Ukraine

The President of Ukraine stated that there is no reason to wait until May 8 for a ceasefire. He called for an immediate 30-day ceasefire.

Gas supply to the population has been restored in Cherkasy, but 50 emergency teams from different parts of Ukraine will arrive to speed up the work. This will help to quickly restore gas supply to all consumers.

Serhiy Koretskyi, who previously headed Ukrnafta, has become Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz.

Thanks to the use of unmanned systems, Ukrainian defenders are inflicting significant losses on the occupiers' logistics. In the past week alone, 969 units of enemy equipment were destroyed.

Head of the Presidential Office Yermak reacted to Putin's proposal for a ceasefire, emphasizing that Ukraine needs real and lasting peace, not a temporary ceasefire for a parade.

Ukraine is actively preparing meetings with European and American delegations. Announcements about the upcoming negotiations are expected this week, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tikhy.

Funding NABU, NACP, SAPO and HACC costs Ukraine almost UAH 4 billion per year. The real economic effect in 2024 was less than UAH 1 billion, according to NABU data.

Russian military personnel have begun to use motorcycles more actively for assaults due to a shortage of light equipment. This is also done for faster movement and to avoid strikes by Ukrainian drones.

Favbet Foundation supported the training of trainers in providing first aid to children in emergency situations. Since the beginning of 2025, 235 people have been trained, including children's trainers.

Four children, including a boy who was being mobilized into the Russian army, have been returned from the temporarily occupied Kherson region. Since the beginning of the year, 39 children have been returned.

In Ukraine, more than 90% of streets have been verified in the Unified State Register of Addresses. 1284 communities have already gained access to the register, with particularly active users in the Zakarpattia, Volyn, and Kirovohrad regions.

On the night of April 28, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with 166 drones. 40 "Shaheds" were shot down, 74 simulators were lost locationally. Kharkiv region, Donetsk region, Sumy region and Cherkasy region were affected.

92 combat clashes took place at the front, 38 of them in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy continues to shell border settlements and launches air strikes.

Ukraine is actively developing the Line of Drones program, focusing on its own production. This is becoming a "plan B" in case of cessation of aid from the United States or the failure of peace negotiations.

In May, allergy sufferers should beware of tree pollen, meadow grasses and cereals, especially rye. It is important to monitor the allergen forecast and follow the recommendations of doctors.

Olena Duma is resisting the reform of ARMA because she is satisfied with the current model. Kosenko believes that business distrust of ARMA will increase if the system is not changed.

Ukraine has declared its readiness to help European partners restore the stability of power grids. The proposal includes sharing experience gained during Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

German startup Stark has announced the technological feasibility of fully automated drones. The war in Ukraine has accelerated investment in this area, but there are ethical and legal issues.

In the Lviv region, a 44-year-old man is suspected of sexually harassing a 12-year-old girl: he has been detained.

Entrance exams to the Master's program EVI and EFVV can be taken abroad. Registration will last from May 2 to May 23, additional period - June 16-17.

The head of the military medical commission and his accomplice, who organized a scheme for issuing fictitious diagnoses to evade mobilization, were exposed in Bukovyna. The price of services ranged from 5 to 10 thousand dollars.

According to Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, Ukraine is ready to support a lasting ceasefire. He called on Russia to cease fire immediately, not to wait until May 8.

Denys Ivanov stated that Yanukovych's sentence established the circumstances of his escape from Ukraine in 2014 with the help of Russian special services. The court sentenced Yanukovych to 15 years of imprisonment.

In a tense Ice Hockey World Championship match, Ukrainian hockey players defeated the Italian team with a score of 2:3. Peresunko scored the winning shootout.

The US and Ukraine are close to signing a framework agreement on minerals. Kyiv has secured concessions from the Trump administration not to take into account past military aid.

The head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council stated that Putin's announced "truce" is a manipulation, as it is not a comprehensive ceasefire. The Kremlin stated that they will give an "adequate response" in case of violation of the truce.

António Costa visited the "Arsenal" factory and emphasized the importance of investing in defense.

The Ukrainian national team took fourth place at the European U-23 Championship in Tallinn. Ukrainian sabre and foil fencers won bronze medals in team competitions.

Russia plans to legitimize the occupation through elections to the State Duma in 2026. Electoral districts have already been formed in the TOT to bring 11 deputies to the Russian State Duma.

Jake Sullivan said that the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy gave him hope regarding the war in Ukraine. Trump noted that Zelenskyy has become "calmer" and wants to make a deal.