Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre. They discussed bilateral cooperation and the possibility of increasing funding for drone production.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine insists on full confiscation of frozen Russian assets. The parties also agreed on cooperation in the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16.
Belgium will provide Ukraine with a military aid package of €1 billion in 2025, which includes 20 Cerberus air defense systems and other equipment. A significant part of the funds will return to the Belgian economy.
Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1100 Russian soldiers, 36 artillery systems and 32 combat armored vehicles. Since 02.24.22, the enemy has lost 971690 people.
On May 16, 2025, communication with the F-16 was lost. The pilot managed to steer the plane away from the city and ejected. He was evacuated, his condition is satisfactory, an investigation is underway.
The Minister of Defense of Norway stated that all F-16 aircraft promised to Ukraine will be delivered by the end of 2025. Some of the aircraft have already been handed over, but their number is not disclosed.
Government officials are meeting with VR factions regarding the ratification of the agreement on minerals. Voting is expected this week, and the agreement provides for investments in infrastructure reconstruction.
President Zelenskyy stated his respect for the elections in the Czech Republic and thanked all parliamentarians, including the opposition, for supporting Ukraine. He emphasized that Ukraine is protecting the security of Europe.
The Czech Republic has agreed with a coalition of partners to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 and L-39 aircraft at Czech bases. Since the beginning of the year, half a million rounds of ammunition have already been delivered to Ukraine.
Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed 1,260 Russian invaders and more than 300 units of enemy equipment. 5 tanks and 43 artillery systems were also destroyed.
During the day, a large number of combat clashes took place at the front, mostly in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivsk directions. russia carried out more than 4,000 shelling attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is expecting 3 million artillery shells. Negotiations are also underway to create an F-16 aviation school in the Czech Republic.
Czech President Petr Pavel stated that the deployment of Czech peacekeepers in Ukraine is impossible until a peace agreement is concluded. The final decision will be made by Ukraine.
Zelenskyy announced that he expects to receive 1. 8 million shells. Negotiations are also ongoing on the creation of a Czech-Ukrainian F-16 aviation school in the Czech Republic.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the Czech Republic for a meeting with President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala. The parties will discuss military aviation and joint pressure on Russia.
The US State Department has approved the sale of pilot training and maintenance services for F-16 fighters to Ukraine for $310. 5 million. This will improve Ukraine's security and its interoperability with the US.
Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting on the development of the fleet of military aircraft, including F-16s that are already in Ukraine, and those expected in the near future. Systemic solutions for effective training and use of aviation were discussed.
The US is transferring decommissioned F-16s to Ukraine for spare parts to support the F-16 fleet provided by Europe. Non-operational aircraft stored at the landfill have already been sent via Poland.
On the night of April 29, Russian drones attacked Ukraine, one of them crossed the border with Romania by 500 meters. The Romanian Air Force scrambled fighter jets to patrol.
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.
April 26th marks International Veterinary Day and World Pilots' Day. Also on this day, Saint Basil of Amasya is commemorated.
Russia carried out a massive combined attack on Ukraine, using various types of missiles and UAVs. Ukraine needs more air defense systems to protect the population from such attacks.
On the night of April 24, 2025, Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, firing missiles of various types and attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 112 aerial targets.
In Poland, a female officer became an F-16 aircraft pilot for the first time, having undergone training in the USA and serving at the 32nd Base. Another female pilot is currently undergoing training at the 31st Base.
According to a BBC source, three missiles were fired at the plane. The friendly fire version is excluded, as Ukrainian air defenses were not operating in the area of the mission.
Major Pavlo Ivanov, who died while piloting an F-16 fighter, was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. The corresponding decree was published on the President's website.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the death of Captain Pavlo Ivanov on an F-16 while performing a combat mission. The circumstances of the tragedy are being clarified.
26-year-old F-16 pilot Pavlo Ivanov died on April 12, 2025, while performing a combat mission. The circumstances of the tragedy are being established by an interdepartmental commission.
Photos of the Chinese J-36, a sixth-generation aircraft with a "flying wing" design, have appeared online. Experts note the unusual configuration of the engines, which may provide additional thrust.
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.
