In Odesa, the sale of 50 tons of humanitarian aid worth over 40 million hryvnias has been exposed. The goods were sold at a market instead of being distributed to people for free.
On May 3, the world celebrates Press Freedom Day. In Ukraine, the media landscape has shifted due to the war, short news formats, and the growing influence of Telegram channels.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has released footage showing the destruction of enemy manpower and equipment in the Zaporizhzhia direction. The occupiers were detected using drones in tree lines and thickets.
President Zelenskyy met with the head of the Cabinet of Ministers Yulia Svyrydenko to discuss financial support and strengthening the government. Some of the personnel decisions will be made next week.
In the Russian Federation, the approval rate for loans to new clients has dropped to 17%. Due to strict conditions, Russians are turning to illegal shadow lenders en masse.
The President of Ukraine reported specific activity from Belarus. He also announced new sanction packages and negotiations in May.
According to the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Kyiv views such cooperation as an opportunity to strengthen security and economic ties with partners.
For the first time since 2007, there will be no military equipment at the parade in Moscow, and communications will be disabled. The number of foreign leaders and spectators has been significantly restricted.
In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, a driver opened fire during a road dispute. There are no casualties; police are identifying the individual and investigating the circumstances of the incident.
The President of Ukraine discussed European integration and the strengthening of bilateral relations with the Prime Minister of Slovakia. The leaders are preparing for a personal meeting in Kyiv and Bratislava in the near future.
Trump has focused on Iran, pushing Ukraine to the background. In response, the EU has allocated 90 billion euros in aid and is preparing its own defense autonomy.
Due to the deficit in the army, the authorities may change their approach to the deferment of specialists. Qualified enterprise employees are being considered as a resource for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated MP Serhiy Nahorniak.
The US will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany and cancel artillery deployments. Defense Minister Pistorius urged Europe to strengthen its own security.
The Czech Foreign Ministry denied banning Fico's plane from flying to Moscow through its airspace. At the same time, a number of other European countries did indeed refuse to provide their airspace for the flight.
Due to the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran lost $4. 8 billion in revenue. The military redirected more than 40 vessels carrying sanctioned cargo.
Russian drones attacked a gas station and a car dealership in two districts of Kharkiv. As a result of the strikes, three residents sustained injuries and acute stress reactions.
Since the beginning of this year, the occupiers have exported 60,000 tons of wheat from Mariupol on eight vessels. The port has been transformed into a hub for metal exports and logistics.
In Bryansk, unknown individuals damaged mobilization posters at bus stops and on lamp posts. These actions are being positioned as part of a protest campaign titled "Not My Army."
The Center for Countering Disinformation warns that the Kremlin is preparing protests near Ukrainian embassies. Russian propaganda is using fakes about the events in Odesa to discredit Ukraine.
A former official of the Lysychansk City Military Administration is suspected of stealing 19. 3 million UAH on housing for IDPs. The funds were misappropriated through the purchase of a sanatorium at an inflated price.
Two Russian paratroopers have been notified of suspicion for the execution of a woman in Bucha in March 2022. Another occupier will stand trial for the abuse of civilians.
In the first quarter of 2026, cash receipts to bank vaults rose to UAH 749. 8 billion. The dynamics were influenced by higher salaries and prolonged power outages.
The US President plans to withdraw American troops from Germany following a conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The Pentagon and NATO allies were not warned about this decision.
Russian troops attacked five gas stations in Kharkiv and Chuhuiv with drones. Ten vehicles and equipment were damaged, and two men were injured.
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation sold 21. 8 tons of gold to cover the budget deficit. Reserves are shrinking due to falling oil revenues and high military spending.
At the same time, due to the projected increase in the cost of raw materials and procurement prices, most enterprises expect a further rise in the cost of their goods and services. In the trade sector, a slowdown in the rate of price increases is expected.
MPs are discussing a monthly tax for electric car owners based on the vehicle's price. For a car worth 30,000 dollars, one would have to pay 4,000.
Law enforcement officers conducted 180 searches and issued 32 notices of suspicion for illegal arms trafficking. A total of 154 units of firearms were seized and 20 caches were uncovered.
Russian troops attacked a food processing plant in Bohodukhiv with a "Molniya" drone. A workshop was damaged, and four employees sustained injuries.
The average salary in central authorities amounted to 58. 64 thousand hryvnias. As of March 2024, 165.4 thousand people were employed in state structures.
