Ukraine

Ukrainian weightlifter Olga Ivzhenko won gold in the snatch (93 kg) and bronze in the biathlon total (201 kg) at the European Championship in Chisinau. The competition will last until April 21.

The Russians are expanding the "victory dictation" to the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. Participation in the event is mandatory for schoolchildren, students and employees of the budgetary sphere.

In the Khmelnytskyi region, the curfew on Easter will last from 00:00 to 03:00. The authorities will strengthen security measures, organize patrols and ensure the availability of shelters.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation with partners of a security contingent that will maintain peace after the war. Meetings regarding this contingent are scheduled for this week.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the formation of a corps system in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They also discussed the staffing of brigades and providing them with the necessary equipment.

Those liable for military service will be able to pay the fine from the TCC with a 50% discount online. Also, men who voluntarily go to serve in the Armed Forces can count on the closure of previous proceedings.

Wang Guangjun said that he lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. After that, he contacted a Russian recruiter about a job as a rehabilitation specialist, but ended up in the army.

A Chinese prisoner of war told how a Ukrainian commander saved him from Russian shelling and chemical weapons. He was impressed by the humanity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Donald Trump said he gave Vladimir Putin a deadline to end the war in Ukraine, without naming dates. He blamed Biden and Zelensky for the war.

The second tranche of 752 million pounds within the G7 ERA initiative has been received on Ukraine's accounts. The funds will be used to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.

Prisoner of war Wang Guangjun stated that he wanted to work as a medic in the Russian army, but was forced to fight. He also said that the Chinese government warned against traveling to Ukraine.

Donald Trump said that Putin started the war, but also blames Zelensky and Biden for it. Trump believes that the war could have been stopped, and calls it "Biden's war".

Chinese prisoners of war said that the Russians took their money under the pretext of fuel and chargers. They hope that Beijing will help with the exchange.

IT Meets 2025 took place in Kyiv, where they discussed the adaptation of business to new conditions. Favbet Tech supports the IT community and the development of the innovation market.

Former Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak stated that Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz are to blame for the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.

Captured Chinese citizens hope for help from Beijing in the exchange between Ukraine and Russia. They claim they had no ties to the Chinese government and were recruited through advertising.

The head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, is trying to speed up the adoption of the draft law on the Deposit Guarantee Fund, presenting it as a requirement of the IMF. The initiative may limit the rights of depositors and jeopardize Ukraine's obligations.

Chinese citizen Zhang Renbo said he was satisfied with Ukraine's attitude after being taken prisoner. They were provided with food from McDonald's, ensuring good conditions of detention.

Head of EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas stated that to end the war, it is necessary to increase pressure on Russia, not on Ukraine. She stressed that it is Russia that is the aggressor, and it is she who must realize her mistake.

Prisoner of war Wang Guangjun stated that Russia is not as strong as it seems. He urged the Chinese not to participate in the war on the side of the Russian Federation, as it is dangerous.

Kaja Kallas called on EU candidate countries not to participate in the May 9 events in Moscow. She also called on EU leaders to visit Ukraine more often for support.

The EU Council has completed a review of the arms export control system to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists. The review is related to arms supplies to Ukraine.

US President Trump stated that the war between Russia and Ukraine is Biden's war. He added that if he were president, there would be no war, and he is doing everything to stop the conflict.

On Wednesday, April 15, the consecration and installation of the cross on the Trinity Gate Church in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra will take place. The church itself is a unique structure that has been preserved since the times of Kyivan Rus.

In the Odesa region, a man with a carbine threatened the military to take his friends from the checkpoint. Police detained the attacker and seized the weapon.

In the Zaporizhzhia region, the occupiers are increasingly using ammunition with poisonous gas, in particular RG-Vo grenades. The gas affects the mucous membrane, and there are deaths among the Ukrainian military.

Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler arrived in Ukraine at the invitation of Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratyuk. The visit is an important gesture of solidarity against the background of the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Donald Trump accuses CBS News of bias and calls for the program "60 Minutes" to be taken off the air. He believes that the TV channel distorts information and illegally supports Kamala Harris.

Since the beginning of the day, 67 combat clashes have taken place, almost half of them in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions. The enemy is actively shelling Sumy region and looking for weak spots in the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The financial result before taxation of large and medium-sized enterprises amounted to UAH 947. 3 billion in profit, which is 22% more than in 2023. The share of unprofitable enterprises is 22.1%.