Ukraine's first lady visits DC.

U.S. General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate Armed Services Committee Russia was "definitely" acting to support Iran, but declined to provide details in a public hearing.

"The Russian supplier of the cargo will have to find an alternative destination to unload it," Israel's Grain Importers Association said.

The initiative will initially focus on information sharing between Ukraine and partner procurement bodies, with the possibility of expanding into joint procurement mechanisms in the future.

Kartheiser, a Luxembourgish politician, said on Facebook that he and "other MEPs" met with the head of the Russian Duma's International Affairs Committee, Leonid Slutsky, and other Russian politicians in Istanbul.

Ukraine's Human Rights Ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets said that the Russian side cannot avoid responding to Ukraine's requests if they are communicated through the U.S.

The Ukrainian and European Parliaments on April 30 both voted to support the International Claims Commission, a body that will allow victims of Russia's war to seek compensation.

Ukraine called for a long-term ceasefire after Putin floated a brief Victory Day truce around Russia’s May 9 parade.

The jury's resignation comes just one day after the European Union's culture commissioner announced that he would boycott the Venice Art Biennale over Russia's presence.

The statement followed the publication of a transcript of alleged conversations between Rustem Umerov, secretary of the Security and Defense Council and former defense minister, and Timur Mindich, a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russian bots have circulated false claims about the Israel-Ukraine grain dispute. The fakes include an Orthodox rabbi cursing Zelensky and Ukraine barring Israelis from the Uman pilgrimage.

Ukrainian weightlifter Iryna Dombrovska told the Kyiv Independent it was "absurd" to claim "sport is above politics" while Russia continues to kill Ukrainian athletes.

As of early 2026, Ukraine has opened a national military cemetery outside Kyiv, a controversy-ridden project that began accepting its first burials in late 2025.

The bank forecast 1.8% growth in 2026 for Ukraine in January, but announced the drop to 1.3% on April 30 during a press conference to announce its key policy rate.

"Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire, reliable and guaranteed security for people, and a lasting peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.