Ukraine

April 15 is the Day of Criminal Investigation Officers of Ukraine, Great Tuesday. Also today is International Day of Environmental Knowledge and Titanic Victims Remembrance Day.

dmitry medvedev reacted sharply to Friedrich Merz's statement about the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine, accusing him of Nazism and mentioning his father's service in the Wehrmacht.

The "Phoenix" unit of the "Pomsta" brigade in the Luhansk region destroyed a lot of enemy equipment, including an MT-LB and a "Tiger" armored car. A fuel and lubricant depot was also burned, and two occupiers were eliminated.

In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russians are conducting "testing" of children from Ukrainian families to identify loyalty to the occupation authorities. Those who retain Ukrainian identity will face pressure.

A criminal network engaged in the sale of exotic animals from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia was uncovered in Spain. Two people were detained in Manacor, 19 animals and veterinary passports were seized.

Democrats in the US House of Representatives have proposed a bill to fund Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia. The document contains three sections: support, security and sanctions.

According to a CNN reviewer, the attack on Sumy showed that US diplomacy has not yielded results. Putin is dragging out time, believing that Trump is interested in an easy victory.

Russia is expanding the production and development of drones, using infrastructure and people in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Factories and training centers are integrated into the Russian system.

According to DeepState, enemy advances have been recorded in areas near Huyevo and Rozdolne.

The Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the destruction of a cultural heritage site. Construction works may lead to the destruction of underground monuments in Ostroh.

Since the beginning of 2025, more than 44,000 Ukrainians have received referrals to restoration work from the State Employment Service. 342 million hryvnias were allocated for wages.

Andriy Yermak called on the G7 countries to increase pressure on Russia due to the recent strikes on Sumy and Kryvyi Rih. He stressed the need to strengthen sanctions and defense assistance to Ukraine.

Radosław Sikorski stated that Hungary is preventing the allocation of funds to Ukraine from the European Peace Fund and is blocking negotiations on joining the EU, including the 17th package of sanctions.

Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian defenders have destroyed 11,583 units of automobile and special equipment of the occupiers. Destroying the enemy's logistics is a key task of the Defense Forces.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico did not condemn the Russian attack on Sumy, which killed more than 30 people, including children. He stated a lack of information, despite condemnation of the terrorist act by other leaders.

A Chinese man who fought for Russia said that the friendly attitude towards Russia in China influenced his decision. He surrendered after a drone attack, fleeing from them.

Since the beginning of April 14, 82 combat clashes have taken place on the front. Russian invaders launched 86 air strikes and dropped 117 guided aerial bombs.

Zelenskyy said that Putin is focused on continuing the war, and propagandists are preparing Russians for the "ineffectiveness" of negotiations. He emphasized the need for strong pressure on Russia.

Oleksiy Palamarchuk became the first goalkeeper in the UPL to save 6 penalties in a row. In the match against "Karpaty", he parried Bruninho's shot, but the team still lost.

The future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to visit Paris on May 7, after which he will visit Warsaw and Kyiv. The purpose of the visit is to negotiate with Macron, Tusk and Zelensky.

A strike on a civilian car was recorded in Kherson, there is a victim. In Dudchany, a Russian drone destroyed a car with bread, but there were no casualties.

Ukrainian weightlifter Olga Ivzhenko won gold in the snatch (93 kg) and bronze in the biathlon total (201 kg) at the European Championship in Chisinau. The competition will last until April 21.

The Russians are expanding the "victory dictation" to the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. Participation in the event is mandatory for schoolchildren, students and employees of the budgetary sphere.

In the Khmelnytskyi region, the curfew on Easter will last from 00:00 to 03:00. The authorities will strengthen security measures, organize patrols and ensure the availability of shelters.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation with partners of a security contingent that will maintain peace after the war. Meetings regarding this contingent are scheduled for this week.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the formation of a corps system in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They also discussed the staffing of brigades and providing them with the necessary equipment.

Those liable for military service will be able to pay the fine from the TCC with a 50% discount online. Also, men who voluntarily go to serve in the Armed Forces can count on the closure of previous proceedings.

Wang Guangjun said that he lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. After that, he contacted a Russian recruiter about a job as a rehabilitation specialist, but ended up in the army.

A Chinese prisoner of war told how a Ukrainian commander saved him from Russian shelling and chemical weapons. He was impressed by the humanity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Donald Trump said he gave Vladimir Putin a deadline to end the war in Ukraine, without naming dates. He blamed Biden and Zelensky for the war.