There are no formal security guarantees in the investment fund recovery agreement between Ukraine and the USA. However, new US military assistance is considered a capital contribution.
On May 2, Lviv celebrates its 769th anniversary, Harry Potter fans celebrate his birthday, and wine lovers celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day. They also celebrate Baby Day and Tuna Day.
US President Donald Trump is not planning to fire Secretary of Defense Pete Heghset after the information leak scandal. Trump's opinion of Heghset differs sharply from his attitude towards Waltz.
In the village of Byshiv, a taxi driver forcibly pushed a 6-year-old girl into a car, but she managed to escape. A preventive measure has been chosen for the perpetrator - detention without the right to bail.
Ukraine and the United States have signed an equal agreement on economic partnership, which provides for investments in Ukraine and modernization of production. The agreement will be sent to the Verkhovna Rada for ratification.
The agreement between Ukraine and the United States on mineral resources is expected to be ratified within a week. However, people's deputies note that this may happen later.
Trump's national security advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong have been fired. Other staff dismissals are expected to be announced.
The Investment Reconstruction Fund agreement will allow Ukraine to attract investments, create new capacities and maintain control over mineral resources. Revenues from extraction will be reinvested in Ukraine.
The US Treasury Secretary stated that the agreement with Ukraine is a signal to Russia and gives Trump a stronger position in negotiations. The agreement concerns 57 minerals, including lithium, uranium, and others.
In 2024, the Ombudsman's Office received 123,000 appeals, which is 30% more than in 2023. Families of prisoners of war, military personnel and veterans are обращаются.
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.
