**Ukrainian Director Wins Award at Danish Film Festival**
Mstyslav Chernov, a Ukrainian director and journalist, has won the F:ACT Award for his documentary “2,000 Meters to Andriivka” at the CPH:DOX film festival in Denmark. The award was announced on March 29.
The documentary follows Ukraine’s counteroffensive in 2023, where Chernov embeds with a platoon from the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. Their mission is to liberate the village of Andriivka, which is strategically important and surrounded by mines. The jury praised the film as a powerful portrayal of war and a strong reflection on loss and resilience.
**Sweden Allocated Funds for Ukraine’s Defense**
The Swedish government has allocated 80 million Swedish kronor ($7.6 million) to support Ukraine’s drone and demining capabilities. This move is part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which aims to strengthen Ukraine’s defense.
**Tensions Between US and Russia**
US President Donald Trump is reportedly “pissed off” and “very angry” regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fixation on President Volodymyr Zelensky, NBC News reported. This tension comes as Bakhmut fell to Russian forces in late spring 2023, making it one of the bloodiest battles of the full-scale war.
**Cyberattack Hits Ukraine’s National Railway Service**
Ukrainians have experienced yet another cyberattack, this time targeting the national railway service. The Kyiv Independent reported on the latest episode of “Ukraine This Week,” which discusses foreign policy and ceasefire negotiations.
**Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Weakens**
The Moskva, a Russian warship, sank on April 14, 2022, after being struck by Ukrainian missiles. This attack marked one of Kyiv’s most significant early victories in the full-scale war and dealt a major blow to Russia’s Black Sea fleet.
**Russian Forces Targeted Military Hospital in Kharkiv**
A military hospital in Kharkiv was deliberately targeted by Russian forces overnight, according to the General Staff. This incident comes as Ukrainian forces suffered 1,510 casualties over the past day, with Russian forces suffering significant losses.
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