In Brussels, EU Foreign Ministers will discuss aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The agenda also includes the situation in the Middle East and security.
Narendra Modi urged citizens to save fuel and refrain from traveling abroad due to global prices. He also asked to reduce gold purchases.
Trump will discuss China's support for Iran and the creation of a new trade council in Beijing. Agreements on the purchase of American goods and energy are expected.
A commercial vessel was attacked in Qatari waters, causing a fire on board. There were no casualties; the ship has arrived at port, and an official investigation is underway.
The New Moon on May 16 will trigger large-scale changes in Ukraine's government and economy. The astrologer predicts a period of powerful ideas and possible personnel reshuffles.
The tanker Mercury is loading gas from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project. Russia is expanding its shadow fleet to export fuel to Asia, bypassing US sanctions.
Tehran approved the vessel's passage to Pakistan to build confidence with mediators. This is the first voyage of a Qatari LNG tanker through the strait since the start of the conflict.
Due to a shortage of polar diesel, the vessel SA Agulhas II has not departed from Cape Town. Only nine days of fuel remain at the Marion Island base.
The US and Iran have made no progress in negotiations to end the war. A Qatari tanker has begun its passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the conflict began.
Trump expects a response from Iran regarding ending the war and opening the strait. The plan involves lifting the blockade of ports in exchange for free navigation.
Analysts believe that Tehran will withstand US pressure for several months. Despite the halting of tankers, the country is avoiding closing wells due to domestic consumption.
13. 5 kg of enriched uranium was removed from a reactor in Venezuela to the United States. The operation was conducted jointly with the IAEA to ensure nuclear security in the region.
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned for Sunday, May 10. Ukrainians are asked to limit the use of powerful appliances from 18:00 to 22:00.
In April, 711 MW of energy capacity was restored and 1,500 tons of aid were received. Japan and the UNDP will provide 73 transformers for stable grid operation.
The RF is massively attacking small substations with domestically produced drones instead of large facilities. This significantly destabilized Ukraine's energy system during the winter.
A trader bet 7 billion dollars on a drop in oil prices before Trump's statements regarding Iran. Large-scale deals were concluded just minutes before the official announcements.
The FAO index rose by 1. 6% due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and resource shortages. Vegetable oils, meat, and cereals saw the largest price increases.
The SBU is investigating 130,000 cases regarding Russian aggression and strikes on infrastructure. More than a thousand occupiers have already been served with notices of suspicion for committing war crimes.
Yurii Ihnat stated there is a shortage of air defense missiles due to intensive shelling. Currently, Patriot and NASAMS launchers remain half-empty.
Former President Rumen Radev has become the Prime Minister of Bulgaria following his party's election victory. The politician opposes arms supplies to Ukraine and advocates for ties with the Russian Federation.
SBU drones hit an oil refinery and an oil station in Perm, 1,500 km from the border. A key oil processing unit and one of the reservoirs were damaged.
The NBU forecasts a decrease in fuel prices in the coming weeks under favorable conditions. In April, annual inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 8.6%.
The war in the Middle East will add up to 3% to inflation and slow down Ukraine's GDP. The NBU is ready to tighten monetary conditions to maintain stability.
An outflow of 0. 2 million people is expected in 2026, with the return of migrants anticipated to begin in 2027. Unemployment will fall to 9% amid rising real wages.
Network restrictions have been introduced in the Odesa region; parts of five regions are without power due to shelling and bad weather. Power engineers are working to restore the supply.
The SBU has recorded 596 strikes on Ukraine's energy system since the start of the war. Due to systematic shelling, the country lost up to 60% of its gas production.
In Perm, drones have struck the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery for the third time in nine days. Authorities confirmed the strikes on the enterprise and evacuated employees.
Four UAE tankers turned off their trackers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The country is attempting to maintain oil exports despite the threat of Iranian attacks.
The President discussed the protection of infrastructure and energy sectors ahead of winter. All regional resilience plans must be implemented before the start of the heating season.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy FPV drone struck a vehicle belonging to a DTEK crew that was en route to perform repairs. No people were injured, but the vehicle was destroyed.
