Boris Pistorius stated that Ukraine should not agree to Trump's proposal regarding territorial concessions in exchange for a ceasefire, calling it a surrender.
During April 27, 123 combat clashes took place on the front. The greatest activity of the enemy is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where he carried out 42 assaults.
U. S. aid before the signing of the agreement on subsoil will not be counted. Ukraine has $50 billion in revenues from frozen Russian assets.
Ukrainian forces remain in the Kursk region of Russia. The occupiers assure that they have taken control of the village of Gornal and are clearing the forests of Ukrainian soldiers.
The Russians are talking about their readiness for negotiations, but are storming the positions of the Armed Forces. Zelenskyy stressed the need for pressure to make Russia stop the war.
Donetsk's Shakhtar and Kyiv's Dynamo played a match as part of the 26th round of the Ukrainian Premier League. It ended in a draw with a score of 2:2.
Ukraine already has 17 licenses for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. It is expected that another 40-45 Ukrainian athletes will be able to qualify.
The US Secretary of State said that Russia and Ukraine must make concessions to achieve peace. The US wants a peaceful solution, but will not waste time.
According to a US presidential advisor, an agreement with Ukraine on rare earth minerals will be concluded in the near future. It was also previously reported about the signing of a memorandum.
69 combat engagements took place at the front on April 27. The enemy launched attacks on Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions, and also actively attacked in the Kupyansk, Lyman, and Pokrovsk directions.
The US Secretary of State stated that a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia is close, but not yet reached. Next week will be decisive in the matter of continuing the peace process.
From April 21 to April 25, the NBU sold $618. 9 million on the interbank market and bought only 800 thousand. Ukraine's international reserves amount to $42.4 billion.
Russia continues to recruit foreigners to replenish losses in Ukraine, offering money and citizenship. Since April 2023, more than 1,500 foreigners have been recruited, mainly from Asia and former Soviet republics.
In a week, the Defense Forces destroyed 841 air targets, including 7 ballistic missiles and 442 Shahed-type strike UAVs. Aviation made about 160 sorties.
There are details in the statements from the US side that coincide with Moscow's position, Kremlin spokesman Peskov told reporters rossmedia. He added that the talks could not be public.
Andrzej Duda commented on the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in the Vatican, emphasizing that the most important thing is the interests of Poland. He added that a just peace that guarantees security is important for Poles.
The number of brigades under the "Contract 18-24" project is planned to be increased. It was also reminded that soldiers who have been captured have the right to be released.
The Russians have intensified their assault operations in the direction of Chasov Yar, trying to push back Ukrainian forces from the north. The Kramatorsk direction is suffering from constant artillery shelling.
On the night of April 27, the Russian Federation launched 149 UAVs at Ukraine, 57 of them were shot down. In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an attack on Pavlograd resulted in the death of a man and the injury of a girl.
During April 26, 174 combat clashes took place on the front line, 68 of them on the Pokrovsk direction. Intense fighting is also taking place in the Lyman and Toretsk directions.
In a day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1030 Russians, 8 tanks, 42 artillery systems, and 1 MLRS. Total enemy losses since 02/24/22 have reached 948,640 people.
April 27 marked the third anniversary of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine "Ramstein". Since its creation, the format has become a platform for providing Ukraine with military assistance worth billions of dollars.
On April 27, Ukraine is expected to have mostly sunny but cold weather. Rain is possible in the eastern and northeastern regions, with frosts in some places.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has provided a list of documents that need to be updated after a name change. These include a passport, TIN, foreign passport, driver's license and others.
The Defense Forces advanced near Pokrovsk, but Russian troops are advancing near Novopavlivka, Kurakhovo, Velyka Novosilka, as well as in the Kursk and Belgorod regions.
Russia plans to use motorcycles in offensive operations to bypass Ukrainian drones, but the noise will interfere with hearing the approach of UAVs. This may also be due to a shortage of equipment.
American officials have discovered a connection between China and Russia: the Chinese company Chang Guang provides Russia with intelligence and helps the Houthis, which raises concerns in the US.
Russian occupiers are planning to recruit homeless people into their army due to the personnel crisis. Russia is considering a law that would allow those who do not legally exist to serve.
The US may offer Russia a partnership in the Arctic, oil and gas industry, and mining of rare earth minerals after a peace agreement is reached regarding the war in Ukraine, which will include the lifting of sanctions.
Senator Lindsey Graham announced the US's readiness to introduce additional sanctions against Russia if the Kremlin does not agree to a fair peace with Ukraine. He proposed a bipartisan bill with secondary duties.
