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17 April 2025
17:18
Andrii Matiukha supported Okhmatdyt: Doctors received a high-precision Thompson system
A cutting-edge Thompson retractor system has been installed at Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt hospital — a technological solution that significantly enhances the quality of pediatric surgeries.
15:25
The Kremlin was delighted with The Economist's articles about Zelensky's monopolization of power in Ukraine
The Russian Kremlin was delighted that the Western publication The Economist called the Ukrainian government monopolized.
14:50
Public Broadcasting producer Yuri Makarov was attacked with a knife
An unknown person attacked and stabbed the executive producer of Public Broadcasting and well-known journalist Yuriy Makarov.
14:29
The level of dissatisfaction with Trump among Americans has increased
Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with US President Donald Trump. This is evidenced by recent public surveys.
13:51
"A excellent video that reveals the whole essence of a person": they saw significance in Trump's "relationship" with an umbrella
Ukrainian journalist Serhiy Zarayskyi considers a video of US President Donald Trump struggling with an umbrella to be iconic.
12:25
French court allows forced recovery of $5 billion from Russia in favor of Naftogaz
A French court recognized and granted permission for the enforcement of the Hague arbitration award regarding compensation for losses caused by the illegal expropriation of Naftogaz Group assets in Crimea in the amount of $5 billion.
11:59
What disappointment befell Trump with Ukraine — an explanation from financier Fursa
Ukrainian blogger and financier Serhiy Fursa believes that US President Donald Trump's team is very disappointed that their leverage over Ukraine turned out to be too short, as expected, thanks to Europe's support.
10:19
Ukraine and the US will hold talks in Paris
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak reported on a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings with representatives of the coalition of states willing and able to guarantee security, in particular from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom in Paris.
09:24
"Oddly enough, Kasparov formulated what many of us could not formulate": Ukrainian journalist on the absence of an "other Russia"
Ukrainian journalist Kateryna Kobernyk supported the position of Russian chess player Garry Kasparov, who said that the particular blame lies precisely with those "good" Russians who, for grant money, convince the world of the existence of some other Russia.
08:56
Revenge for Sumy: Defense Forces strike another powerful blow
Drones have again attacked the 112th Guards Missile Brigade in the Ivanovo region of Russia. This is reported by Russian media.
08:34
Rescuers showed the consequences of the Russian strike on the Dnipro
Three people, including a child, were killed in a Russian drone strike on the Dnipro on Wednesday evening, April 16.
16 April 2025
22:06
Key legal matters are in the final stages: Zelensky on the agreement with the US on minerals
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the final stage in developing key legal points in an agreement with the United States on rare earth metals.
21:52
"Is Trump still a friend or not?": US extends sanctions against Russian ships
US President Donald Trump has extended the ban on entry into American ports of Russian or allied vessels for another year, dealing another "stab in the back" to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
21:20
"We sat and waited for it to arrive": footage of a UAV strike on the occupiers in the Ivanovo region of the Russian Federation has appeared online
New footage of a strike by Ukrainian drones on barracks in the settlement of Shuya in the Ivanovo region of the Russian Federation, where the 112th brigade of the Russian Armed Forces, involved in the shelling of Sumy on April 13, is stationed, has appeared online.
20:18
A fire broke out in a workshop of a bearing manufacturing company in Kursk: what is known
In Kursk, Russia, a massive fire broke out at one of the enterprises on April 16. The area covered by the fire is growing.
18:59
"The reaction must be here and now!": Lubinets appealed to the UN over the shooting of a prisoner of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, called on the international community to immediately react after another shooting of an unarmed Ukrainian serviceman in the Volnovakha district of Donetsk region.
18:31
Stole about 200 million rubles: former governor of Kursk region Smirnov detained in Russia
In Russia, the former governor of the Kursk region, Alexei Smirnov, was detained as part of a case involving the alleged embezzlement of 200 million rubles from the 15 billion rubles allocated from the federal budget for the region's defense.
17:33
"This scumbag will become the most hated US president in the history of the country": journalist reacts to Trump's refusal to sell Patriot to Ukraine
United States President Donald Trump opposes the transfer of Patriot long-range anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine, even on a commercial basis, which could make him the most hated US leader in the country's history.
13:58
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine revealed details of how Putin uses North Koreans
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Andriy Kovalenko, stated that Russia plans to use the DPRK military for war on the territory of Ukraine, but allegedly on "Russian territory according to the Russian constitution," since they have inscribed Ukrainian lands into their constitution.
12:17
Ukrainian Defense Forces strike second blow in revenge for tragedy in Sumy
UAVs attacked Shuya in Ivanovo Oblast, where the missile brigade, which was accused of striking Sumy, is located.
11:02
The Rada extended martial law and mobilization in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada extended martial law and mobilization in Ukraine. This is reported by "Apostrophe" with reference to the results of the vote in parliament.
10:35
Left, but continues to work: the NAS of Ukraine spoke about the father of Putin's negotiator
The father of Vladimir Putin's chief negotiator with the US, Kirill Dmytriev, Oleksandr Dmytriev, is a corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and works at the Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic Engineering of the NAS of Ukraine, but he has not been seen at work for a long time.
10:12
SBU Chief Malyuk Points to Role of Chinese Prisoners in Exchange
The head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Malyuk, reported that SBU investigators are conducting all necessary procedural actions with prisoners of war, in particular from the People's Republic of China, who fought in the Russian army and were captured by the Defense Forces.
09:47
"Moscow, how are you?" Ukrainian military blogger showed drone strikes on Russia and hinted at May 9
Ukrainian military man and blogger Kyrylo Sazonov trolled Russians by reminding them of the explosions in the Voronezh, Belgorod, Kursk, and Lipetsk regions.
08:26
Rescuers showed the consequences of the Russian attack on Odessa
On Wednesday night, April 16, the Russians attacked Odessa with combat drones. There was damage to buildings and injuries.
15 April 2025
22:01
"Trump, of course, does not support Putin. He does not like him, I assure you": the US leader's pastor shared an insider's view
Personal spiritual advisor to United States leader Donald Trump, Mark Burns, said that Trump actually doesn't like Vladimir Putin.
20:37
It became known that Ukraine has broken the agreement with Bulgaria regarding nuclear power plant reactors
Bulgaria will not sell two nuclear power plant reactors to Ukraine. The deal on the reactors has collapsed.
19:04
Zelenskyy responded to Witkoff's scandalous statements
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the scandalous statements of US special envoy Steve Witkoff and stated that Ukraine is a sovereign state, and only the Ukrainian people can speak about its territories.
18:14
"All the towers of Moscow City are now a legitimate military target": Ukraine reacted to the scandalous video from the Russian Federation
A Ukrainian blogger who writes under the pseudonym Serhiy Naumovich has responded to a scandalous video in which Russians control drones in Moscow, striking Ukraine.
17:51
The Armed Forces of Ukraine took revenge on the Russian occupiers for Sumy — heavy enemy losses are known
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the anti-aircraft missile system of the 448th Missile Brigade of the Russian Army in Kursk, which launched a missile strike on the city of Sumy on Palm Sunday.
17:30
"Usyk was shooting... showing hatred towards the residents of Donbas": a brawl broke out in Donetsk over a Ukrainian boxer
Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov was pleasantly surprised by the way Ukrainian athletes, in particular boxer Oleksandr Usyk, were praised in temporarily occupied Donetsk.
17:12
«The only language Putin understands is the language of force": MEP calls for increased pressure on Russia
The West made a mistake by underestimating the principle that deterrence is only effective when the adversary understands that you are strong and undefeatable.
16:50
"Worthlessness and baseness look like this": gymnast Kovtun impressed the former advisor to the Minister of Sports with his cynicism
Former advisor to the Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Pavlo Bulhak was struck by the cynicism of gymnast Ilya Kovtun, who decided to change his Ukrainian sports citizenship to Croatian.
16:27
A scandal broke out in Russia over a publication about drone operators in Moscow who are striking Ukraine from there
A RIA Novosti publication about a drone operator from Moscow City hitting a target in Chasovye Yar was deleted after criticism on Z-channels.
15:40
"Why does this old rascal go there?" The People's Deputy was irritated by Vitkoff's visits to Putin
People's Deputy from the pro-presidential "Servant of the People" faction, Yelizaveta Bogutska, was outraged by US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his visits to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
14:53
Why Trump and Witkoff's actions regarding Putin and Ukraine are completely unacceptable — a journalist's explanation
Ukrainian journalist Mykhailo Tkach considers the actions of US President Donald Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff towards Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Ukraine unacceptable.
13:53
"Without any explanation, they tell us to fuck off": the writer reacted to the announcement of the US Embassy in Ukraine
Ukrainian public communications expert and writer Andriy Chernikov was unpleasantly surprised by an announcement on the US Embassy's Instagram page.
12:27
Why Trump refused to sell Patriot to Ukraine — explanation from financier Fursa
Ukrainian financier and blogger Serhiy Fursa believes that US President Donald Trump did not pick up the idea of selling Patriot to Ukraine because special envoy Steve Witkoff had a very successful visit to Russia, where he was impressed by the ideas of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
11:05
Trump wants to stop contributions to NATO
The administration of US President Donald Trump is proposing to cut the State Department's budget by almost half, at the expense of funding for humanitarian aid and health programs, as well as international organizations, including the UN and NATO.
10:51
Zelenskyy submitted proposals to the Rada to extend martial law and mobilization
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted proposals to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and mobilization in Ukraine.
10:38
Zaluzhny explained the difference between the Ukrainian world and the "Russian world"
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ambassador of Ukraine to Britain Valeriy Zaluzhny spoke at the opening of a new educational space - the Ukrainian School of Management, where he explained, in particular, the difference between the Ukrainian world and the "Russian world".
10:06
"Readiness to die and willingness to kill": Zaluzhny on the two most important decisions for a Ukrainian soldier
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ambassador of Ukraine to Britain Valeriy Zaluzhny spoke at the opening of a new educational space - the Ukrainian School of Management, where, in particular, he spoke about two of the most important decisions that Ukrainian soldiers must make.
09:42
Russians hit residential area of border settlement in Kharkiv region
The Russians launched an airstrike on a residential area of a border settlement in the Kharkiv region.
08:52
Ukrainian military blogger predicted a "big salute" in Moscow
Ukrainian blogger and military man Kirill Sazonov predicts that after Kursk, the Russian capital, Moscow, will also see "salutes" and fire.
08:31
Drones massively attacked Kursk
On Tuesday night, April 15, UAVs attacked the Russian city of Kursk. Residents of the city reported a large number of explosions.
14 April 2025
18:00
Chinese prisoners denied any connection with Chinese state bodies
Captured Chinese citizens Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo are not affiliated with the official Chinese authorities .
17:36
"I have my own life, and I make decisions so that it is good for me": athlete Kovtun explained the change of citizenship to Croatian
Ilya Kovtun, the silver medalist of the 2024 Olympics in artistic gymnastics, who decided to change his Ukrainian sports citizenship to Croatian, confirmed that he remains firm in his decision to compete for Croatia in the future.
16:16
Who is Yuriy Yula and did he really die during the Russian strike on Sumy?
On April 13, Russia launched a missile strike on the city of Sumy . Among the dead may have been the commander of the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade named after Kosh Ataman P.
15:31
"Thanks to People's Deputy Mariana Bezugliy... who helped us": Margarita Symonyan thanked the Ukrainian politician for Sumy
Kremlin propagandist, editor-in-chief of the Rossiya Segodnya news agency, and head of the Russia Today TV channel, Margarita Symonyan, thanked People's Deputy Mariana Bezuglii for the information about Ukrainian servicemen in Sumy.
11:47
Who exactly did Russia kill in Sumy on April 13, 2025 — details published
The names of those killed in the Russian missile strike on Sumy on April 13 were published online.
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