The council decided that the head of the Hostomel military administration will perform the powers of the village head instead of Yuriy Prylypko, who was killed by the occupiers. Previously, these duties were performed by the secretary of the village council.
The Rada adopted a bill allowing relatives of missing persons to apply at their place of residence. This will simplify the investigation procedure in cases of people disappearing during the war.
Human remains found in a garbage dump turned out to be archaeological artifacts. They were collected by archaeologists during the 19th–20th centuries in the territory of Podil and stored in the institute.
lavrov stated that putin's proposal for a truce is the beginning of negotiations with Kyiv without conditions. He added that the russian federation does not see opportunities for a long-term truce.
Kit Kellogg stated that Trump wants a ceasefire in Ukraine. Kovalenko emphasized the need to put pressure on Putin, as Ukraine has long agreed to a truce.
Despite statements about transformation, the ARMA leadership is actively resisting draft law No. 12374-d, which should reform the management system of seized property due to unwillingness to lose control.
The management of a defense plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region supplied the army with over 120,000 defective mortar shells. They are accused of obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which led to severe consequences.
BEB is investigating tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade. Under suspicion are the networks Yabko and Yabluka, where massive violations were detected.
The leaders of Poland, Britain, France and Germany will not be in Kyiv on May 9. Meanwhile, Fico plans to be at the parade in Moscow, despite EU warnings.
Rostyslav Kravets stated that NABU and SAP are putting pressure on the bar and violating human rights. He warns of the threat of political instability due to the actions of anti-corruption bodies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine have evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children who had been held in a camp in Syria for 6 years. In total, Ukraine has evacuated 14 women and 41 children from the "Roj" camp.
The Supreme Court of Ukraine upheld the verdict against former Deputy Minister Yuriy Hrymchak – 10 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property. The court's decision is final and not subject to appeal.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation between the countries of the Three Seas Initiative. Zelenskyy proposed to join efforts in energy, transport and backup power.
The government of Ukraine has approved a package of draft laws for joining the single euro payment zone SEPA. This will allow for quick transfers in euros between Ukraine and 36 European countries without unnecessary commissions.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the Criminal Code regarding responsibility for the illegal transfer and use of children for military purposes. The punishment is up to 12 years of imprisonment.
The Kremlin has appointed new representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church responsible for promoting the ideas of the "Russian world" in Ukraine. They are to organize contacts with pro-Russian elements and coordinate provocations.
Military personnel of the TCR without combat experience will be sent to fighting units. Wounded soldiers unfit for service in combat units will be appointed to their places.
Sybiga had his first telephone conversation with the future head of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs: what was discussed.
Since the beginning of the day, 75 combat clashes have taken place, in the Pokrovsk direction – 38 attempts by the enemy to dislodge Ukrainian defenders. Fighting continues in the Kupyansk, Lyman and other directions.
Nazar Chepurnyi became the winner of the 2025 World Cup on parallel bars. During the season, he participated in 4 stages, where he won 8 medals.
Nataliya Dmitriyeva, the sister of a Kremlin negotiator, visited Ukraine in February 2025 with a U. S. passport. Her activities and the purpose of the trip remain unknown.
Serhiy Zhadan called on Ukrainians to join the MHP Run4Victory charity race, which will be held on May 18 in Kyiv. All funds will go to support the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartia".
Ukraine has the right to decide under what conditions and in what format to negotiate with Russia. Brussels supports this position, emphasizing the sovereignty of Ukraine.
Andriy Matyukha, through the Favbet Foundation, is expanding the "Superhero Club" project for children of military personnel and IDPs. Sports sections, educational materials and IT courses have been added.
The government has simplified procedures for private oil and gas production enterprises. Ukraine will receive $70 million from the World Bank to purchase solar panels for generating facilities.
The government has supported a program of payments to agricultural producers in Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions who grow cotton. The payment will be 10,000 UAH per hectare.
The European Union will continue to increase military aid to Ukraine, despite a possible change in the US position on peace talks. EU members have already allocated 23 billion euros to support.
From April 30 to June 5, 2025, repairs will be carried out at the Ustyluh-Zosin checkpoint. Traffic will be partially restricted, so delays should be taken into account when planning your route.
In the Odesa region, a 50-year-old woman ordered the murder of her own brother because of an inheritance. She offered mercenaries 20,000 hryvnias. She faces life imprisonment.
The government of Montenegro is initiating a review of all honorary citizenships granted to foreigners. The decision was made following the case of a businessman who is implicated in a case involving the embezzlement of more than €2.2 million.
