Zelensky arrives for meeting with Czech President
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at Prague Castle, where he is being received by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel.
04 May 2025
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at Prague Castle, where he is being received by the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a four-day visit to Moscow next week, from May 7 to 10, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement that Ukraine will not provide any security guarantees on Russian territory on May 9.
During an official visit to the Czech Republic, President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with the country’s leadership and heads of defense companies to discuss the ongoing Czech artillery initiative and the expansion of F-16 pilot training programs.
On Sunday, May 4, a man was killed and two women were injured in the Sumy region as a result of shelling by Russian forces.
In the Khortytsia grouping’s operational zone, the invasion forces are actively switching to "infantry warfare" tactics, employing less and less armored vehicles. Currently, preparations for the so-called "parade-related truce" are not being observed.
In a phone call with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albenese, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed continued support for Ukraine and cooperation within the Coalition of the Willing, and also congratulated his counterpart on the convincing victory in the latest elections.
Magura-7 drones operated by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense (HUR) destroyed two Russian Su-30 Flankers using AIM-9 Sidewinder infrared-guided missiles.
Russia has employed over 1,180 attack drones, 1,360 glide bombs, and 10 missiles of various types in air strikes against Ukraine over the past week.
Russian troops attacked Bashtanka district of Mykolaiv region with drones in the evening. The debris damaged a power line.
There are still 16 injured in medical institutions as a result of Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia.
At night, the Russian army attacked Sloviansk with six drones, damaging a construction base.
The number of people wounded in the Russian drone attack on Kyiv has increased to 11, including two children.
On the frontlines over the past day, May 3, a total of 253 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded. In particular, Ukrainian defenders repelled 113 enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to May 4, 2025 amount to approximately 956,810 personnel, including 1,340 in the past 24 hours alone.
The number of people injured in Kyiv due to an overnight attack by Russian drones has risen to 11, including two children. Damage and fires were reported in three districts of the capital.
Starting May 1, the basic general military training for individuals previously classified as "partially fit for military service" will feature a shortened training period and reduced physical load.
Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is ready to move to a ceasefire as soon as possible if Russia takes mirror steps to establish a complete silence regime for at least 30 days.
03 May 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky noted the units that are building up Ukraine's long-range capabilities in the sky and at sea, and also spoke about an accurate operation against military targets in Crimea.
The largest personal exhibition of the outstanding Ukrainian artist Ivan Marchuk entitled “Tell Me the Truth” has opened in the Austrian capital.
European parliamentarians understand that Ukraine today is an integral part of the continent's security.
The State Agrarian Register has completed the acceptance of applications for free corn seed distribution under a program jointly implemented by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, the Bayer company, and the All-Ukrainian Association of Communities.
As a result of Russian shelling of Donetsk region on May 3, at least two people were killed and another was injured.
One person was killed and two others injured in a Russian drone attack in the center of Kherson.
A car rally titled "Ours are still not home" took place in Kyiv to support of missing and captured Ukrainian service members.
Since the day started, there have already been 123 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Novopavlivka and Pokrovsk sectors of the front.
Russian invaders shelled Kostyantynivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, leaving a civilian man injured and inflicting damage on municipal infrastructure and residential buildings.
The German Foreign Ministry publicly denounced the U.S. State Department's accusation of alleged oppression of democracy in Germany due to the recognition of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as right-wing extremist force.
Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed a Russian Su-30 combat aircraft with a strike from a Magura maritime drone.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin needs a ceasefire for May 7-9. During this time, it is impossible to agree on the next steps to end the war.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the U.S. aid planned for this year is USD 15 billion and the same amount for next year. However, thanks to the Reconstruction Investment Fund created by the subsoil agreement, the USD 15 billion planned for 2026 can be received this year.