War in Ukraine
Russia's Permanent Representative claimed that Ukraine is preparing strikes from Latvia and threatened the Baltic states. Latvia and the US rejected the accusations, calling them a fabrication.
Syrskyi stated that the enemy's total losses are 3. 5 times greater than the Ukrainian ones. On certain days, the number of fallen occupiers exceeds the losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by 7-9 times.
There were 189 combat engagements at the front, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovsk direction. The AFU destroyed UAV control points and more than 60 occupiers in the past day.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have the conditions to train three shifts of military personnel to ensure rotations every two months. Syrskyi has introduced monthly monitoring of this process.
Syrskyi reported on the development of a mechanism for discharging military personnel based on their length of service. The initiative is currently being discussed directly within the units.
The President discussed preparations for the June conference in Gdańsk with Oksana Markarova. Defense technologies and attracting investment were identified as priorities.
In the Buryn community of the Sumy region, an enemy drone struck a car. As a result of the strike, a female passenger was killed, and the driver sustained injuries.
The Peace Council is asking the UN to force Hamas to disarm in order to implement the truce. Currently, Israel controls about sixty percent of Gaza's territory.
The U. S. will withdraw 5,000 troops from Europe due to the strengthening of allied armies. The reduction will affect units in Poland and Germany without compromising support for Ukraine.
NATO Commander commented on the successes of Ukrainian drone operators during exercises in Sweden. Alliance troops identified vulnerabilities and quickly adapted to the threats.
Zelenskyy announced the return of the remains of Andriy Melnyk and Yevhen Konovalets to Ukraine. The state is working on the reburial of heroes from Europe and America.
In Kherson, a 51-year-old man sustained wounds and a concussion while attempting to neutralize a drone. The victim was hospitalized in moderate condition.
President Zelenskyy approved plans for long-range strikes against the Russian Federation for June. Ukraine will also increase drone supplies and funding for combat brigades.
Russia attacked Dnipropetrovsk region over 50 times with aerial bombs and artillery. Three men were injured; residential buildings, a gas station, and vehicles were damaged.
The Russian dictator arrived in Beijing for his first foreign visit of 2026. The meeting with Xi Jinping takes place immediately after Donald Trump's trip.
The CCD and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia have refuted Russian claims regarding Ukraine preparing attacks from Latvian territory. Moscow is using this fake news for blackmail and threats against the Baltic states.
Romanian fighter jets destroyed a drone in the sky over Estonia during a NATO mission. The Alliance has launched an investigation and confirmed its readiness to defend its borders.
The Foreign Intelligence Service reports that the recruitment rate of contract soldiers in the Russian Federation has dropped to 800 people per day. To attract recruits, the Kremlin is increasing payments and writing off loans.
Kyiv plans to raise the fare to 30 UAH per trip. As a result, the capital could become one of the five most expensive cities in Europe in terms of transport costs.
The US plans to test Ukrainian drones for procurement by its own army. The agreement provides for access to technologies and intellectual property rights.
Admiral Dragone urged NATO to accelerate the strengthening of its defenses. He stated that the Alliance is currently in a state between war and peace.
Two Russian servicemen are suspected of torturing civilians in Bohdanivka, Kyiv region. The victims were held in pits without food; one of the men has gone missing.
Draft Law No. 15258 regarding fines for violations in granting veteran status has been registered in the Rada. Officials face penalties of up to 51,000 hryvnias.
The head of the AntAC, Vitaliy Shabunin, has been discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to deteriorating vision. The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating proceedings regarding his possible draft evasion and fraud.
Russia is spreading fakes about the mass involvement of foreigners to divide society. In the first four months of 2024, only 3.2 thousand work permits were issued.
Civil and military aviation share common technologies and repair facilities. Pressure from the ESBU (Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine) on airlines creates risks for the country's defense capabilities.
No movement of Belarusian equipment or personnel has been recorded near the border. However, the threat remains real due to support for Russia and ongoing military exercises.
An official in the Kyiv region demanded 260,000 hryvnias for the disbursement of 'eVidnovlennia' payments. The suspect and his accomplice were detained and taken into custody.
The EU criticizes the US decision to extend the waiver of sanctions on Russian oil. Valdis Dombrovskis called for increased pressure on Moscow instead of easing it.
About 200 Russian military personnel underwent secret training on drone usage at bases in China. Some of them have reportedly returned to fight against Ukraine at the front.