Russian invasion of Ukraine: tanks and rocket attacks on the cities. Breaking news

A new head of military intelligence has been appointed in France. General Jacques Langlade de Montgros got the position. His predecessor, Éric Vidaud, resigned two weeks ago because he could not foresee Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

On the eve of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, American Forbes predicted that the cruiser "Moscva" would be one of the priority targets for Ukrainian anti-ship defense, "assuming that Ukrainians will be able to save it."

The Russian Cruiser ‘Moskva’ Dominates The Black Sea https://t.co/myLSO5MF6m pic.twitter.com/mBIpRjehmp

— Forbes (@Forbes) April 13, 2022

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau thinks it's "absolutely right" that more people (including the President of the USA) are using the word genocide to describe Russia's actions in Ukraine.

The visit of the Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will make sense only if he "brings with him" the decision on the supply of heavy weapons, the Ambassador of Ukraine Andrij Melnyk believes.

Russia lost a number of UN elections on Wednesday:
Permanent Forum of Indigenous Peoples — Russia lost to Ukraine;
Committee of NGO: Russia - not elected;
UNICEF Executive Bureau: Russia - not elected;
UN Women Executive Bureau Russia - not elected.

Victoria Nuland believes that the USA will officially recognize the events in Ukraine as genocide. "What is happening on the ground is not an accident. It is an intentional decision by Russia by its forces to destroy Ukraine and its civilian population", — the Under Secretary of State says on air of the CNN.

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in the Hague Karim Khan after his visit of Bucha on Wednesday stated that "we have valid reasons to believe" that crimes that fall under the jurisdiction of the court is being committed in Ukraine. That is, war crimes.

"Putin said to level everything off the ground if we do no sh*t before May 10", — the MDI published an intercepted conversation in which the RF plans the destruction of Ukrainian cities.

Candidate for President of France Marine Le Pen stated that she still considers the Crimea as Russian. According to her, the Crimea was Ukrainian for 26 years, until Russia decided to return its territory after the referendum. This was stets by the leader of right-wing populist national association in an interview with BFMTV.

President Zelenskyy states that neither he, not his office do not receive any official appeal from the President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier about his desire to visit Ukraine. Zelensky said this at a joint press conference with the presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland in Kyiv, where they are on a visit.

The Minister of Finances of the USA Janet Yellen calls on to China to use its "special relationships with Russia" to convince the country of aggressors to stop "the horrible war" in Ukraine. Otherwise the PRC might face the loss of its authority in the world, Reuters informs.

Artists react to the shelling of Russian "Moscva" cruiser with "Neptun" missiles"

NEXTA journalists noticed a coincidence in the shelling of the cruiser "Moscow" and the issuance of postage stamps with a catchphrase about the direction of the Russian ship:

Today the President of Ukraine signed the decree of awarding 270 soldiers, seven of which — posthumously. Also 11 workers of the State Security Administration are awarded. Two soldiers received the title of the Hero of Ukraine posthumously.

As to the "feverish stirring" of Russian occupant troops in the southern and eastern directions, Presidents said that it indicates the uncertainty and doubts about their ability to break Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy informs that the visit of four partner-states to Borodyanka will become one more argument to toughen sanctions against Russia.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "Either Russian leadership will actually pursue peace, or Russia will leave the international arena forever as a result of this war", — the President of Ukraine states.

New address of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the 49th day of the war:

Arestovych commented the damaged Russian ship that fired on the defenders of Zmiinyy Island:
"Something unexpected and troubling happened to "Moscva" cruiser. It burns strongly. Right now. Stormy sea. It is unknown if there will be a possibility to get help. There are 510 crew members. We cannot understand what has happened. Either two sailors were smoking in the wrong place, or someone violated safety rules".

Ukrainian military aimed "Neptun" missile at the Russian "Moscva" missile cruiser. The information is confirmed by the head of Odesa RMA Maksym Marchenko.

The USA will transfer 200 M113 Armored Personnel Carriers, 11 Mi-17 helicopters, 18 Howitzers, 300 Switchblade Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems, 500 Javelin missiles, the Pentagon informs.

The President of Lithuania after his visit of Borodyanka says that "such horrors and such atrocities can only be caused by zombies, not human beings". He also added that Russian authorities must pay for these crimes.

Andrzej Duda during his press conference calls on to new sanctions against the Russia, necessity to investigate and punish war criminals, including those who gave orders and permitted bombing of Ukrainian cities. Separately he spoke on mass killings and mass graves in Bucha. He said that it is hard to believe that such things are possible in the modern world.

Today the Joint Forces Operation (in Donbas) reflected 8 attacks, destroyed 4 units of armored and 6 units of automotive machinery, and also 1 tank.

The Special Operations Forces demonstrates the destruction of enemy equipment which occupants hide between residential buildings:

On April 13 in the result of missile fire on Cherkaske, Donetsk region, 8 people were injured. Also 1 person was injured in Velyka Novosilka and 1 more person — in Bahatyr, — the head of Donetsk RMA Pavlo Kyrylenko informs.

Russian military abducted Volodymyr Kyrikov, a deputy of Skadovsk Regional Council, a deputy of Kherson Regional Council Serhiy Khlan informs.

1 567 people evacuated today from Mariupol and settlements of Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Press conference following the meeting of the five presidents in Kyiv:

The White House allocates additional $ 800 million of military aid for Ukraine. New package includes artillery systems, artillery ammunition, armored personnel carriers. Joe Biden has also approved the transfer of additional helicopters to Ukraine, — the Statement of the White House.

Russian propaganda channels say that the goal of "the special operation" against Ukraine is to remove "a terrorist threat". This means that the government of the aggressor-state prepares terrorist attacks against its own citizens. The information is provided by the Center for Countering Disinformation of the NSDC.

"Slobozhanskyy express" in Sumy regions renews its work. Starting April 14 the running of the trains 7009 Kharkiv-Vorozhba and 7010 Vorozhba-Kharkiv starts, Sumy City Council informs.

Businesses in Kyiv return to its work. A thousand institutions has opened, mayor Vitalii Klychko informs.

The address of Azov Regiment Commander Denys Prokopenko and the 36th SMB Major Serhiy Volyna on the operation of the break through of the 36th SMB and its joining Azov Regiment.

"Do not make heroes from deserters and fighters who voluntarily surrendered. They chose the path of shame", — Denys Prokopenko states.

First 20 Australian armored vehicles Busmaster has already arrived to Europe! They will be shipped to Ukraine in the nearest time, Verkhovna Rada informs, referring the Command of Special Operations of Australia.

Russia threatens to shell "centers of decision-making" in Kyiv.

Kyiv Regional Administration addresses citizens and recommends to wait a little more to return home. The probability of missile fire remains high, as Russia does not abandon plans to take over the capital. Also there is danger in mined regions where there casualties among civilians.

Forcefully mobilized men of temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk participate in combats on part of territories of southeastern regions of Ukraine. In particular, separate subdivisions of the RF military — 103rd, 109th, 113th, 125th and 127th motorized rifle regiments — have 5-10% of personell with combat experience. Each battalion has near 300 soldiers. The information is provided by the General Staff of the AFU.

Russian occupants are ready for offensive action on the Donetsk and Tavria directions. This is stated in the operational information of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 18:00 on April 13.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained Medvedchuk bodyguard, who said that Putin's crony was hiding in a private house in Kyiv with his cook and security guards.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained Medvedchuk bodyguard, who said that Putin's crony was hiding in a private house in Kyiv with his cook and security guards.

Ukraine feels strong and reliable support of each of you," the President of Ukraine wrote under a video of a meeting of the Presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

Photo from the of Volodymyr Zelensky with the President of Poland Andrzej Duda, the President of Lithuania Gitanas Naused, the President of Latvia Egils Levits and the President of Estonia Alar Karis meeting in Kyiv!

Reznikov called on partner countries to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons.

"We need not only sanctions, but also weapons. If this matter is delayed, the same will happen in Europe," said Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov from Gostomel, destroyed by Russian invaders.

The Russian FSB tried to deport Viktor Medvedchuk first to the so-called unrecognized Transnistrian republic and later - to Moscow. The Security Service of Ukraine detained the fugitive people's deputy on his way out of the Kyiv region, said Ivan Bakanov, the Head of Security Service of Ukraine.

Today 323 passengers (77 of them with limited mobility) have left Pokrovsk for Chop by train. This was reported by the press service of Ukrainian Railway (Ukrzaliznytsia).

The Italian coffee company Lavazza is completely suspending its activities in Russia, as well as temporarily suspending supplies to Ukraine. This was reported by Reuters, citing a statement from the company.

Ukrainian paratroopers together joined by the troops of other defense forces of Ukraine have destroyed a Russian military column. They found "official documents" and propaganda materials among the belongings of liquidated Russian soldiers. The photo was published by the press service of the Air Assault troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

FSB intended to take Putin's crony Medvedchuk abroad, said the Chairman of Security Service Ivan Bakanov on air on telemarathon.

Ukrainian children deported by the Russian occupants will most likely be forcibly Russified by their “enrollment” into so-called “language” schools. This was announced by the “language” ombudsman Taras Kremin in response to Russian complaints that the “freed-up” Ukrainian children do not speak Russian.