Events
Kushner, Witkoff and Graham to visit Ukraine: Budanov on the details of the visit
Ukraine is preparing to welcome a high-level US delegation comprising Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. According to Ukrainian officials, the visit may take place shortly after Orthodox Easter, which falls on 12 April this year
A 25-metre papal cross has burned down in Warsaw
A major fire broke out in Warsaw outside the Church of St Maximilian Maria Kolbe: the flames destroyed the 25-metre-high Papal Cross. The incident occurred on 3 April, Good Friday, the day after the commemoration of the anniversary of the death of St John Paul II
Germany is introducing permits for men to travel abroad for extended periods: what we know
Legislative changes have come into force in Germany that significantly alter the rules governing men’s stays abroad. From now on, citizens aged between 17 and 45 must obtain special permission if they plan to leave the country for a period exceeding three months
Ukraine and Turkey are stepping up security cooperation: outcomes of the meeting in Istanbul
Ukraine and Turkey have agreed on new measures in the security and energy sectors. During a meeting in Istanbul, they discussed the joint development of gas fields, infrastructure development and the exchange of technological expertise
Night-time attack on Odessa: destruction in the Khadzhibey district and injured residents
Residential areas in the Khadzhibey district of Odessa were hit by enemy shelling during the night of 5 April. Three people were injured; work has been ongoing since the night to clear up the aftermath of the attack and assess the extent of the damage to civilian infrastructure
Trump is restoring Alcatraz: $152 million has been allocated in the US budget
The Donald Trump administration has officially launched a move to restore the legendary Alcatraz to its former status as an operational prison. The 2027 budget request allocates $152 million to transform the San Francisco tourist attraction into a modern high-security facility
Zelenskyy arrives in Istanbul: key points from his meeting with Erdoğan
Today, 4 April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Istanbul on a working visit to hold strategic talks with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Drone strike on a market in Nikopol: five dead and dozens injured
Saturday morning in Nikopol took a tragic turn: Russian troops attacked the town market using a drone. According to preliminary reports, five people were killed and a further 19 were injured as a result of the attack
Volkswagen and Audi are preparing a spectacular launch: 10 new models
April is set to be a month of major changes for the global automotive industry. Ahead of the Beijing Motor Show, Volkswagen Group (China) has announced a veritable ‘parade of new models’: from electric SUVs to Formula 1 cars
Lunar sprint: the first 24 hours for the Artemis-2 crew
The Artemis 2 mission has launched successfully, sending the Orion spacecraft with four astronauts into orbit. For NASA, this is not only a test of its reputation but also the start of a genuine return of humans to the Moon
Enemy casualties as of 4 April 2026, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to destroy enemy assets across the entire front line. Over the past 24 hours, the number of invaders eliminated has exceeded 1.3 million
Russia has reported the loss of a Su-30 fighter jet over occupied Crimea
A Su-30 fighter jet crashed in occupied Crimea during a routine training flight. The aircraft was flying without a combat load
