At a press conference in Kyiv on April 22, Ukraine’s Deposit Guarantee Fund and Polish fintech Zen.com, registered in Lithuania, said the company had acquired First Investment Bank, known as PINbank, which was transferred to the state in 2023 and later declared insolvent.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius unveiled a new national military strategy on April 22 in light of Russia's growing threat. It marks Germany's first such strategy since World War II.
At a press conference in Kyiv on April 22, Ukraine’s Deposit Guarantee Fund and Polish fintech Zen.com, registered in Lithuania, said the company had acquired First Investment Bank, known as PINbank, which was transferred to the state in 2023 and later declared insolvent.
While Russia has made it clear that resuming dialogue with Ukraine is not a top priority, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Putin would meet with Zelensky — under certain conditions.
Key developments on April 22: * 'Not Putinland' — Zelensky responds to 'Donnyland' proposal for part of Donbas * Ukraine returned over 2,100 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, Zelensky says * 'Wishful thinking' — Ukraine rubbishes Russia's latest Luhansk Oblast claim * War in Iran has used up half of US Patriot, THAAD missile stockpiles * Ukrainian drones reportedly target Russia's Samara Oblast in overnight attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky said the key issue is that Donetsk and L
As the Trump peace process in the Ukraine–Russia war evolved throughout 2025, the Kremlin introduced the idea that a unilateral withdrawal by Ukrainian forces from the north-west of the Donetsk Oblast was a key prerequisite for a ceasefire and settlement. The Kremlin framed the issue as a relatively minor concession, worthy of the noble goal of ending hostilities. Donald Trump largely swallowed this Russian bait. The success of Moscow's strategy is evident in how the White House has cast Volod
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian representatives have continued discussions with the U.S. side and held talks on April 21.
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Over 300 AI-related developments are registered on the Brave1 platform, while more than 70 systems based on artificial intelligence and computer vision are already in active use on the battlefield, according to the ministry.
