A new study has shown that the Earth is more sensitive to solar flares. Pulses in the Earth's ionosphere coincide with the rhythm of solar flares, affecting communication and GPS systems.
The European Commission has begun consultations on countermeasures and is preparing for proceedings in the WTO because of US duties. American bourbon and wine, as well as steel scrap and chemical products from the EU, are under threat.
In the village of Sofiivska Borshchahivka, Buchanskyi district, a man opened fire on people. Emergency services are working at the scene, a special operation is underway to detain the attacker.
The European Parliament voted to renew the suspension of tariffs and quotas on steel imports from Ukraine. The European Commission is working on a long-term solution for trade.
EU countries are considering redirecting €400 billion from regional aid funds to the defense industry. The funds will go to bomb shelters, military-civilian technologies and military infrastructure.
The National Security and Defense Council stated that the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation is spreading false accusations of Ukraine violating the ceasefire. In fact, the Russian Federation is violating its own "truce", hitting civilians in Kharkiv region with drones, launching air strikes on Sumy region and attacking at the front.
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on the forced deportation of Ukrainian children by Russia, condemning the actions of Russia and Belarus. They demand an immediate cessation of the crimes and the return of the children.
According to the National Security and Defense Council, the "truce" announced by Russia is not in effect, attacks continue. Since midnight, 734 violations of the ceasefire regime and 63 assault operations have been recorded.
Ukraine received €1 billion from the EU under the ERA program, which is financed by profits from immobilized Russian assets. The funds will be used to cover critical budget expenditures.
Black smoke is visible from the roof of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, meaning that a decision on the election of a new Pope has not yet been made. The cardinals have begun their second day of the conclave.
The second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI has garnered over 475 million views, and the number of listens to the song from the trailer has increased by 182,000%. The game is expected to be released in 2026.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Putin, emphasizing the strength of Sino-Russian relations. They discussed protecting the interests of both countries and reforming global governance.
Timothée Chalamet emphasized the impact of Luca Guadagnino's film "Call Me by Your Name" on his career, while receiving the Italian David di Donatello Award for cinematic excellence during the 70th award ceremony on Wednesday evening at the Cinecittá studio in Rome with Kylie Jenner. It was their first red carpet appearance in two years.
Electricity consumption fell by 5. 4% due to the weather. Ukrenergo calls for saving from 8:00 to 10:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00, without turning on powerful appliances.
During the day, the enemy attacked 16 settlements of the Donetsk region, causing 3,380 strikes. 129 civilian objects were damaged, including 81 residential buildings.
Repair works are ongoing on the car bridge and traffic lanes at the "Ustyluh – Zosin" checkpoint. Possible slowdown of traffic and formation of queues.
2 cm of snow fell in the Ukrainian Carpathians. Rescuers urge people to refrain from hiking due to complicated weather conditions and to monitor the forecast.
On the eve of the May 9 parade in Moscow, the President of Ukraine stated that it would be a parade of cynicism and lies.
To achieve peace, a radical transformation of russia is necessary. Otherwise, the world will have to change, as it did 80 years ago, realizing the impossibility of appeasing evil.
On May 7, the enemy launched 31 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 20 "Shahed" drones in the north and center of Ukraine. Uman and surrounding villages in the Cherkasy region were damaged.
In April, demand for electric vehicles increased by 37%. The most popular were BYD Song Plus among new cars and TESLA Model Y among used cars.
As a result of enemy shelling, a resident of the Mykolaiv community died, and three people were injured. Civilian infrastructure objects and dozens of private houses in four communities were damaged.
The President of the United States sought to discuss global issues with the Prime Minister of Canada, including the war between Russia and Ukraine, relations with China, and the situation in Iran. Trump wanted to know Carney's opinion on these matters.
196 combat clashes were recorded during the day. Most of the battles were in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlovsky and Lyman directions, where the enemy tried to break through the defense.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff briefed the UN Security Council on various topics, including the Gaza Strip. The meeting took place after Witkoff's appointment as Trump's special envoy to the Middle East.
Since the beginning of the day, 93 combat clashes have taken place, mostly in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlivsky and Lyman directions. The enemy is shelling border settlements, launching air strikes.
The new Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive starts at $44,990. It has a single motor, accelerates to 96.5 km/h in 5.4 seconds, and has a range of 574.5 km.
On the night of May 6-7, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones from various directions. The defense forces shot down 2 ballistic missiles and 81 strike UAVs, but there are casualties in 5 regions.
Ukraine's international reserves increased by 10. 2% in April, reaching $46.7 billion. The growth was driven by significant inflows from partners and a decrease in NBU currency sales.
Oil prices rose, supported by positive sentiment regarding trade negotiations between the US and China. Signs of a decline in US shale oil production also had an impact.
