Pavlo Bashynskyi
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. They discussed the return of prisoners and children, and also agreed to meet in Ukraine.
Former commander of the Russian troops in Ukraine, Sergei Surovikin, was spotted in Algeria at the event for "Victory Day. " He was part of a group of Russian military experts.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness for negotiations with Putin in Turkey, emphasizing the importance of US support. He called on Russia to end the war, stressing the lack of response regarding a ceasefire.
The meeting discussed the missile program, production and use of drones. They also paid attention to the protection of Ukrainian infrastructure.
Trump called for peace, disrupting the EU's plans for sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy accepted Putin's invitation to negotiations in Istanbul, fearing to offend Trump.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on a conversation with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding the details of a meeting in Turkey to end the war. Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Putin.
The Verkhovna Rada Budget Committee plans to consider a bill on amendments to the Budget Code for the implementation of the agreement with the United States. This is necessary for the reconstruction investment fund.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on critical minerals. The President signed the law on ratification.
Carlo Ancelotti has officially taken charge of the Brazilian national team and will prepare the team for the 2026 World Cup. The Italian specialist will begin work at the end of May, becoming the first foreign coach of the national team.
Polish protesters have restricted the movement of trucks at the "Dorohusk – Yahodyn" checkpoint, allowing only one vehicle per hour in both directions. The demand is the return of permits for Ukrainian carriers.
The court changed the measure of restraint for Mykola Tyshchenko to house arrest at night until July 12. He is suspected of illegally detaining war veteran Dmytro Mazokha.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is serious about finding ways to resolve the situation in Ukraine, but rejects ultimatums. He stressed his readiness for negotiations without preconditions.
In the first quarter of 2025, 794 cases of domestic violence were recorded, which is less than last year. The number of victims also decreased – from 826 to 649.
Xabi Alonso has signed a contract with Real Madrid until 2028 and will start working during the Club World Cup. Ancelotti will leave the club, and Alonso is already preparing for a new era.
In total, local budgets received over UAH 156. 3 billion, which is UAH 24.4 billion more than last year.
The war has exacerbated the need to adapt infrastructure for people with disabilities, the number of which is growing. Without control and investment, accessibility will remain on paper.
Ukrainian defense industry enterprises will be able to produce up to 10 million drones in 2025, provided there are state orders. The government has introduced programs for financial support, preferential lending, and grants.
In the first quarter of 2025, the police received 32,268 reports of domestic violence, which is 23,600 less than in 2024. Also, 26,076 administrative offenses were detected under Article 173-2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
May 4th is Firefighters' Day, a holiday for people of short stature, Relationship Renewal Day, Family Equality Day, and Dawn Chorus Day.
Mike Waltz was offered the position of US ambassador to Saudi Arabia after resigning as national security advisor. Trump later nominated Waltz as ambassador to the UN.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won her tenth consecutive victory at the Diamond League stage in Shanghai, taking a height of 2. 00 m. Yulia Levchenko finished fourth with the best result of the season.
BC Dnipro defeated Kyiv-Basket in the final series of the Superleague Favbet playoffs and became the champion of Ukraine in basketball for the second time in a row. The game ended with a score of 69:66.
Anthony Albanese has become Prime Minister of Australia again, his party has won a majority in parliament. Opposition leader Dutton has conceded defeat in the election.
The Kremlin stated that a truce for the May holidays is a test of Kyiv's readiness for peace. Zelenskyy places responsibility for the safety of world leaders on the Russian Federation.
In the decisive match of the 2025 World Cup, the Ukrainian national ice hockey team lost to Japan with a score of 2:3. Now the team's entry into the elite division depends on the results of the matches of Italy, Romania, Great Britain and Poland.
Warm and windy weather is expected in Ukraine on May 4, with rain and thunderstorms in some places. The air temperature will reach +27 degrees, but a cold snap is expected from Monday.
The Trump administration has imposed a 25% tariff on imported auto parts, which will lead to higher car prices, repairs and insurance premiums. Volvo, Rivian and GM will be the most affected.
A 59-year-old Georgian native is on trial in Greece for collecting data in the port of Alexandroupolis, which is key to helping Ukraine. He allegedly transmitted information to the GRU through a Georgian citizen in Lithuania.
As a result of a Russian attack, the premises of the Kupyansk tax inspectorate in the Kharkiv region were damaged. The building had windows and doors broken and the facade damaged, but there were no casualties.
In the former village of Puzhnyky, a Polish-Ukrainian group discovered the remains of about 30 people. Artifacts were also found: buttons, shoes, coins and crosses.