Ukraine

In Ankara on April 15-16, the delegations of Ukraine and Russia will discuss the safety of navigation in the Black Sea. The Ukrainian side insists on a ceasefire at the ports.

Andriy Yermak emphasized that the attack on Sumy was a deliberate shelling of civilians. As a result of the ballistic attack, 32 people died, including 2 children, and 84 were injured.

As a result of the Russian missile strike on Sumy, according to updated data from the State Emergency Service, 32 people were killed, including 2 children. 84 people were injured, including 10 children.

As a result of the missile strike on Sumy, 24 people died, including 1 child. Buildings of Sumy State University, houses and the Congress Center were destroyed.

The Government of Ukraine has approved the procedure for using UAH 128 million for the development of railway infrastructure within the framework of cooperation with the European Union. The funds will be used to implement projects with the support of EU funds.

As of April 13, Ukrainian law enforcement officers have registered 149,807 proceedings regarding crimes committed by the Russian military. Facts of sexual violence are also being investigated.

On April 12, 120 combat clashes took place on the front. The enemy launched 135 air strikes and more than 6,600 shellings, involving 2,709 kamikaze drones.

On April 13, warm and dry weather will prevail in Ukraine. Air temperature will range from +9 to +18°C, depending on the region, no precipitation is expected.

Ukrainians living under occupation express fear of peace talks, fearing territorial concessions. Trump's statements have fueled anxiety among those awaiting liberation.

Polish President Andrzej Duda believes that only Donald Trump has a chance to force Russia to stop the war. He also hopes to create a large US military base in Poland.

April 13 is celebrated as Palm Sunday, International Kissing Day, Scrabble Day, and the memory of Saint Artemon is honored. Believers bring willow branches to the church and greet each other.

On April 13, 2025, 3 enemy ships armed with Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 26 missiles were recorded in the Mediterranean Sea. No enemy ships were detected in the Black and Azov Seas.

China may know about Russia's attempts to recruit Chinese citizens for the war. The PRC probably allowed military officers to visit the front line in Ukraine together with the Russian military to obtain tactical information about the war.

The US President expressed cautious optimism about progress in the negotiation process between Ukraine and Russia. The statement was made after a meeting between a US representative and Putin.

The Russians have returned to a more typical pattern of strikes on Ukraine after increasing the "package size" in early March. It is likely that Russia is delaying negotiations in order to achieve success on the front lines.

The intensity of enemy aviation has been recorded in the northeastern direction. There is a threat of strikes on settlements near the line of contact.

Russian media are spreading the thesis about the unacceptability of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. The Kremlin accuses Ukraine of "toxicity", which allegedly provoked the invasion.

Explosions were heard in Odesa. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the detection of enemy threats within the Odesa region.

Russian occupiers attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Toretsk direction, using converted "loaves" without armor. The attack was repelled, causing significant losses to the enemy.

Pavlo Palisa noted that he would like to see more contracts signed. It will take about 4 months to draw the first conclusions about the program.

Ukrainian synchronized swimmers Daria Moshinska and Anastasia Shmonina won silver medals at the II stage of the World Cup in Egypt. During the award ceremony, they refused to shake hands with the Russians.

The Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, Palisa, proposed that all Ukrainians, regardless of gender, undergo military service in order to gain access to state privileges, as in Israel.

The Deputy Head of the Office of the President believes that the conflict will not end until one of the parties achieves its goals. Russia will not give up the idea of destroying Ukraine, so we must be strong.

At the Balkan Championship, Ukrainian juniors won three medals. Veronika Tkachuk and Eduard Muravsky won gold, and Vitaliy Tarasyuk won silver in different age categories.

According to a BBC source, three missiles were fired at the plane. The friendly fire version is excluded, as Ukrainian air defenses were not operating in the area of the mission.

Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine cannot become a member of NATO or the EU while the war is ongoing. He also warned against underestimating the resilience of Russia and its policies.

On April 12, Stetskivskyi district was hit by an air strike from an enemy drone, houses and outbuildings were damaged. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries among civilians.

The women's tennis team of Ukraine has reached the final stage of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time in history. In September, the Ukrainian team will be waiting for the World Final in China.

Adviser to the OP stated that the participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia shocks the West. Ukraine summoned a representative of China due to the participation of Chinese citizens in the war.

Andriy Sybiga met with OSCE Secretary General Sinirlioğlu and spoke about Russia's violation of the ceasefire regime. He also stressed the need to release imprisoned OSCE employees.