Oleksandra Vasylenko
Ukraine will continue the ceasefire regime if Russia also observes the silence. Head of the DIU Budanov stated that the next step is up to Moscow.
The peak of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected on the night of May 7. Up to 30 bright objects per hour will be visible in the sky over Ukraine.
In Brovary, a woman hid the body of her deceased son in a box and lied to relatives. The suspect has been detained, and an investigation into the circumstances of the tragedy is ongoing.
Three people have died from hantavirus on a Dutch liner. The WHO states there is a low risk to the general public and no need for restrictions.
Russia attacked five Naftogaz facilities in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. The operation of damaged equipment has been halted due to fires and destruction.
In May 2026, the price of diesel fuel at gas stations rose to 89. 90 UAH per liter. A-95+ gasoline increased in price to 79.90 UAH, while regular A-95 rose to 75.90 UAH.
The Rada supported the draft Civil Code with a provision on good conduct in its first reading. Experts warn of judicial manipulation and the restriction of citizens' rights.
Heartburn occurs due to poor diet and lifestyle. Most often, symptoms intensify after eating or when in a horizontal position. At the same time, the diet has a direct impact on the frequency of heartburn symptoms in a person.
Since the beginning of 2024, over 3,600 border violators have been detained. The most popular routes remain the sections on the borders with Romania and Moldova.
The relevant draft law proposes a phased return to competitive selection, which was restricted during the period of martial law. The authors of the draft law paid special attention to the transparency of procedures.
The Rada has passed a law that removes factoring from the Civil Code. This will simplify business access to financing against accounts receivable. This law was developed taking into account the Model Law on Factoring, prepared by the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT).
Draft Law No. 14271 will allow Ukrainians to create energy communities and sell surplus electricity. The document also simplifies licensing procedures.
Russia may attempt to destroy more dams in Ukraine, but a catastrophe on the scale of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant is currently unlikely. At the same time, even smaller-scale destruction could cause problems that would negatively impact the economy, the environment, and the daily lives of ordinary Ukrainians.
The fire at the oil refinery caused black precipitation and oil pollution of the sea. An ecologist stated there is a threat of toxic compounds to human health and the ecosystem.
Due to the Russian attack on the port of Chornomorsk, 6,000 tons of vegetable oil spilled into the sea. Ecologists warn of a threat to birds and marine life due to the pollution.
Economists advise Ukrainians to save for retirement independently due to risks in the state system. Available options include deposits, real estate, and private pension funds.
The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified procurement and allowed customers to choose the authority for obtaining permits. The changes also regulate construction near airfields.
Oleksandr Syrskyi reported a shortage of Russian missiles for combating drones. Strikes on the enemy's production facilities are reducing its air defense capabilities.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko predicts a period of active operations and personnel changes in Ukraine. The full moon on May 1 will bring emotional tension and financial opportunities.
Due to severe weather, Kharkiv and the region have been left without power. The city's metro and electric transport have stopped running, and the Izium hromada is completely de-energized.
The attacker on Trump was identified as 31-year-old programmer Cole Thomas Allen. The man was carrying firearms and knives; he has already been detained by law enforcement.
Zelenskyy stated that threats to the energy system and the ZNPP are comparable to the Chernobyl disaster. The President called on partners for unity against Russian aggression.
On April 26 in Kyiv, due to the gale, trees were toppled, including the 150-year-old "Ivashchenko's Chestnut", traffic disrupted on Konyiskoho Street. In Vyshhorod, a roof was torn off, bad weather also in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk.
The Russian economy is demonstrating a systemic decline due to the war against Ukraine, which is affecting the labor market. This summer, state enterprises and private companies in Russia will begin cutting staff.
In the Podilskyi District of Odesa, a 52-year-old VAZ driver on the Alley of Glory lost control, damaged structures with portraits of the fallen, and collided with two cars.
On the night of April 26 in occupied Crimea, a drone attack was recorded from 21:00 to 5:30. ATESH reported explosions near airfields, in Sevastopol, Saky and Balaklava with active air defense.
In Ukraine, a network of 36 medical institutions operates for Chornobyl victims. Available are drug reimbursement, free dental prosthetics, endoprosthetics, and health screening.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Olga Stefanishyna published photos from the Washington Hilton hotel and details of the shooting. Trump and Melania were unharmed; the attacker was neutralized by security guards during the break-in attempt.
Yulia Svyrydenko on the 40th anniversary of ChNPP published photos of government museum exhibits: Lyashko's notebook and a brochure about the RBMK. She emphasized the threat of totalitarian regimes to the world's energy sector.
Ukrainians can find out about their insurance record through the PFU portal, the Diia application, or at the fund's branches. To receive a pension at 60, 30 years of service are required.