The share of Chinese imports of sanctioned goods to the Russian Federation has risen to 90%. This allows Moscow to ramp up the production of missiles and drones for the war.
The number of casualties from the attack on the Dnipro district has risen to 17 people. Seven people are in hospitals, one man is in serious condition.
The Ministry of Defense added that Zhumadilov will lead CORPUS during the first year. Subsequently, the chairmanship will be held on a rotational basis by unanimous decision of the participants.
Over the past day, the enemy attacked 41 times, concentrating forces in the Pokrovsk direction. Active assaults continue near Antonivka and Bilohrudyi Island.
Prosecutor General Kravchenko noted that such cases form the foundation for the Special Tribunal regarding the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
International affairs expert Stanislav Zhelikhovskyi has stated that the Kremlin is attempting to impose its own peace terms for Ukraine on the US. After conversations with Putin, Trump's rhetoric often becomes favorable to Russia.
Kaja Kallas stated there was a lack of progress following the conversation between Trump and Putin. She emphasized the lack of pressure on Russia and unresolved issues regarding peace.
In April 2024, the share of Ukrainians in a state of stress dropped from 51% to 39%. The improvement is linked to the stabilization of the energy system following severe winter attacks.
Peskov stated that there is currently no talk of using Azerbaijan as a platform for peace negotiations. Zelenskyy had previously confirmed Kyiv's readiness for dialogue at this venue.
Zelenskyy urged the West not to weaken sanctions against Russia. Moscow may demand the removal of SWIFT restrictions in exchange for a cease- fire.
Russia launched over 200 drones and ballistic missiles at Ukraine, causing destruction in several regions. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on the aggressor.
A sharp deterioration in financial and production indicators is being recorded in the Russian metallurgical industry: demand is falling, investments are shrinking, and debts are rising. This leads to a halt in the modernization of enterprises and a gradual reduction of production capacities, which experts regard as signs of the hidden deindustrialization of the Russian economy.
The President of Ukraine announced his readiness to meet with Péter Magyar. Zelenskyy maintains that there are no real problems.
Putin's spokesperson stated that Kyiv's reaction is not required to declare a truce for Victory Day. This is the dictator's personal decision, which will be implemented.
The National Bank has downgraded its 2026 inflation forecast to 9. 4% and GDP growth to 1.3%. The reasons cited were attacks on the energy sector and the situation in the Middle East.
The spokesperson for the Russian dictator stated that the timing of a truce for May 9 will be determined by Putin personally. Currently, no specific decision has been made, and Ukraine's reaction is "not yet known" to the Kremlin.
The President of Ukraine signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization until August 2. Prior to that, the Verkhovna Rada extended the duration of mobilization and martial law.
Zelenskyy linked the pause in negotiations to the war in the Middle East. No proposals regarding a May 9th truce have been received from the US or Russia so far.
Both countries have different long-term goals. China advocates for its global dominance, while Russia seeks to focus on forming its own region where it would have unconditional dominance.
The Rada has passed a law on the network of military cemeteries and unified standards for the burial of soldiers. The document guarantees free services and establishes rules for reburial.
Péter Magyar demands the expansion of rights for the Hungarian minority to approve Ukraine's EU accession negotiations. His demands concern education and language.
According to a KIIS survey, 57% of Ukrainians oppose the withdrawal of troops from the Donetsk region in exchange for security guarantees. The majority do not believe in US support and expect the war to end no earlier than 2027.
A man was wounded in Dnipro due to the attack, and the number of casualties in the district has risen to 15 people. In Mykolaiv, drones damaged houses; there are no fatalities.
The SBU struck the AVT-4 unit and columns at the Lukoil oil refinery in Perm, Russia, 1,500 km from the Ukrainian border. Additionally, the station supplying the plant with oil was attacked for the second time. The occupiers were reminded that they no longer have any safe havens.
The Rada has ratified the creation of a commission for payments for damages from Russian aggression. The body will determine compensation amounts based on data from the Register of Damage.
A woman was killed as a result of the attack on the Dniprovskyi district, and the number of wounded has risen to 11. An apartment building, a shop, a bus, and ten cars were damaged.
The vessel PANORMITIS, carrying stolen grain, has left Israeli territorial waters. The country's competent authorities have begun executing the request from the Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office.
Israel refused to unload the vessel PANORMITIS, which was transporting stolen Ukrainian grain. Andrii Sybiha called this the result of diplomatic efforts.
An Israeli importer has refused to accept wheat and barley from the vessel Panormitis. Ukraine claims that this cargo was stolen by Russia.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an agent who directed jet-powered drones at HIMARS was detained. He transmitted data using his nephew's phone and a predetermined cipher. He faces life imprisonment for high treason.
