Julia Shramko
Due to a UAV attack, part of Ternopil is without electricity and public transport has stopped. The mayor urged residents to close their windows and stay in shelters until the all-clear signal.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Members of Parliament discussed the draft law on civilian firearms. The document is expected to define the rules for self-defense, training, and strict criteria for background checks.
Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci received stars on the Walk of Fame ahead of the premiere of the famous film's sequel. Meryl Streep and Matt Damon spoke at the event.
Due to cloudy weather, electricity consumption has increased, and enemy shelling has caused power outages in five regions. Ukrenergo is not introducing blackouts schedules and asks to save energy in the evening.
In the Lviv region, the driver of a truck crane died following a collision with the Kyiv-Uzhhorod train. Earlier, the train driver died at the scene of the accident, and the train derailed.
In the Rivne region, a soldier opened fire with an assault rifle at TCC employees and a police officer. Two people were wounded; the attacker faces a prison sentence for attempted murder.
A traffic accident occurred in the Zvenyhorodka district, killing two TCR servicemen and a civilian. Two other individuals have been hospitalized, and police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Iran's Supreme Leader will defend nuclear potential despite US sanctions. Trump initiates the creation of an international coalition to unblock shipping.
Sybiha urged the Venice Biennale to exclude the Russian Federation after the jury's resignation and changes to the exhibition format. The culture of an aggressor cannot be neutral during wartime.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 210 drones, striking residential buildings and the railway. There are injuries in Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, and thousands of families have been left without power.
Organizers introduced the Visitors' Lion award following the jury's resignation. Now, Russia and Israel are once again eligible to compete for an award at the exhibition.
Banksy has confirmed authorship of a new statue in London's Waterloo Place. The sculpture of a man with a flag over his face stands among imperial monuments.
Patrol officers detained an intoxicated man for shooting near a playground in Odesa. A blank pistol was seized from him for forensic examination.
Wang Yi and Marco Rubio discussed preparations for the May summit of US and PRC leaders. Beijing called the Taiwan issue the greatest risk to relations.
The easing of export rules in Japan allows for the start of negotiations on the supply of military equipment. Ukraine is also proposing joint production of air defense systems and drones.
Israel has provided the UAE with Spectro systems and the Iron Beam laser for protection against Iranian attacks. This marks the first instance of large-scale defense cooperation between the two countries.
In Odesa, drones damaged two high-rise buildings and injured two people. Damage to port infrastructure was recorded in the region.
Due to ignored signals, a mobile crane driver collided with a train in the Lviv region. A veteran engineer was killed, and two other people sustained serious injuries.
On the night of May 1, the enemy launched 210 UAVs of various types across Ukraine. Air defense shot down 190 drones, with 20 hits and falling debris recorded in the regions.
Toyota will present two Land Cruiser Urban Style concepts in Tokyo. These design innovations demonstrate the possibilities for SUV personalization.
European Commission spokesperson stated that American troops in Europe support the global role of the US. Germany is prepared for a possible reduction of the contingent.
During a visit to the army, Merz emphasized the importance of NATO and the partnership with the US. He called for Bundeswehr reform and a fair burden-sharing.
Kaja Kallas stated there was a lack of progress following the conversation between Trump and Putin. She emphasized the lack of pressure on Russia and unresolved issues regarding peace.
Zelenskyy urged the West not to weaken sanctions against Russia. Moscow may demand the removal of SWIFT restrictions in exchange for a cease- fire.
The President of Ukraine announced his readiness to meet with Péter Magyar. Zelenskyy maintains that there are no real problems.
The National Bank has downgraded its 2026 inflation forecast to 9. 4% and GDP growth to 1.3%. The reasons cited were attacks on the energy sector and the situation in the Middle East.
The Rada has passed a law on the network of military cemeteries and unified standards for the burial of soldiers. The document guarantees free services and establishes rules for reburial.
The Board of the NBU kept the key policy rate at 15% to support the hryvnia and control inflation. The regulator is ready for additional measures in case of risks.
Péter Magyar demands the expansion of rights for the Hungarian minority to approve Ukraine's EU accession negotiations. His demands concern education and language.
A man was wounded in Dnipro due to the attack, and the number of casualties in the district has risen to 15 people. In Mykolaiv, drones damaged houses; there are no fatalities.