The conclave of cardinals of the Catholic Church has begun in Rome to elect the Pope after the death of Francis. The cardinals have taken an oath and from now on cannot communicate with the outside world.
Military personnel fit for service in the rear will undergo BZVP according to an updated program. The training period has been reduced to a month, and the level of load has been reduced.
Ukraine needs more Patriot systems to protect against ballistic missiles, but they are expensive. Patriots successfully shoot down targets, but debris still falls, creating a threat.
The Resilience spacecraft of the Japanese company ispace has successfully entered lunar orbit. The landing is scheduled for June 5 in the Sea of Cold area, with a payload including the Tenacious rover.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius aims to increase the country's annual defense budget to over 60 billion euros, starting in 2025. In 2024, Germany's regular defense budget amounted to 52 billion euros.
Russian drones attacked Cherkasy region, damaging an outpatient clinic in Uman district and a kindergarten in Zvenigorod district. 27 drones were destroyed by air defense forces.
Russia is using production restrictions and cyberattacks to destabilize Ukraine's economy. However, business resilience remains high thanks to partner support.
The OECD expert emphasized the need to strengthen integrity checks for judges. The development of judicial self-government and legal education reform are also important.
The British Ministry of Defense reports that Russia continues to increase military spending to the detriment of the economy. The forecast for oil and gas revenues has been reduced by 25%.
Donald Trump stated that Russia's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup could contribute to peace in Ukraine. Russia has been suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions following the invasion.
May 7 is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, International Planetarium Day, Bladder Cancer Awareness Day, and World AIDS Orphans Day. The memory of the martyr Acacius is honored.
During the icebreaker festival in St. Petersburg, the icebreaker "Captain Nikolaev" lost control due to an emergency power outage. It collided with the grain-laden vessel "Merle", damaging it.
In the villages of Starovirivka and Husynka, a farm building and a threshing floor were on fire as a result of the shelling. Also, a 16-year-old teenager was injured and hospitalized.
Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to cooperate with partners to finance the production of interceptor drones. Ukraine has significantly strengthened its drone capabilities for defense.
Dmytro Lubinets stated that this is a gross violation of international humanitarian law. He appealed to the ICRC and the UN to respond to the crime.
Brazilian President plans to meet with Putin and attend the parade in Moscow on May 9. The purpose of the visit is to mediate a peaceful settlement and demonstrate an independent policy.
Andriy Yermak met with Julie Davis, discussing defense cooperation and the reconstruction of Ukraine. He also emphasized the importance of the agreement on the investment fund for reconstruction.
Social inequality, housing, education and work affect health more than genetics. WHO calls for action to address economic inequality and discrimination.
In Kyiv, rescuers found the body of a woman of about 40 years old 900 meters from the Pedestrian Bridge. Despite resuscitation measures, it was not possible to save her.
Ukraine has made progress on 21 indicators of roadmaps in the field of anti-corruption and the rule of law. The research will form the basis of roadmaps in the field of the rule of law and anti-corruption.
Evacuation has been intensified in Sumy region from two communities due to increased attacks by KABs. In a day, 5 people died, 8 were injured, including a child, in the Vorozhbyanska and Bilopolska communities.
The spokeswoman of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the announced "ceasefire" will take effect on the night of May 7 to 8 and will last until May 11. Zelensky called it a performance, and Trump called it progress.
133 cardinals will gather on May 7 in the Vatican to elect a new Pope after the death of Francis. Experts predict a short conclave and assess the impact of the new Pope on Ukraine.
23-year-old policeman Anatoliy Illyashenko and 36-year-old sergeant Viktor Borovko, an employee of the TCC, tragically died in a car accident in the Poltava region. Illyashenko had been working in the police since March, Borovko was a veteran of the ATO.
Toyota calls for increased investment in hydrogen cars, otherwise China will seize the market. In 2024, China leads in sales of hydrogen commercial vehicles.
Iran expects Oman to announce the date of a new round of nuclear talks with the US, after a meeting in Rome was cancelled. Trump demands the dismantling of Tehran's nuclear program.
The May 9 parade was canceled in occupied Sevastopol. The parade will also not take place in Krasnodar due to the threat of attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Serbian President Vucic fell ill, and Fico canceled his visits.
Russian artillery shelled the village of Ivanopillia in Donetsk region, killing a 44-year-old man and injuring two others. At least four private houses were damaged.
The Ministry of Defense has approved the "Donkey" ground complex for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It transports up to 200 kg of cargo, evacuates the wounded, and can pull an SUV out of the mud.
A new section polluted with fuel oil has been discovered on the coast of Odesa region. Ecologist Rusyev stated that this is a consequence of the tanker accident in December 2024, and warns about the risks to the ecosystem.
