War in Ukraine
In Moscow, over 450 flights were canceled or delayed due to an attack by 54 drones. The Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the massive flight schedule disruptions.
Depression in children manifests through irritability and a loss of interest in activities. Timely professional help prevents severe consequences for mental health.
Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov stated the necessity of withdrawing Ukrainian troops from Donbas. This would allegedly allow for a suspension of hostilities and the beginning of a dialogue.
President Zelenskyy advises foreign representatives against visiting Moscow on May 9. The RF previously rejected Ukraine's proposal for a ceasefire and is threatening new strikes.
Russia has announced a ceasefire from May 8 to 10. The Russian Ministry of Defense is threatening a strike on Kyiv in the event of attempts to disrupt the celebrations in Moscow.
The NOC of Ukraine condemned the IOC's decision to allow Belarusians to compete under the national flag. The Committee emphasized the inadmissibility of supporting the aggressor.
The ICRC is ready to facilitate the departure of people from occupied Oleshky and neighboring villages. Ombudsman Lubinets reported that lists of individuals for urgent evacuation have been sent to the committee.
Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia's return to the Venice Biennale during the war. Cultural events must not whitewash the war crimes of the aggressor.
At the summit in Leipzig, Ukraine presented the scale of destruction of its transport infrastructure. Sweden, Germany, and Norway are ready to contribute to the fund for its restoration.
Gauleiter Yevhen Balytskyi has canceled the parade and march in the occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region due to the "threat from Ukrainian drones". Residents were only offered the opportunity to lay flowers.
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.
Rustem Umerov will discuss prisoner exchanges, the diplomatic process, and security cooperation in the US. Zelenskyy also announced new agreements regarding Drone Deals.
A resident of Luhansk has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason and participation in hostilities. In 2022, he ordered the shooting down of a UAF helicopter for 300,000 rubles.
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 suspects imported 4,700 vehicles as humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine through charitable foundations. The vehicles were illegally sold online for profit.
AFU struck a Karakurt missile ship in Kaspiysk and enemy command posts. Ammunition and fuel depots in Luhansk and Donetsk regions were destroyed.
The enemy damaged a locomotive and two carriages in the Mykolaiv region; no casualties were reported. Trains to Lozova and Kherson departed with delays due to equipment replacement.
Uliutin and Brunner discussed the status of Ukrainians in the EU after March 2027. The main task is to ensure legal certainty and conditions for return.
Construction delays among Russia's top developers have risen to 15%, and 93% of new apartments have defects. High interest rates and debts are leading the industry toward a total collapse.
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.
In the Chernihiv region, 2,400 hectares of forest are burning in the 5-kilometer border zone due to shelling. The occupiers are also deliberately destroying observation masts and forestry equipment.
The EU will not evacuate diplomats from Kyiv despite Russia's threats leading up to May 9. Brussels described Russia's statements as part of a reckless escalatory tactic.
The SBU detained three residents of the Donetsk and Chernihiv regions for disseminating data on the movement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrators face up to eight years in prison.
Russian troops attacked a minibus on the Zaporizhzhia - Novotroitske route with an FPV drone. One woman sustained a shrapnel wound and received medical assistance.
Zelenskyy reported on the operation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions," including in Perm and Yekaterinburg. The range reached nearly two thousand kilometers from the border.
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.
Real incomes of Russians grew by only 1. 5% due to a collapse in business profits. The non-payment crisis and expensive loans have deprived the Russian Federation of resources for wage growth.
Russia violated the ceasefire with strikes, including on Ukraine's infrastructure. Zelenskyy promises a mirror response and long-range sanctions for the aggression.
The Government of New Zealand has introduced sanctions against 20 Russian individuals and legal entities. The restrictions target cybercriminals, propagandists, and payment services.
Nine people were injured due to the drone strike on Kharkiv, including three children. Damage to 38 residential buildings was recorded in the city's private sector.