From May 2024 to May 2025, 342 cases of violation of journalists' rights were recorded in Georgia, including the arrest of the founder of "Batumelebi". Georgia has fallen in the Index of Freedom of the Media.
Rajnath Singh canceled his visit to Moscow for the May 9 parade after the Indian Prime Minister's visit was canceled. India will send the Minister of State for Defense, Sanjay Seth, to the parade.
Lithuania will revoke residence permits for Russians who visit Russia or Belarus more than once every three months. Exceptions include transit carriers and objective reasons.
The Kremlin expressed dissatisfaction with the invitation of Ukrainian soldiers to the parade for Victory Day over Nazism in Great Britain. Peskov called it disrespect for World War II veterans.
The US has excluded Romania from the visa-free entry program, where it was added under the previous administration of Joe Biden. The reason is the protection of the integrity of the program and security.
Pakistan has conducted a test launch of a surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 450 km. The launch of Abdali was aimed at testing the readiness of troops and technical parameters.
During the day, 123 combat clashes took place at the front, 46 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. Fierce fighting continues, Ukrainian troops are holding the line.
OPEC+ decided to increase oil production in June by 411,000 barrels per day. This is happening against the backdrop of falling prices due to fears of surplus and a weak economy.
In the occupied Kherson region, 12 Russian soldiers left their positions, dressed in civilian clothes. Among the deserters is a citizen of Moldova who was recruited through a recruitment center.
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SAP sent the case to court against Oleksandr Glimbovskyi, the father-in-law of the former head of the State Fiscal Service Nasirov, who is accused of legalizing part of the bribe in the amount of UAH 722 million.
Russian troops began using motorcycle columns and ground drones in the Donetsk region. DPSU destroyed a column, two robotic complexes, a tank and a group of motorcyclists.
Two British universities have suspended the activities of Ukrainian societies due to the purchase of drones for the front. Such actions may violate charity laws.
As a result of the Russian massive drone attack in Zaporizhzhia, the number of wounded has increased to 31, including two children. 7 victims are in city hospitals.
The tax authority has for the first time sent warnings to entrepreneurs regarding cash transactions, having identified transactions without EFTPOS machines in receipts for March 2025. The goal is to avoid inspections and encourage tax payments.
Unknown drones reached the "Zvezda" facility in the Stavropol region. This is one of the main stations of space radio-electronic intelligence of the Russian Federation, a center for the analysis of space information.
President Trump plans to request $1. 01 trillion for national security in 2026. The budget includes increased military salaries and modernization of the nuclear arsenal.
The son of former president of Motor Sich, Vyacheslav Bohuslayev, was detained on suspicion of laundering over $650 million. He allegedly laundered funds from the sale of the company's shares in France and Monaco.
The Rada plans to vote on ratification with the US on minerals earlier than May 13-15. The only purpose of the rush is to give the opportunity to vote as early as May 8.
Road works will be carried out at the "Korchowa – Krakovets" border crossing from May 8 to mid-June 2025. Temporary reduction of capacity is possible.
During the NATO summit in The Hague, the Dutch authorities will introduce restrictions in the airspace and at sea. Flights will be completely prohibited within a radius of 16 km from The Hague, and shipping will be restricted.
In Bila Tserkva, a group of teenagers will face trial for violence against a 12-year-old girl and extortion. The incident occurred in January 2025.
In Kyiv, in the Darnytskyi district, a woman was injured by the explosion of a part of a downed drone. In addition, about 10 explosions were recorded in the forest park area of the city.
Explosions of cluster munitions were recorded in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, probably scattered during the night drone attack. Residents are urged to be careful and report suspicious objects.
Ratification of the Agreement will not take place in the near future, the possible date is May 13-15, if they manage to submit the documents to the Rada. The Prime Minister must present the agreement to the factions, after which the collection of votes will begin.
David Lammy assured of the continuation of London's 100-year partnership with Kyiv. The agreement deepens the economic and security ties of both countries.
Trump's trade war could lead to a toy shortage. The US President stated that children may receive fewer toys or they will cost more.
A fraudulent video about a 4000 UAH payment from the Red Cross is spreading on TikTok. The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council warns: do not follow the links and do not enter bank details, it's a fake!
On the morning of April 30, a large fire broke out at a market near "Station Square" in Tbilisi. Warehouses with clothing, fruits, and vegetables caught fire, with the area of the fire reaching approximately 15,000 m².
In 2024, Russia Today spent 31. 7 billion rubles on propaganda, despite economic problems. After being banned in the EU and the USA, the channel is increasing its audience in Arab countries.
