Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that consultations on the ratification of the agreement with the USA on subsoil will begin in the Verkhovna Rada. After ratification, the agreement will enter into force.
Peskov said that Putin is allegedly open to negotiations on peace in Ukraine and confirmed his readiness for direct negotiations without preconditions. However, according to him, "the settlement process is complex".
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the preparation for signing an agreement with the United States regarding minerals. The agreement will contribute to the development and restoration of Ukraine through investments.
Refat Chubarov stated that the main efforts of the Mejlis are aimed at protecting the sovereignty of Ukraine and the speedy liberation of Crimea. Also, the Mejlis controls the preservation of the language and culture of the Crimean Tatars.
The European Commission is investing 910 million euros in the European Defense Fund. For the first time, the Ukrainian defense industry will be able to join the fund's projects, strengthening cooperation.
Ukraine is ready for peace negotiations in any format if Russia is ready for a long-term ceasefire, not just a short-term truce on May 9. Sybiga stressed the need for real action.
The President of Ukraine signed a law promoting the development of volunteerism among students. The law enshrines the rights of volunteers and encourages social responsibility.
China is ready to cooperate with the international community to reach a consensus on a political settlement of the war in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry assured that it seeks to promote the peaceful settlement of all disputes.
The escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan is now more beneficial for Ukraine than in 2022, when dependence on the United States was greater. The expert believes that this may lead to a fall in oil prices, which will hit Russia.
Estonia has declared its readiness to join the coalition of countries led by Britain and France, which provides security guarantees to Ukraine. The country may send a ground combat unit.
In the first quarter of 2025, Ukrainians lost 34% fewer phones than last year. Xiaomi, Samsung and iPhone are most often stolen, and most cases are in Kyiv.
The coffin of the late Pope Francis was delivered to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in a Ram 1500 Popemobile. The car has minimal modifications, which allowed to say goodbye to the pontiff.
European armies are understaffed and underfunded, making it difficult to create a deterrent force in Ukraine. Many countries are not ready to provide soldiers.
The leaders of Poland, Britain, France and Germany will not be in Kyiv on May 9. Meanwhile, Fico plans to be at the parade in Moscow, despite EU warnings.
A video is circulating on social media of a garbage dump full of bones and skulls found near a lyceum in Kyiv. The police are checking this information.
The Supreme Court of Ukraine upheld the verdict against former Deputy Minister Yuriy Hrymchak – 10 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property. The court's decision is final and not subject to appeal.
The body of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchina, who died in captivity, was returned without organs. This was done to hide the traces of torture and establish the cause of death.
Sybiga had his first telephone conversation with the future head of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs: what was discussed.
The Russian military court sentenced five residents of Melitopol to 11-14 years in prison for preparing a terrorist attack. According to the investigation, they planned to blow up a car near the aid distribution point.
The European Court has ruled that Malta's citizenship-for-investment program violates EU law. Malta is now obliged to stop issuing "golden passports".
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed doubts about a unilateral ceasefire by Russia. He stressed that he expects US support for Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Singer Jerry Heil will be the spokesperson for Ukraine at Eurovision 2025 and will announce the national jury's scores. The band Ziferblat will perform in the first semi-final under number 5.
The Russians are recruiting Ukrainian prisoners of war, forcing them to inform, persuade relatives to cooperate and join the "Bogdan Khmelnytsky Battalion" for better conditions.
The UN stated that they want an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia based on international law, not a short-term ceasefire proposed by Putin for the May holidays.
The analyst stated that not only prison guards, but also representatives of the FSB are involved in the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war. This indicates a systemic policy of Russia and requires international punishment.
The survey showed that 58% of Ukrainians oppose studying Russian in schools. Most supporters of studying Russian are in the south and among Russian speakers.
On the night of April 29, Russian drones attacked Ukraine, one of them crossed the border with Romania by 500 meters. The Romanian Air Force scrambled fighter jets to patrol.
Donald Trump has marked the first 100 days of his second term by introducing tariffs and declaring his desire for peace in Ukraine. The next 100 days will be focused on trade agreements.
April 29 is the day of the founding of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Immunology Day, World Wish Day and International Dance Day. Christians also celebrate Radonitsa.
Four children, including a boy who was being mobilized into the Russian army, have been returned from the temporarily occupied Kherson region. Since the beginning of the year, 39 children have been returned.
