Umerov, Indian FM discuss frontline situation, prospects for peace negotiations
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov held a meeting with India's Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
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17 April 2026
EU to announce fourth element of security guarantees for Ukraine
The European Union will announce a fourth element of security guarantees for Ukraine on April 21 during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, where further pressure on the aggressor state will also be discussed.
Zelensky imposes sanctions on 130 Russian military commanders, religious figures
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed decrees enacting decisions of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council to impose sanctions on Russian commanders involved in missile attacks against Ukraine, as well as on Russian religious figures who justify Russian aggression.
Zelensky to take part in leaders’ meeting on Strait of Hormuz
President Volodymyr Zelensky will join today’s summit of leaders who will discuss ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Zelensky: EU loan unlock could fund expansion of Ukraine’s combat aviation
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is preparing to expand its combat aviation with Gripen aircraft, and that unblocking the European package for Ukraine will unlock funding for this.
Zelensky: Conflict in Iran poses risks to Ukraine’s weapons supply
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that due to the war in Iran, there are risks to the supply of weapons to Ukraine; at the same time, European partners are ready to help find a way out of this situation.
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz for remaining period of ceasefire, Iran’s Foreign Minister announces
Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for all vessels for the remaining period of the ceasefire.
Ukraine’s Navy to have five mine countermeasure vessels by June
As of June 2026, the Ukrainian Navy will have five mine countermeasure vessels in service. In particular, the Netherlands is currently training the crew of the minehunter Zr. Ms. Makkum, which will be renamed Henichesk and transferred to Ukraine in June.
Russian propaganda spreading fake claims about “ineffectiveness” of Ukrainian drone specialists in Middle East
Propagandists used a pro-Russian Italian outlet to discredit Ukraine’s defense sector
Over 50% of Russian aerial targets neutralized by EW systems – Ground Forces
Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) systems play a key role in air defense, neutralizing more than half of enemy aerial targets.
King of Sweden visits Ukraine, meets Zelensky in Lviv
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is on a visit to Ukraine, currently staying in the western city of Lviv.
King of Sweden visits Ukraine, meets Zelensky in Lviv
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is on a visit to Ukraine, currently staying in the western city of Lviv.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian air defense system in occupied Mariupol
Ukrainian forces have destroyed a Russian air defense system in the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol.
Private air defense unit downs jet-powered drone for first time
A private air defense unit in the Kharkiv region has, for the first time, shot down a jet-powered drone traveling at over 400 km/h.
Ukraine receives 90% of funds backed by revenues from Russia’s frozen assets – Finance Ministry
Ukraine has received about $45 billion, or 90% of the expected funding backed by revenues from frozen Russian assets.
Ukraine hopes to begin Gripen pilot training this year – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden will discuss the possibility of beginning the training of Ukrainian pilots on Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets as early as this year.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian air defense system in occupied Mariupol
Ukrainian forces have destroyed a Russian air defense system in the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol.
King of Sweden visits Ukraine, meets Zelensky in Lviv
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is on a visit to Ukraine, currently staying in the western city of Lviv.
Russian strike halts Chernihiv CHP plant, leaving city without hot water
A Russian attack overnight on April 17 forced the shutdown of the Chernihiv combined heat and power (CHP) plant, leaving the city without hot water.
Ukraine returns another group of children from Russian-occupied Kherson region
Another group of children has been successfully returned from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Ukrainian Special Forces strike Russia's Rubikon drone base near Mariupol
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) have released footage showing a strike on a logistics base of Russia's secretive drone technology center Rubikon in occupied Manhush, Donetsk region, carried out overnight on April 17.
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces' training center helps recruits overcome fear of weapons
At the 199th Training Center of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, instructors help recruits overcome their fear of weapons by explaining their role in protecting life.
Ukrainian Special Forces strike Russia's Rubikon drone base near Mariupol
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) have released footage showing a strike on a logistics base of Russia's secretive drone technology center Rubikon in occupied Manhush, Donetsk region, carried out overnight on April 17.
Trump says US focused on Iran despite ongoing Ukraine peace efforts
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on developments in the Ukraine peace process, saying that while progress is being made, the United States is currently focused on resolving the situation with Iran.
Russia preparing new spring-summer offensive in southeastern Ukraine – intelligence
Russia is preparing a new ground offensive in southeastern Ukraine and aims to capture the entire Donbas region by September.
Ukrainian Defense Forces strike Russian 'Podlyot' and 'Nebo-M' radar systems, command posts, and storage base for Russian boats
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit "Podlyot" and "Nebo-M" radar stations, command posts, a storage facility for boats, and other logistical assets of the Russian army in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and in the Russian Federation.
Ivan Stupak, former SBU officer
Ukraine Outmatches Russia in Operations on Enemy Soil
Svyrydenko after visit to US: Bessent supports Ukraine, progress made in IMF negotiations
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said during meetings in the United States that she felt strong support for Ukraine from Washington.
Power outages in effect in seven regions due to Russian attacks on energy facilities
As a result of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, as of the morning of April 17, there are electricity outages in seven regions.
US warns Europe about delays in weapons deliveries due to war with Iran - Reuters
American officials have informed their European counterparts that part of previously signed arms supply contracts will be delayed amid the war with Iran.