Defense Ministry creates new role of military ombudsman
Ukrainian military personnel will soon have access to a military ombudsman, ensuring they can report violations of their rights, the Defense Ministry announced on April 3.
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Ukrainian photojournalist wins World Press Photo prize
Ukrainian photojournalist Julia Kochetova was announced as one of the 2024 World Press Photo Contest winners on April 3 for her multidisciplinary project "War Is Personal."
State Bureau of Investigation has investigated over 1,600 treason cases since start of full-scale invasion
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation reported on April 3 that since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, 1,633 cases of suspected treason have come under investigation, resulting in 1,072 people being declared suspects.
Some villages in occupied Kherson Oblast 'no longer exist,' official says
The situation in Oleshky in occupied Kherson Oblast is deteriorating under Russian occupation, and some villages "no longer exist," Tetiana Hasanenko, the exiled head of Oleshky's military administration, told Radio Svoboda on April 3.
Romanian Defense Ministry proposes law enabling military intervention to protect Romanians abroad
Romania's Defense Ministry has proposed a draft law that would enable its troops to be deployed to protect Romanian citizens outside of Romania's territory, Romanian newspaper Adevarul reported on April 3.
Russian attack in Kharkiv Oblast kills man, injures boy
A Russian attack on the village of Novoosynove in Kharkiv Oblast killed a man and injured an 11-year-old boy, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on April 2.
US not supporting Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, Blinken says
"We have neither supported nor enabled strikes by Ukraine outside of its territory," Blinken said, responding to a question from a journalist about the Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Bloomberg: Biden calls Xi, Ukraine likely on the agenda
A senior administration official told reporters at a briefing that Biden would reiterate "that China should use its leverage with Russia and Iran to enhance stability, both around the war in Ukraine and amid turmoil in the Middle East."
Ukraine launches digital war damages register as basis for future reparations
Ukrainians whose property has been destroyed or damaged by Russia can now submit applications for compensation via an international digital register, which will be used "as the basis for future reparations" from Russia, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on April 2.
Putin appoints new Black Sea Fleet commander
Russian leader Vladimir Putin appointed Vice Admiral Sergey Pinchuk as the new commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, state news agency RIA Novosti reported on April 2.
Russian attack kills elderly man in Kherson Oblast
A Russian attack on the village of Tokarivka in Kherson Oblast killed a 79-year-old man in Kherson Oblast, the Kherson Regional Military Administration reported on April 2.
Bloomberg: Russia plans reduction in diesel exports due to drone attacks
Russia is planning to reduce diesel exports from its Black and Baltic Sea ports in April to the lowest level in five months due to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and the upcoming maintenance season, Bloomberg reported on April 1.
WSJ: Russia using cryptocurrency to avoid sanctions
Russian smugglers are using the cryptocurrency tether to circumvent Western sanctions and purchase weapons and drone parts, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on April 1.
Japan provides Ukraine with $118 million grant for healthcare, reconstruction
Japan provided Ukraine with $118 million in aid as part of two World Bank projects, Ukraine's Finance Ministry reported on April 1.
Poll: Most Ukrainians say they understand motivation of draft evaders
Most Ukrainians say they understand the motivation of those who try to avoid mobilization, according to a poll by Ukraine's Institute of Social and Political Psychology published on April 1. At the same time, almost 43% of respondents said they were ashamed of men who evade mobilization.
Zelensky holds meeting on drone production, electronic warfare
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a three-hour meeting on April 1 to discuss drone production and electronic warfare systems with senior members of the military and government.
Russian attack on Kharkiv injures 1
Russia launched a guided projectile at a residential area of Kharkiv during an evening attack, injuring one person, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on March 30.
Zelensky says more government reshuffles to come
Ukrainians can expect more government reshuffles in the near future, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on March 30.
Income declaration suggests Shmyhal's family earns 8 times his salary
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal's income declaration for 2023 revealed his earnings consisted of a Hr 974,845 ($25,000) salary, while his wife and daughter earned Hr 7,866,994 ($200,800), Ukrinform reported on March 30.
Russia reportedly carries out mass deportations of migrants
Russia is conducting raids on raids on dormitories and apartments known to house Central Asian migrants and is carrying out mass deportations in response to the recent terrorist attack on Moscow, Russian independent media outlet Meduza reported on March 30.
Media: EU bans Turkish airline due to links with Russia
The EU has banned the Turkish airline Southwind from flying in its airspace due to links with Russia, Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet reported on March 30.
Ukraine’s popular ‘Drunken Cherry’ bar opens in London as company expands westward
If you are ever a guest for an evening in a Ukrainian home, at some point you can probably expect a narrow bottle of sweet alcohol made from local fruits, known as nalivka, to be placed on the table. While nalivka is traditionally home-made, in 2015 Ukraine’s largest restaurant
Belgian PM says MEPs, MPs paid by Russian propaganda network
The Russian propaganda network recently uncovered by Czech intelligence paid European and Belgian lawmakers to spread pro-Kremlin disinformation, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said in Brussels on March 28.
Reuters: UK company developing EW-proof drones for Ukraine
The British company Evolve Dynamics is focusing on developing drones for the Ukrainian military that are able to withstand electronic warfare, Reuters reported on March 28.
Shmyhal, Duda meet in Warsaw
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Polish President Andrzej Duda on March 28, as part of his official visit to Warsaw.
Zelensky, Speaker Johnson hold call
President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson held a phone call on March 28, Zelensky announced on social media.
Russia claims another suspect detained in connection with Moscow terrorist attack
Another suspect has been detained in connection with the March 22 terrorist attack in Moscow, Russia's investigative committee said on March 28.
Poland investigating pro-Kremlin propaganda network linked to Russian intelligence
Poland is investigating a Russian propaganda network linked to Russian intelligence after Czechia uncovered the operations of a pro-Kremlin network that spread anti-Ukraine and anti-EU disinformation, the Polish Internal Security Agency (ABW) announced on March 28.
Ukraine war latest: At least 32 Ukrainian POWs executed in Russian captivity during winter, UN says
Key developments on March 26: * UN: At least 32 Ukrainian POWs executed in Russian captivity during winter * Russian landing ship Konstantin Olshansky hit with Neptune missile, says Ukraine * Ukraine dismisses Security Council secretary Danilov * Polish official says NATO considering shooting down Russian missiles that approach its borders * SBU says it
Slovenia to join Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky told journalists that Slovenia will join Czechia's initiative to supply artillery shells for Ukraine, Radio Prague International reported on March 26.
Bloomberg: Macron seeking to convince Lula on Ukraine during Brazil trip
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to convince his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Lula to support Ukraine during his trip to Brazil, Bloomberg reported on March 26.
Armored vehicles coalition for Ukraine launched in Warsaw
Countries participating in the armored vehicles coalition for Ukraine, an initiative of Poland and Germany, met in Warsaw for the first time on March 26, Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced.
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