Ukraine

Prince Harry visited the Superhumans Center in Lviv, met with wounded Ukrainian soldiers and civilians. The visit took place without unnecessary fanfare and cameras.

Lithuania plans to introduce national sanctions against Russia and Belarus if the European Union does not extend the existing economic restrictions. The relevant bill is already being considered in the Seimas.

The State Tax Service is initiating an increase in the deadline for submitting an application for mobilized sole proprietors for exemption from tax payment to 180 days after demobilization. It is also proposed to cancel the accrual of taxes from the month of mobilization.

In 2024, European Union countries have allocated over 23 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine. This is more than the 20 billion euros allocated last year.

The German Defense Minister stated that the Bundeswehr reform aims to reduce bureaucracy in procurement and expand infrastructure. Germany seeks to strengthen its defense and support Ukraine.

Warm weather is expected in Ukraine this weekend. Sunny weather and +10...+15 degrees are predicted for Palm Sunday, and +14...+20 degrees for Easter, preliminarily.

RSE has developed a mobile cogeneration unit based on an MWM gas engine with a capacity of 4. 5 MW. A solution for flexible energy supply to critical infrastructure and industrial enterprises.

Law enforcement officers have blocked 11 channels for illegal transfer of persons liable for military service abroad. Almost 200 searches were conducted in various regions, and currency, documents, and weapons were seized.

At the "Ramstein" meeting, Ukraine will insist on receiving new air defense systems. Zelenskyy called on partners to intensify the supply of Patriot to protect the Ukrainian sky.

Ukraine is preparing a draft law to legalize virtual assets, which is based on the European MiCA directive. The NSSMC, together with the NBU, are working on the document to protect investors.

Due to complicated weather conditions in Mykolaiv region, a traffic jam formed on the M-14 highway near the village of Zelene. Traffic is blocked for all types of transport.

Hanno Pevkur expressed concern about a possible deal between the US and Russia by May 9. He called for increased military and financial assistance to Ukraine to prevent an undesirable outcome.

Steve Witkoff, a representative of Trump, has arrived in Russia amid Trump's aspirations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. This is his third meeting with Putin, the outcome of which may affect sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Kaja Kallas stated that the EU still lacks clarity on the forces needed to guarantee Ukraine's security. She emphasized the importance of increasing pressure on Russia.

From March 11 to April 11, the Russian army launched almost 70 missiles and thousands of drones at Ukraine.

A meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine is taking place at NATO headquarters. Germany and its partners have created a coalition to strengthen Ukraine's capabilities in electromagnetic warfare.

Ukraine is ready to provide the EU with information on the involvement of sanctioned individuals in financing Russian aggression. This was stated by Stefanishyna during a meeting of the European Commission's Working Group.

The German Defense Minister announced a new aid package for Ukraine, which will include four IRIS-T systems and 30 Patriot missiles. The possibility of manufacturing missiles under license in Ukraine is also being discussed.

Emphasis was placed on accelerating the restoration of damaged equipment and strengthening the protection of weapons and military equipment. The Ukrainian army is increasing the production of strike drones and electronic warfare equipment.

The Ukrainian national team, represented by 30 athletes, is competing at the European Championship in Slovakia. 10 Ukrainian women have already reached the finals of the competition.

On April 10-11, Russians attacked Ukraine with a missile and 39 strike drones. Air defense forces shot down 24 drones.

In January-March 2025, Ukrainians purchased 2,641 passenger cars from China, which is 36% less than last year. The most popular models are BYD Song Plus and ZEEKR 001.

«LNZ» will meet with «Shakhtar» in the first match of the 24th round of the VBET Ukrainian Premier League. Shakhtar's» unbeaten streak has already lasted 6 games.

The number of companies owning more than 100 hectares of land has decreased by 66. Businesses that owned significant plots are selling them.

Last year in Ukraine, over 7. 2 thousand patients were discharged with Parkinson's disease, and 21 deaths were recorded. Patients can receive free services and medications under the medical guarantee program.

Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will meet with Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump threatens new sanctions against Russia if no progress is made.

Ukrainian farmers have sown 1,058. 6 thousand hectares of spring grains, which is 18.5% of the plan. Barley has been sown the most – 612.2 thousand hectares, and the leaders in terms of sowing rates are Odesa and Ternopil regions.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at UAH 41. 4031/USD, which is 19 kopecks lower. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.15 - 41.25.

Bad weather is raging in the south: in Odesa, the wind knocked down trees on the tracks, the movement of trams was suspended. In Mykolaiv and Kherson, snow and ice made traffic difficult.

Over the past day, 148 combat clashes took place at the front, a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy launched 106 air strikes and carried out about six thousand shellings.