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.
The Ministry of Justice has released a list of property that is not subject to seizure for debts. The threshold for the recovery of a sole residence has been increased to 50 minimum wages.
Foreigners in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be issued residence permits for the duration of their contract plus six months. It is permitted to submit documents even with expired passports.
In Dnipro, a serviceman beat and tortured a bound fellow soldier in front of the formation. After the crime, he deserted from service, but law enforcement officers detained the deserter.
The enemy attacked AFU positions 52 times across various sectors of the front. Defense Forces halted assaults near the Antonivskyi Bridge and Bilohrudyi Island.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) supports the update of the Labor Code, yet opposes lockouts and the narrowing of workers' rights. A list of critical amendments to the law has been submitted to the Government and the Parliamentary Committee.
