Russian propaganda is spreading fakes about the tragedy in Odesa on May 2, blaming Ukraine. The CCD notes that the tragedy occurred due to Russian interference.
Frosts on the ground, thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 20 m/s are expected in Ukraine this weekend. During the day, the air will warm up to +26 degrees, atmospheric pressure will jump.
According to the ranking of the organization "Reporters Without Borders", global press freedom has deteriorated. Ukraine is ranked 62nd, between South Korea and Brazil.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal explained the details of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on minerals. The fund will invest in Ukraine, and profits will be reinvested for 10 years.
After the war, the Defense Procurement Agency and the State Operator of the Rear will be merged into one structure. Maintaining two agencies will be too expensive and does not meet NATO standards.
MHP has experience working in KSA and seeks to deepen economic partnership between the countries.
People's Deputy Zheleznyak announced that the vote on the ratification of the agreement on mineral resources between the United States and Ukraine will take place on May 8. The other two documents will not be ratified.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has authorized the export of Ukrainian table eggs. This is the result of cooperation between Ukraine and Canada.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is decreasing. Ukrenergo urges to use powerful electrical appliances from 10:00 to 16:00 to support the power system.
Ukrainian farmers have sown 3. 25 million hectares of spring grains, 56.1% of the plan. Most of all, corn was sown – 1.9 million hectares. In 2025, it is planned to sow 5.7 million hectares, as last year.
A 55-year-old resident of the Zhytomyr region, who is suspected of human trafficking, extortion and fraud, was extradited from Germany. He faces up to 12 years in prison.
J. D. Vance stated that the United States is looking for ways to help Ukraine and Russia find a compromise to end the war.
In Zhytomyr, rescuers spent the whole night extinguishing a fire at a landfill. Schools have switched to distance learning, and kindergartens are operating without outdoor walks, air monitoring is ongoing.
As of the beginning of April, Ukraine's national debt increased by UAH 103. 48 billion, reaching UAH 7.12 trillion or USD 171.73 billion. In March, the debt increased by USD 2.64 billion.
The FSB is planning terrorist attacks in Khabarovsk, Ulan-Ude and other Russian cities on May 9. The goal is to blame Ukraine and disrupt US peace initiatives.
A foreigner has been sentenced to life imprisonment for 11 murders from 2018 to 2024. He killed homeless people and a flower seller in Kyiv, hoping to mitigate the sentence with details.
Donald Trump has criticised the Democrats' impeachment initiative, calling their actions absurd. He accused them of not wanting to let the country recover.
Ukrainians often buy similar things or clothes that do not match their lifestyle. To avoid unnecessary expenses, it is worth reviewing your wardrobe and planning purchases.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 5945 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 12 kopecks. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 41.55-41.45 UAH.
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.
