War in Ukraine
A former judge of the Novoazovsk District Court was sentenced in absentia for high treason. He headed the occupation court in Dokuchaievsk and worked in the interests of the aggressor.
Since the beginning of the day, 52 combat engagements have been recorded, with the highest enemy activity on the Pokrovsk front. Defense forces repelled an attack near the Antonivskyi Bridge.
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.
Rustem Umerov met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding prisoners. The parties discussed diplomatic steps to achieve peace in the war.
EU ministers will adopt sanctions against those involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children. Ukraine has already introduced restrictions against the abductors and the Russian shadow fleet.
Marco Rubio stated that US efforts to end the war in Ukraine have reached a deadlock. Washington is ready to mediate only if there is real progress.
Political analyst Oleh Lisnyi explained Moscow's change in rhetoric and the demand for the AFU to withdraw from Donbas. He emphasized the necessity of systematic strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Kyiv will apologize to Latvia if Russian electronic warfare systems altered the course of Ukrainian drones. Ukraine has previously apologized for similar incidents to the Baltic states and Finland.
The Netherlands propose directing 210 billion euros of Russian assets toward Ukraine's defense. The initiative was discussed at a closed-door meeting of EU finance ministers.
Sweden has handed over a batch of specialized equipment to Ukraine for airfield maintenance. The equipment will allow for the maintenance of runways in 24/7 readiness.
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.
"Azov" pilots control the occupiers' logistics at a depth of 160 km from the front. Reconnaissance systems patrol Mariupol to destroy military targets.
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 spokesperson for dictator Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is ready for negotiations with Europe only if Brussels takes the initiative. The Kremlin does not plan to be the first to restore contacts with EU leaders.
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.
Due to a drone strike in Rostov, operations at 13 Russian airports have been suspended. More than 14,000 passengers are waiting for flights to resume or for flight changes.
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 Kremlin has revoked the permits of ARD, ZDF, and other foreign media outlets for the May 9 parade in Moscow. This year, the event will be held exclusively for Russian media. This is the first time in the history of the May 9 parade that foreign media initially received accreditation from the Kremlin, only for it to be subsequently revoked.
Zelenskyy announced a visit by US representatives to Kyiv "at the turn of spring and summer. " The parties discussed the exchange of prisoners and new security agreements.
The former Minister of Defense of Ukraine believes 2026 is a chance to freeze the war due to Russia's internal problems. According to him, the Kremlin needs a pause to restore resources and for the survival of its economy.
The Ministry of Justice has released archives regarding Nazi crimes, the Holocaust, and the forced labor of Ukrainians. The documents contain testimonies about Babyn Yar and the Nuremberg trials.
Two men blew up a serviceman's car in Dnipro on the instructions of the Russian special services. They agreed to carry out the car bombing for a monetary reward. For committing the act of terrorism, the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.
Due to Russian shelling in the Chernihiv region, 4,300 hectares of forest have burned down. The fire changed direction and began moving toward Russian territory.
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.
A court in Kyiv sentenced Medinsky and Torkunov to 10 years over a Russian history textbook for the 11th grade. The book justifies Russian aggression and calls for changing Ukraine's borders - it is also actively used in the occupied territories.
In the Shevchenkivske forestry, 70 hectares burned down due to enemy sabotage. An FPV drone and explosives were found at the scene; the fire nearly reached nearby villages.
The British Navy spent a month tracking a Russian frigate and "shadow fleet" vessels. The Russian frigate was heading from the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that London will be "even tougher" in pursuing the Russian "shadow fleet."
Law enforcement officers are investigating 306 cases of murders of Ukrainian servicemen who surrendered on the battlefield. These facts are being examined within 116 criminal proceedings.
Russia plans to manufacture 7. 3 million FPV drones by 2026. Additionally, the Russians are deploying another 4 regiments, 24 divisions, and 162 batteries to counter Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, in April, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck over 160,000 enemy targets.