Ukraine
The largest number of battles since the beginning of the day took place in the Pokrovsky, Kursk, and Lyman directions. The Defense Forces of Ukraine are restraining the advance of the Russian occupiers.
The Investment Reconstruction Fund agreement will allow Ukraine to attract investments, create new capacities and maintain control over mineral resources. Revenues from extraction will be reinvested in Ukraine.
The Trump administration has struck a deal with Ukraine giving the US privileged access to its natural resources, including aluminum, oil and gas. The agreement provides for an investment fund to finance military aid.
May is a time for outdoor recreation, and barbecue is its integral part. The article presents five simple and delicious barbecue recipes, from pork in kefir to mushrooms.
The net consolidated profit of the Naftogaz Group for 2024 amounted to UAH 38 billion, which is 64% more than in 2023. The company paid UAH 104.3 billion in taxes to the budget.
The US Treasury Secretary stated that the agreement with Ukraine is a signal to Russia and gives Trump a stronger position in negotiations. The agreement concerns 57 minerals, including lithium, uranium, and others.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that Ukraine allegedly attacked the market in Oleshky with FPV drones, which led to casualties. Russia will not allow the restoration of Ukraine within the borders of 1991.
In 2024, the Ombudsman's Office received 123,000 appeals, which is 30% more than in 2023. Families of prisoners of war, military personnel and veterans are обращаются.
The development of new prototypes of the Turkish KAAN fighter continues, with test flights scheduled for the end of 2025. The new prototypes will have changes in the design of the air intake.
ENTSO-E has allowed Ukraine to increase electricity exports to the EU to 650 MW. This will help balance the energy system and increase profits from trade.
The President of Ukraine enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council on sanctions against individuals, including Oleksiy Arestovych and Myroslav Oleshko, who illegally left Ukraine in 2023.
More than a third of Ukrainians feel disappointed and powerless, which is why Mental Health Awareness Month is starting. Tips and self-help tools will appear on the "How are you?" platform.
In Kyiv, a 19-year-old student threatened to blow up a currency exchange office, demanding money. After the detention, he stated that it was a prank, but he was notified of suspicion of robbery.
A Ukrainian soldier was seriously wounded in the Donetsk region. At the Shalimov Center, a projectile was successfully removed from the liver and a resection of the left lobe of the organ was performed.
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Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 300 people have died due to explosive objects, including 18 children, and more than 800 have been injured. Most cases are in the de-occupied territories.
In April 2025, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 2,332 enemy targets, including missiles and drones. The aviation of the Defense Forces carried out more than 610 sorties, hitting important enemy targets.
The family of the head of "Derzhzembank" Yaroslavsky created a twin company of a state enterprise in Vinnytsia. Experts suspect conspiracy and abuse during the liquidation of the institute.
In 2024, almost 50,000 Ukrainians received certificates of proficiency in the state language. 18 audio guides and theatrical productions were launched abroad.
With the warming weather, there have been more frequent cases of children seeking medical attention due to tick bites. Doctors urge people to seek help in order to avoid Lyme disease and encephalitis.
The nearest night in Kyiv, northern, central regions and Kharkiv region there is a probability of frosts on the ground. Periodic rains are also expected in the western and northern regions.
Ukrainian soldiers restored 115 positions and hit 62 targets on the territory of Russia in April. The transition to the corps system in the army and the scaling of units is also underway.
The incident with the Ukrainian flag in Biała Podlaska is a deliberate provocation against the friendship of the countries. Ukraine is grateful to Poland for its support and respect for state symbols.
Ukrainian companies have developed analogues of the Russian "Lancet" drone, which are already actively used by the Armed Forces. These drones strike enemy air defense systems and other objects at operational depth.
The agreement between Ukraine and the United States provides for investments in 57 strategic minerals, including lithium, uranium and titanium. Tax benefits and free conversion of the hryvnia are also provided.
Due to frosts, Ukraine is прогнозують to lose up to 80% of the harvest of apricots and peaches. The most affected was rapeseed, the losses of which could reach 10-15%.
In two years, over 3600 technological developments for the military have been registered on the Brave1 platform. 2 billion grants have been issued to entrepreneurs for the development of drones, EW and ground platforms.
Forest fires rage in Israel, people evacuated from areas near Jerusalem. Ukraine will provide assistance by sending a fire plane to fight the fire.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia is ignoring the US ceasefire proposal and attacking Ukraine. In just one night, the Russians used 170 drones, including in the Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv regions.
IAEA experts report explosions at the occupied ZNPP, reminding of the dangers. An air alert was declared at the Khmelnytskyi NPP, and drones were discovered near the South Ukrainian NPP.