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Global perceptions of the US continue to deteriorate and are now worse than those of Russia. This is according to the annual Democracy Perception Index, published by the Danish Alliance of Democracies Foundation.
Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 1,130 Russian soldiers. The Russian army has also lost tanks, artillery systems, air defence systems and hundreds of pieces of military equipment.
On Beresteisky Avenue in Kyiv, patrol officers stopped a car for a traffic offence. Whilst speaking to the driver, the officers noticed that he showed signs of being under the influence of drugs.
Law enforcement officers have uncovered an employee of the Security Service of Ukraine and a businessman who are suspected of organising a scheme involving fictitious employment in order to obtain a deferment from conscription. The official was arrested whilst receiving the funds.
The American broadcaster Fox Sports has announced a job vacancy to watch all the matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The company is offering a payment of $50,000 for the role.
The 1,533rd day of full-scale war has begun. Over the past 24 hours, 186 combat engagements have been recorded across various fronts.
The German company Sefe plans to donate a gas-fired combined-cycle power station to Ukraine as part of a humanitarian aid package. The facility previously supported the operation of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 970 troops. The destruction of military equipment, including air defence systems, has also been reported.
A cruise ship travelling from Argentina has been at the centre of an outbreak: three of its passengers have died and one is in intensive care. The Hantavirus may be to blame.
Mobile network operators are sending messages to Moscow residents warning of ‘temporary restrictions’ on mobile internet and text messaging services from 5 to 9 May.
The patrol police have explained the incident involving the drawing of service weapons in the Obolon district of Kyiv. This occurred during the arrest of two men and a confrontation with a group of people.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched hundreds of attacks across several regions of Ukraine. There have been casualties, injuries and damage to infrastructure.
