Putin's trust rating drops 5% in Russia – ISW
Trust in Vladimir Putin is declining in Russia amid public dissatisfaction with censorship policies.
Society and Culture
Returned children take first steps toward reintegration in Ukraine
Seven Ukrainian children who were successfully returned home on April 3 visited the Child Rights Protection Center, where they can receive legal assistance, material and technical support, as well as comprehensive social and psychological care.
Crimean Tatar national movement veteran Asan Dzhemilev dies in Crimea
In the temporarily Russian-occupied city of Bakhchysarai (Autonomous Republic of Crimea), Asan Dzhemilev, a veteran of the Crimean Tatar national movement and brother of Crimean Tatar leader Mustafa Dzhemilev, died at the age of 88.
05 April 2026
Lviv officials deny claims of mass absenteeism among IDP children due to bullying
Lviv officials have denied claims that internally displaced children are not attending school due to bullying or lack of Ukrainian language skills.
Pope Leo XIV urges world leaders to choose peace in Easter message
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, April 5, delivered his Easter message following Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square, calling on world leaders to choose peace.
Ukrainian Antarctic expedition records close encounter with humpback whales
The Ukrainian Antarctic expedition encountered several pairs of resting humpback whales during a sea outing.
Zelensky congratulates Western Christian faithful on Easter
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, extended Easter greetings to everyone celebrating the holiday today and wished that all prayers for protection from evil be heard.
Over 100,000 sq km of Ukrainian land still potentially dangerous due to mines – Presidential Office
More than 100,000 square kilometers of Ukraine's territory remain potentially hazardous.
Ukraine extradites foreign fighter who fought for Russia to Azerbaijan
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have extradited to Azerbaijan a native of Hajigabul who took part in combat operations with Russian military units.
Russian propaganda spreading narratives portraying Ukraine as “terrorist state” over strikes on Russian facilities
Russian information resources have intensified the spread of narratives portraying Ukraine as a “terrorist state,” using reports of strikes on oil terminals, refineries in Ufa, and other facilities on Russian territory.
Georgia extends aid for Ukrainian refugees by three months
Georgia has extended the provision of medical services and financial assistance to Ukrainian citizens continuously residing in the country for an additional three months.
04 April 2026
Kirovohrad region leads in roadwork progress – Kuleba
As of April 4, more than 62% of planned roadworks have been completed in the Kirovohrad region – the highest indicator among all regions.
Zelensky meets with Patriarch Bartholomew
Volodymyr Zelensky and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew discussed the fate of Ukrainian children suffering due to Russian aggression, as well as the development of the church in Ukraine during a meeting in Istanbul.
Ukraine launches probe into violations at Uzhhorod recruitment center
Ukraine's Operational Command West has initiated a special commission to investigate alleged violations at the Uzhhorod Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center.
Exhibition 'Target Destroyed: Sky of Kyiv Region' opens in Kyiv
An exhibition titled "Target Destroyed: Sky of Kyiv Region" has opened in Kyiv at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War.
Ukrainian demining units clear nearly 900 hectares of liberated territories in March – Defense Ministry
Demining units of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine cleared 876 hectares of territory in March.
Ukraine has no plans to mobilize women, no mechanisms being developed – Ground Forces
The Ukrainian Ground Forces are not preparing for the mobilization of women and are not developing any mechanisms aimed at such a process.
Ukrainian Film Days will be held in Vilnius in April
From April 9 to 12, the Lithuanian capital will host the “Days of Ukrainian Cinema” festival, which will showcase the latest achievements of Ukrainian cinema to the local public and community.
03 April 2026
Seven more Ukrainian teenagers returned from temporarily occupied territories
From temporarily occupied territories seized by Russia, within the framework of the President of Ukraine’s initiative Bring Kids Back UA and with the assistance of the Office of the Ombudsman team, seven more Ukrainian teenagers aged 13–17 have been returned.
President Zelensky awards representatives of Crimean Tatar people
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded Crimean Tatars with state honors and recalled a decree he signed that grants the Mejlis additional powers.
Ukrinform journalist Olha Zvonariova wins award in Italy
Olha Zvonariova, a journalist with the Ukrainian National News Agency Ukrinform, has been named a laureate of this year's Italian Montecatini Prize for Journalism (Premio Montecatini di Giornalismo-2026).
Exhibition “Easter Garden” by Anzhelika Rudnytska opens in Kyiv
An exhibition titled “Easter Garden” by singer, artist, and volunteer Anzhelika Rudnytska is currently on display in Kyiv.
02 April 2026
Melania Trump brokers return of abducted Ukrainian children in fourth mediation effort
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump acted as a mediator in an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to reunite six Ukrainian children with their families.
Ombudswoman: Schools avoid publicizing bullying cases involving students and teachers
Educational institutions try to keep incidents of bullying—whether involving students or teachers—under wraps.
Lithuanian parliament speaker delivers new aid package to Ukraine's military intelligence
The Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania, Juozas Olekas, has delivered another package of assistance to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR).
Intel identifies Russian archaeologists behind illegal excavations in TOT
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released information regarding 20 Ukrainian cultural artifacts looted by the Russians, as well as seven individuals involved in illegal archaeological work, the distortion of history, and the justification of the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
01 April 2026
Occupation administration of Yalta destroys city's historical and cultural heritage – National Resistance Center
The occupation authorities in Yalta are dismantling the city's historical and cultural legacy, replacing protected areas and architectural landmarks with closed hotel complexes for Russian elites.
Canada extends its temporary migration program for Ukrainians
Canada has prolonged the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET), which allows Ukrainians to live and work in Canada.
Finland to introduce air threat alert system modeled on Ukrainian application
By the end of 2027, Finland plans to launch an air threat warning system developed with consideration of Ukraine's experience.