Ukraine
The President of the United States sought to discuss global issues with the Prime Minister of Canada, including the war between Russia and Ukraine, relations with China, and the situation in Iran. Trump wanted to know Carney's opinion on these matters.
196 combat clashes were recorded during the day. Most of the battles were in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlovsky and Lyman directions, where the enemy tried to break through the defense.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff briefed the UN Security Council on various topics, including the Gaza Strip. The meeting took place after Witkoff's appointment as Trump's special envoy to the Middle East.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 7, Russian troops lost 1,200 soldiers and 50 artillery systems. Also destroyed were 2 tanks, 10 combat armored vehicles and other equipment.
UAF announced the start of ticket sales for the Ukrainian Cup final between "Shakhtar" and "Dynamo", which will take place on May 14 in Zhytomyr. Ticket prices range from 1000 to 4000 UAH.
On May 8, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings, mostly without precipitation, except for the Carpathians and the southeast. A cold snap is coming from the north, with temperatures of 9-20°C.
As of May 8, 2025, no enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Caliber" missiles.
May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day, Free Trade Day, Coca-Cola Birthday and International Red Cross Day. John the Theologian is honored.
Ukraine, together with the world, celebrates the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation, recalling the tragic lessons of the Second World War and honoring more than 8 million Ukrainians who died in the fight against Nazism.
Europe intends to clearly mark its voice in the peace process regarding Ukraine. The final form of the peace agreement will determine the future of Ukraine, but will also affect the security and stability of the European continent
Since the beginning of the invasion, Russia has damaged more than 2,300 medical infrastructure facilities, 305 of which have been destroyed. In addition to hospitals, outpatient clinics and maternity hospitals, enemy troops are systematically attacking ambulances.
In the Novopavlivka direction, FPV drones accurately hit the enemy's "Vozrozhdeniye" MLRS, which began to be produced for the Russian army in 2023. The installation turned into scrap metal.
On February 14, a Russian drone damaged the protective shell of the Chernobyl reactor, with damage estimated at tens of millions of euros. Repairs could take months or even years.
Latvia and Lithuania did not allow Slovak Prime Minister Fico to fly to Moscow, as did Estonia. The reason is participation in the Kremlin's propaganda event on May 9, which is incompatible with EU values.
The NBU is considering the possibility of switching to the euro as the base currency for the hryvnia. The reasons are the prospect of joining the EU, the strengthening of the role of the European Union and instability in the markets.
The FSB may organize terrorist attacks in Russia against civilians in order to accuse Ukraine and correct the failures of the leadership. Previously, an ISIS cell, with which the FSB cooperates, carried out a terrorist attack in Crocus City.
Contrary to the announced "ceasefire", Russian troops launched attacks from MLRS on the front-line areas of Ukraine, in particular, in the Pokrovsky, Toretsky and other directions. Fighting on the ground continues.
SBS "Raid" operators struck the "Zaslon" radar in the Kursk region, capable of detecting targets at a distance of 300 km. Also, two new TOS-2 flamethrower systems were destroyed in Donetsk region.
lavrov criticized EU countries for obstructing visits by European leaders to moscow on May 9. He also accused the EU of double standards regarding Ukraine and Serbia.
Russian troops launched 2 missile and 63 air strikes, used 1076 kamikaze drones and carried out 4234 shellings of Ukrainian troops' positions and populated areas.
The Ministry of Health hopes for savings from the tender for the overhaul of the medical and diagnostic building of "Okhmatdyt". The Howard Buffett Foundation will allocate equipment worth over $11 million.
Germany provides Ukraine with a new military aid package, including missiles for the IRIS-T air defense system, ammunition for Leopard 2, drones, and armored vehicles. Engineering equipment and artillery shells have also been handed over.
According to Yermak, the end of the war will show that something went wrong after World War II. Peace talks are possible after a 30-day ceasefire.
Applications are being accepted until May 10 for DNA collection from Ukrainians in Poland whose relatives have gone missing. Sample collection will take place in Warsaw, Łódź, and Wrocław.
The "Reserve+" app has automatically extended deferrals for students, postgraduates, parents with many children, and people with disabilities. It will also be possible to generate a referral for a military medical examination independently.
Donald Trump said that the US is approaching the moment when it will be necessary to make certain decisions regarding the war in Ukraine. He commented on Vice President Vance's statements about the inflated demands of the Russian Federation.
Tomorrow, the Rada plans to ratify an agreement with the United States on the creation of an investment fund. The funds will be used for investments and the restoration of Ukraine, and the profits will be reinvested for 10 years.
Andriy Yermak called the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump wonderful, where the leaders openly discussed important issues. He added that Ukraine was preparing for this meeting in the Vatican.
Tomorrow, the Verkhovna Rada will meet to ratify the agreement between Ukraine and the USA on minerals. The agreement envisages the creation of a joint fund for investments in the mining industry.
The Ministry of Finance plans to consider the possibility of increasing the minimum wage in 2026, taking into account available resources. The priority remains to provide for the military.