Ursula von der Leyen called on China to help Ukraine and mitigate the consequences of the customs war initiated by the United States. Support for a reformed trading system was also discussed.
Changes to the legislation on martial law are needed to hold local elections. The decision rests with the Verkhovna Rada, which will determine the list of communities where elections are impossible.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the report on the execution of the state budget for 2024. The report will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, the President, and the Accounting Chamber for consideration.
Ukrenergo has denied information about power outages. However, due to the cold weather and repairs of energy facilities, Ukrainians are asked to save electricity, especially from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
NBU fined Poroshenko's "International Investment Bank" UAH 20. 5 million for violations in the field of financial monitoring. Failure to comply with the obligation to verify clients and provide unreliable information was recorded.
A Ukrainian soldier who suffered a severe injury at the front managed to avoid amputation of his arm thanks to a complex operation at the Shalimov Center. He underwent transplantation of a vascularized fragment of the fibula.
The Cabinet of Ministers has cancelled another 204 outdated regulatory norms in various fields, which will give an economic effect of more than UAH 600 million. There will be less bureaucracy for entrepreneurs.
A Ukrainian delegation will visit the United States on April 11-12 to negotiate a mineral agreement. The visit is a continuation of online negotiations between Washington and Kyiv.
Enemy Telegram channels are spreading a fake document about changes to the Electoral Code, where Ukrainians abroad allegedly cannot vote in the presidential elections. The purpose of the fake is to sow distrust.
The Ombudsman appealed to the Ministry of Health and the regulatory service due to the risk of closing pharmacies in villages and small towns.
The former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spoke about the creation of the headquarters in Germany, where counteroffensives were planned jointly with partners and the needs for weapons for the Ukrainian army were determined.
The Ministry of Finance has denied information about the threat of delays in payments to the military. Financing of the Armed Forces is a priority, funds are provided in the state budget for 2025, payments are made on time and in full.
On the eve of Easter, we offer a selection of eggless desserts: chocolate cookies with marshmallows, salted coffee caramels, strawberry cake and other goodies.
In March 2025, Ukrainians purchased 4,680 electric vehicles, which is 6% more than last year. The most popular were BYD Song Plus and TESLA Model Y.
Since the beginning of the invasion, 811 incidents have been recorded due to explosive objects. The most contaminated are Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions.
Ukrainian judoka Mykhailo Svidrak won a gold medal at the European Cup in Croatia. He defeated Azerbaijani Karim Allahverdiyev and other rivals.
Belgian government officials, led by the Prime Minister, have arrived in Kyiv to demonstrate support for Ukraine and discuss cooperation in the defense sector. They are accompanied by the heads of Belgian defense companies.
Frosts are expected at night up to 0-5 degrees, and during the day +1. ..+6. From April 10, a cyclone with precipitation will come, but from Palm Sunday it will get warmer up to +18.
Olena Duma announced a new competition for the Gulliver shopping center, warning of criminal cases for fabricated documents.
Ukraine was supposed to start negotiations on joining the EU this week. Hungary has blocked this process, but there is hope for a June compromise.
Ukrainian zoos have become a haven for animals from hot spots. Evacuation, treatment and international assistance are key aspects of animal protection.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reacted to Victoria Spartz's words regarding territories. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that all Ukrainian land will always be Ukrainian.
During the day, 159 combat engagements were recorded, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces struck areas of concentration of manpower and equipment of the occupiers.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of 41. 0807 UAH/USD, which is 11 kopecks less. Ukraine's international reserves increased to $42.4 billion.
Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Russia's actions in Ukraine, accusing it of intense bombardments.
Overnight on April 8, Russians attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 46 Shahed drones. 9 UAVs were shot down, 31 simulators were lost locationally. Kharkiv region, Dnipropetrovsk region, and Donetsk region were affected.
On April 8, it will be cloudy in Ukraine, with clearings and sleet in places, except for the southeast. Temperatures will range from +1 to +8 degrees, which is atypical for April.
April 8 is Roma Day, Military Commissariat Workers' Day, Pygmy Hippopotamus Day and Buddhism Day. Also today is the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Apostles.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a four-year-old girl was returned from the temporarily occupied territory. The child has already been reunited with her father and is safe.
In the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, there are three enemy ships armed with "Caliber" missiles with a total salvo of up to 26 units. No Russian ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas.