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18 April 2025
18:52
A fatal fire broke out on the Sumy-Kyiv train
JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" reported a tragic incident that occurred on the "Sumy - Kyiv" train due to a fire on April 18.
16:29
Rosenbaum and Dzhigurda on the list: Zelensky introduced new sanctions against famous Russians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has imposed new NSDC sanctions against 20 Russian singers, athletes, and actors.
15:58
First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine dismissed
On April 18, the Ukrainian government dismissed Lieutenant General Ivan Havrylyuk from the position of First Deputy Head of the Ministry of Defense.
15:41
The Kremlin announced the end of the moratorium on strikes on the energy sector
Russia has announced the end of the ban on strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities. There are no plans to extend the moratorium yet.
13:05
Zelenskyy extended martial law and mobilization
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed laws on the extension of martial law and mobilization in Ukraine.
11:25
Syrsky spoke about the plans of the Russian occupiers
The plans of the Russian occupiers are unchanged - the enemy wants to push the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine beyond the borders of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions and reach the administrative borders of these regions.
10:59
"I'm not that easy to fool": People's Deputy Zhan Beleniuk reacted to manifestations of racism
Ukrainian athlete and MP Zhan Beleniuk told how he reacts to manifestations of racism online. He shared his thoughts on his personal Facebook page.
10:29
The full text of the memorandum of cooperation between Ukraine and the United States has been published
The text of the memorandum of intent between the United States of America and Ukraine to conclude a formal agreement on economic partnership and a reconstruction investment fund has been published.
10:22
Russia launched 6 missiles and 37 drones into Ukraine overnight
On the night of the drunkard, April 18, the enemy struck Ukraine with 43 air attack vehicles, including 6 missiles of various types and 37 attack UAVs.
09:50
Air Command showed how an anti-aircraft gunner "landed" a Russian "Caliber" with one shot
An anti-aircraft gunner of a portable anti-aircraft missile system shot down a Russian Kalibr-type cruise missile with one shot.
09:20
Diplomat predicts provision of German Taurus to Ukraine
A Ukrainian diplomat predicts that Germany may still provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles - all that is needed is political consent and "it is imminent." This was stated in an interview with "Apostrophe" by Vadym Prystaiko, former Minister of Foreign Affairs (2019 - 2020), former Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine (2020), Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom (2020-2023).
08:52
Ukrainian writer offers radical appeal to Putin
Ukrainian writer Andriy Kokotyukha decided to share a radical way to address Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
08:22
Russians struck Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipro at night — what are the consequences?
On the night of Friday, April 18, Russia attacked Sumy, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. The enemy struck with Shahed strike UAVs and, according to preliminary data, ballistic missiles with cluster munitions.
17 April 2025
17:59
Syrsky: Ukrainian forces managed to push the enemy near Pokrovsk
Over the past few weeks, the defense forces have managed to liberate about 16 square kilometers of territory in the Pokrovsk area of Donetsk region.
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.
16:23
"On the eve of Easter and after it": Zelenskyy warned Ukrainians about possible new strikes by the Russian Federation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Ukrainians to be cautious on the eve of Easter and after it due to possible new attacks by Russian occupiers.
16:03
"I will be better than my dad": Viktoria Spartz's Ukrainian neighbor spoke about her promise
Current American politician, Indiana Senator from Noblesville, Hamilton County, and US House of Representatives Congresswoman Victoria Spartz promised as a child to become better and more famous than her father, a deputy from Chernihiv.
16:01
Mysterious incident with Ukrainian model Kovalchuk in Dubai - new details
New details have emerged in the case of the incident with Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk, who was found in Dubai in serious condition.
15:46
A Ukrainian poet and military man really wanted to see Slovaks and Hungarians at the parade in Moscow on May 9
Ukrainian activist and poet, currently commander of the engineer-sapper company of the 3rd separate assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksiy Byk, expressed his desire to see Slovak and Hungarian veterans of World War II at the May 9 parade in Moscow.
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.
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