Russian drone attacks car in Kupiansk, wounds two utility workers
Employees of a utility company in Kupiansk were injured as a result of a Russian drone strike on a car.
08 May 2025
Employees of a utility company in Kupiansk were injured as a result of a Russian drone strike on a car.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with the newly appointed US Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine Julia Davis, during which the parties coordinated joint steps to introduce a free trade zone between the countries.
On May 8, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported draft law No. 0309 "On the ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the United States of America on the establishment of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund."
On May 8, the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II (1939–1945), President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored the memory of the fallen by laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Kyiv.
On May 8, the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II (1939–1945), President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored the memory of the fallen by laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Kyiv.
Despite Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a “ceasefire,” Russian forces continue their offensive along the entire frontline, and Ukraine is sharing all relevant information about ceasefire violations with its international partners.
Ukraine has received EUR 1 billion from the European Union, secured through profits generated from frozen Russian assets, as part of the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) program.
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities are investigating the executions of 268 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs), 208 of whom were executed on the battlefield, and 59 in the Olenivka prison camp.
Russian invading forces continue assaults and shelling in Donetsk region despite a declared ceasefire, with battles ongoing in the Pokrovsk, Toretsk, Lyman, Novopavlivka, and other sectors.
Bulgaria has reacted sharply to statements voiced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a propaganda documentary that Romania and Bulgaria allegedly contributed to the tensions that eventually led to the war in Ukraine by allowing American military bases on their territory.
To mark the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, Ukrinform is hosting an exhibition of archival photographs “Kyiv during World War II: Destruction and Reconstruction”.
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism. Streaming from Kyiv’s main street, Khreshchatyk, the president stressed the difference between celebrating this day in Kyiv and Moscow.
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism. Streaming from Kyiv’s main street, Khreshchatyk, the president stressed the difference between celebrating this day in Kyiv and Moscow.
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism. Streaming from Kyiv’s main street, Khreshchatyk, the president stressed the difference between celebrating this day in Kyiv and Moscow.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak spoke via video conferences with partners from the United States, the European Union, the Nordic and Baltic states to discuss the initiative for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
The task of the negotiating team was to make the agreement between the governments of Ukraine and the U.S. on the creation of a Reconstruction Investment Fund balanced and equitable, in which the Ukrainian side succeeded.
In the afternoon and evening hours of Wednesday, May 7, Ukraine’s Defense Forces intercepted 20 Russian attack drones in the sky over Ukraine, and six more decoy UAVs caused no damage on the ground.
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to May 8, 2025, amounted to about 961,970 people, including 1,200 invaders killed in the last day.
As of the first quarter of 2025, the environmental damage caused by the shelling of Ukrainian military facilities by the Russian army is estimated at about UAH 367 billion, which is equivalent to about USD 9 billion.
Europe should maintain its partnership with the U.S. despite the unpredictability of Donald Trump's policy, but at the same time take on greater responsibility for its own security and strategic independence.
As of May 1, 2025, Ukraine’s international reserves came to USD 46.68 billion, having increased by 10.2% in April 2025.
Poland intends to finalize the 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia before the end of its presidency of the Council of the European Union, which concludes on June 30.
47% of Ukrainians have positive expectations from the signing of the minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States.
07 May 2025
Ukraine is working with international partners to localize production of the necessary air defense systems and missiles for them in Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump believes the situation surrounding the war in Ukraine is approaching a critical point where appropriate decisions will have to be made.
Ukraine can count on Europe’s help, in particular that of Germany, and the Kremlin should be aware of that.
Ukraine's offer to introduced a 30-day ceasefire remains in force in order to give diplomacy a chance.
An emergency power outage was recorded in the Poltava district, tentatively due to infrastructure damage caused by the debris of a downed Russian drone.
Ukraine is ready to sit down for talks with Russia, but only on condition of Russia's direct participation in the process.