Interfax-Ukrainehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/Information about recent political developments in Ukraine, key Ukrainian economic news and major current events in the CIS and the rest of the world.enWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:36:12 +03002https://interfax.com.ua/static/rss_logo_180x180.jpgInterfax-Ukrainehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/National Police chief on shooter: his phone contains video in which he calls himself a Russian army general, we understand there were deficiencieshttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161273.htmlThe phone of the man who carried out the mass killings in Kyiv on April 18 contains a video in which he calls himself a Russian army general, pointing to certain deficiencies in the man, National Police chief Ivan Vyhivsky said.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:36:12 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161273.htmlFactsKhimprom criminal organization has corruption component, its Russian roots being investigatedhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161263.htmlThe National Police of Ukraine has documented the activities of the Khimprom criminal organization, which is involved in drug trafficking and violent crimes, has a corruption component including among police officers, and has Russian roots, National Police chief Ivan Vyhivsky said at a briefing in Kyiv on Wednesday.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:11:18 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161263.htmlFactsUkrtransnafta ready to resume oil transit to Hungary and Slovakia – MOLhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1161254.htmlState-owned JSC Ukrtransnafta, he company responsible for operating the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline, officially informed Hungary’s MOL that repair works on the Druzhba Pipeline have been completed and that the force majeure conditions in effect since January 27, 2026 ceased.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:51:11 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1161254.htmlEconomyUkraine expects Italy not to issue visas to Russian participants in Venice Biennale – Sybihahttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161250.htmlUkraine is raising the issue of Italy, as the host country, not issuing visas to Russian participants in the 2026 Venice Biennale, Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha said at a meeting with journalists.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:42:19 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161250.htmlFactsUkraine's battlefield position strongest in past year – Sybihahttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161242.htmlUkraine’s battlefield position is the strongest it has been in the past year, with Russia’s manpower advantage minimized through drone use, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said at a meeting with journalists.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:27:50 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161242.htmlFactsIf any capital other than Moscow or Minsk organizes meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, we will go - Sybihahttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161241.htmlKyiv is in favor of a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia and has approached certain capitals, not only Ankara, regarding the organization of a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kremlin chief Volodymyr Putin, Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha said at a meeting with journalists.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:23:53 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161241.htmlFactsWe hope for an expanded 20th EU sanctions package against Russia - Sybihahttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161240.htmlUkraine hopes for the adoption of an expanded 20th EU sanctions package against Russia, Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha said at a meeting with journalists.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:21:20 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161240.htmlFactsAir defense eliminates 189 of 215 enemy UAVshttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161227.htmlThe defense forces eliminated 189 of 215 enemy drones, however hits by 24 strike UAVs were recorded at 13 locations, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:41:15 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161227.htmlFactsMan detained in Kyiv for shooting at pedestrian in Darnytsky district – policehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161224.htmlLaw enforcement officers detained a Kyiv resident who opened fire at a pedestrian in Darnytsky district of Kyiv, leaving the pedestrian wounded, with the shooter facing up to seven years in prison, the Kyiv police communications department said.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:20:09 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161224.htmlFactsURCS fully integrated into state civil protection system – organization director general Dotsenkohttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161225.htmlAll regional organizations of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) have been integrated into the Unified State Civil Protection System (USCPS), the organization's director general Maksym Dotsenko said.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:17:41 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161225.htmlFactsZelenskyy announces decisions to boost military motivation and provide additional army fundinghttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161222.htmlPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed with Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and military command the question of additional motivation for Ukrainian troops, including unit staffing and additional army funding.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:14:47 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161222.htmlFactsRussians lose 1,140 troops and 162 units of special equipment in one day – General Staffhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161221.htmlThe defence forces eliminated 1,140 occupiers, one tank, 38 artillery systems, seven armoured vehicles, 1,026 UAVs, and 162 motor vehicles and units of special equipment over the past day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Facebook on Wednesday morning.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:10:18 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161221.htmlFacts194 combat engagements take place on front over day, heaviest activity on Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka axes – General Staffhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161220.htmlRussian forces have attacked positions of Ukraine’s defence forces 194 times since the start of the day, with the enemy most active on the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk axes, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:07:28 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161220.htmlFactsKallas: Hungary vote creates new momentum for Ukrainehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161146.htmlEU High Representative Kaja Kallas said Hungary's elections, in which incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who had blocked key decisions for Ukraine, was defeated, had created new momentum for Kyiv.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:37:55 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161146.htmlFactsBorschahivsky Chemical Pharmaceutical Plant seeks to recover UAH 50.7 mln from Russia over destruction of warehouse in 2025 shellinghttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1161142.htmlPJSC Borschahivsky Chemical Pharmaceutical Plant is seeking to recover UAH 50.7 million in damages from the Russian Federation due to the destruction and damage of its property as a result of armed aggression, specifically the destruction and damage caused by a missile strike on July 31, 2025.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:22:23 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1161142.htmlEconomyZelenskyy, von der Leyen discuss Ukraine's EU integration, tougher Russia sanctionshttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161137.htmlUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed unblocking a EUR 90 billion loan, Ukraine's next steps in EU integration, and stronger sanctions against Russia with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:12:16 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161137.htmlFactsUkraine's consulate in Antalya upgraded to consulate general – MFAhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161131.htmlUkrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha inaugurated Ukraine's consular office in Antalya in its new status as a consulate general, the Foreign Ministry said.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:55:50 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161131.htmlFactsSAPO seeks detention of MP Yurchenkohttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161130.htmlUkraine's Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) is seeking pretrial detention for a member of parliament charged with accepting an improper benefit.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:43:54 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161130.htmlFactsUkrainian cheese producers expect drop in demand, prepare for export challenges to Middle East – analystshttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1161129.htmlSales of Ukrainian cheese ahead of the holidays were uneven: only those producers that offered effective promotional programs managed to increase sales volumes, according to industry analytical agency Infagro.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:42:02 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1161129.htmlEconomyInteragency commission on defense industry, technologies to speed launch of new developments – Umerovhttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161122.htmlAn interagency commission on military-industrial policy and defense technologies will help speed up the launch of new developments, expand cooperation with partners and joint production, and improve coordination between the state and manufacturers, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:16:55 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161122.htmlFactsSowing season 2026: pace of spring crop sowing increases 1.5 times over one week, lag behind last year narrowed to 15.3%https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1161121.htmlAs of April 20, farmers had sown 1.252 million hectares with spring grain and leguminous crops, representing 21% of the 2026 forecast, the press service of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture reported Tuesday.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:14:39 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1161121.htmlEconomyZelenskyy, Costa discuss unblocking EUR 90 bln in aid: Ukraine met EU requestshttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161112.htmlUkraine has fulfilled what the European Union asked of it, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after talks with European Council President Antonio Costa.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:58:40 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161112.htmlFactsCosta thanks Zelenskyy for fulfilling agreements on Druzhba oil pipelinehttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161103.htmlEuropean Council President Antonio Costa thanked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for fulfilling the agreements on restoring the operation of the Druzhba oil pipeline.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161103.htmlFactsPoroshenko discusses key military needs, stronger US ties with Atlantic Council membershttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161095.htmlUkrainian MP and European Solidarity leader Petro Poroshenko met with members of the U.S.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:21:52 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161095.htmlFactsWoman wounded in April 11 shelling of Kherson dies in hospital – authoritieshttps://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161091.htmlA woman wounded in Russian shelling on April 11 has died in hospital, Kherson Regional Military Administration Head Oleksandr Prokudin said.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:12:13 +0300https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1161091.htmlFacts