Ukraine
The first defense package from the €45 billion EU loan will arrive this quarter. Approximately €6 billion of these funds will be directed toward the procurement of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
NABU and SAP have exposed SBU officials in the Poltava region for a $110,000 bribe. The money was demanded for a plea deal in a case involving trade with the Russian Federation through shell companies.
The President thanked King Charles III for his call for unity in the US Congress. The monarch emphasized the need for unwavering assistance for Ukraine.
The SBU has served notices of suspicion to three occupiers for the militarization of youth in Crimea. Teenagers are being trained in sabotage activities for future service in the Russian army.
Synoptic Natalia Didenko forecasts warming up to 20 degrees over the weekend of May 2-3. Frosts will recede, and next week will become even warmer.
The relevant draft law proposes a phased return to competitive selection, which was restricted during the period of martial law. The authors of the draft law paid special attention to the transparency of procedures.
Trade unions of the Vinnytsia region have nominated Serhiy Byzov for the position of Chairman of the FPU. The elections will take place on May 21, 2026.
Kryvonos demands NABU be allowed to hold citizens in pretrial detention for years if detectives cannot keep up – media.
The Rada has passed a law that removes factoring from the Civil Code. This will simplify business access to financing against accounts receivable. This law was developed taking into account the Model Law on Factoring, prepared by the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT).
The Prosecutor General's Office is asking Israel to seize the vessel PANORMITIS and its cargo. Investigators believe the ship is transporting stolen Ukrainian grain.
The Rada has passed a law to unblock the construction of the Museum of the Revolution of Dignity. The document lifts the seizure of the plot and cancels redundant permit procedures.
Ukraine asks Israel to take measures regarding the vessel Panormitis due to the transportation of stolen grain. The Prosecutor General's Office has already sent an official request based on a court decision.
Draft Law No. 14271 will allow Ukrainians to create energy communities and sell surplus electricity. The document also simplifies licensing procedures.
Based on the results of relevant monitoring, the NACP has forwarded 13 cases to law enforcement agencies containing signs of violations totaling over 100 million hryvnias.
Transport leasing does not involve the transfer of intellectual property rights, therefore it cannot be taxed as royalties. Attempts by the ESBU (Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine) to change this threaten the operation of the civil aviation industry and economic stability.
SBU struck an oil pumping station near Perm. Almost all oil storage tanks are on fire at the strategic facility.
Ursula von der Leyen stated that the Kremlin is restricting the internet to hide inflation. Russians have found themselves behind a digital iron curtain due to the impact of sanctions.
The government has approved a new formula for calculating salaries in construction, which will increase them to 30,000–60,000 hryvnias. Contractors are now required to provide proof of actual payments.
The Ukrainian Navy struck the tanker Marquise with two kamikaze drones near Tuapse. The sanctioned vessel was used for the illegal transportation of petroleum products.
The European Union has approached Israel regarding a Russian vessel carrying stolen grain in the port of Haifa. The EU is prepared to penalize third countries for assisting in the circumvention of sanctions.
The President's schedule for June has not yet been finalized, and meetings are being prepared through direct contacts. Péter Magyar wants to meet with Zelenskyy in Berehove.
Due to enemy shelling, six regions have been partially left without electricity. Power engineers are restoring the grids; there are currently no plans to introduce scheduled outages.
President Zelenskyy, following an SBU report, announced successful "long-range sanctions" against the RF at a distance of over 1,500 km. Ukraine plans to continue increasing the range.
Poland will test its own equipment and drones in real combat conditions in Ukraine. At the same time, both countries plan to develop joint industrial potential and weaponry.
Amidst the Russian drone attack on the Odesa region, Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets. Radars detected 15 drones near the border in Tulcea County.
The EU plans to provide 8. 4 billion euros on the condition of abolishing the 5% tax for businesses. The reform would bring 40 billion UAH to the budget, but faces resistance in Kyiv.
Zoltan Babjak stated there is no oppression of Hungarians in Ukraine following a meeting with the newly elected Hungarian MEP Péter Magyar. He added that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is personally overseeing these issues.
More than 43,000 military personnel have undergone rehabilitation in FPU health resorts since 2014. Another 40,000 soldiers and their families received psychological support.
Over the past day, 189 combat engagements took place, half of which were in three sectors. The enemy launched over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out 84 airstrikes.
On the night of April 29, Russia launched 171 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 154 drones, with hits recorded at ten locations.