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.
Russia violated the ceasefire with strikes, including on Ukraine's infrastructure. Zelenskyy promises a mirror response and long-range sanctions for the aggression.
Fernand Kartheiser is inviting MEPs to a meeting with the Russian State Duma in June. He refused to name the European politicians or officials to whom he sent the invitations. The EU has called this an attempt to draw politicians into cooperation with the Kremlin.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 890 Russian servicemen and destroyed 1,851 drones. The enemy also lost 61 artillery systems and equipment.
Poland will forgive Fico's visit to the Russian Federation if Slovakia unblocks aid to Ukraine. Sikorski noted positive changes in the Slovak Prime Minister's attitude toward Kyiv.
The Argentine government has detained Dmitry Novikov, the leader of the La Compañía network. The organization discredited President Javier Milei for his support of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking Western allies for air defense systems to prepare for intensive winter shelling. In the summer, the Kremlin plans new offensives despite significant losses and resource problems.
The President announced amendments to the law on civilian weapons following the shooting in Kyiv. A parliamentary group is adapting the new norms to European Union legislation.
The President has instructed the development of a legislative framework for the creation of Ukrainian PMCs by the end of the year. Veterans will be able to monetize their experience through security exports.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared the inevitability of strikes on Kyiv in the event of any disruption to the May 9 celebrations. They are urging foreign states to evacuate their diplomats.
Russia rejected the proposal for a ceasefire and continued shelling the regions. Zelenskyy stated that the holding of the Russian parade now depends on Ukraine.
The Presidents of Ukraine and Azerbaijan discussed the implementation of agreements from the April visit. The leaders coordinated steps to strengthen regional security.
The Ministry of Finance and the National Bank have been instructed to complete the privatization of Sense Bank by the end of the year. Active preparations for the sale of the state-owned Ukrgasbank are also underway.
According to Svyrydenko, the government today considered the issue of accelerating changes in the management of state-owned companies and banks and issued the relevant instructions.
The President signed the law on the creation of a network of military cemeteries. The document defines the list of persons for honorary burial and the sources of funding.
The Russian Federation is redeploying air defense systems from the regions to Moscow to protect the parade. This opens up new opportunities for Ukrainian long-range strikes on enemy territory.
The Russian Federation plans to export valuable raw materials from 18 deposits in the occupied south of Ukraine. The invaders are also preparing a large-scale seizure of this year's harvest.
The Budget Committee supported the draft law on directing the military tax toward payments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This will ensure an inflow of 200 billion hryvnias per year.
The government will carry out personnel changes among deputy ministers and select new heads of state-owned enterprises. Sens Bank is to be privatized by the end of the current year.
Zelenskyy stated the need to privatize Sense Bank by the end of the year. The government must accelerate economic processes to fill the state budget.
Hungary has returned Oschadbank funds and valuables seized by special services in March to Ukraine. Zelenskyy confirmed the arrival of the assets in full.
An unofficial network for technology exchange and drone supplies operates between the countries. Taiwan is studying the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to prepare its own society for war.
Britain has imposed sanctions against 35 entities for recruiting foreigners for the war. Zelenskyy announced new restrictions against the aggressor as early as this month.
Russia struck the center of Kramatorsk with aerial bombs; five dead and five wounded have been reported. A rescue operation is ongoing at the scene.
Zelenskyy discussed diplomacy in the Middle East and condemned Iran's strikes on the UAE. Ukraine is preparing new security solutions for Bahrain and the Gulf countries.
Ukraine will continue the ceasefire regime if Russia also observes the silence. Head of the DIU Budanov stated that the next step is up to Moscow.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to discuss security. He proposed concluding a drone agreement and sharing defense expertise.
Zelenskyy reported on the successful use of deep strikes and agreements in the Middle East. Ukraine, together with the EU, is developing a strategic cooperation plan called the Drone Deal.
As part of Operation Deep Strike, the Defense Forces launched F-5 Flamingo missiles. The target, located 1,500 km away, produced navigation equipment for the Russian army.
In April, enemy losses exceeded 35,000 personnel. The number of middle-strikes has doubled, and robotic systems have completed over 10 thousand missions.
