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03 April 2026
Following a meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ministry of Defense is preparing a series of decisions, including measures to strengthen the infantry, improve the contract system within the Defense Forces, and enhance the response to incidents involving the Special Forces.
In March 2026, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck more than 151,200 enemy targets and neutralized 35,351 Russian invaders.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a conversation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Elsisi, stated that Egypt will no longer accept grain exported by Russia from Ukrainian occupied territories.
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded Crimean Tatars with state honors and recalled a decree he signed that grants the Mejlis additional powers.
Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the Office of the President, noted that Petro Poroshenko’s statements regarding alleged pressure on the court in the sanctions case appear to be an emotional reaction on the eve of the court hearing, rather than a position backed by facts.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that in March 2026 Russia suffered its largest losses since the beginning of the full-scale war – more than 35,000 invaders were killed or severely wounded.
NATO countries are united in their interest in Ukraine winning its defensive war against Russia, while the Alliance itself is the strongest military alliance in the world.
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Pavlo Palisa discussed the situation on the battlefield and successful technological solutions that should be scaled up during a meeting with former U.S. Central Command chief and ex-CIA Director David Petraeus.
President Volodymyr Zelensky is convinced that, when it comes to lifting the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, only joint action by nations can yield results.
The situation on the frontline remains difficult, however, according to British intelligence assessments, it is currently the most favorable for Ukraine in the past ten months.
In the coming days, the Ukrainian party will finalize the security guarantees document by addressing the remaining questions in this area. Once the documents have been agreed upon, a U.S. delegation may arrive in Kyiv.
The Ukrainian side has passed on to the United States its request regarding a proposal to the Russians for an Easter ceasefire.
Fighters of the Lasar's Group special unit of unmanned aerial systems of the National Guard of Ukraine, in coordination with adjacent units, have destroyed a Russian Palantin electronic warfare (EW) system on the Zaporizhzhia front.
Russian troops have intensified their assault operations in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad agglomeration, using light vehicles, including ATVs, and attempting to advance along the flanks toward Hryshyne and Rodynske.
Ukraine is working to strengthen the protection of its railway network as well as water infrastructure, including bridges, dams, hydroelectric power plants, and pumping stations.
An exhibition titled “Easter Garden” by singer, artist, and volunteer Anzhelika Rudnytska is currently on display in Kyiv.
02 April 2026
Retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg has called on the United States to create a new defense alliance that could include Ukraine, citing NATO’s ineffectiveness in the war with Iran.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on the parties to the conflict in the Middle East to immediately cease hostilities, warning of the risk of the war expanding across the entire Middle East with serious global consequences.
Restoration work in the energy sector and the installation of alternative generation are underway at 245 facilities across the country.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine continues to work with states that are under attack by the Iranian regime, noting that new agreements have been reached under which Ukraine will have a greater presence in emerging security formats.
Educational institutions try to keep incidents of bullying—whether involving students or teachers—under wraps.
Due to the large number of what it describes as absurd statements by Hungarian officials about Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a 24/7 online broadcast called “Hungarian Radio Ukraine.”
Despite recent opinion polls in Hungary showing a solid lead for the Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, over the ruling Fidesz party of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, even an opposition victory could, under certain circumstances, paralyze the functioning of the government for a long time.
Russian forces have intensified their drone attacks in the Kherson region, notably increasing the use of drones on fiber-optic cables.
Four years ago, on April 2, 2022, the Ukrainian Defense Forces completely drove Russian troops out of the Kyiv region.
01 April 2026
Rustem Umerov, Head of the National Security and Defense Council, continues to work with countries interested in Ukraine’s defense expertise.
President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed coordinating Ukraine's actions with partners, including the United States, to bring the war to an end.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the frontline situation and air defense needs with the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer.
The key topic of the meeting between President Zelensky and Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, Helen McEntee, was Ireland's priorities during its presidency of the European Union in the second half of 2026.
Despite the escalation around Iran, the U.S. remains optimistic about the prospects for meaningful talks between Ukraine and Russia.