Negotiations with the participation of the Russian dictator's aide Ushakov and representative Kirill Dmitriev took place in the Kremlin. Details of the meeting have not yet been disclosed.
The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people condemned any attempts to recognize Crimea as Russian, emphasizing that this is a gross violation of international law and an encroachment on the sovereignty of Ukraine. The only way to peace is de-occupation.
The US will demand that Russia recognize Ukraine's right to its own army as part of a peace agreement. The US also seeks to regain control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and access to the Dnipro River.
Following a massive strike on Kyiv, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russia has put forward demands for Ukraine to withdraw from its regions. Sybiha emphasized that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that is hindering peace.
The occupiers launched 456 strikes on 13 settlements of the Zaporizhzhia region. Airstrikes, UAV attacks, MLRS shelling and artillery strikes were recorded, and infrastructure was damaged.
Air defense has intensified in the Zaporizhzhia region due to the threat of attack drones. Local authorities urge residents not to ignore alarm signals.
The Office of the Prosecutor General has notified 14 metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church of suspicion of aiding and abetting encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine. They facilitated the seizure of property of Ukrainian churches in the occupied territories.
Ukrainian troops advanced near Toretsk, while Russian occupiers had success in several directions. According to ISW data, Russian advances were recorded near Kupyansk, Lyman, Kurakhove, and in the Kursk region.
Ivano-Frankivsk region canceled mass events for Easter due to security threats. Khmelnytskyi and Kirovohrad regions shortened the curfew on the festive night.
During the day, Russian troops carried out 517 attacks on 14 settlements of the Zaporizhzhia region, killing a 63-year-old man. Houses, transport and infrastructure were damaged.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports enemy activity in the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions.
Explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, local authorities warn of the threat of guided aerial bombs. Residents are urged to stay in shelters and follow safety rules.
A series of explosions have been recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region. Authorities urge residents to remain in shelters until the air raid alert is over and to remain calm.
On April 12, 120 combat clashes took place on the front. The enemy launched 135 air strikes and more than 6,600 shellings, involving 2,709 kamikaze drones.
During the day, 149 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 40 assaults. The Russians launched 101 airstrikes and more than 6,400 shellings.
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff suggested that Trump support the "transfer" of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions to Russia.
Ukrainian farmers have sown 1,058. 6 thousand hectares of spring grains, which is 18.5% of the plan. Barley has been sown the most – 612.2 thousand hectares, and the leaders in terms of sowing rates are Odesa and Ternopil regions.
Active operation of air defense forces is reported in the Zaporizhzhia region. The head of the OVA, Ivan Fedorov, called on residents to remain in safe places due to the threat of drone attacks.
Russian forces carried out 359 strikes on 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. A 60-year-old resident of the Pologivskyi district was injured, and houses were damaged.
President Zelenskyy announced that the digital platform "Dream" is already operating in 40 schools in six regions. In 2025, a large-scale expansion of the platform to the entire country is planned, as well as the launch of a pilot project for preschool education.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports activity of enemy strike UAVs in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Residents are urged to take shelter during alarms.
Air defense is reported to be active in the Zaporizhzhia region. The head of the OVA, Ivan Fedorov, called on residents to stay in safe places until the alarm is canceled.
Russian invaders are planning to sell apartments and houses seized from Ukrainians in the occupied territory of the Zaporizhzhia region. Priority will be given to imported mercenaries.
During the day of April 6, 165 combat clashes took place on the front. The enemy launched 23 missile and 90 air strikes on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and populated areas.
In the Zaporizhzhia region, a 50-year-old man was injured near Stepnohirsk. The Russians launched 497 attacks on 13 settlements, damaging houses and cars.
The Cabinet of Ministers is allocating 2 billion hryvnias for 200 frontline and border communities in nine regions of Ukraine. The funds will be used for security needs, restoration and construction of shelters.
In Ukraine, some regions have already turned off heating due to warming. Local authorities are ready to restore heat supply to social facilities in case of bad weather.
In the Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian FPV drone attacked a civilian car near Stepnohirsk. The driver was injured, the car was completely destroyed. The man was given assistance.
The grant amount has been increased to UAH 300,000 for one job and up to UAH 500,000 for two. Already 25,000 entrepreneurs have received grants for UAH 12 billion.
Air defense activity has been recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region. Residents are urged not to leave shelters until the all-clear signal and to remain calm.
