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The Kremlin's demands for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from four regions are a form of tactical pressure on the US. A stable front and strikes deep into the Russian Federation remain Kyiv's main trump cards, says expert Volodymyr Fesenko.
Rada is considering over a thousand amendments to bill No. 12360. The document envisages the cancellation of the tax exemption for parcels under €150 as early as May 26.
The former head of the MSEC was sentenced to 5 years in prison for extorting 5,000 dollars for disability status. The official's property will be confiscated by court order.
Parliament has passed a law on the military funeral ritual for service members declared dead by a court. Honors will be rendered even in the absence of the hero's body.
The SBI suspects Volodymyr Omelyan of evading duties through deception during his service. He faces up to ten years in prison under Article 409 of the Criminal Code.
The Rada proposes to ban indefinite deferments and create a registry of individuals. Those with deferments must pay contributions or work at critical infrastructure facilities.
The Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 15167 on directing the military tax to a special fund. Starting from 2027, these funds will be used exclusively for payments to military personnel.
Zelenskyy announced Drone Deals agreements following the B9 summit. The parties are strengthening defense cooperation to ensure security in Ukraine and Europe.
The Prosecutor General's Office is investigating the decapitation of two fallen AFU soldiers in the Zaporizhzhia region. Priority investigative and procedural actions are currently underway to establish all circumstances of the crime and identify the persons involved.
Dmytro Lubinets has appealed to the UN and the ICRC regarding the Russian order to behead fallen UAF soldiers. The Ombudsman calls for reporting war crimes.
A Russian commander ordered the beheading of fallen soldiers of the 225th Regiment near Huliaipole. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has recorded another brutal war crime by the occupiers.
Denys Shtilerman refused to sell Fire Point shares to Timur Mindich for a billion dollars. The reasons were dubious funds and a proxy shareholder.
A court has arrested a soldier for the murder of two fellow servicemen in the Mykolaiv region. The shooting occurred during a conflict following joint alcohol consumption.
Human rights activists are calling on Poland to stop the transit of US deportation flights to Ukraine. More than 50 citizens have already been forcibly returned through Rzeszów Airport.
The construction of a key protective structure for the power units has been completed at the Rivne NPP. The facility has already been erected and is currently undergoing the certification procedure.
Andriy Kovalenko stated that Belarus lacks the forces for a ground operation. Lukashenko is imitating activity, while Ukrainian forces are prepared for any developments.
The new Labor Code of Ukraine must take into account not only economic realities but also the challenges of the state's post-war recovery. This concerns the protection of workers' rights, the integration of veterans into workforces, and the creation of modern labor regulations that align with Ukraine's European course.
The scheme generated 50 million through the fictitious education of 3,000 postgraduate students. The case against nine participants in the scheme has already been sent to court.
In Okhtyrka, a man detonated a grenade during negotiations with police. Five people were injured, including three police officers and a civilian.
In two days, the enemy conducted over 150 assaults and deployed 10,000 drones. Zelenskyy promised a mirror response to Russian shelling.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine thanked mothers for their resilience and honored the memory of fallen heroes. He urged defenders to be sure to call their mothers.
Iran is demanding visa guarantees for footballers who served in the Revolutionary Guard to participate in the 2026 World Cup. The tournament will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
SBU counterintelligence detained a Russian agent in Odesa who planned to shoot a Navy official on May 9. An assault rifle and ammunition were seized from the perpetrator.
The Russian Federation supported Trump's initiative for a truce on May 9-11 and a prisoner exchange. Earlier, Zelenskyy confirmed the agreement and allowed the parade to be held in Moscow.
In the Dnipro region, Zelenskyy discussed the needs for drones and unit funding. The President presented awards to soldiers, including volunteers from Colombia.
Stanislav Bronevytskyi reported a loss of independence among SAPO prosecutors and the politicization of NABU. Oleksiy Honcharenko has summoned the heads of the agencies to a meeting of the Temporary Commission of Inquiry.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian Federation has concentrated 106,000 people with daily losses of a thousand soldiers. Syrskyi is introducing new rules for rotation and contracts.
The President visited combat brigades and noted existing supply deficits and the need to increase the production of unmanned systems. A Staff meeting will be held based on the results of these discussions.
Rescuers are extinguishing fires in forest areas in a number of regions. Extinguishing efforts are complicated by landmines in the territories and weather conditions.
The President met with soldiers of the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade in the Oleksandrivsk direction and presented awards. Ground drones provide 60% of the logistics for this unit.