Stories from Kyiv · Ukraine

Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he personally proposed a truce to Vladimir Putin. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the American administration's proposal is merely a real ceasefire or a temporary de-escalation of hostilities for the duration of the Easter holidays.

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration stated that the country could close most negotiation chapters for EU membership within 12-18 months.

A recent poll indicates nearly 60% of Ukrainians do not believe the United States will provide further military assistance if Russia launches another attack.

Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down from her post after serving for less than one year. Davis is reportedly leaving due to frustration with President Trump and a perceived lack of support. The decision was reported by the Financial Times.

The Ukrainian National Resistance Center reports that more than 5,500 Ukrainian children are located in occupied territories. These children are part of the broader demographic impact within the occupied regions. The figure was cited in relation to internal documents obtained during an investigation. Internal military documents obtained through investigations indicate that the Luhansk region contains the highest number of children among all occupied territories. Funding for the system remains insufficient relative to the needs and pricing policies established in these occupied areas. In the Donetsk region, newly arrived children have been observed taking oaths on February 23, which coincides with the Russian Defender of the Fatherland Day. Child psychologist Yulia Tukalenko from the Voices of Children foundation noted the psychological impact on teenagers regarding these ceremonies.

BlueBird Tech, a Ukrainian company, announced it is developing an indigenous air defense system. The system is intended to intercept targets similar to the Russian 'Molniya' drone.

Russian forces have reportedly violated the Easter ceasefire in Ukraine 971 times.

An IAEA mission will inspect 14 electrical substations that support the operation of nuclear power plants in Ukraine. Energy Minister Denys Malyar confirmed the upcoming inspection.

World Central Kitchen provides daily meals to civilians and first responders in war-torn Ukraine. The organization responds to villages near front lines within one to two hours of missile or drone strikes.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the start of a military reform process via Facebook. The country cannot sustain all expenses simultaneously, according to the source. The process involved convincing deputies regarding the necessity of these funds. The changes include the phased demobilization of those who enlisted early in the defense against Russia since 2022. Ukraine plans to increase the annual minimum salary for non-combatant military personnel from nearly 400 euros to 600 euros. Details regarding the reform are expected to be finalized this month. The first results of this salary adjustment are anticipated to be visible in June. Salaries for personnel on the front lines are expected to be several times higher.