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A drunken man in Brovary, Kyiv region, who attacked police officers and threatened them with a weapon, faces up to 5 years in prison, he was arrested for 2 months with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 242,000.

Ukraine is preparing at least ten new brigades to defend Kyiv and counter an expected Russian offensive, with the defense of the capital a top priority despite intense fighting in the east.

Four people were detained red-handed while trying to bribe an SBU officer in the amount of USD 1 million for falsifying a criminal case against a mining company for an attempted raider seizure.

The High Anti-Corruption Court has granted bail in the amount of UAH 12 million and other procedural obligations to MP Andriy Klochko, suspected of illegal enrichment in excess of UAH 11 million.

The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate nearly UAH 750 million to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.

Ukraine will insist on full territorial integration without any restrictions in the EU membership agreement, citing the precedent of Cyprus and demanding guarantees of inclusion of Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional UAH 189. 5 million to continue the restoration of damaged apartment buildings in Kyiv region.

Slovak President Zuzana Chaputova arrives in Kyiv for a farewell visit as her term in office comes to an end.

The Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are creating their own recruiting center to select and staff unmanned systems units with motivated candidates who will be trained to obtain military specialties in the field of unmanned systems.

The FBI is closely monitoring whether U. S. support for Ukraine could encourage Russia to take greater risks in potentially interfering in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

More than 54,000 applications for compensation for damaged housing were satisfied, and more than 6,000 certificates for compensation for destroyed housing were issued under the Ukraine Recovery Program in its first year.

Kyiv city authorities will limit evening street lighting to save electricity after Russian attacks knocked out Ukraine's power grid.

In Brovary, a drunken man attacked and threatened police officers with a weapon, and faces up to 5 years in prison for hooliganism, threats and assault on law enforcement.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine expects the negotiation framework to be approved and the actual start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union in June, marking the next stage of rapprochement with the EU.

The Kyiv Administrative Court of Appeal has declared the NACP's order against acting Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Serhiy Holovaty illegal, overturning the court's previous decision and closing the case for lack of administrative offense.

Germany will purchase three HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems from the United States and transfer them to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Fraudsters spread fake messages about power outages through a Telegram channel that reports the movement of Russian missiles or drones during air raids, using the Ukrenergo logo and name without permission.

In Kyiv, industrial enterprises reduce electricity consumption during peak hours to reduce the load on the power grid, while no restrictions are applied to household consumers, but residents are urged to save electricity, especially in the evening.

Kyiv region and the state of Washington are launching an online platform for business cooperation that will allow entrepreneurs to easily find partners, establish communication, learn about industries and products, and share experiences.

On Europe Day, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken emphasized the importance of the U.S.-EU partnership in defending against Russian aggression in Ukraine and noted shared democratic values and economic prosperity.

Chernihiv has decided to minimize street lighting until 21:30 in parks and 22:30 on roads to save electricity amid a shortage in Ukraine's energy system caused by Russian missile strikes.

Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, met with Robert Metsola, President of the European Parliament, in an air raid shelter during her visit to Kyiv on Europe Day to discuss military support, Ukraine's EU membership bid, and support for parliamentary cooperation.

German Development Minister Svenja Schulze's meeting with sacked Ukrainian Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov in Kyiv was canceled after it became known that the Verkhovna Rada had dismissed him.

During a joint press conference between President Zelensky and European Parliament President Metzola in Kyiv, an air raid alarm sounded, revealing Russia's true attitude toward peace and the fight against Nazism.

Ukraine is close to the start of actual accession negotiations with the European Union, and the President of the European Parliament is optimistic that the framework for negotiations will be adopted by EU member states in June.

During her visit to Kyiv, European Parliament President Roberta Mecola met with barista Maria, who continued to make coffee in a cafe damaged by russian shelling, demonstrating the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit.

Since February, more than 25,000 newlyweds have used the online marriage registration service on the Diia portal, with 53% of applications submitted by women, and the highest number of applications submitted in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa regions.

The European Union does not recognize the so-called Russian elections, especially those held illegally in the occupied territories of Ukraine, and the new European Parliament is expected to take a strong position.

An organized group of military personnel and food suppliers in the Kyiv region appropriated 5. 4 million hryvnias worth of food intended for soldiers during martial law.

Another Russian serviceman has been identified who opened fire on a civilian car in February 2022 in occupied Hostomel, along with other Russian guards.