Julia Shramko
The European Union hopes for a rapprochement with Hungary as Péter Magyar was sworn in as the country's Prime Minister, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán.
Yuri Ushakov stated that Robert Fico did not convey any messages from Zelenskyy to Putin. The Kremlin also confirmed the three-day duration of the May truce.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.
Labour suffered defeat in local elections due to political U-turns and the war with Iran. Nigel Farage's party gained hundreds of new seats.
The President visited combat brigades and noted existing supply deficits and the need to increase the production of unmanned systems. A Staff meeting will be held based on the results of these discussions.
Umerov held talks in the US with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Zelenskyy expects a strengthening of positions and progress in the release of prisoners.
Zelenskyy announced mirror responses to Russian shelling and assaults. Ukraine's further steps will depend on today's news.
Rescuers are extinguishing fires in forest areas in a number of regions. Extinguishing efforts are complicated by landmines in the territories and weather conditions.
During the first four months of 2026, imports of goods totaled $32. 2 billion, while exports reached $13.9 billion. Ukraine's trade deficit increased by 59.1 percent.
SBU drones hit an oil refinery and an oil station in Perm, 1,500 km from the border. A key oil processing unit and one of the reservoirs were damaged.
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions for the US military in the Strait of Hormuz. Operation Project Freedom could resume as early as this week.
Due to a drone strike in Rostov, operations at 13 Russian airports have been suspended. More than 14,000 passengers are waiting for flights to resume or for flight changes.
The NBU forecasts a decrease in fuel prices in the coming weeks under favorable conditions. In April, annual inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 8.6%.
During the containment of a fire in the Chernobyl forest, firefighters rescued a moose calf that had lost its mother. The animal was given water and handed over to the supervision of ecologists.
Zelenskyy announced a visit by US representatives to Kyiv "at the turn of spring and summer. " The parties discussed the exchange of prisoners and new security agreements.
In the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, a man fell from an eleventh-floor window and died on the spot. Police are establishing the identity of the deceased and the circumstances of the incident.
Under the eKnyha (eBook) program, Ukrainians purchased nearly 500,000 books totaling 256 million hryvnias. The most frequent choices are works by Serhiy Zhadan and Colleen Hoover.
Due to Russian shelling in the Chernihiv region, 4,300 hectares of forest have burned down. The fire changed direction and began moving toward Russian territory.
The war in the Middle East will add up to 3% to inflation and slow down Ukraine's GDP. The NBU is ready to tighten monetary conditions to maintain stability.
An outflow of 0. 2 million people is expected in 2026, with the return of migrants anticipated to begin in 2027. Unemployment will fall to 9% amid rising real wages.
In the Shevchenkivske forestry, 70 hectares burned down due to enemy sabotage. An FPV drone and explosives were found at the scene; the fire nearly reached nearby villages.
Network restrictions have been introduced in the Odesa region; parts of five regions are without power due to shelling and bad weather. Power engineers are working to restore the supply.
In the Verkhno-Volovetske forestry, a fire that covered 65. 2 hectares of territory has been extinguished. Currently, rescuers and forestry workers continue to monitor the situation.
As of May 8, radiation levels in Ukraine and northern Kyiv region remain normal. Efforts to extinguish a large-scale fire continue in the Chernobyl zone.
The court ruled Trump's 10% tariffs illegal, but blocked them only for specific plaintiffs. For all other importers, the restrictions will remain in effect until July.
Reports of a drone attack in Grozny are circulating online. OSINT analysts are reporting the attack.
Tehran demands detailed information about vessel owners and crew for passage through the strait. The movement of US and Israeli ships is now officially restricted.
In Perm, drones have struck the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery for the third time in nine days. Authorities confirmed the strikes on the enterprise and evacuated employees.
Donald Trump, following the exchange of strikes between the US and Iran, spoke of a "love tap" and stated that a truce is in effect. The US shot down all enemy targets.
Zelenskyy confirmed the continued operation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions" in response to Russian strikes. This refers to an oil facility in Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from the border.