EU countries cannot agree on a "Buy European" position in the joint defense procurement program. Industry insists on prioritizing European manufacturers, with an exception for Great Britain.
Over the past day, Russian troops carried out more than 120 shellings on 44 settlements of Sumy region, injuring three people. Civil infrastructure was damaged in various communities of the region.
Senator Lindsey Graham announced the support of 72 colleagues for a bill on sanctions against Russia if Putin does not start negotiations on Ukraine. The sanctions include duties on imports from countries that buy Russian energy resources.
An accident occurred on a power line in the Myrhorod community. About a thousand subscribers were left without electricity, and restoration work is underway.
Russian forces attacked the Kharkiv region with 28 drones and 20 KABs (guided aerial bombs). As a result of the shelling, houses, cars, and a gas station were damaged. 13 people were injured, including 8 children.
Tesla's board of directors is actively searching for Elon Musk's successor, discussing it with him and engaging recruitment agencies. The possibility of adding an independent director to the board is also being considered.
On the night of May 1, 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with 5 ballistic missiles and 170 strike UAVs. 74 "Shaheds" were shot down in the east, north, south, and center of the country.
196 combat engagements were recorded during the day, most of them in the Pokrovsky direction. Ukrainian defenders inflicted significant losses on the enemy, destroying more than 1230 occupiers.
The agreement on mineral resources with the United States provides for investments in Ukrainian companies that will extract minerals. Ukraine will retain its sovereignty and will have investments in defense and reconstruction.
At night, Russian troops shelled Odesa Oblast, killing a railway worker. Tracks, contact network and wagons were damaged, but passenger trains are running on schedule.
Against the backdrop of Russian aggression against Ukraine, 16 countries in the EU have initiated a request to activate the "exception clause". This should facilitate the transition to higher defense spending at the national level.
On May 1, 2025, Hungary is introducing restrictions on the movement of trucks weighing more than 7. 5 tons from 06:00 to 22:00 due to the holiday. Drivers should take this into account when planning trips.
A resident of the Lutsk district was diagnosed with a parasitic disease - dirofilariasis. During the operation, a 14-centimeter helminth was removed from the eyelid. Since the beginning of the year, this is the second case of the disease in the region.
Three quarters of the 100 battles took place in the Pokrovsk, Lyman and Kramatorsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy's onslaught, having eliminated 1,100 occupiers.
SPD members supported the coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU. 84.6% of the votes "for" pave the way for the formation of a new German government led by Friedrich Merz.
The Prime Minister of Portugal announced the creation of an independent commission and a request for an EU audit to assess power grids after the power outage. This applies to Portugal and Spain.
Gas consumption in the EU has fallen by 20% since 2021, which has allowed to reduce gas imports, and the bloc will be able to meet demand without additional infrastructure or imports.
Ukraine is ready to sign a natural resources agreement with the United States. The project envisages the creation of a joint fund to manage Ukrainian investment projects.
Enemy troops struck the residential buildings of the town of Pivdenne in the Kharkiv region with drones, according to police, there are 9 injured, including children.
The air raid alert in Rivne region lasted almost three hours. Air defense forces shot down an enemy target over the region, relevant services are working at the scene.
The Ministry of Health is conducting consultations to form lists of medical workers who may be unbooked. The request was received to meet the needs of the Armed Forces.
CBS has postponed the premiere of the series "Einstein" about the great-grandson of Albert Einstein, starring Matthew Gray Gubler. The network decided that it does not have a place for it in the 2025-26 schedule.
Overnight on April 30, Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 drones, targeting Dnipro and Kharkiv. 50 "Shaheds" were shot down, 22 drones were lost, Kharkiv region and Dnipropetrovsk region were affected.
In early May, moderately warm weather is expected in Ukraine, with air temperatures ranging from +15 to +24 degrees Celsius. Light rain is predicted in the western and northern regions.
Overnight, Russia launched over 100 drones. In Kharkiv, over 45 were injured, and in Dnipro, 1 person was killed. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia and the provision of air defense systems to Ukraine.
In Ukraine, electricity consumption remains at the level of seasonal indicators. Energy companies call on people to use powerful appliances from 10:00 to 18:00 for the efficient operation of solar power plants.
As a result of the night attack by Russian UAVs on Kharkiv, the number of victims has increased to 47, including children. Many buildings and cars were damaged in different parts of the city.
Russian troops have increased the intensity of fighting, focusing their efforts on the Pokrovsky direction, trying to break through the defense and reach the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region. Syrsky took measures to strengthen the defense.
Donald Trump called Jeff Bezos to express his displeasure over Amazon's plans to show customs value. The company denied plans for the main site.
Oil prices continue to decline, heading for their biggest monthly drop in more than three years. The reasons are the trade war and fears about increasing supply.
