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Friday, 17 April 2026, 04:14
In his response to criticism from Ukraine's ambassador to the UK, former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that now is not the time for politics.
On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) reaffirmed its support for a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, to be achieved through negotiations based on international law and the Helsinki principles.
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 50 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, with fighting continuing in four sectors.
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that territorial issues which cannot be agreed upon at the level of technical groups during peace negotiations should be addressed at a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A delegation of European Union leaders and heads of European countries visited one of the thermal power plants in Kyiv, which was targeted by Russian attacks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that it would be plainly unreasonable to keep Ukraine outside of NATO, yet this is precisely what Russia wants.
Seven utility workers were injured in Kherson due to the detonation of explosives in the city center.
The Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Visvaldas Kulbokas, has stated that any war is a moral crime, and that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a sin that has no justification.
In the southern sector, the assault units of the Russian Vostok Group are on average 86% staffed, but some units that took part in the assaults have significantly fewer personnel.
Certain units of the Russian army have already received cash bonuses for February for successful FPV drone strikes against Ukrainian servicemen in the Huliaipole sector.
Russian forces carried out an FPV drone strike on the Kostiantynivka community in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, killing one civilian and injuring two others.
Russian troops are regrouping assault units and preparing to resume active combat operations in the area of the village of Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian troops operating on the Prydniprovske front are attempting to gain internet access by confiscating or purchasing SIM cards from Ukrainian mobile operators due to the absence of Starlink satellite communications.
Defense Forces are in complete control of the village of Ternuvate in the Zaporizhzhia region, despite Russian troops' claims that they have established control over the settlement.
On Tuesday, February 24, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola signed the Ukraine Support Loan worth €90 billion for the period 2026–2027.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck Russian military command posts, supply depots, and a repair base using, among other weapons, ATACMS missiles.
President Volodymyr Zelensky called on partners of the Coalition of the Willing to increase energy support for Ukraine.
Poland seeks a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine with security guarantees and a European perspective – one that will only be possible after Russia is forced to end its aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the official visits of foreign leaders at the start of the war revealed Ukraine's true partners. He added that one day he hopes to welcome the U.S. president to Kyiv so that they can see firsthand the struggle of the Ukrainian people.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, together with foreign guests who arrived in Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of the start of the full-scale invasion, honored the memory of the fallen heroes on Maidan.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry Mykhailo Fedorov has outlined three key priorities for the Ministry of Defense during the war.
In Kherson, as a result of a Russian drone attack, a municipal worker was killed on his 62nd birthday while performing his professional duties.
On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 26 international delegations arrived in Kyiv by rail over the course of two days.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that in order to guarantee security in Ukraine and Europe, transatlantic unity is essential.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the United States and its leader Donald Trump to remain on Ukraine's side as the country fights against Russia and Vladimir Putin.
On Tuesday, February 24, Denmark announced the allocation of an additional DKK 190 million (EUR 25,4 million) in humanitarian assistance for Ukraine.
On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Australia announced the introduction of sanctions against 180 individuals, legal entities, and vessels linked to Russia – the largest package of restrictions since February 2022.
On Tuesday, February 24, the UK government announced the biggest package of sanctions against Russia since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago.
NATO will continue to support Ukraine, and Russian leader Vladimir Putin must demonstrate whether he is truly committed to peace.