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.
During the day, 133 combat clashes took place. The enemy launched 80 air strikes, carried out 1103 kamikaze drone strikes and 4296 artillery shellings of the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
NEC "Ukrenergo" has reached an agreement on restructuring the debt on "green" bonds for $825 million. Creditors will be offered either to sell the bonds or exchange them for new ones with a higher rate.
The President of Ukraine stated that the agreement with the USA on economic partnership regarding rare earth metals has become stronger and more beneficial for both countries. The agreement will be concluded in the near future.
The President of Ukraine stated that there is no reason to wait until May 8 for a ceasefire. He called for an immediate 30-day ceasefire.
Gas supply to the population has been restored in Cherkasy, but 50 emergency teams from different parts of Ukraine will arrive to speed up the work. This will help to quickly restore gas supply to all consumers.
Serhiy Koretskyi, who previously headed Ukrnafta, has become Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz.
Thanks to the use of unmanned systems, Ukrainian defenders are inflicting significant losses on the occupiers' logistics. In the past week alone, 969 units of enemy equipment were destroyed.
Head of the Presidential Office Yermak reacted to Putin's proposal for a ceasefire, emphasizing that Ukraine needs real and lasting peace, not a temporary ceasefire for a parade.
Ukraine is actively preparing meetings with European and American delegations. Announcements about the upcoming negotiations are expected this week, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tikhy.
Funding NABU, NACP, SAPO and HACC costs Ukraine almost UAH 4 billion per year. The real economic effect in 2024 was less than UAH 1 billion, according to NABU data.
Russian military personnel have begun to use motorcycles more actively for assaults due to a shortage of light equipment. This is also done for faster movement and to avoid strikes by Ukrainian drones.
Favbet Foundation supported the training of trainers in providing first aid to children in emergency situations. Since the beginning of 2025, 235 people have been trained, including children's trainers.
Four children, including a boy who was being mobilized into the Russian army, have been returned from the temporarily occupied Kherson region. Since the beginning of the year, 39 children have been returned.
In Ukraine, more than 90% of streets have been verified in the Unified State Register of Addresses. 1284 communities have already gained access to the register, with particularly active users in the Zakarpattia, Volyn, and Kirovohrad regions.
On the night of April 28, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with 166 drones. 40 "Shaheds" were shot down, 74 simulators were lost locationally. Kharkiv region, Donetsk region, Sumy region and Cherkasy region were affected.
92 combat clashes took place at the front, 38 of them in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy continues to shell border settlements and launches air strikes.
Ukraine is actively developing the Line of Drones program, focusing on its own production. This is becoming a "plan B" in case of cessation of aid from the United States or the failure of peace negotiations.
In May, allergy sufferers should beware of tree pollen, meadow grasses and cereals, especially rye. It is important to monitor the allergen forecast and follow the recommendations of doctors.
Olena Duma is resisting the reform of ARMA because she is satisfied with the current model. Kosenko believes that business distrust of ARMA will increase if the system is not changed.
Ukraine has declared its readiness to help European partners restore the stability of power grids. The proposal includes sharing experience gained during Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
German startup Stark has announced the technological feasibility of fully automated drones. The war in Ukraine has accelerated investment in this area, but there are ethical and legal issues.
