On April 29, dry and sunny weather will prevail in Ukraine, the air temperature during the day will warm up to +15…+19 °C. Light rain is possible only in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
Naftogaz has raised a EUR 270 million EBRD loan and a EUR 140 million grant from Norway to purchase 1 billion cubic meters of gas. This is necessary for a stable heating season.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is waiting for "signals" from Ukraine about readiness for direct negotiations. Moscow declares its readiness for a peaceful process without preconditions.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missile use. Air defense systems are operating in Cherkasy region due to the threat of enemy drones.
UAH 67. 4 billion was allocated for pension payments, including UAH 9.4 billion through Ukrposhta and UAH 58.0 billion through authorized banks. Subsidies, benefits and insurance payments were also financed.
GUR published information about 243 enterprises of the "rostekh" corporation that supply weapons for the Russian army. This will help to complicate supply chains and reduce the production of equipment.
Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the State Tax Service did not contact the company that owns OnlyFans regarding blocking the pages of Ukrainians with debts.
The ex-president received a second sentence in Ukraine - 15 years of imprisonment. He was found guilty of inciting desertion and organizing illegal border crossing.
The US State Department stated that North Korea is responsible for prolonging the war in Ukraine. Washington called for an end to troop deployments and support between the DPRK and the Russian Federation.
ESA Director General calls for increased investment in space to ensure Europe's independence from the United States. This is due to the unstable geopolitical situation and potential changes in US policy.
Boris Pistorius assured Ukraine of further support from Germany. The Minister of Defense emphasized that Ukraine's defeat would be a threat to NATO and peace in Europe.
Giorgia Meloni and Ursula von der Leyen discussed transatlantic priorities and resuming dialogue with Donald Trump. They also spoke about support for Ukraine and security.
Air defense is operating in the Cherkasy region due to the threat of enemy kamikaze drones. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about UAVs in other regions.
In 2024, the revenue of Ukrainian restaurants and hotels increased by 10% — to UAH 28. 22 billion. McDonald's became the leader, whose revenue increased by almost a third and reached UAH 16.84 billion.
The State Tax Service received information about 5,435 Ukrainians who used 7,036 accounts on OnlyFans.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 75 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate is also set at 47.38 UAH/EUR, and the Polish zloty exchange rate is 11.10 UAH/PLN.
In 2024, global military spending rose to $2. 7 trillion, the sharpest increase since the Cold War. Ukraine's expenses amounted to $64.7 billion, which is equivalent to 43% of Russia's expenses.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on April 27, the Russian army lost 1160 soldiers and 31 artillery systems. Since the beginning of 2025, the Defense Forces have eliminated more than 155,000 invaders.
British peacekeepers in Ukraine may face human rights lawsuits. The opposition called for consideration of abandoning the ECHR, but the Minister of Defense assured that the norms would be observed.
Tomorrow in Ukraine there will be slight cloudiness, without precipitation. The temperature during the day will fluctuate from +7° to +19° depending on the region, in Kyiv up to +15°.
In the Black Sea, there is one enemy ship with six Kalibr-type missiles. Also, three Russian ships are in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which has eight missiles.
April 28 is Emergency Medical Services Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work. They also commemorate the martyrs Maximus, Dada, Quintilian and honor Anastasia, Andrew, Victor.
Russia is increasing funding for the paramilitary organization "Yunarmia" in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine in order to prepare children for war. This is part of a criminal strategy of genocide of identity.
Russia refuses to make concessions regarding Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia NPP, insisting on conditions that are tantamount to Ukraine's capitulation. This undermines Trump's efforts to achieve peace.
Ukraine is actively developing drone production and purchasing them abroad to defend the front line and attack important facilities in Russia. Both sides are rapidly implementing technological innovations.
Lavrov and Rubio had a phone conversation regarding the "Ukrainian crisis. " They emphasized the importance of negotiations to achieve long-term peace.
Ukraine will receive 400,000 rounds of ammunition from the Czech Republic under the "Czech Initiative". Russia's artillery advantage has decreased by 500 percent.
North Korea has for the first time officially confirmed sending its military to Russia to support the war against Ukraine, according to the mutual defense treaty. North Korean troops are participating in combat operations in the Kursk region.
Patrol officers found signs of intoxication in a Kyiv woman after falling from a scooter. She faces a fine of UAH 17,000 and deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle for a year.
Chuck Schumer condemned Trump's actions regarding the war in Ukraine, stating that the US risks alliances and looks weak. He warned that Trump's strategy could "encourage US adversaries."
