The US will gain access to Ukrainian minerals, and Ukraine will gain a long-term partnership. The main question is whether there will be a real economic benefit for both countries.
Overnight on May 2, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 150 drones. 64 "Shaheds" were shot down in the east, north, and center. 62 decoys were lost locationally. The Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions were affected.
Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the EU is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia. He emphasized that Putin is the only obstacle to peace in Ukraine.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 1, Russian troops lost 1110 soldiers and 50 artillery systems. The total losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the war reached 955430 people.
Air will come to Ukraine from the north, which will cause an increase in pressure and a decrease in cloud cover. Cool weather is expected, without precipitation, except for the east and Crimea.
On May 2, Lviv celebrates its 769th anniversary, Harry Potter fans celebrate his birthday, and wine lovers celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day. They also celebrate Baby Day and Tuna Day.
In the Black Sea, there are 15 enemy ships, 5 of which are carriers of "Kalibr" missiles with a total salvo of up to 34 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 enemy ships, 1 with missiles.
The US does not plan to lift existing sanctions against Russia, new ones may be introduced. Secretary of State Rubio stated the readiness of the US to continue to assist in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukrainian soldiers used drones to destroy 12 Russian occupiers who were trying to storm the positions of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartia". Two groups of infantry were eliminated at night, and two more in the morning.
The agreement between Ukraine and the United States on minerals is symbolic, but important for Trump. It lays the foundation for relations, although it does not guarantee US profits, and new presidents may revise it.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the ratification of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States regarding mineral resources. The author of the draft law is Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Investors face obstacles to launching mines in Ukraine due to the war. Field development takes 10-20 years, and the infrastructure is destroyed.
The United States and Ukraine have created an investment fund, where 50% of royalties from resource extraction will go. The funds will be directed to new projects for Ukraine's economic growth.
Julia Davis, the US Ambassador to Cyprus, will head the diplomatic mission in Ukraine. The State Department emphasized her 30 years of experience in international diplomacy.
The US is transferring decommissioned F-16s to Ukraine for spare parts to support the F-16 fleet provided by Europe. Non-operational aircraft stored at the landfill have already been sent via Poland.
In March and April 2025, Ukrainian drones hit over 160,000 enemy targets. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi noted the increase in the efficiency of UAVs.
Marta Kos declared her support for the opening of Cluster 1 for Ukraine and Moldova in the EU. The European Commission positively assesses Ukraine's progress in reforms for accession.
Transparency International stated that ARMA is conducting a campaign to discredit the reform of seized asset management, avoiding recognition of mistakes and manipulating facts.
The agreement between Ukraine and the United States on mineral resources is expected to be ratified within a week. However, people's deputies note that this may happen later.
The President of Ukraine received a report on the investigation into the attack on Serhiy Sternenko. The SBU promptly detained the attacker, all the circumstances of the incident will be presented to the public.
At the Ice Hockey World Championship in Division IA, the Ukrainian national team defeated Romania (4:0) and Poland (4:1). Thanks to this, the team secured second place and moved closer to the elite.
Russia is increasing its assaults to force Ukraine into negotiations without a ceasefire. Kovalenko stated that Ukraine and the United States are against such negotiations with Russia.
Favbet Foundation implements programs to support children's sports, educational projects and safety. It organizes free sections for children of IDPs and military personnel and first aid trainings.
Ukrzaliznytsia, together with RIBBON International, presented Barbara Kruger's work on the Intercity train. The installation of 9 cars will run for 2 months in Ukraine and abroad.
A vocal teacher from Poltava region is suspected of systematic rape of underage children and creation of pornography. During the pre-trial investigation, it was possible to identify three victims.
The White House spokeswoman said that the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on rare earth minerals is proof of why Trump is the "chief deal maker".
A Trump adviser said a new agreement with Ukraine should reimburse American taxpayers for money spent subsidizing the war. Trump's goal is to stop the killings and achieve peace.
Illegal schemes in the electronics trade create unfair competition, destroying white business. Law enforcement agencies should investigate tax violations and bring those responsible to justice.
The US Vice President stated that the positions of Ukraine and Russia regarding the end of the war differ greatly, which complicates negotiations. Trump strives for a long-term solution to the conflict.
In the morning in Odesa, the body of a 65-year-old man was found in the elevator shaft of a supermarket. The police have opened a case on violation of safety rules at work to clarify the circumstances of the tragedy.
