Stepan Haftko
U. S. Secretary of Defense explains to the Senate the $25 billion expenditure on the war in Iran. Democrats criticize the Pentagon's strategy and the dismissal of generals.
The EU is preparing a model for Ukraine's gradual integration with access to the market and programs without voting rights. Membership is possible no earlier than 2027 due to required reforms.
The US is launching the Maritime Freedom Construct to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. The coalition will coordinate intelligence and sanctions against Iran.
As a result of a drone attack in Odesa, houses, a kindergarten, and a shopping center were damaged. 16 people were injured, two of whom are in serious condition in intensive care.
General Staff reports the elimination of 1,470 Russians, 7 tanks, and 119 artillery systems over the past day. Total enemy losses have exceeded 1.3 million personnel.
Following a drone attack in Dzerzhinsk, smoke was spotted near the Sverdlov explosives plant. The Russian strategic enterprise is under international sanctions.
USS Gerald R. Ford concludes record deployment following missions against Iran and Maduro. The ship will arrive at its Virginia port in mid-May.
Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk defeated Linda Noskova with a score of 7:6, 6:0 at the tournament in Madrid. The tennis player's winning streak has reached ten consecutive matches.
The price of gold dropped to $4,550 due to the Fed's decision and the war in Iran. Brent crude rose to $118, while silver and platinum are showing growth.
Ford is in talks with the US government regarding participation in defense projects. The company plans to supply critical materials and compete with Lockheed Martin.
The Israel Defense Forces have begun installing protective screens on HMMWVs to counter Hezbollah's FPV drones. This method was adopted from the experience of the war in Ukraine.
In New York, the monarch met with the heads of Google and OpenAI to strengthen the partnership. The parties discussed investments against the backdrop of a 430 billion trade turnover.
SSO attacked an Iskander base in Crimea with drones that pierced 60-centimeter concrete. The new weapon allows for striking the enemy's deeply protected facilities.
The Pentagon's $25 billion estimate does not account for fuel costs and base repairs. Bloomberg notes that the real cost of the war will be significantly higher.
Virtus and Vector drones are being integrated into a single AI-driven system for autonomous target acquisition. The complex allows for the automatic detection and destruction of objects.
The United States has returned 337 stolen artifacts to Italy, including a head of Alexander the Great. The objects were discovered following investigations in New York.
Elon Musk has accused an OpenAI lawyer of attempting to deceive the court. The billionaire is seeking compensation over the company's abandonment of its non-profit model.
Beijing rejected US accusations of pressuring Panama and called them hypocritical. The country's president thanked allies but urged against escalating the conflict.
Rubén Rocha Moya and nine officials are charged with importing drugs into the US. He faces life imprisonment for ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Donald Trump is considering reducing American troops in Germany in the near future. This comes as a response to Merz's criticism of US policy toward Iran.
Donald Trump stated that the UAE's withdrawal from OPEC would lower fuel costs. However, the market responded with Brent oil prices rising to 2022 record highs.
Explosions rang out in Dzerzhinsk, and the Nizhny Novgorod airport was closed due to drones. In the Volgograd region, a person was wounded and a house was damaged.
The European Commission has accused Meta of insufficient age verification for children on Facebook and Instagram. The company faces a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover.
During the second wave of the drone attack in Odesa, a high-rise building and a kindergarten were damaged. At least four people were injured; rescue workers are operating at the scenes.
James Comey appeared in court over a photo with shells that was interpreted as a threat to Trump. The former FBI director faces up to five years in prison.
Italy has filed a lawsuit in a Swiss court over the fire in Crans-Montana that killed 41 people. Rome is demanding compensation for the rescue operation conducted.
Representatives of the Football Federation of Iran were denied entry to Canada for the FIFA Congress despite holding valid visas. The organization was unable to resolve the incident.
An explosion occurred in a mailbox of a house in the Knyaze-Volkonskoye garrison. Lieutenant Colonel Kuzmenko was killed; the condition of General Omurbekov is currently unknown.
On the night of April 30, Russian drones damaged a five-story building, a private house, and an administrative building in Odesa. Information regarding casualties is currently being clarified.
The price of a Brent barrel has risen to $120 for the first time since 2022 amid the naval blockade of Iran. The UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC due to the escalation of the conflict.