Ukraine
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.
In Chernihiv, a trolleybus conductor on route #9 refused a Ukrainian defender free passage, mocking her combat veteran ID. The head of the military administration demands an investigation into the incident.
Russia announces a truce from May 8 to May 11, citing the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Kremlin says that the Ukrainian side must join the truce.
In Ukraine, they are updating the training courses for shooters and snipers, as well as modernizing the basic general military training program, in particular, tactical pre-hospital care.
Russia is taking Ukrainian children from the occupied territories under the guise of cultural trips. More than 230 schoolchildren were taken to St. Petersburg, and they plan to take 3,000.
The US is proposing that Ukraine agree to a peace plan and cede some territory. Ukraine has increased the production of drones and howitzers, but the problem remains in the number of people.
Vaccinations protect against infectious diseases and have non-obvious positive effects. Vaccination reduces the risk of cancer, dementia and antibiotic resistance.
In February, banks issued 516 mortgages for UAH 926 million, but lending volumes fell by a third year-on-year due to changes in the "eOselya" program. Most loans were issued in the Kyiv region.
The anesthesiologist, who had no experience working with children, was accused of choosing the wrong anesthesia tactics, which led to the boy's death. She also used forged qualification documents.
Ukrainian OnlyFans models earned $111 million in 2020-2022. The State Tax Service received data on 5435 Ukrainians who received income from the platform.
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 28, 2025, a Su-27 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission. The pilot successfully ejected and was taken to a medical facility, his life is not in danger.
The case of former MP Iryna Sysoenko and her accomplices, who organized a scheme to receive bribes for issuing disability status to miners, has been transferred to court. The detention took place during the transfer of $32,000.
The government has approved a deferral from mobilization for extracurricular education teachers in certain areas. The changes apply to employees of state and municipal institutions who are employed as of January 1, 2025.
Electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. Ukrainians are urged to use powerful appliances from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the efficient operation of solar power plants.
The South Korean government condemned the DPRK's recognition of sending troops to Russia, calling it a violation of international law. Seoul called on Moscow and Pyongyang to end military cooperation.
NAAS enterprises are a support for many villages, providing jobs and paying taxes. The alienation of land may lead to the loss of these enterprises and the deterioration of the situation in the regions.
The State Tax Service of Ukraine is already using information that is banking secrecy, receiving it from other countries. Access to the banking secrecy of Ukrainians is possible if the law is passed.
Russia continues to manipulate the narrative of readiness for peace, without ceasing fire and attacking Ukraine with drones. The National Security and Defense Council and the Presidential Office have called the statements of the Russian president's spokesperson manipulation.
On April 29, dry and sunny weather will prevail in Ukraine, the air temperature during the day will warm up to +15…+19 °C. Light rain is possible only in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
Naftogaz has raised a EUR 270 million EBRD loan and a EUR 140 million grant from Norway to purchase 1 billion cubic meters of gas. This is necessary for a stable heating season.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is waiting for "signals" from Ukraine about readiness for direct negotiations. Moscow declares its readiness for a peaceful process without preconditions.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missile use. Air defense systems are operating in Cherkasy region due to the threat of enemy drones.
UAH 67. 4 billion was allocated for pension payments, including UAH 9.4 billion through Ukrposhta and UAH 58.0 billion through authorized banks. Subsidies, benefits and insurance payments were also financed.
GUR published information about 243 enterprises of the "rostekh" corporation that supply weapons for the Russian army. This will help to complicate supply chains and reduce the production of equipment.
Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the State Tax Service did not contact the company that owns OnlyFans regarding blocking the pages of Ukrainians with debts.
The ex-president received a second sentence in Ukraine - 15 years of imprisonment. He was found guilty of inciting desertion and organizing illegal border crossing.
The US State Department stated that North Korea is responsible for prolonging the war in Ukraine. Washington called for an end to troop deployments and support between the DPRK and the Russian Federation.