Stories from Ukraine

Officials from Ukrgazdobycha are accused of embezzling over $6.7 million in procurement funds. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has sent documents to the Prosecutor General for extradition of Mindich.

The President of Ukraine has expressed openness to engaging in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated he will neither initiate nor refuse negotiations with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in a broadcast program that he is open to discussing EU-mediated negotiations with Vladimir Putin.

Partisans have reportedly disrupted the transfer of Russian military cargo destined for the Sumy sector. This action is part of ongoing partisan activities impacting Russian military operations.

One death has been reported in Ukraine ahead of the Easter ceasefire. NATO Secretary General Rutte stated that victory for Putin is now a distant dream. The European Commission has lost its mission assessing the state of Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated that Ukraine may soon receive a tranche from the Ukraine Facility loan. She warned this could lead to the "mobilization" of Ukrainian citizens. Air raid alerts were announced in Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions.

The effectiveness of Russia's hybrid warfare tactics against Ukraine was discussed, with concerns raised about susceptibility to such methods. Experts noted that Russia has not succeeded in dividing Ukrainian society during the war.

Ukraine has completed the first phase of cyber defense projects worth 55 million UAH. Separately, a special envoy of Vladimir Putin has arrived in the US for talks with Donald Trump's team.

Ukraine and Norway have agreed to jointly produce long-range shells. This collaboration aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities. The specific details of the production agreement and the types of shells were not disclosed.

Ukraine and Norway will jointly produce long-range 155-mm artillery shells. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that increasing kill zones and utilizing all types of drones are priorities, but artillery remains essential for soldiers.