Julia Shramko
The NOC of Ukraine has recognized Oksana Livach as the best athlete of April for her victory at the European Championship. The wrestler has secured the third gold of her career.
Russia violated the ceasefire with strikes, including on Ukraine's infrastructure. Zelenskyy promises a mirror response and long-range sanctions for the aggression.
Rescuers have localized fires in the forestries of Zakarpattia and Rivne regions over a total area of 165 hectares. Efforts are currently underway to extinguish individual smoldering hotspots.
Nine people were injured due to the drone strike on Kharkiv, including three children. Damage to 38 residential buildings was recorded in the city's private sector.
Local council and regional parliament elections are underway in Britain. Keir Starmer's party risks losing over 1,800 seats due to low approval ratings.
The enemy attacked the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv with UAVs, damaging houses, cars, and a kiosk. Six civilians were injured, including girls aged 7 and 15.
As of May 1, 2026, reserves stand at $48. 2 billion. The 7.3% decrease was driven by NBU currency interventions and government debt payments.
Al Arabiya has learned that agreements have been reached to ease the blockade in exchange for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is preparing a response to the US proposal through a Pakistani mediator.
A US federal judge has released Epstein's suicide note. In the text, he declares his innocence and his choice of time to say goodbye.
US fuel exports reached a record high due to the war with Iran and global shortages. Domestic gasoline prices have risen to a four-year high.
In Kyiv, a 48-year-old Maserati driver is suspected of fleeing from police while intoxicated and ramming three cars. The driver of a KIA was injured; the perpetrator faces up to 10 years in prison.
Energy consumption is increasing due to the heat and air conditioning, but no rolling blackouts are planned. Shelling has cut off power for some residents in five regions of Ukraine.
The case of Lieutenant Yuri Kim for the executions in Bucha has been sent to court. His involvement in 17 murders and 20 crimes against civilians has been established.
Minister Sprūds suggested that the drones could have been flying from Ukraine toward targets in Russia. The origin of these devices is currently being clarified.
Drones entered Latvia from the territory of the Russian Federation, two of which crashed. One drone hit an empty storage tank at an oil depot in the city of Rēzekne.
A pregnant woman and a man were injured due to the overnight Russian attack in Dnipro. In total, there are four wounded in the region and infrastructure has been damaged.
The vessel MV Hondius has left Cape Verde following the evacuation of three individuals due to a hantavirus outbreak. Two patients in serious condition have already arrived in the Netherlands.
A parked car exploded in the Sobornyi district of Dnipro on May 7. As a result of the incident, two men sustained injuries; police are working at the scene.
In Naro-Fominsk, Moscow region, local residents reported explosions. The target was the Nara military-logistics complex of the Ministry of Defense of Russia.
Donald Trump announced US plans to obtain Iranian uranium. The parties are developing a memorandum, and negotiations are expected to take place in Pakistan.
On the night of May 7, the enemy launched 102 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 92 targets, with eight hits recorded and debris falling at four locations.
The conflict in the Middle East is delaying clothing shipments and increasing logistics costs. Brands are changing routes and strategies due to rising expenses.
A man who returned from a cruise in the Atlantic has been hospitalized in Zurich with a confirmed hantavirus infection. Authorities assess the risk to the public as low.
China's Foreign Ministry demands Ukraine ensure the rights of two Chinese nationals who fought for the Russian Federation. Beijing urges its citizens to avoid participating in military actions.
The government will carry out personnel changes among deputy ministers and select new heads of state-owned enterprises. Sens Bank is to be privatized by the end of the current year.
Brent and WTI crude fell by more than 8% amid reports that the US and Iran are close to a peace deal framework. Energy prices reached a two-week low.
The liner MV Hondius, with a hantavirus outbreak, will arrive in Tenerife on May 9 for evacuation. Canary Islands authorities criticize the delay in the repatriation of passengers.
In May, airlines canceled 13,000 flights due to fuel prices jumping to $1,838. The largest reductions were recorded in Istanbul and Munich.
The occupiers attacked a kindergarten in Sumy with two drones. The body of a deceased female employee was found under the rubble, and three other women were injured.
GTSOU and GAZ-SYSTEM will hold an auction to increase gas import capacities from Poland. The project envisages supplies of up to 10.2 million cubic meters per day.