The President of Ukraine expressed hope that Friedrich Merz will approve the supply of Taurus missiles. Merz previously stated that Ukraine should receive the necessary defense systems.
Over the past day, 176 combat clashes were recorded on the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy launched 101 air strikes and carried out about 5,500 shellings.
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has died in Los Angeles at the age of 65. The cause of death was pneumonia caused by throat cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2014.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are repelling attacks by the occupiers in various directions, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk and Pokrovsky. The enemy is carrying out air strikes and shelling border areas.
A volcanic eruption has occurred in southwestern Iceland, leading to the evacuation of the nearby town of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon geothermal resort. The eruption was accompanied by earthquakes.
The European Commission has transferred €3. 5 billion in aid to Ukraine to support macroeconomic stability. The total financial assistance has reached €19.6 billion.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for conducting polygraph tests for officials of customs authorities and candidates. It defines the basic principles, directions and conditions for organizing the survey.
Mykhailo Fedorov spoke about the development of 5 products based on artificial intelligence, which will help the state work more efficiently, and Ukrainians receive services more transparently.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed its strong protest against the forced mobilization of citizens in the occupied territories into the Russian army. Ukraine calls on the world to increase pressure on Russia.
The World Press Photo jury apologized for combining a photo of a Ukrainian girl and an occupier, but the award for the photographer from Russia will remain. The organizers plan to improve the rules.
A powerful earthquake in Myanmar has claimed more than 2,700 lives. The civil war complicates the delivery of aid, housing, food and water are needed.
In March, Kharkiv experienced 42 attacks and 172 air raid alerts, twice as many as in February. The tactics of the Russian Federation have changed: groups of "shaheds" inflict combined strikes, and then target rescuers.
The Ukraine2EU program will provide targeted assistance to Ukraine on its path to EU membership. Ukraine2EU will support Ukraine at all stages of preparation for EU membership.
The court sent the Vinnytsia TCR official and her accomplice into custody without the right to bail. They are suspected of beating a conscript who had a reservation.
Ukrenergo reported that electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. Ukrainians were urged to consume electricity sparingly from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Elon Musk, curator of the US Department of Government Efficiency, visited CIA headquarters for negotiations. It was discussed how the CIA can become more efficient without compromising national security.
Users are reporting Telegram outages. The most common complaints are about issues with the app and server connection.
As a result of an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, at least three people were killed and seven were injured. Israel claims the target was a Hezbollah militant.
Over the past day, 216 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated more than one and a half thousand occupiers and 2 cruise missiles.
Sam Mendes presented the cast: Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn and Barry Keoghan will play the members of the band. Each film will be dedicated to a separate member of the Beatles.
An advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader stated that the country may develop nuclear weapons for self-defense if the United States or its allies launch an attack. This would be a forced step.
President Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction with the comments of the leaders of both sides of the conflict and continues to work to end it. His teams are also involved in this process.
US State Department spokeswoman Temi Bruce stressed the need for diplomatic efforts to achieve a full ceasefire and the start of negotiations between the parties.
Russia has begun to actively use discharges with poisonous substances in the Kupyansk direction. The CCD emphasized that the Russian Federation violates all the rules of warfare.
Oil prices rose due to investor fears after Trump threatened to impose secondary duties on Russian oil and warnings to Iran. Analysts believe that Trump may not fulfill his threats.
In Warsaw, EU defense ministers will discuss Kai Kallas' initiative to strengthen support for Ukraine. In particular, it concerns the allocation of 5 billion euros for artillery shells.
In Pochaiv, a German shepherd attacked an 11-year-old girl; according to the owner, the dog broke loose from its leash. The child was hospitalized with facial injuries and a broken jaw.
Ukrainian bonds underperformed, falling almost 2 cents. Investors fear on the prospects of a peace agreement and continued aid from the United States.
The death toll from the 7. 9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056. About 3,900 people were injured, and almost 270 are considered missing.
The Swedish government has announced the largest package of military support to Ukraine worth about $1. 6 billion. The package will include the purchase of defense equipment and financial donations.
