Ukrainian marine returns home after four years in Russian captivity
During a prisoner exchange, Yevhenii Demchuk, a marine from the village of Lvove in the Kherson region, has returned to Ukraine after spending four years in captivity.
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12 April 2026
Sweden detains dry cargo ship en route from Russia
On Sunday, April 12, Sweden reported that it had detained the Panamanian bulk carrier Hui Yuan, which is suspected of violating environmental laws—the coast guard’s aircraft recorded the bulk carrier dumping coal residues into the sea.
President and first lady greet Ukrainians on Easter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, Olena Zelenska, greeted Ukrainians on Easter.
Eastern-rite Christians celebrate Easter
On Sunday, April 12, Orthodox Christians and Greek Catholics celebrate one of the most important holidays of the year – Easter, also known as the Resurrection of Christ.
Twelve Ukrainian defenders from Azov and Kara-Dag brigades return from Russian captivity
Eleven members of the 1st National Guard Corps Azov Brigade and one serviceman of the Kara-Dag brigade have been released from Russian captivity.
Germany provides NG with five armored ambulances
Germany has provided five Mediguard armored ambulances to the Ukrainian National Guard.
11 April 2026
Zelensky: We hope to continue prisoner exchanges in near future
Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address that Ukraine hopes to continue prisoner exchanges in the near future.
SSU releases exclusive footage of latest prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine has published exclusive footage showing the return of Ukrainians freed from Russian captivity as part of a prisoner exchange held on Saturday, April 11.
Holy Fire descends at Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem
At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, the Holy Fire descended on Holy Saturday, April 11.
Lubinets reports on health condition of Ukrainians released from Russian captivity
Seven men abducted by Russian invaders in 2022 in the Kharkiv, Kyiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions have returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity.
Zelensky: 182 Ukrainians return from Russian captivity
As part of a prisoner exchange, 175 Ukrainian servicemen and 7 civilians have returned from Russian captivity.
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.
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.