Ukraine

North Korea has sent more than 15,800 containers of ammunition to Russia. This has become an important contribution to Moscow's war against Ukraine, according to Newsweek.

J. D. Vance criticized Zelenskyy for his recent comments and called them unproductive.

In the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, as a result of a conflict, a man stabbed a soldier. The offender has been detained and faces up to eight years of imprisonment.

On April 16, the Verkhovna Rada will consider the issue of extending martial law and mobilization for 90 days, starting from May 9 and until August 6, 2025. This is the 15th extension.

The Ukrainian team of fencers consisting of Emily Conrad, Alina Dmytruk, Anna Maksymenko and Valeria Bilous-Gridzhak won the gold medal at the World Championships, defeating the Chinese team in the final. This is the first team medal since 2021.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 11044, which allows the State Labor Service to conduct unscheduled inspections of employers based on employees' complaints of bullying. The law also regulates the issue of undeclared labor relations.

The Pension Fund has recalculated subsidies for households with changed income. You can check the amount of payment in your personal account on the PFU web portal.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine returned Dniproenerhiya under control, reduced losses by 20% and improved the tactical situation in two directions. Also, about 9,500 occupiers and a lot of enemy equipment were destroyed.

MHP focuses on organic fertilizers, applying them to 50% of cultivated areas. The company provides itself with 90% of soybean, corn, wheat seeds, and 70-75% of sunflower seeds.

Despite the war, Ukrainians continue to travel. The most popular holiday destinations in Ukraine are western resorts, and abroad - Bulgaria, Greece and Egypt.

Veterans will be able to share their combat experience by teaching Ukrainians the basics of military affairs. The law will come into force one month after publication in "Voice of Ukraine".

The Cabinet approved the regulations on the State Agency for Reserve Management, liquidating the old State Reserve. This will allow the transition from the Soviet system to modern approaches to reserve management.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted bill No. 12278 on pension provision for prosecutors as a basis. Pensions for years of service will be granted only after their dismissal.

The Cabinet of Ministers plans to open all 45 categories of the international Register of Damages by the end of the year. The State Register of Property has also been supplemented with a System for Accounting for Information on Non-Property Damage.

The government is expanding the program of support for certain categories of Ukrainian defenders and their families in medical institutions. Assistance will be provided by specialists in accompanying veterans, demobilized individuals, as well as those who teach orientation and mobility.

The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the process of obtaining data on captured or missing soldiers from the register of veterans. Parents will be able to obtain extracts for social support and benefits.

In the 11 years of the occupation of Crimea, more than 10,000 cases of human rights violations have been recorded. The Crimean Tatar Resource Center has compiled a list of 166 people responsible for these violations.

MHP has started the spring sowing campaign. For the first time, technical hemp will be sown on 200 hectares.

Russian troops are actively advancing in the Kharkiv direction, especially near Vovchansk and Kupyansk. The enemy is using assault groups, equipment and artillery for attacks.

Last winter, 148 cogeneration units and 84 boiler houses with a total capacity of 268 MW were launched in Ukraine. In 2025, it is planned to install another 420 units.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed recruiting centers to independently organize the transportation of foreign volunteers for contract service. Accommodation and meals will be covered from the state budget.

Since 2022, the enemy has hit more than 63,000 small and large energy facilities. More than half of the capacities damaged last year have been restored.

Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainians have declared UAH 88. 2 billion in income, which is UAH 32.7 billion more than last year. Most millionaires are in Kyiv, Kyiv, Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

Prime Minister Tusk stated that Poland will support the reconstruction of Ukraine. The terminal in Sławków will be key, but the country's economic strategy will focus on protecting the interests of Polish business.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has initiated a procedure regarding the illegal adoption of Ukrainian children who were taken out of Crimea after the occupation. The ECHR has requested observations from the Russian Federation by July 31, 2025.

The European Commission is exploring legal ways for EU companies to terminate long-term gas contracts with Russia without paying large penalties. This is part of the EU's plan to abandon Russian fuel by 2027.

On the night of April 15, russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 52 drones. 26 «Shahed» were shot down, 19 simulators were lost, Sumy and Donetsk regions were affected.

Schools themselves determine the duration of holidays, but not less than 30 days. Some institutions may continue their studies in June to make up for educational losses.

The European Commission intends to present a detailed plan on May 6 to abandon Russian fuel by 2027. Delays are related to uncertainty regarding Trump's duties and energy trade.

Border guards of the 5th detachment thwarted an attempt by the enemy to break through to Sumy Oblast. Assault groups, equipment and communication means of the occupiers who tried to enter the territory of the region were destroyed.