Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.
More than 256,000 crimes of Russian aggression have been recorded, of which 225,000 are war crimes. To date, 254 individuals have been convicted, and 1,191 suspects have been formally notified of charges.
Zelenskyy discussed infrastructure protection and strengthening electronic warfare in the Dnipro region. Military officials reported on the situation at the front and security in the Black Sea.
The SBU is investigating 130,000 cases regarding Russian aggression and strikes on infrastructure. More than a thousand occupiers have already been served with notices of suspicion for committing war crimes.
A Eurobarometer survey showed that 76% of EU citizens see the war as a threat to their security. The majority supports sanctions and military aid to Ukraine.
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.
The European Commission supported the idea of a single representative for contacts with the RF. To begin a dialogue, Moscow must cease fire and change its actions.
Umerov held talks in the US with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Zelenskyy expects a strengthening of positions and progress in the release of prisoners.
Zelenskyy announced mirror responses to Russian shelling and assaults. Ukraine's further steps will depend on today's news.
Yurii Ihnat stated there is a shortage of air defense missiles due to intensive shelling. Currently, Patriot and NASAMS launchers remain half-empty.
Rescuers are extinguishing fires in forest areas in a number of regions. Extinguishing efforts are complicated by landmines in the territories and weather conditions.
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.
