 soldiers and 87 artillery systems. Since the beginning of 2025, Russian losses have exceeded 140,000 military personnel.

In Odesa region, border guards detained men on a hydro scooter who were trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova. The organizer of the scheme from Prykarpattia received $7,500.

On April 16, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine. Light rains are predicted in the western, northern and central regions, the temperature during the day is 16-21°.

April 16 is Stress Awareness Day, Voice Day, the fight against child slavery, leisure, entrepreneurship, pajamas at work, and holy martyrs.

According to the Ukrainian Navy, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. 3 Russian ships with 26 Kalibr missiles were recorded in the Mediterranean Sea.

EU leaders have warned Serbian President Vucic that his visit to the May 9 parade in Moscow could harm Serbia's accession to the European Union.

At night, the enemy attacked Odesa with ударними UAVs, damaging civilian infrastructure, residential buildings and warehouses. There were no reports of casualties.

As a result of the night drone attack, civilian infrastructure in Odesa was damaged, including a residential building. Information about casualties is being clarified, and relevant services are working at the scene.

Ukrainian soldiers used a drone to destroy a rare North Korean self-propelled artillery unit "Koksan" with a 170-mm cannon. The occupiers hid it in a forest plantation.

B-1 - ultralight "bombers", for hitting manpower and equipment. UAVs can carry various types of ammunition, are resistant to electronic warfare and are quickly deployed.

The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador due to attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilians. Sweden called on the Russian Federation to withdraw troops from Ukraine and will continue to support it.

The United States will not enter into bilateral agreements with Russia and will not ease sanctions until an agreement is reached on a ceasefire in Ukraine, the State Department spokeswoman said.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico plans to attend the parade in Moscow on May 9, despite calls from the EU to refrain from doing so. He emphasized that he will honor the memory of the Red Army soldiers who liberated Slovakia.

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, called on the people's deputies to support the bills on the extension of martial law and mobilization for 90 days. The meeting will take place on April 16.

Polish President Andrzej Duda said that Naryshkin's threats are propaganda. NATO is a defensive alliance that responds to aggression, not attacks first, he stressed.

Since the beginning of the day, 87 combat engagements have taken place, most actively in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled attacks and inflicted significant losses on the enemy in manpower and equipment.

The White House spokeswoman said she had not discussed with Trump his possible trip to Ukraine. She is sure that Trump saw Zelensky's invitation to visit the country.

In Krakow, a 24-year-old Ukrainian, driving a bus, crashed into a pole and other cars. 19 people were injured, four in serious condition. The driver faces up to 10 years in prison.

Russia is trying to obtain data on Ukrainian children through charitable foundations. They are interested in personal data of children in the temporarily occupied territories, logistics of return, which may threaten operations.

Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff believes that Russia wants to end the war, which is supported by the US president. A ceasefire could open the way for an economic partnership between the US and Russia.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the deployment of peacekeepers requires an understanding of the future peace agreement with the Russian Federation. It is important that the agreement is long-term, unlike "Minsk".

The NATO Secretary General stated that Ukraine's course towards joining the Alliance remains unchanged after the summit in Washington. At the same time, Rutte emphasized that NATO membership is not a condition for a peace agreement for Ukraine.