Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Kyiv plans to send experts to strengthen the security of Latvian airspace. This will help prevent incidents caused by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zelenskyy compared the current Russian aggression to German Nazism and called on the world for unity. The President honored the memory of the victims of the Second World War and the modern Russian-Ukrainian war.
Zelenskyy confirmed the continued operation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions" in response to Russian strikes. This refers to an oil facility in Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from the border.
Overnight, the enemy carried out 140 shellings, 10 assaults, and over 850 drone strikes on the front. President Zelenskyy stated there was no silence and promised mirror actions.
António Costa is preparing the EU for negotiations with the RF due to frustration with Donald Trump's actions. Zelenskyy supports coordination to increase pressure on Moscow.
Germany will not evacuate its embassy from Kyiv despite Russian threats regarding attacks on May 9. Diplomats do not plan to change their presence in Ukraine.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will bring a message from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow. The plane will bypass Poland and the Baltic states due to overflight bans and will follow a "wide arc."
Pashinyan stated that Armenia is not Russia's ally on the issue of Ukraine. Yerevan provides humanitarian aid to Kyiv and has hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a visit.
The President discussed the protection of infrastructure and energy sectors ahead of winter. All regional resilience plans must be implemented before the start of the heating season.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Armenian ambassador over Zelenskyy's visit and his statements. Moscow was outraged by Yerevan's lack of a negative reaction to the President's speech.
President Zelenskyy advises foreign representatives against visiting Moscow on May 9. The RF previously rejected Ukraine's proposal for a ceasefire and is threatening new strikes.
Rustem Umerov will discuss prisoner exchanges, the diplomatic process, and security cooperation in the US. Zelenskyy also announced new agreements regarding Drone Deals.
The EU will not evacuate diplomats from Kyiv despite Russia's threats leading up to May 9. Brussels described Russia's statements as part of a reckless escalatory tactic.
Zelenskyy reported on the operation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions," including in Perm and Yekaterinburg. The range reached nearly two thousand kilometers from the border.
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.