The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine demands the release of 30 media workers from Russian captivity. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the occupiers have killed at least 149 media workers.
Petteri Orpo discussed the violation of Finnish airspace by two drones with Zelenskyy. The Prime Minister called the incident unacceptable and promised to strengthen defenses.
Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's accession to the EU with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš in Yerevan. The President also held meetings with the leaders of Norway, Britain, and Finland.
Zelenskyy and Starmer discussed defense support, the fight against the Russian shadow fleet, and energy. Ukraine is ready for trilateral negotiations for peace.
During the day on May 3, air defense forces shot down 175 Russian drones and five guided missiles. The enemy used more than 230 UAVs of various types and ballistics.
In Yerevan, Zelenskyy thanked Finland for $300 million in aid. The President proposed a Drone Deal and discussed Ukraine's European integration with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
No electricity consumption restriction measures are planned in Ukraine on Monday. Citizens are asked to shift energy-intensive processes to the daytime.
In Yerevan, Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed gas supplies for the winter and the Drone Deal with Jonas Gahr Støre. Norway has already allocated nearly a billion dollars to Ukraine.
The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has released an intercept regarding the starvation of occupiers in the Lyman direction. Russian military personnel have not received food for four days due to the indifference of their command.
Sweden has detained the sanctioned vessel Jin Hui due to its links to the Russian shadow fleet. The ship was towed to port for an investigation.
Artem Revensky pleaded guilty to hacking a gas facility in Poltava. His group planned explosions and attacks on the energy systems of Ukraine and Western countries.
Since the beginning of the day, 45 enemy attacks have been recorded in various sectors of the front. The highest level of occupier activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction.
On the evening of May 2, a relay balloon flew from Belarus into Ukraine. It is used to amplify the signal for Russian strike weapons.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Yerevan.
Singer Leleka has departed by train to Vienna for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest. She will perform in the second semi-final on May 14 with the song "Ridnym."
NATO is holding closed-door meetings with filmmakers to discuss the global situation. Some participants view this as an attempt to influence content and a form of propaganda.
Warming up to 25 degrees Celsius is expected in Ukraine over the next three days. In the east of the country, ground frosts are still possible at night.
May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day, Sun Day, and Pastry Chef Day. In Ukraine, Lviv City Day is celebrated, and those celebrating their name day are congratulated on their Angel Day.
Ukrainian forces struck two tankers of the Russian Federation's shadow fleet near the port of Novorossiysk. The operation was carried out by the SBU and the Navy under the leadership of the General Staff.
On May 3, the world celebrates Press Freedom Day. In Ukraine, the media landscape has shifted due to the war, short news formats, and the growing influence of Telegram channels.
On the night of May 3, air defense shot down 249 out of more than 260 enemy drones. Hits from a ballistic missile and 19 drones were recorded in 15 different locations.
Over the past day, the enemy lost 1,080 soldiers, 2,224 drones, and 12 ground robotic systems. Total personnel losses of the Russian army have exceeded 1.3 million people.
The plan includes seats in the European Parliament without voting rights and market access without subsidies. It also proposes involvement in the European Union's mutual defense.
Variable cloudiness without precipitation is expected in Ukraine on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 21 degrees. In Kyiv, the air will warm up to 19 degrees Celsius.
In April 2026, the Russian Federation lost 116 sq. km of territory for the first time since August 2024. The pace of Russia's advancement on the battlefield has been steadily declining since November 2025.
A scheme for the fictitious employment of men at a lyceum to secure military deferments has been uncovered in Lutsk. The losses to the state budget amount to over 3 million hryvnias.
The Ukrainian national team lost to Poland with a score of 2:3 in the first round of the 2026 World Championship. The next match against Lithuania will take place on Sunday at 17:00.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, three individuals were detained for a shooting in Shakhtarske. The "Da Vinci Wolves" battalion admitted the involvement of its fighters in the incident in Shakhtarske.
The Ministry of Defense is becoming a single window for procurements funded by partners. The circulation of painkillers at the front and the codification of Ukrainian explosives have been simplified.
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned in Ukraine on Sunday. It is advised to use powerful appliances during the day from 10:00 to 17:00.
