Ukraine will provide itself with grain, despite the drought, but export potential will decrease. An expert says that wheat prices will increase due to demand, which will compensate for lower export volumes.
On May 1, Russia attacked Kyiv region with drones, 11 houses were damaged. Fires broke out in Boryspil, Vyshgorod and Brovary districts, but there were no casualties.
David Lammy assured of the continuation of London's 100-year partnership with Kyiv. The agreement deepens the economic and security ties of both countries.
The Trump administration has notified Congress of its intention to allow the export of defense products to Ukraine through direct commercial sales. This decision was made despite the suspension of military aid to Ukraine.
russia is using occupied Crimea as a launch pad for missiles to reduce their flight time. Crimea will be used by the occupiers until it is liberated.
Senator Lindsey Graham announced the support of 72 colleagues for a bill on sanctions against Russia if Putin does not start negotiations on Ukraine. The sanctions include duties on imports from countries that buy Russian energy resources.
An accident occurred on a power line in the Myrhorod community. About a thousand subscribers were left without electricity, and restoration work is underway.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 47 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate is also set at 47.16 UAH, and the zloty at 11.03 UAH.
Donald Trump stated that the US will be able to compensate for the $350 billion in aid to Ukraine by gaining access to its mineral resources. Control over the agreement is entrusted to the US Secretary of the Treasury.
196 combat engagements were recorded during the day, most of them in the Pokrovsky direction. Ukrainian defenders inflicted significant losses on the enemy, destroying more than 1230 occupiers.
The agreement on mineral resources with the United States provides for investments in Ukrainian companies that will extract minerals. Ukraine will retain its sovereignty and will have investments in defense and reconstruction.
Against the backdrop of Russian aggression against Ukraine, 16 countries in the EU have initiated a request to activate the "exception clause". This should facilitate the transition to higher defense spending at the national level.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on April 30, the Russian army lost 1,230 soldiers and 45 artillery systems. The total number of losses exceeded 953,000.
The British Prime Minister and the French President conveyed to Trump that Putin cannot be trusted. They convinced him to reduce pressure on Zelensky and direct anger at Putin.
Luxembourg will provide Ukraine with 10 million euros to support energy infrastructure in 2025. 1 million euros will also be allocated for psychological support of young people through the Olena Zelenska Foundation.
Luxembourg's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Xavier Bettel, stated that the ceasefire announced by Russia for May 8-10 is an attempt to use the truce for propaganda purposes. True peace cannot be "for three days".
Andriy Sybiga announced expectations for further active participation of the USA in peace efforts. Ukraine has accepted the proposal for an unconditional ceasefire and calls on the world to put pressure on Russia.
From May 1, electricity tariffs will remain unchanged, and new traffic lights will appear. Pensions for certain categories and scholarships for cadets will also be increased.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Ukrainian military drones destroyed an armored tractor and an MT-LB of the occupiers during the evacuation. The enemy tried to escape, but the attempt failed.
Variable cloudiness in Ukraine today, no precipitation, but light short-term rain in places in the western, northern, central and Kharkiv regions. In Kyiv and the region, cloudy with clearings, rain is possible.
There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There is 1 enemy ship with "Caliber" cruise missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
A resident of the Netherlands was detained in the Lviv region while trying to illegally export 27,700 US dollars from Ukraine. The amount exceeding the permitted limit has been temporarily seized.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the agreement with Kyiv on the creation of an Investment Fund for Reconstruction is a step towards ending the war. According to him, the document was adopted thanks to the leadership of Donald Trump.
Ukraine and the USA have created an investment fund that will attract Western investments. The agreement envisages an equal partnership and the absence of Ukraine's debt obligations.
According to Scott Bessent, the agreement with Ukraine signals to Russia the US commitment to the peace process. No state or individual who has financed the Russian war machine will be allowed to benefit from the reconstruction of Ukraine.
According to Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine and the USA are creating a Fund that will attract investments into the country. The agreement envisages equality, Ukrainian control over resources, and the absence of debt obligations.
The USA and Ukraine have concluded an agreement on natural resources, Bloomberg journalist reported in the social network X, citing his own source.
Halal and kosher dry rations are now available in Ukraine for military personnel who adhere to Islamic norms or Judaism. The new specifications take into account religious needs and product quality.
The European Union is developing an alternative plan to maintain sanctions against the Russian Federation if the United States makes concessions to Russia regarding Ukraine. Brussels seeks to maintain the unity of EU member states on this issue.
The government of Ukraine has approved a decision to sign an agreement with the United States on the establishment of an Investment Fund for Reconstruction. The fund will attract resources for the reconstruction and economic growth of Ukraine.
