Donald Trump said that it is necessary to see what will happen in Ukraine during the week, because the last strokes remain. He also called it Biden's war.
The SBU detained a 57-year-old employee of the Pervomaisk City Council, who was spying on the Armed Forces in the south. She faces life imprisonment for treason.
Trump suggested that Putin could force him to take Ukraine's side. He hinted at the possibility of using sanctions instead of weapons.
Donald Trump has marked the first 100 days of his second term by introducing tariffs and declaring his desire for peace in Ukraine. The next 100 days will be focused on trade agreements.
The Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the lobbying of interests of the pharmaceutical company "Darnitsa", presenting it as scientific research. The event, which was supposed to improve the availability of medicines, was reduced to criticism of pharmacies.
The ISW stated that the ceasefire on May 9 does not provide for monitoring mechanisms, which will allow Russia to accuse Ukraine of violating the truce and gain a military advantage.
On the S2 expressway in Warsaw, an intercity bus with 26 passengers, including citizens of Ukraine and Belarus, overturned. 16 people were taken to hospitals, two in serious condition.
Donald Trump believes he is "saving" Ukraine from the Russian Federation. He emphasized the importance of the "Javelins" provided to Ukraine.
The US is slowing down the transfer of Abrams tanks located in Australia to Ukraine. There are concerns that the tanks may not reach Ukraine due to a possible peace treaty.
On the night of April 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with drones from various regions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 37 "Shahed" drones, but 47 imitators were lost. Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kyiv regions were affected.
Kyiv was attacked by enemy UAVs at night, air defense forces destroyed 9 drones. As a result of the fall of debris in the Desnyanskyi district, a fire broke out at a recreation center, there is destruction.
Over the past day, 178 combat clashes took place on the front, a third of which were in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy was also active in the Novopavlivka direction, trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On April 28, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,060 Russian soldiers and destroyed 42 artillery systems. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, enemy losses have exceeded 950,000 people.
As a result of a massive drone attack in Dnipropetrovsk region, a 12-year-old girl was killed. Houses and infrastructure were also damaged in several communities of the region.
On Tuesday, April 29, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, with no precipitation in most of the territory. The temperature during the day will be 16-21° warm, in the east and southeast 12-17°.
In the Black Sea, there is 1 enemy ship, which is a carrier of "caliber" missiles with a total salvo of up to 6 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea - 3 ships, 1 of which carries up to 8 missiles.
April 29 is the day of the founding of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Immunology Day, World Wish Day and International Dance Day. Christians also celebrate Radonitsa.
Russia is preparing for May 9 in the occupied territories of Ukraine to strengthen control by spreading a pro-Russian version of history and militarizing the population.
The artillery brigade named after Prince Vitovt destroyed the 2S19 "Msta-S" self-propelled artillery unit of the occupiers with a precise strike. A video of the bright destruction of the equipment has been published.
Russia continues to integrate the temporarily occupied territories into its management system, redistributing electoral districts. In the 2026 State Duma elections, 7 deputies will be elected from the occupied regions.
JD Vance said that prolonging the war will lead to the death of millions of people. He assured that US President Trump is forcing everyone to work to end the war.
Orbán and Fico warn the EU against abolishing the unanimity rule, which could allow bypassing Hungary's veto on Ukraine's accession. Both leaders consider this a threat to sovereignty and the destruction of the EU.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on April 29, a woman was injured. In the Desnyanskyi district, falling debris was recorded, a private house and cars are on fire.
On the night of April 29, Kyiv was attacked by enemy UAVs, an air alert was declared in the capital. Debris falling was recorded in the Desnyanskyi district, rescuers are working at the scene.
Border guards detained a resident of Volyn who tried to smuggle 360 packs of cigarettes to Poland by drone. He was detained while trying to escape, the investigation is ongoing.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered Spain assistance in connection with the large-scale power outage. Ukrainian specialists are ready to join the restoration of the Spanish energy system.
In the coming days, the West will increase pressure on Russia on the issue of achieving peace in Ukraine. Macron urged Trump to act more firmly with Russia to achieve a ceasefire.
The President of Ukraine reported on the report of the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service regarding the liquidation of Russian military leadership. Also, according to Zelenskyy, the SBU is conducting measures to counter agent networks.
US Secretary of State Rubio discussed steps in peace negotiations with Lavrov and stressed the need for an immediate end to the war in Ukraine. The conversation took place after the meeting of US envoy Witkoff with Putin.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing negotiations with partners. The priority of the meetings will be the issues of air defense, security and support for Ukraine to end the war.