Antonina Tumanova
Ukraine rejects alternative integration models and seeks full EU membership. The authorities insist on opening all negotiation clusters in June.
The parties discussed strengthening air defense and the Drone Deal initiative. Ukraine expects the opening of the first cluster of EU accession negotiations in June.
The government has allocated 3 billion hryvnias for the installation of 216 block-modular boiler houses. The facilities in Kyiv and the regions are to be operational by October 1.
The family of the OUN leader does not object to the return of his remains, but is concerned about the security of the grave during the war. Currently, Bandera is buried in Munich.
As a result of a UAV attack in the Odesa region, 11 people were injured, including two children. Residential buildings, a shop, and a Nova Poshta branch were damaged.
President Zelenskyy warned the US about the critical shortage of air defense systems in Ukraine. The letter was sent against the backdrop of Russia's announced systemic strikes on Kyiv.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked the Armed Forces of Ukraine 65 times in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. In the Lyman direction, 10 attempts by the occupiers to storm were repelled.
A Russian judge sentenced a soldier of the 17th Brigade to 15 years in prison for participating in the war. The Prosecutor General's Office served him with a notice of suspicion for violating the laws and customs of war.
Fedorov announced the "Logistics Lockdown" program to destroy the enemy's rear. The first 5 billion hryvnias have already been allocated for the purchase of middle-strike assets.
Eight people, including a child, were injured as a result of a UAV attack on the Odesa district. Residential buildings, a shop, and a Nova Poshta branch were damaged.
Zelenskyy is open to meetings with African leaders. Ukraine is expanding its network of embassies and aims to increase trade turnover beyond 6.7 billion dollars.
Ukraine has opened 8 embassies in Africa and is preparing new missions in Zambia and Cape Town. Official Kyiv plans to exceed the pre-war trade turnover of 6.7 billion dollars.
The IRGC reported the passage of 25 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz over the past day. Iranian forces claim to maintain 'smart control' and readiness for strikes.
The IDF attacked Mohammed Odeh, who took command of the al-Qassam Brigades following the death of his predecessor. He was one of the organizers of the October 7 massacre.
Over the past day, 232 combat engagements and more than 4,500 kamikaze drone attacks took place. The highest number of assaults was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.
The South Carolina Senate rejected Trump's plan to redraw district boundaries. Logistic issues and political risks prevented the change to the electoral map.
Minister Sybiha will participate in the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Cyprus. The topics will include Ukraine's accession to the European Union, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the state's defense needs.
Mike Needham is leaving the State Department for the position of Deputy National Security Advisor. Dan Holler will take his place in the Policy Planning Office.
The US President called it a "6-month checkup" and thanked the doctors and staff of the medical center.
Iran has partially restored internet access after a record 88-day blackout. President Pezeshkian ordered the restoration of access to the international network.
A National Guard officer received $11,000 for promising to influence the discharge of a serviceman on health grounds. In January, he had already been suspected of bribery.
Starting September 1, students in grades 1–11 across the country will receive hot lunches. 1 billion hryvnias have been allocated for the modernization of 73 school cafeterias.
Ukraine condemns the admission of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus to competitions under national flags. Due to the enemy's aggression, 852 Ukrainian sports facilities have been damaged.
In the village of Velyka Omelyana, an intoxicated educator struck a student in the stomach due to noisy behavior. Police have opened criminal proceedings regarding the assault.
The NBU has issued commemorative coins with a face value of 10 hryvnias dedicated to the Sumy and Chernihiv regions. The mintage for each is two million pieces.
Robert Brovdi declared readiness to strike 500 targets in Belarus in the event of its entry into the war. The NSDC called Minsk's allegations regarding drones a lie.
SAP will appeal the decision to close the case concerning the embezzlement of 93 million UAH from Ukrzaliznytsia. The proceedings against MP Dubnevych were closed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
In Dnipro, an Iskander missile destroyed a UN warehouse with $1. 4 million worth of aid. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the UN Secretary-General to stop Russian attacks on humanitarian missions.
In the Pokrovsk direction, since the beginning of the day, the occupiers have attempted 13 times to push our soldiers from their positions in the areas of Novooleksandrivka, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, and Udachne.
In Kyiv's Hydropark, two foreigners aged 20 and 25 jumped from a pier and drowned. Police have launched an investigation into the accident.