Keith Kellogg, Trump's special representative, emphasized the need for a 30-day ceasefire as a prerequisite for peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. He stressed the importance of stopping the violence.
A selection of motivating films: from the story of an intern in an online boutique to Brittany's marathon. Films about personal growth, overcoming difficulties, and achieving dreams.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the international high jump tournament in Doha, setting a season record of 2. 02 m. Yuliia Levchenko won bronze with a result of 1.94 m.
Russian airstrikes on the village of Manukhivka in the Sumy region led to the death of an 85-year-old woman and the injury of a man. Two private houses were destroyed.
In April 2025, Russian forces captured approximately 200 sq. km of Ukrainian territory, roughly 6 sq. km per day. Pokrovsk remained a priority target for the Russian Federation, but without noticeable advancements.
The premises of the regional tax office in Dnipro, damaged by a Russian attack, have been restored with the help of the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. GEM will also help restore tax offices in Poltava and Kharkiv regions.
In January-April 2025, the SBI reported suspicion to 5,931 people, including a People's Deputy, members of the Cabinet of Ministers and law enforcement officers. 2,710 indictments were sent to court.
The former head of the Dnipropetrovsk MSEK did not declare an apartment, a car and her husband's income for 2023. The total amount of hidden property amounted to over UAH 3.2 million.
The US and Russia are negotiating the restoration of gas supplies to Europe. America may act as a mediator to relieve political tension and influence supply volumes.
April 2025 recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024. At least 209 people were killed and another 1,146 were injured.
The Parliament has approved the expedited consideration of amendments to the Budget Code, which are necessary for the agreement with the USA. The relevant draft law #13256 has been included in the agenda and the terms of its consideration have been shortened.
In Kupyansk, Russian troops dropped an FPV drone on a "GAZ" car. As a result of the attack, a 49-year-old employee of a communal enterprise was wounded.
The Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada recommended shortening the deadline for submitting alternative draft laws on the implementation of the agreement on critical minerals.
In the Poltava district on the evening of May 7, air defense worked due to a drone attack. Fragments of UAVs caused an emergency power outage in more than 900 subscribers.
The eRecovery program has paid out 25 billion hryvnias in compensation to almost 100,000 families. Parliament is pushing for the expansion of the program to include destroyed housing in temporarily occupied territories.
On the Odesa-Reni highway, near Pidhirne and Monashi, a truck collided with a car. As a result of the accident, one person died, traffic is difficult, and an investigative team is working at the scene.
Due to Hegseth's order, 11 arms shipments to Ukraine were stopped, causing concern in Kyiv and Poland. The White House was unaware of this decision.
Lamborghini's revenue rose by 29. 6% to €895.2 million due to demand for hybrid models. Operating profit increased by 32.8%, and car deliveries increased in America, EMEA and APAC.
In Russia, medical graduates are forced to work for three years in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Refusal will lead to mobilization or a fine.
The Defense Forces managed to stabilize the situation in the Pokrovsky direction of the Donetsk region, and in some places even seize the tactical initiative. This was reported by General Syrsky.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a control point for enemy UAVs in the Tyotkino district of the Kursk region. Up to 20 occupiers were eliminated and their equipment was destroyed.
Russian hackers have changed their tactics, preparing cyberattacks on Ukraine's energy sector for 6-8 months. They are using supply chain attacks and knowledge of the internal architecture of energy systems.
New functions will appear in Reserve+, including deferral based on the decision of the Military Medical Commission, for parents of a minor child, display of disability data and reasons for violation of registration.
The Ukrainian delegation discussed with the IMF increasing revenues to the 2026 budget, including increasing VAT and switching to a progressive personal income tax scale, as well as de-shadowing the economy.
Hollywood actor Sean Penn compared Trump to a jealous man capable of murder. He suggested that Trump might try to destroy the world if he doesn't achieve a third term.
India has cut off the water supply to Pakistan from the Baglihar dam, reducing the flow by 90%. It is also preparing to reduce the runoff from the Kishanganga project, fulfilling the decision not to allow water from the Indus rivers to reach Pakistan.
Former Formula 1 driver Jochen Mass has died at the age of 78 after suffering a stroke. During his career, he won the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix once.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Siyarto reacted to Zelenskyy's criticism of the blocking of Ukraine's accession to the EU. He stated that Kyiv should take Hungary's opinion into account.
Sweden plans to increase financial assistance to migrants who decide to return to their homeland to 32,000 euros. This step is aimed at solving integration problems.
On May 3, Russian troops shelled 3 settlements in Donetsk region. Two people were killed in Myrnohrad and Komar, and one person was injured in Kostyantynivka.
