Belarus

The operational-tactical group "Siversk" reported that the situation on the Belarusian border is stable, with no shelling or troop build-up. On the Russian border, the enemy presence is constant, but internal logistics are developed.

lukashenko announced belarus' readiness for joint military exercises with russia, which will supposedly be of a defensive nature. Zelenskyy warns of the threat of russia using belarus.

The European Parliament approved an increase in duties on imports from Russia and Belarus: for fertilizers up to 430 euros per ton by 2028, for flour, sugar and animal feed by 50%. The goal is to prevent the financing of the war.

There is an acute food crisis in Belarus due to a shortage of potatoes, the price has increased by 10%. Lukashenko blames exports to Russia and farmers, and calls for patience.

Zelenskyy stated that the idea of a 15-kilometer demilitarized zone is not viable, as it would leave Kherson, Kharkiv, and Sumy under fire. Ukraine has not received any official proposals.

The Presidents of France and Poland criticized politicians for supporting Russia at the parade in Moscow on May 9, calling it a disgrace and a refusal to see the truth about the war in Ukraine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed a demarche to the heads of diplomatic missions of countries whose leaders were at the parade in Moscow. Presence at the parade is regarded as an unfriendly step, support for Russia's aggression.

Russian DRGs do not stop trying to break through the border in the north. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are recording the presence of the enemy along the border, but there is no large-scale offensive.

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on the forced deportation of Ukrainian children by Russia, condemning the actions of Russia and Belarus. They demand an immediate cessation of the crimes and the return of the children.

Russia has forgiven the countries participating in the parade a total of $50 billion in debt and provided preferential loans worth $20 billion. The Kremlin is trying to create an illusion of geopolitical greatness.

FIE has allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in team tournaments under a neutral flag. The teams will compete under the FIE flag at the 2025 European Championship.

Pyongyang will not send its troops to participate in the victory parade in Moscow. According to the aide to the President of the Russian Federation, North Korea will be represented at the level of ambassador.

In Poznań, a man argued with two 13-year-old Ukrainians and a Belarusian woman, which escalated into a fight, after which he fled. The police are currently establishing the identity of the man and checking whether a sexual crime was committed.

Lithuanian conservatives propose building a high-tech defense line on the eastern border. It will include anti-personnel mines, anti-tank ditches, and long-range artillery, costing €1 billion.

Lithuania will revoke residence permits for Russians who visit Russia or Belarus more than once every three months. Exceptions include transit carriers and objective reasons.

Georgia dropped 11 positions in the press freedom ranking due to the hostile environment for the media and attacks on journalists. Ukraine took 62nd place, and Russia – 171st, dropping by 9 lines.

The threat from Belarus will increase during exercises with the Russian Federation. In the Sumy region, the enemy has increased air strikes and the activity of sabotage and reconnaissance groups, shelling does not stop.

The head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, stated about the risk of Russia using exercises in Belarus for provocations against Ukraine and European countries. According to him, everyone is ready for such scenarios.

Putin insists on recognizing the annexed territories as part of Russia as a condition for negotiations, which complicates Trump's efforts to end the ceasefire. Negotiations have reached a deadlock.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that russia is preparing something in belarus, hiding behind military exercises. He emphasized that countries bordering the russian federation should be ready for any events.

The European Court has ruled that Malta's citizenship-for-investment program violates EU law. Malta is now obliged to stop issuing "golden passports".

On the S2 expressway in Warsaw, an intercity bus with 26 passengers, including citizens of Ukraine and Belarus, overturned. 16 people were taken to hospitals, two in serious condition.

The Verkhovna Rada initiated changes to the Criminal Code to define illegal transfer and deportation of children as war crimes. This applies to representatives of any foreign state.

On April 26, 1986, the Chornobyl disaster occurred, becoming one of the largest environmental catastrophes. On the anniversary of the tragedy, information has been collected about the consequences and the importance of environmental responsibility.

Власти Вильнюса обнародовали план эвакуации на случай военного вторжения, гибридных атак, ядерных угроз и стихийных бедствий. План разработан на основе опыта Украины и городов США.

On April 22, explosions rang out at the 51st GRAU arsenal in the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already hit a number of GRAU arsenals, including the 67th, 23rd, 107th and 13th.

Poland is allocating 3 billion zlotys for the construction of a plant to produce 150,000 shells per year. This is due to fears of a full-scale war and a shortage of capacity.

The special tribunal will investigate the crimes of 20 Russian and Belarusian officials involved in planning the invasion of Ukraine. The US refused to participate after Trump's return.

Ukraine appealed to the International Ski Mountaineering Federation with a demand to review the admission of Russian Varvara Prokhorova. According to open sources, the athlete is a servicewoman of the Russian Federation, which contradicts IOC recommendations.

Lithuania is modernising the Vilnius-Augustów road in the Suwałki Corridor for civilian and military needs. These works, planned to be completed by 2028, will improve logistics and mobility.