Ukraine

Due to legislative restrictions related to neutrality, Swiss defense companies are massively moving production outside the country. Switzerland risks losing lucrative contracts.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted Zelenskyi's bill, which allows the heads of military administrations to change the names. This applies to administrations whose names are related to renamed settlements.

The European Commission is investing 910 million euros in the European Defense Fund. For the first time, the Ukrainian defense industry will be able to join the fund's projects, strengthening cooperation.

In Lviv, a 14-year-old boy was hospitalized with a breathing disorder due to a piece of shashlik stuck in his esophagus. Doctors had to operate on the child.

The spokesperson for the European Commission emphasized that Russia must be held accountable for war crimes committed against Ukrainians, including the torture and murder of journalist Victoria Roshchina. Her courage will forever remain in our memory.

The President signed a law allowing parents to be transferred to remote or home work if their children are studying remotely at school. The law will enter into force after publication.

Ukraine is ready for peace negotiations in any format if Russia is ready for a long-term ceasefire, not just a short-term truce on May 9. Sybiga stressed the need for real action.

A fraudulent video about a 4000 UAH payment from the Red Cross is spreading on TikTok. The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council warns: do not follow the links and do not enter bank details, it's a fake!

Actor Bohdan Benyuk advised beating children for the Russian language in order to cultivate pride in the Ukrainian language. Blogger Lyudmila Lutsuk expressed disagreement with such methods.

The Prime Minister announced the restoration of 1. 5 GW of generation and plans to introduce about 1 GW in 2025. Also, 1.2 billion euros of donor funds were collected to support the energy sector.

Gas consumption in the EU has fallen by 20% since 2021, which has allowed to reduce gas imports, and the bloc will be able to meet demand without additional infrastructure or imports.

Ukraine and the USA may sign a mineral agreement today. Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko will be in Washington today.

Project No. 13229 has been registered in the Rada, which will allow citizens 60+ to voluntarily serve under contract during martial law. For officers 60+, approval from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is required.

Ukraine is ready to sign a natural resources agreement with the United States. The project envisages the creation of a joint fund to manage Ukrainian investment projects.

The President of Ukraine signed a law promoting the development of volunteerism among students. The law enshrines the rights of volunteers and encourages social responsibility.

The President of Ukraine has signed a law providing comprehensive support for veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

The President signed a law on increasing payments to UAH 15 million to families of civilians who died defending Ukraine from February 24 to March 25, 2022. Payments will be received by the families of 124 deceased.

China is ready to cooperate with the international community to reach a consensus on a political settlement of the war in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry assured that it seeks to promote the peaceful settlement of all disputes.

The Ministry of Health is conducting consultations to form lists of medical workers who may be unbooked. The request was received to meet the needs of the Armed Forces.

The State Special Communications Service reports a 48% increase in cyberattacks in Ukraine. Russian hackers have become more active, attacking the energy sector, the commercial sector, and the defense sector.

National Security Advisor Waltz stated that the US can no longer subsidize European security due to the large debt. Aid to Ukraine should be provided under the leadership of Europe.

Antibiotics in the form of suspensions and tablets are better for children because they are easier to tolerate than injections. Injections are only needed in cases of severe illness.

The escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan is now more beneficial for Ukraine than in 2022, when dependence on the United States was greater. The expert believes that this may lead to a fall in oil prices, which will hit Russia.

The Rada adopted in the first reading the law №13037, which strengthens the fight against sexual harassment in the Armed Forces. It defines mechanisms for preventing discrimination and violence.

Overnight on April 30, Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 drones, targeting Dnipro and Kharkiv. 50 "Shaheds" were shot down, 22 drones were lost, Kharkiv region and Dnipropetrovsk region were affected.

The head of the tax committee stated that the company "Yabko" openly admitted to working "in the shadows" through sole proprietorships. According to him, this is a violation of the law and is subject to investigation by the BEB.

Estonia has declared its readiness to join the coalition of countries led by Britain and France, which provides security guarantees to Ukraine. The country may send a ground combat unit.

The Verkhovna Rada has approved bill No. 13177, which extends the period for the voluntary return to service of military personnel who have unauthorizedly left their unit, until August 30, 2025. Additionally, it will be possible to submit a report for return online.

A 22-year-old woman was detained in Korosten for spying for the Russian Federation, photographing military facilities. For conspiracy, she used her 4-year-old child, walking with her around the city.

During a meeting in the Vatican, Zelenskyy called on Trump not to abandon peace. After the conversation, Trump hinted at possible sanctions against Putin.