Boris Johnson visits Defense Forces positions in Zaporizhzhia sector of front
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the positions of the 65th Brigade on the Zaporizhzhia sector of the front line.
Society and Culture
Europe’s first Center for Ukrainian Unity to open in Berlin
On April 15, Unity Hub Berlin—Europe’s first Center for Ukrainian Unity—will open in Berlin.
10 April 2026
Mykolaiv short 20% of doctors, one-third of medical specialists near retirement age
Medical facilities in the city of Mykolaiv are 80% staffed with doctors, a third of whom are of retirement age.
SSU warns of possible provocations, terrorist attacks, and sabotage over Easter
The Security Service of Ukraine urges citizens to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines during the Easter holidays.
Honorary consul in Monaco: Ukraine’s reconstruction already underway
Monaco will play a significant role in the coming years as a hub for investments in Ukraine’s reconstruction, a process that has already begun and is currently estimated at approximately $588 billion.
Budanov urges public to “grow up” in sharp remarks on draft evaders and anti-TRC sentiment
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, sharply criticized draft evaders and those who oppose the Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRC), calling on society to “grow up.”
Council of Europe's Committee against Torture points to problems in Ukraine’s psychiatric and social care institutions
The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) has highlighted problems in psychiatric hospitals and social care institutions in Ukraine, including unequal living conditions, staff shortages, and an overreliance on medication-based treatment.
Russia plans to open four more embassies in African countries to increase its influence
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced preparations to open four more embassies in African countries to increase Russia’s political and ideological influence in the region.
Occupying authorities carry out 57 arrests in Crimea since beginning of year – human rights activists
In temporarily occupied Crimea, since the start of the year, occupying authorities have arrested 57 people, including 18 Crimean Tatars.
09 April 2026
Evgeniy Maloletka’s photo among winners of World Press Photo 2026
A photograph by Ukrainian photojournalist Evgeniy Maloletka has been included among the winners of this year’s World Press Photo contest.
Bodies of 1,000 fallen returned to Ukraine
As part of repatriation efforts, the bodies (remains) of 1,000 fallen individuals have been returned to Ukraine. According to the Russian side, they belong to Ukrainian servicemembers.
Retirement age rising in Ukraine as labor market increasingly relies on pensioners – lawmaker
In Ukraine, the retirement age is effectively rising due to stricter insurance record requirements and changes in the labor market. At the same time, the war has significantly reshaped employment patterns, leading to labor shortages and a growing number of working pensioners.
Classification of Russia's crimes against journalists should be carried out in four categories – IMI director
In Ukraine, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, at least 428 editorial offices have been affected by Russian crimes, and their classification should be organized into four categories.
Russia plans to restrict international calls for citizens — intelligence
In Russia, authorities plan to ban incoming international calls from certain "unfriendly" countries for ordinary citizens without prior subscriber consent, and to introduce mandatory labeling of such calls.
Russian government uses 'whitelists' during internet restrictions to promote players loyal to the authorities – intelligence
In Russia, the register of resources that remain accessible even during internet restrictions, the so-called "whitelists", is increasingly turning from a technical regulatory tool into an instrument of economic coercion and market redistribution in favor of players loyal to the authorities.
Free festival of contemporary Ukrainian cinema to be held in Canada
The Ukrainian Film Festival will take place in the two largest cities of the Canadian province of Alberta—Calgary and Edmonton.
Another 199 portraits of Ukrainian soldiers displayed on Alley of Faith and Hope in Ivano-Frankivsk
Another 199 portraits of soldiers believed to be missing in action or captured have been displayed on the Alley of Faith and Hope in Ivano-Frankivsk.
Russian propaganda spreads more than 500 fake publications portraying Ukraine as 'terrorist state' – SPRAVDI
Russian information resources have intensified a campaign promoting the narrative that Ukraine is allegedly a "terrorist state," using topics such as strikes on Russian territory, accusations against Baltic countries, and speculation around Ukraine's diplomatic initiatives.
Kremlin waging propaganda campaign marking 12th anniversary of so-called “DPR” – CCD
Russia has launched a large-scale propaganda campaign in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region to mark the 12th anniversary of the proclamation of the so-called “DPR” (Donetsk People’s Republic), while concealing the role of Russian militants and special forces who in 2014 arrived en masse from Russia and took part in the seizure of administrative buildings in the region.
08 April 2026
Since beginning of full-scale invasion, 147 media workers killed, and 28 journalists still in captivity – NUJU
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 147 media workers have been killed, and 28 journalists are still in captivity, according to the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine.
Ukrainian scientists install new air quality monitoring devices in Antarctica and World Ocean
Ukrainian scientists have installed additional air quality monitoring instruments at the Akademik Vernadsky Station and aboard the Noosfera research icebreaker.
Lubinets: Over 169,000 Ukrainians left without pensions in April
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, stated that more than 169,000 Ukrainians were left without pension payments in April due to bureaucratic delays.
07 April 2026
Additional heat and power capacity to be installed in Kyiv for critical infrastructure
There is no alternative to central heating in the capital; however, for critical infrastructure—specifically medical facilities and educational institutions—additional boiler rooms and mini-CHP plants will be built, and solar power generation will be actively utilized.
Russian forces destroy 1830s Dontsi-Zakharzhevski estate in Kharkiv region
An architectural landmark—the Dontsi-Zakharzhevski estate—was destroyed in the Kharkiv region as a result of a direct hit and a fire.
Nataliia Butyrska, Senior Analyst at the New Europe Center
North Korea Provides Up to 15 Million Shells to Fuel Russia’s War Effort
Partners provide Ukraine with medical humanitarian aid worth UAH 31M in March – Ministry of Health
In March, Ukraine received shipments of medical humanitarian aid from partners with a total value of about UAH 31 million.
Ukraine, Sweden strengthen cultural cooperation during wartime
Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture, Tetiana Berezhna, met with Sweden's Minister of Culture, Parisa Liljestrand.
Over 50 women held in Crimean detention centers, says human rights activist
Over 50 women have been held in Crimean detention centers. Most of the cases show signs of persecution on ethnic, political, or religious grounds, and the number of “cases involving women” has risen sharply since 2022.
06 April 2026
Zelensky meets with rabbis and representatives of Jewish communities
On the occasion of Passover, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with rabbis from Ukrainian cities and representatives of Jewish communities, who presented him with the first Torah translated into Ukrainian.