Boris Bodnar

Boris Bodnar

Journalist

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Israel fears that Trump will strike a deal with Iran without achieving the war’s objectives
War
Israel fears that Trump will strike a deal with Iran without achieving the war’s objectives

Israeli officials are concerned that US President Donald Trump might reach an agreement with Iran before the key issues that sparked the conflict between the two sides have been resolved.

The EU is drawing up new rules to tackle addictive social media design
Politics
The EU is drawing up new rules to tackle addictive social media design

The European Union is stepping up pressure on social media platforms over the risks they pose to children and teenagers. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that Brussels is working on new rules designed to restrict the ‘addictive’ design of these platforms. The platforms in question are TikTok, Meta and X.

A children's coach is to stand trial in Kyiv for sexually abusing his female pupils
Society
A children's coach is to stand trial in Kyiv for sexually abusing his female pupils

A 37-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach is to stand trial in Kyiv, accused of sexually abusing his underage female pupils. The man denies the charges.

New border crossing rules: from 12 May, "eCherga" will cancel bookings without insurance
Society
New border crossing rules: from 12 May, "eCherga" will cancel bookings without insurance

A new feature has been launched in Ukraine within the "eCherga" system for border crossings. From now on, the service will automatically check whether an international "Green Card" insurance certificate is present and valid.

The State Bureau of Investigation has concluded its investigation into a former SSU officer from the Viktor Yanukovych era who is working for the occupying authorities
Crime
The State Bureau of Investigation has concluded its investigation into a former SSU officer from the Viktor Yanukovych era who is working for the occupying authorities

Staff at the State Bureau of Investigations have concluded another pre-trial investigation into the former head of one of the SSU’s departments during Viktor Yanukovych’s time in office. He currently holds a post within the occupation administration in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

A Russian ship that sank in 2024 was damaged by a torpedo of a type possessed only by NATO, Russia and Iran — CNN
War
A Russian ship that sank in 2024 was damaged by a torpedo of a type possessed only by NATO, Russia and Iran — CNN

The Russian dry cargo ship *Ursus Major*, which sank in December 2024 in international waters between the cities of Águilas (Spain) and Oran (Algeria), may have been carrying nuclear reactors for submarines and was en route to North Korea.

There has been a shooting at Svitlovodsk City Council; one person has been injured
Crime
There has been a shooting at Svitlovodsk City Council; one person has been injured

A shooting took place at the Svitlovodsk City Council building on 12 May. According to the city council, the weapon was used by the first deputy mayor, Serhiy Savych.

The General Staff reported 174 clashes over the past 24 hours and over a thousand Russian casualties
War
The General Staff reported 174 clashes over the past 24 hours and over a thousand Russian casualties

Over the past 24 hours, 174 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces deployed over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out more than 2,400 attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.

The price per square metre in new-build properties has risen across almost the whole of Ukraine
Society
The price per square metre in new-build properties has risen across almost the whole of Ukraine

In April, the cost of new-build housing rose in most regions, with Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast recording the highest price growth.

Lithuania to allocate €10 million to help Ukrainian children: what the funds will be used for
Politics
Lithuania to allocate €10 million to help Ukrainian children: what the funds will be used for

Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a Joint Declaration on the protection, return, rehabilitation and reintegration of Ukrainian children. Vilnius is allocating €10 million.

US aerial reconnaissance has intensified off the coast of Cuba. This has happened before operations in Venezuela and Iran — media reports
Politics
US aerial reconnaissance has intensified off the coast of Cuba. This has happened before operations in Venezuela and Iran — media reports

The number of flights by US reconnaissance aircraft has risen sharply off the coast of Cuba. Since 4 February, the US Navy and Air Force have carried out at least 25 such flights using manned aircraft and drones.

Dozens of MPs are calling on British Prime Minister Starmer to resign following the election defeat
Politics
Dozens of MPs are calling on British Prime Minister Starmer to resign following the election defeat

Around 40 Labour MPs are calling on the party leader – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer – to resign following the Labour Party’s poor performance in the local elections.

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