Finland’s aid to Ukraine amounts to almost EUR 3B
President Alexander Stubb of Finland says his country has already allocated almost EUR 3 billion in support for Ukraine.
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President signs decrees appointing 116 judges
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a number of decrees on the appointment of judges to positions in local general, commercial and administrative courts, as well as in regional commercial courts.
Damage assessment update shows more objects affected around Kyiv by Russia’s strike overnight Wed
In Kyiv region, the number of objects damaged as a result of the overnight attack by the Russian invasion forces has increased to 19 private households, an apartment block, a kindergarten, several non-residential buildings, as well as power lines.
Government acquires more than 10,000 drones worth UAH 1B via Prozorro Market
Since the full-scale war started, a total of 10.5 thousand drones have been acquired by the state via the Prozorro Market electronic catalog to meet the needs of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Enemy transports killed and wounded from Kherson region to Dzhankoi - guerrillas
Ukrainian guerrillas have recorded the mass transportation of wounded Russian soldiers from the left bank of the occupied Kherson region to the temporarily occupied Dzhankoi.
Strikes on refineries more painful for Russia than Western sanctions - Foreign Affairs
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have a more negative impact on Russia than Western sanctions.
Poland scrambles fighter jets amid Russian strike on Ukraine overnight Wed
In Poland, F-16 fighter jets were deployed on a mission to ensure the safety of the country’s airspace due to Russia's shelling of the territory of Ukraine.
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4.2 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in EU – Eurostat
As of March 31, 2024, 4.2 million non-EU citizens, who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022, had temporary protection status in the EU.
Umerov, Syrskyi report to Zelensky on battlefield situation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi have reported to President Volodymyr Zelensky on the situation at the front.
Zelensky says protection of people and communities, disruption of any Russian attempted offensive among priorities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined urgent priorities, among them positions at the front, physical protection of people and communities, and disruption of any attempts by Russia to carry out offensive operations.
U.S. preparing new aid package for Ukraine
The U.S. administration is preparing a new security assistance package for Ukraine.
Shmyhal holds first meeting of headquarters to prepare for next heating season
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has chaired the first meeting of the headquarters to prepare for the 2024/2025 autumn and winter heating season.
Foreign delegation visits Kyiv region
On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, the foreign delegation of the Second International Summit of Cities and Regions has visited the Kyiv region to honor fallen soldiers at the Angels of Victory memorial in Moshchun.
War update: 121 combat clashes on front lines on Wednesday
As many as 121 combat engagements took place on the battlefield on Wednesday, with Ukrainian forces repelling most attacks in the Avdiivka, Bakhmut, and Orikhiv sectors.
Zelensky, Orban speak over phone
On May 8, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban.
UK to donate EUR 23M to Ukraine Energy Support Fund
The United Kingdom announced an additional contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund in the amount of GBP 20 million pounds (EUR 23 million).
Ukraine, Portugal hold another round of talks on security deal
The Ukrainian side held another round of negotiations with Portugal regarding the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement as part of the implementation of the G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine.
Dnipropetrovsk region suffers from over dozen Russian strikes on Wednesday
The Russian invasion forces launched more than a dozen strikes targeting Nikopol and two territorial communities in Dnipropetrovsk region.
Wednesday evening, Ukraine to impose restrictions on energy supply to businesses
Energy restrictions will apply to businesses on Thursday, May 8, from 18:00 to 23:00. In case of further increase in consumption, outages are possible for household consumers.
Another Ukrainian journalist who joined Army ranks killed in action
On May 7, a former editor-in-chief of the Pravyi Postup outlet, Oleksandr Mashlay, was killed during a combat mission on the Avdiivka axis.
Dutch PM to take part in Global Peace Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, to discuss the inaugural Peace Summit and further defense cooperation.
No reason to talk of evacuating Kharkiv - administration chief
In the north of Kharkiv region, the Russian invasion force is setting up a certain grouping of troops, but at the moment there is no reason to talk about evacuating Kharkiv residents.
EU envoys approve motion to send Ukraine revenues from frozen Russian assets
EU ambassadors on Wednesday, May 8, agreed to use profits from frozen Russian assets to support the Ukraine recovery and its defense against Russian aggression.
Poland’s government bodies targeted in Russian cyberattack
In recent days, Polish state institutions have been subjected to cyberattacks by the APT28 hacker group, which is linked to Russia’s defense intelligence.
Shelling of stadium in Kharkiv: seven injured, four of them children
As a result of the shelling of the stadium in Kharkiv by the Russian army, the number of victims has increased to seven, four of whom are children.
Ukraine returns 11 more children from temporarily occupied territories
Eleven more children from the Kherson region were evacuated to the territory controlled by Ukraine.
Regional Military Administration: 679 people still live in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region
The town of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region is almost destroyed, with 679 people still living there.
Borrell on Russian night attack on Ukraine: Russia adds to its list of crimes
Another massive attack on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure has added to the long list of war crimes committed by Russia.
In Kharkiv, Russians hit playground, three injured children in extremely serious condition
Russian troops attacked a playground in the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv, three injured children are in extremely serious condition.