Ukraine

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 45 UAH/USD, which is 15 kopecks less. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.82-41.22 UAH.

The incidence of ARVI, influenza, and COVID-19 has decreased by 15%, but influenza viruses are circulating in 12 regions. Since the beginning of the epidemic season, 4,431,715 people have been ill.

At night, the Zhytomyr region was attacked by Shaheds, the private sector in the Zhytomyr district was damaged. A fire broke out, houses were damaged, but there were no casualties.

171 combat engagements were recorded during the day, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces struck areas of concentration of personnel and equipment of the enemy.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 6, Russian troops lost 1270 soldiers, 14 tanks and 1 cruise missile. In total, more than 960,000 invaders have been eliminated since the beginning of the war.

Variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine on Wednesday, with occasional brief rains, and isolated thunderstorms in the south and southeast. The daytime temperature will range from +13° to +25°.

In the Mediterranean Sea, 3 enemy ships are on duty, one of them with "Caliber" missiles. Russia ignores maritime norms, turning off ship identification, creating a threat to navigation.

The Kremlin is using myths about World War II to justify the conflict with the West. They are consolidating around the idea that the West seeks to destroy the Russian Federation.

The Trump administration approached Ukraine with a proposal to accept migrants deported from the US. Kyiv did not accept a single migrant and probably did not take the proposal seriously.

The President of Ukraine met with the OECD Secretary-General to discuss the organization's participation in the country's reconstruction. They also discussed strengthening the agricultural sector and the importance of anti-corruption reforms.

In the Solomyanskyi district of Kyiv, a fire broke out in a non-residential building as a result of falling rocket debris. There are victims, medics are on their way to the scene.

Canada has started the process of confiscating the An-124 "Ruslan" aircraft belonging to a Russian company. After a court decision, the aircraft may be transferred to Ukraine.

During the day, 119 combat engagements took place, with the greatest enemy activity observed in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched many airstrikes.

U. S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Putin's proposed three-day ceasefire is absurd. Trump insists on a 30-day ceasefire.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania stated that the probability of an unstable peace in Ukraine, imposed by Russia with the support of the United States, is low. US mediation has shown that peace with the Russian Federation is unlikely.

Pavlo Ovcharenko is wanted in the case of embezzlement of fuel for 5. 8 billion hryvnias. The perpetrators face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

The advisor to the head of the Office of the President stated that the US rhetoric regarding Ukraine has changed for the better. There is an understanding that it is comfortable to negotiate with Ukraine.

Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to cooperate with partners to finance the production of interceptor drones. Ukraine has significantly strengthened its drone capabilities for defense.

Near Torchiarolo, Italy, 21-year-old Karina Ryzhkova died in an accident. The driver of the Porsche 911 lost control at a speed of 250 km/h, and the car crashed into a tree.

During a meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister, Trump mentioned the dispute with Zelensky, emphasizing the friendly nature of the negotiations with Carney. Canada responded with tariffs to the US actions.

The Kremlin stated that they would respond to Ukrainian strikes on Russian positions during the "three-day ceasefire" announced by Putin in honor of the 80th anniversary of World War II. Hostilities are suspended from May 8 to May 11.

Brazilian President plans to meet with Putin and attend the parade in Moscow on May 9. The purpose of the visit is to mediate a peaceful settlement and demonstrate an independent policy.

Andriy Yermak met with Julie Davis, discussing defense cooperation and the reconstruction of Ukraine. He also emphasized the importance of the agreement on the investment fund for reconstruction.

In Kyiv, rescuers found the body of a woman of about 40 years old 900 meters from the Pedestrian Bridge. Despite resuscitation measures, it was not possible to save her.

An exhibition of domestically produced weapons and an art installation dedicated to Infantry Day opened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Smetanin announced the growth of the defense industry's capacity to $35 billion.

Far-right candidate Grzegorz Braun burned the EU flag in a ministry building in Katowice, after wiping his feet on it. Earlier, he tore down a Ukrainian flag during a rally.

The State Tax Service is working on new approaches to calculating the tax burden by region, taking into account the specifics of doing business. Specific proposals are promised by the end of May.

Ukraine is expanding its agricultural partnership with the EU, preserving plant genetic resources and exchanging experience. Cooperation promotes food security and agricultural development.

Ukraine has prepared roadmaps in the areas of the rule of law and anti-corruption. They will soon be submitted to the government for consideration for further advancement to the EU.

From September, free meals will be extended to all schoolchildren in the frontline regions. More than UAH 26 million has also been allocated for the purchase of medical vehicles.