Ukraine
MPs are discussing a monthly tax for electric car owners based on the vehicle's price. For a car worth 30,000 dollars, one would have to pay 4,000.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Members of Parliament discussed the draft law on civilian firearms. The document is expected to define the rules for self-defense, training, and strict criteria for background checks.
Law enforcement officers conducted 180 searches and issued 32 notices of suspicion for illegal arms trafficking. A total of 154 units of firearms were seized and 20 caches were uncovered.
Russian troops attacked a food processing plant in Bohodukhiv with a "Molniya" drone. A workshop was damaged, and four employees sustained injuries.
IAEA experts will visit 14 substations to assess the safety of nuclear power plant operations. This is the seventh such mission since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.
Serhiy Byzov called for making the employee a partner to the state and business. The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine demands decent wages and the protection of employees' rights in the new Labor Code.
The average salary in central authorities amounted to 58. 64 thousand hryvnias. As of March 2024, 165.4 thousand people were employed in state structures.
Ukraine plans to open six negotiation clusters by July and join the EU in 2027. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka during the Question Hour to the Government in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
The emergence of public initiatives like StopOdrex is a direct reaction to the inefficiency of state mechanisms for patient protection. When the system fails to provide a swift response to the demand for justice, people are forced to self-organize, unite, and create alternative tools for influence and support.
Due to cloudy weather, electricity consumption has increased, and enemy shelling has caused power outages in five regions. Ukrenergo is not introducing blackouts schedules and asks to save energy in the evening.
Kolomoyskyi served with a notice of suspicion. The case concerns the misappropriation of UAH 100 million through credit schemes. The investigation is also examining facts of embezzlement totaling over $1.9 billion.
Yuliia Svyrydenko denied knowing Tymur Mindich or visiting his residence. She responded to questions regarding her appearance in the new tapes.
Sybiha urged the Venice Biennale to exclude the Russian Federation after the jury's resignation and changes to the exhibition format. The culture of an aggressor cannot be neutral during wartime.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 210 drones, striking residential buildings and the railway. There are injuries in Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, and thousands of families have been left without power.
138 battles took place over the day; the enemy lost 1,420 personnel and 100 artillery systems. The occupiers launched 9,499 kamikaze drones and 255 guided aerial bombs.
Ihor Zhovkva stated there are no barriers to EU membership or the opening of negotiation clusters during a meeting with a delegation from the Ukrainian-Austrian inter-parliamentary group led by its chair, Henrike Brandstötter.
The easing of export rules in Japan allows for the start of negotiations on the supply of military equipment. Ukraine is also proposing joint production of air defense systems and drones.
On the night of May 1, the enemy launched 210 UAVs of various types across Ukraine. Air defense shot down 190 drones, with 20 hits and falling debris recorded in the regions.
Over the past day, the AFU eliminated 1,420 occupiers and 1,924 enemy drones. Additionally, 100 artillery systems and 403 units of enemy motor vehicles were destroyed.
Archaeologist Butyagin plans to continue excavations in occupied Kerch after being handed over to Russia. Ukraine suspects him of looting artifacts and destroying Crimea's heritage.
On May 1, cool weather is expected in Ukraine, ranging from 8 to 13 degrees Celsius. Rains will occur on the Left Bank, while in Kyiv it will be dry with temperatures up to 12 degrees.
Ukraine has begun exporting beef, offal, and plant-based feed to Georgia. The next step is the approval of supplies for composite products containing poultry meat.
As a result of the night attack on Odesa, fires broke out in two residential high-rise buildings. Emergency services are working on the scene; information regarding casualties is being clarified.
The Ukrainian defeated Anastasia Potapova to reach the final of the tournament in Madrid. Marta Kostyuk's next opponent will be the world number eight, Russian Mirra Andreeva.
The Russian Federation is dropping leaflets from drones in the form of banknotes with calls for treason and QR codes. Scanning the code risks hacking the smartphone and data theft.
The US President is considering troop reductions in Italy and Spain due to NATO's refusal to assist in the war against Iran. Trump criticized the allies for their lack of support.
Donald Trump stated that Joe Biden provided Ukraine with 350 billion dollars in aid. According to the politician, this became the reason for the continuation of the war.
109 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy used nearly 6,000 kamikaze drones. The occupiers showed the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk sector.
The Rada supported the draft Civil Code with a provision on good conduct in its first reading. Experts warn of judicial manipulation and the restriction of citizens' rights.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated there was a lack of evidence in Ukraine's request concerning a vessel with stolen grain. The ship has already left the country's territorial waters.