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Ukrainska Pravda

April 2026

Jury of Venice Biennale resigns after scandal over Russian pavilion

Six members of the international jury of the Venice Biennale, an international art exhibition, along with its president Solange Oliveira Farkas, have resigned following a scandal over the participation of Russia and Israel

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's BARS-Sarmat drone technology centre in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Operators from the 413th Separate Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces Raid have struck facilities of the Russian BARS-Sarmat centre, one of the key developers of drones for the Russian forces, in temporarily occupied areas of Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Less US, more France: Can Paris become the center of a "new NATO" in Europe?

Even with the United States still inside the alliance, its current posture could profoundly alter Europe’s security situation

Ukraine's Office of Prosecutor General releases evidence of another Russian war crime in Bucha

Today another Land Cruiser drove past. I hit it. There was a middle-aged man, about 35… He was wheezing, so I finished him off with my rifle, set the car on fire — he burned,

EU chief diplomat says Russia should be forced into negotiations, not asked

Kaja KallaseU foreign policy chief
We should not humiliate ourselves by being the demandeurs, 'please we beg you to talk to us', but we should put them in a position where they actually go from pretending to negotiate to actually negotiate,
We have planned to discuss with the foreign ministers of the European Union in Cyprus, also what is the picture that we see, what are the requests that we have for Russia after this war is over, so that we can see that Russia does not pose a threat to any of these countries or Europe as a whole, because that has been the problem. That's why, before talking to them, we should really agree on what we want to talk to them about,

Kremlin says Ukraine's response not needed for Putin's proposed 9 May "ceasefire"

Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman
In fact, [Ukraine's response to the ceasefire proposed by Putin — ed.] is not required for this. This is a decision of the head of the Russian state, and it will be implemented. But, of course, everyone would expect some kind of reaction from the Kyiv regime [Ukraine — ed.] in the form of appropriate intentions. So far, there has been none."
Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman
So far, no specific decisions have been made,

Hungary's incoming PM names condition for unblocking Ukraine's movement towards EU membership

Magyar set out conditions that largely repeat the list of 11 demands Viktor Orbán presented to Kyiv in 2024

Zelenskyy extends martial law and mobilisation for further 90 days

Under the adopted laws, both measures have been prolonged from 4 May 2026 for a further 90 days, until 2 August 2026

First of all, we all want the war to end, and only then will martial law be lifted — and that is the only way. Martial law will be lifted at the moment when Ukraine has security guarantees. Without security guarantees, this war will not truly end; we will not be able to recognise that it has ended, because there would remain a risk of renewed aggression from such a neighbour."

Vessel carrying stolen Ukrainian grain has left Israeli port for neutral waters

The vessel Panormitis carrying the cargo has left the port of Haifa for neutral waters

Such behaviour may indicate awareness of the risk of procedural measures being applied to the vessel and cargo, including seizure,
The vessel's departure into neutral waters does not terminate the criminal case and does not release those involved from liability,

Survey shows 60% of Ukrainians blame Russia for failure of efforts to end war

Anton Hrushetskyithe survey results, KIIS Executive Director
Hostile propaganda (and the specific media policy of some Ukrainian so-called 'allies'), on the one hand, is not successful in convincing Ukrainians to see an obstacle to peace in Ukraine/Europe. On the other hand, however, these 12% are several million of our fellow citizens. In absolute terms, this is a large number of people, which indicates that from the point of view of information security in Ukraine, many risks remain."

Zelenskyy responds to Putin's proposal to declare ceasefire on 9 May

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed Ukrainian officials to clarify the details of a proposal by Russian leader Vladimir Putin to declare a ceasefire on 9 May, Victory Day in Russia, and in response has suggested a longer-term halt to the hostilities

We will clarify what exactly this is about — a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more,
Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire, reliable and guaranteed security for people, and a lasting peace. Ukraine is ready to work toward this in any dignified and effective format,

Ukraine's commander-in-chief signs order on mandatory rotation of troops on front lines

Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has signed an order introducing mandatory rotation for service members carrying out missions on the front lines

Oleksandr Syrskyiukrainian general (born 1965)
Compliance with the order will be strictly monitored. Any violations will inevitably lead to consequences under current legislation and the statutes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,