Pavlo Bashynskyi
Ukrainian soldiers restored 115 positions and hit 62 targets on the territory of Russia in April. The transition to the corps system in the army and the scaling of units is also underway.
Andriy Sybiha discussed with Kaja Kallas the relations between Ukraine and the EU, the visit of EU foreign ministers on May 9, as well as the creation of a Ukrainian-American investment fund.
From May 1, electricity tariffs will remain unchanged, and new traffic lights will appear. Pensions for certain categories and scholarships for cadets will also be increased.
Ukraine is preparing negotiations with partners, which will take place in the near future. The main priority of the meetings is the security and support of Ukraine.
Former French national team midfielder Claude Makélélé will travel to russia for a gala match of CSKA, despite participating in a charity match to support Ukraine in 2023. Yepes, Njitap, and Polga will also take part in the match.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the heads of the HUR and the Armed Forces of Ukraine regarding probable enemy actions. Frontline directions and the next steps of the Ukrainian army were discussed.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a complete ceasefire to start negotiations with Russia. Ukraine is ready for any format of conversation.
Trump said that he did not want a complicated deal with Ukraine due to a lack of money. According to him, the presence of the US in the development of minerals will keep "bad players" away.
In Kharkiv, a 29-year-old man threatened a TCC employee with a knife during a document check. A criminal investigation has been opened into the fact of threats of murder, the knife has been seized.
In April 2025, the state budget received over UAH 83 billion in taxes, which is 14% more than planned. Overall, for January-April, the plan was exceeded by UAH 46.2 billion.
Donald Trump said that China's economy is currently doing very poorly due to the 145% tariffs he imposed. According to Trump, the United States will reach an agreement with China on tariffs.
The Russian dictator stated that some French citizens are fighting on the side of Russia against Ukraine. They named their unit after their grandfathers and great-grandfathers "Normandie-Niemen".
Technical work on documents for the special tribunal regarding the crimes of the Russian Federation has been completed. Ukraine expects political support from partners at the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on May 13-14.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted Zelenskyi's bill, which allows the heads of military administrations to change the names. This applies to administrations whose names are related to renamed settlements.
The President signed a law allowing parents to be transferred to remote or home work if their children are studying remotely at school. The law will enter into force after publication.
The Prime Minister announced the restoration of 1. 5 GW of generation and plans to introduce about 1 GW in 2025. Also, 1.2 billion euros of donor funds were collected to support the energy sector.
The Russian representative to the UN accused Ukraine of civilian deaths, claiming that Russia only targets military facilities. He stated that Ukraine is deploying air defense systems in residential areas.
According to South Korea, North Korea supplies almost half of the ammunition for the Russian army. More than 1.5 years ago, North Korea "strengthened in terms of personnel."
The French Foreign Minister stated that Russia wants to achieve Ukraine's capitulation. The only obstacle to peace is Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is worried about the possible cancellation of the parade for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Ukraine is preparing for new US sanctions against Russia.
Tensions rise as Pakistani and Indian forces clash at the border in Jammu. Pakistan calls on the UN to restrain India after terrorist attacks and mutual restrictions.
The Ukrainian Cup match between "Shakhtar" and "Dynamo" will take place on May 14 at 18:30 at the "Central Stadium" in Zhytomyr. The city will host the final of the tournament for the first time.
The council decided that the head of the Hostomel military administration will perform the powers of the village head instead of Yuriy Prylypko, who was killed by the occupiers. Previously, these duties were performed by the secretary of the village council.
The Rada adopted a bill allowing relatives of missing persons to apply at their place of residence. This will simplify the investigation procedure in cases of people disappearing during the war.
Kit Kellogg stated that Trump wants a ceasefire in Ukraine. Kovalenko emphasized the need to put pressure on Putin, as Ukraine has long agreed to a truce.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation between the countries of the Three Seas Initiative. Zelenskyy proposed to join efforts in energy, transport and backup power.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the Criminal Code regarding responsibility for the illegal transfer and use of children for military purposes. The punishment is up to 12 years of imprisonment.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a bill that increases fines for violations of the rules of protection of the nature reserve fund. Fines will increase more than 50 times for individuals and officials.
On April 29, Ukraine celebrates Football Day. The national team played at Euro 2024, in the League of Nations, and is preparing for the selection for the 2026 World Cup.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing negotiations with partners. The priority of the meetings will be the issues of air defense, security and support for Ukraine to end the war.