European Parliament president, German development minister arrive in Kyiv
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and German Development Minister Svenja Schulze arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on May 9.
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Parliament dismisses Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov
Ukraine's Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, voted to dismiss Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov on May 9.
Lithuanian FM backs sending Western military trainers to Ukraine
Western military personnel training Ukrainian troops on the ground rather than in NATO countries would have practical advantages, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis told the Guardian in an interview published on May 9.
Russian attack on Nikopol kills 2, injures 2
A Russian artillery attack on Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast killed two people and injured two others, Governor Serhii Lysak reported on May 9.
Slovak citizens raise funds to buy over 2,500 shells for Ukraine
A Slovak fundraising campaign for the Czech ammunition initiative has raised enough money to buy 2,692 shells for Ukraine, the Czech News Agency reported on May 8.
Sports Ministry recommends Ukrainian athletes keep distance from Russians at Olympics
The recommendations were developed to protect the 89 Ukrainian athletes who have qualified to compete at the Olympics, their coaches, and members of Ukraine's official delegation "from provocative situations" and promote their safety in Paris, the UOC and Sports Ministry said.
Russian attack on Odesa postal depot destroys 15.5 tons of shipments
The Russian ballistic missile attack on a postal depot in Odesa on May 1 destroyed 15.5 metric tons of shipments worth almost Hr 3 million ($76,000), Nova Poshta, Ukraine's largest privately owned parcel delivery service, reported on May 2.
Police record nearly 2,000 Russian strikes in Donetsk Oblast in single day
Donetsk Oblast came under Russian artillery, rocket, and aviation strikes 1,967 times on May 1, the regional police reported on May 2.
Military: Russia trying to break through front in 3 directions
Russia is trying to break through the front line in the east of Ukraine in three directions, Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson of the Khortytsia group of forces, said on May 2.
Russian attacks kill 8, injure 40 in Ukraine over past day
Officials reported civilian casualties in Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk oblasts.
Kuleba: Russia's attacks damage 50% of Ukraine's energy system
Russian attacks have damaged half of Ukraine's energy system, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told Foreign Policy in an interview published on May 1.
Foreign Ministry clarifies rules for men abroad applying for consular services
The new ban on military-age Ukrainian men applying for consular services abroad is a temporary suspension and will not apply to those who have updated their military records, the Foreign Ministry said on April 30 as part of a clarification on recent changes.
Ukraine war latest: Germany delivers Skynex air defense system, Marder vehicles, ammunition
Key developments on April 30: * Germany delivers Skynex air defense system, Marder vehicles, ammunition to Ukraine * Stoltenberg: Ukraine's trust in NATO 'dented' by aid delays * Ukraine allocates funds for 300,000 drones * Prosecutor General: Russia using cluster munition against Odesa points to deliberate targeting of civilians * Lithuania's PM, president in
Austin says US urging other partners to provide Patriots to Ukraine
The U.S. continues to encourage other countries to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on April 30.
Trump says he would only continue US aid to Ukraine if Europe 'starts equalizing'
The U.S. should stop providing aid to Ukraine "unless Europe starts equalizing," presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said in an interview with Time published on April 30.
Poll: 74% of Ukrainians feel negatively towards Russians
More than two-thirds of Ukrainians feel negatively toward Russians, while around one-third feel negatively towards Belarusians, according to a survey by the Kyiv Mohyla Academy's School for Policy Analysis on April 30.
Latvia announces new military aid package for Ukraine, includes air defense
Latvia has approved the delivery of a new military aid package to Ukraine, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced on April 30.
Ukraine war latest: Attack on Odesa kills 4, injures 29
Key developments on April 29: * Attack on Odesa kills 4, injures 29 * Military intelligence: Over 18,000 Russian troops of Southern Military District have deserted * Military: Ukraine regaining control over Nestryha Island in Kherson Oblast complicates Russian advances * NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg in Kyiv in surprise visit * Air Force: Poland capable
Media: Russian politician's wife planned to adopt kidnapped Ukrainian boy, abandoned him due to sickness
The wife of Russian politician Sergey Mironov forcibly took a Ukrainian girl and boy from occupied Kherson to adopt them, but abandoned the boy after it became clear he had ill health, Ukrainian news outlet TSN reported on April 28.
Ukraine finalizes trade agreement with UAE
Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates have finalized a bilateral trade agreement that lays the foundation for deepening investment and trade between the two countries, Ukraine's Economy Ministry announced on April 29.
State Border Service: Over 30 draft evaders died trying to illegally cross border
More than 30 men have died while attempting to cross Ukraine's mountainous western border to evade mobilization, State Border Guard Service Head Andriy Demchenko said in an interview with Ukrinform published on April 29.
Reuters: Telegram says Ukrainian government chatbots mistakenly blocked
Telegram chatbots of Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR), the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and the Digital Transformation Ministry were "temporarily disabled due to a false positive," Reuters quoted a Telegram spokesperson on April 29.
Australia announces $65 million aid package for Ukraine
The Australian government announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth 100 million Australian dollars ($65 million) on April 27, following a meeting between Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles in Lviv.
Russian drone attack injures truck driver in Kharkiv Oblast
A Russian drone attack on a truck in Kharkiv Oblast injured a 52-year-old truck driver, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on April 27.
Slovak citizens raise $4 million for Czech ammunition initiative after government refuses to contribute
Slovak activists collected 3.9 million euros ($4 million) for the Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine in 12 days, after the Slovak government refused to participate.
Russian authorities detain 12th suspect in connection with Moscow terrorist attack
Another Tajik citizen has been taken into custody due to his alleged connection with the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall on March 22, according to a Moscow court ruling on April 27.
Kyiv Independent partners with French investigative outlet Mediapart
The Kyiv Independent and French investigative online newspaper Mediapart have launched a joint partnership, providing audiences of both outlets with more access to in-depth reporting.
US Senate passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine
The U.S. Senate passed the foreign aid bill in a vote on April 23, paving the way to provide $60.84 billion for Ukraine.
Bloomberg: EU considering sanctions against foreign companies behind Russian defense tech
The EU is assessing imposing sanctions against over a dozen companies that continue to supply Russia with weapons technology, such as navigation systems for missiles, Bloomberg reported on April 23.
Ukraine aid bill passes procedural vote in Senate, paving way for final vote
The U.S. Senate passed a procedural vote to advance the long-awaited foreign aid bill on April 23, paving the way for the $60.8 billion package of aid for Ukraine.
Ukraine war latest: Russian forces use chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne
Key developments on April 23: * Military: Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne, situation 'difficult' * Reuters: US preparing $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine * Media: Greece preparing to give Ukraine at least 1 Patriot system, possibly 2 * Ukraine suspends consular, passport services for military-age men abroad * Governor: Over
Poll: 62% of Ukrainians say they are prepared to fight for country
Ukrainians have the highest readiness to fight for their country among other European countries, at 62% of the population, according to a survey by the Sociological Group Rating conducted in 2023 together with Gallup International and published on April 23.
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