Julia Shramko
In Kyiv, a soldier who was AWOL was detained while intoxicated with a toy rifle in a store. The offender was handed over to representatives of the Military Law Enforcement Service.
Britain and 9 JEF countries will create maritime forces to protect against the threat from the Russian Federation in the north. The new fleet will operate without US participation as a complement to NATO forces.
President Zelenskyy has approved new military operations to compel Russia toward diplomacy. Ukrainian drones are already striking targets at a distance of 1,500 kilometers.
Brent price rose to $126 due to a potential resuming of the conflict between the US and Iran. Trump is reviewing military plans and maintaining the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
On the night of April 30, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 206 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 172 drones; hits were recorded.
The new McLaren race car and its track-only counterpart will debut on May 4.
Assimi Goïta vows to neutralize rebels after their capture of the city of Kidal. A Malian official accused Russian forces of betrayal and a secret retreat.
Trump rejected Tehran's proposal and demands a new non-nuclear deal. Iran is preparing a revised plan amid communication issues with the country's Supreme Leader.
The tankers Kosmos, Luch, Orion, and Mercury have changed their flags to Russian and are heading to the Arctic. They will transport gas from sanctioned Russian projects.
The first defense package from the €45 billion EU loan will arrive this quarter. Approximately €6 billion of these funds will be directed toward the procurement of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The President thanked King Charles III for his call for unity in the US Congress. The monarch emphasized the need for unwavering assistance for Ukraine.
The Prosecutor General's Office is asking Israel to seize the vessel PANORMITIS and its cargo. Investigators believe the ship is transporting stolen Ukrainian grain.
Ukraine asks Israel to take measures regarding the vessel Panormitis due to the transportation of stolen grain. The Prosecutor General's Office has already sent an official request based on a court decision.
Oil exports from Russian ports have dropped significantly due to Ukraine's long-range sanctions. The Kremlin is building up forces in Africa and attempting to disrupt Ukraine's defense investments.
The European Union has accused Meta of failing to adequately protect children under 13 on Facebook and Instagram. The company faces a fine of up to 6% of its annual turnover.
Ursula von der Leyen stated that the Kremlin is restricting the internet to hide inflation. Russians have found themselves behind a digital iron curtain due to the impact of sanctions.
The Ukrainian Navy struck the tanker Marquise with two kamikaze drones near Tuapse. The sanctioned vessel was used for the illegal transportation of petroleum products.
The European Union has approached Israel regarding a Russian vessel carrying stolen grain in the port of Haifa. The EU is prepared to penalize third countries for assisting in the circumvention of sanctions.
Pete Hegseth will testify in Congress for the first time about the war with Iran and the $1. 5 trillion budget. He is accused of waging war without the consent of lawmakers.
The President's schedule for June has not yet been finalized, and meetings are being prepared through direct contacts. Péter Magyar wants to meet with Zelenskyy in Berehove.
Due to enemy shelling, six regions have been partially left without electricity. Power engineers are restoring the grids; there are currently no plans to introduce scheduled outages.
President Zelenskyy, following an SBU report, announced successful "long-range sanctions" against the RF at a distance of over 1,500 km. Ukraine plans to continue increasing the range.
Amidst the Russian drone attack on the Odesa region, Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets. Radars detected 15 drones near the border in Tulcea County.
The monobank mobile app has resumed operations following a technical failure. The bank's co-founder, Oleh Horokhovskyi, explained the incident as coffee spilled on a sysadmin's keyboard.
The EU plans to provide 8. 4 billion euros on the condition of abolishing the 5% tax for businesses. The reform would bring 40 billion UAH to the budget, but faces resistance in Kyiv.
Monobank is experiencing a technical failure causing the app to be down. Oleh Horokhovskyi confirmed the issue and announced that recovery efforts have begun.
In Ternopil, a 15-year-old girl wounded a classmate with a knife in the entrance of a building. A fragment of the blade remained in the victim's head; investigators are currently examining bullying as a possible motive.
A Chernivtsi resident was sentenced to life imprisonment for the systematic rape of a 13-year-old child. Prosecutors secured a tougher sentence in the court of appeal.
Overnight, the enemy attacked Kharkiv and the village of Kotliary with Geran-2 type unmanned aerial vehicles. Eight civilians sustained injuries and acute stress reactions.
On the Darnytskyi Bridge, a Tesla collided with a Suzuki and a Lanos, killing a 63-year-old woman. The driver has been detained; traffic towards Naddniprianske Highway is currently congested.