The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces congratulated on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, emphasizing the importance of unity against the aggressor. He reminded of Ukraine's contribution to peace and its fight against modern tyrants.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is holding a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump.
Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Pope Leo XIV, expressing gratitude for condemning the aggression of the Russian Federation. He hopes for further support for Ukraine in restoring peace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed support for Ukraine and prospects for cooperation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The German Chancellor assured of continued support.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced expectations regarding the completion of legal procedures for the ratification of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on mineral resources. He emphasized that this will open a new page in relations between the countries.
US President Donald Trump announced a planned conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He also announced an agreement with Ukraine on rare earth resources, which has already been ratified.
40-year-old Chris Garrett from Great Britain died in Kharkiv region. He was engaged in demining as part of the "Azov" unit, for which he was sentenced by the occupiers to 14 years.
Donald Trump, during a telephone conversation with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, offered him to become a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. Erdoğan responded positively to the proposal.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Major Robert Brovdi of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, known as "Magyar," the title of Hero of Ukraine. Brovdi is the commander of the 414th ударних BpAK "Birds of Magyar" brigade.
The President posthumously awarded the "Gold Star" order to Pavlo Petrychenko, who died on April 15. The military man is known for initiating a petition to restrict online casinos for military personnel.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the head of the SBU, Vasyl Malyuk, with the title of Hero of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 299/2025 was published on the website of the head of state.
The President of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the military ombudsman, which should become an instrument for protecting the rights of servicemen. The draft law defines the procedure for submitting and considering complaints.
On the eve of the May 9 parade in Moscow, the President of Ukraine stated that it would be a parade of cynicism and lies.
To achieve peace, a radical transformation of russia is necessary. Otherwise, the world will have to change, as it did 80 years ago, realizing the impossibility of appeasing evil.
lavrov criticized EU countries for obstructing visits by European leaders to moscow on May 9. He also accused the EU of double standards regarding Ukraine and Serbia.
According to Yermak, the end of the war will show that something went wrong after World War II. Peace talks are possible after a 30-day ceasefire.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's ceasefire proposal remains in effect, but Russia is not responding, continuing attacks.
Andriy Yermak called the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump wonderful, where the leaders openly discussed important issues. He added that Ukraine was preparing for this meeting in the Vatican.
Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko stated that tax increases are not planned in 2025. There are enough reserves and measures to avoid appealing to parliament.
Due to the deteriorating security situation, schools in Cherkasy and Kaniv will switch to distance learning on May 8 and 9. In Odesa, classes will be held according to the usual schedule.
Ukraine needs more Patriot systems to protect against ballistic missiles, but they are expensive. Patriots successfully shoot down targets, but debris still falls, creating a threat.
Russian forces launched 187 drones at Ukraine, 81 of which were destroyed, and 5 ballistic missiles, two of which were shot down. There were hits on houses and casualties.
Ursula von der Leyen called for speeding up Ukraine's accession to the EU, calling it a guarantee of peace. The EU is working to open the first cluster of accession negotiations in 2025.
In the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, a mother and son died as a result of a drone attack. In the Sviatoshynskyi district, 6 victims have been confirmed, including four children.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on a massive Russian attack on Ukraine. Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk region, Zhytomyr region, Kherson region, and Dnipropetrovsk region were under attack, and there are casualties.
The President of Ukraine met with the OECD Secretary-General to discuss the organization's participation in the country's reconstruction. They also discussed strengthening the agricultural sector and the importance of anti-corruption reforms.
Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to cooperate with partners to finance the production of interceptor drones. Ukraine has significantly strengthened its drone capabilities for defense.
Zelenskyy announced preparations for negotiations with the new German Chancellor. He stressed the importance of German support, especially in air defense and financial stability.
During a meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister, Trump mentioned the dispute with Zelensky, emphasizing the friendly nature of the negotiations with Carney. Canada responded with tariffs to the US actions.
The President of Ukraine congratulated Friedrich Merz and thanked him for his support of Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed hope for Germany's leadership in European affairs.