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The Ukrainian Financial Housing Company (Ukrfinzhytlo) will pay 30% of its net profit for 2025 to the state budget. The decision was reported by Ukrinform on April 9, 2026.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky outlined conditions for a ceasefire regarding strikes on Russian oil refineries. He emphasized this during a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities on April 9, 2026.
Ukrainian photographer Yevhen Maloletka has been recognized as a winner in the World Press Photo 2026 competition. His photograph titled 'Russian Attack on Kyiv' captures the impact of conflict on civilians.
Ukraine has finalized agreements with several Middle Eastern nations for annual oil and petroleum supply. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this at a meeting of local authority officials.
As of April 9, 2026, five Ukrainian regions are experiencing power outages due to ongoing drone strikes and artillery fire, as reported by Ukrinform. The outages impact consumers in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions.
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A drone attack destroyed a Nova Poshta branch in Novomykolaivka, Zaporizhzhia, during the night of April 9, 2026. The attack was reported by the company's press service and resulted in no injuries.
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A survey conducted between March 7 and March 20, 2026, indicates a decline in Ukrainian trust towards NATO. The shift coincided with Donald Trump's return to power, according to research by Info Sapiens for the Center for New Europe.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the United States for ignoring evidence of Russian support for Iran in conflict situations. His comments were made during a podcast appearance on 9 April.
Read moreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the United States for ignoring evidence of Russian support to Iran in attacks on American bases. He made these comments on April 9, 2023.
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On April 8, 2026, Ukrainian defense forces engaged in 164 combat clashes with Russian troops, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk direction. This information was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Ukraine's air defense forces successfully neutralized 99 out of 119 drones launched by Russia on April 8. The attack commenced in the evening and involved various types of unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 99 out of 119 drones during a Russian offensive on April 8-9, 2026. The Ukrainian Armed Forces reported the attacks originated from multiple locations in Russia and Crimea.
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