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Зеленський отримав премію “Чотири свободи” за боротьбу України за свободу
Президент Володимир Зеленський 16 квітня у Нідерландах отримав міжнародну премію Four Freedoms Award - “Чотири свободи”. Нагороду вручили йому від імені українського народу як визнання мужності, стійкості та боротьби України за свободу і демократію в умовах повномасштабної війни.
The Trump administration is in talks with car manufacturers regarding the production of weapons — WSJ
Senior Pentagon officials held talks on the production of weapons and other military equipment with the heads of several companies, including car manufacturers General Motors and Ford Motor.
In Odessa, a taxi driver was coordinating Russian strikes whilst driving passengers – SBU
The SBU has reported the arrest in Odesa of a local taxi driver suspected of working for the FSB. According to the investigation, he used his work as a taxi driver as a cover to gather intelligence for the Russians on the locations of the city’s defence forces and energy infrastructure.
Magnetic storm reaching level 5 on 18 April 2026: when to expect the impact
On 16 April 2026, geomagnetic conditions on Earth will remain calm, but by the end of 17 April the situation will begin to change. According to a forecast by the British Geological Survey, the influence of a coronal hole on the Sun could raise geomagnetic activity to a G1 storm level, corresponding to a weak magnetic storm.
The US is trying to unite Libyan forces in order to push Russia out
The US is working to bring the opposing factions in Libya closer together, with a view to stabilising the country and reducing Russian influence. Joint military exercises have become a key element of this process.
Austria joins the Special Tribunal on the Aggression against Ukraine
Austria has officially notified the Council of Europe of its intention to accede to the expanded partial agreement on the Steering Committee of the Special Tribunal for the Investigation of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Following this, the number of states that have declared their readiness to join the initiative has risen to 20, 19 of which are members of the Council of Europe.
The Pentagon is drawing up plans for possible military action in Cuba should Trump decide to proceed
In the United States, plans are being drawn up for a possible military intervention in Cuba should President Donald Trump decide to proceed. No official decision on the operation has yet been announced.
The NEURC has updated the requirements for gas bills: what will change
On 14 April 2026, the NEURC adopted Resolution No. 541, amending the Gas Distribution Systems Code and updating the requirements for natural gas distribution bills for domestic consumers.
France has released a tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet
According to the Main Intelligence Directorate, the vessel Deyna was transporting Russian oil, which was being sold at a price above the ceiling set by the G7 countries.
A baby was born on a Ukrzaliznytsia train. As a result, the train made an unscheduled stop in Fastiv
A baby was born on the Ivano-Frankivsk–Cherkasy train on the morning of 16 April. Due to the birth, the train had to make an unscheduled stop in Fastiv, where paramedics were waiting on the platform.
Yermak and Mindich were summoned to a meeting of the High Anti-Corruption Court, but neither attended — UP
Andriy Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office, and businessman Timur Mindich — the main figure in Operation Midas — were summoned to appear before the High Anti-Corruption Court. However, neither of them attended.
Iran has offered to allow ships to pass through the Omani section of the Strait of Hormuz without being attacked
As part of its negotiations with the US, Iran is considering allowing ships to pass freely through the Omani section of the Strait of Hormuz. The implementation of this proposal depends on reaching agreements to prevent further conflict.