Victoria Spartz stated that her words about territorial concessions to Ukraine were distorted. She emphasized that she made efforts to help Ukraine, but it is impossible to win with Zelensky.
In March 2025, exports of agricultural products accounted for 58% of all Ukrainian exports, reaching $2. 1 billion. Corn and sunflower oil were exported the most, and exports of processed products increased.
On April 10, snow, strong wind and short-term blizzards are expected in Ukraine. The air temperature during the day will fluctuate between +1…+10 °C, and at night frosts up to -4°C.
Ukrainian military forces destroyed a Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber with a drone strike immediately after it landed. The aircraft is valued at approximately $100 million.
Russians are illegally taking Ukrainian children from the occupied territories for "re-education" and ideological processing. 316 individuals and 164 legal entities from Russia are involved in the abductions.
The tenth meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council will take place on April 9, 2025 in Brussels. The impact of the war, the reconstruction of Ukraine and financial assistance from the EU will be discussed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has stated that it is verifying information regarding two citizens who were captured in Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for consulting services to prepare a draft agreement with the United States on mineral resources. The Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Justice are to engage consultants by April 15, 2025.
Ukrenergo reported an increase in electricity consumption by 1. 1% due to cold weather. The power system is recovering after the attacks, so it is important to limit the use of powerful appliances.
GUR published a video of the destruction of the enemy in a village in the Zaporizhzhia direction. As a result of the cleansing, 12 occupiers were eliminated and two more were taken prisoner.
In 2024, Ukraine spent $62,500 on lobbying in the US, which is six times less than in 2023. Russia spends 7.4 times more on lobbying in the US than Ukraine.
On April 7, 2025, Ukrainian pilots destroyed the command post of the 81st artillery regiment of the Russian Federation in the occupied Kherson region. A concrete structure was destroyed and up to 30 occupiers were eliminated.
On April 9, an air alert was declared in Ukraine due to the threat of a ballistic attack from the northeast. At night, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 55 drones, 32 of which were shot down.
Over the past day, 161 combat clashes were recorded at the front, a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks in various sectors of the front.
On the night of April 9, Russia attacked Ukraine with 55 drones, 32 of which were shot down. Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions were under attack, with 15 wounded in Dnipro.
A military airfield in Mozdok was attacked in North Ossetia. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense systems destroyed 15 UAVs, with no casualties or damage.
Variable cloudiness and temperature fluctuations from +2°C to +9°C are expected in Ukraine on April 9. Light rain and sleet are possible in the south and east of the country.
There are three Russian ships with Kalibr cruise missiles in the Mediterranean Sea. No enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas.
On April 8, Kharkiv was subjected to a massive drone attack. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, and six large-scale fires broke out on an area of over 1200 sq.m. There are injured.
Oleksiy Krutykh won the M25 tournament in Antalya, defeating an Uzbek in the final. Vadym Ursu became the champion of the M15 tournament in Sharm el-Sheikh, defeating a Briton in three sets.
Head of the Presidential Office Yermak discussed security and peaceful settlement in Ukraine with British Prime Minister's Advisor Powell. They discussed the implementation of the agreements between Zelenskyy and Starmer.
Ukrainian representatives discussed with the Prime Minister of Belgium the issue of support for the initiative to return children deported by the Russian Federation. Belgium may create a support center for children and families.
The Ukrainian women's national team drew with the Czech Republic (1:1) in the away match of the League of Nations. Anna Petryk converted a penalty, and Ukraine maintained its lead in the group with 10 points.
A large-scale fire broke out in a one-story metal hangar in the Pecherskyi district of Kyiv. The fire covered 600 m², but rescuers extinguished the fire, and there were no casualties.
In 2025, the "Mriya" pilot project for preschool education will start in Ukraine. Educators, parents and administration will receive convenient digital tools.
In the "Dream" application, children will receive virtual currency for academic achievements and exchange it for real incentives. Virtual rewards for homework are also provided.
The TCC stated that Kovalyuk's statements about losses do not contribute to defense capability. It is assumed that his opinion could have been influenced by personal circumstances or fatigue from service.
An air alert has been declared in the Zaporizhzhia region due to the threat of attack drones. Air defense forces are actively responding to the attack, shooting down enemy targets.
Lawyers claim illegal wiretapping, fabrication of the case and revenge by NABU. The court set a bail of UAH 10 million and ordered the lawyer to wear an electronic bracelet - it is possible that this was done in order to further monitor him and his clients.
The "Mriya" platform will receive student protection functions, including tools to counter bullying and monitor safety during air raid alerts. In 2025, it is planned to expand the platform to the entire country.
