Diana Shevchenko

Diana Shevchenko

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A crisis of confidence: the terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district has caused the police’s approval ratings to plummet
Society
A crisis of confidence: the terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district has caused the police’s approval ratings to plummet

The terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv on 18 April led to a collapse in public trust in law enforcement agencies. This is evidenced by the results of a poll conducted by ‘Slovo i Dilo’

Tragedy in Poland: a Ukrainian man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow countryman
Society
Tragedy in Poland: a Ukrainian man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow countryman

On the night of 1 May, the body of a 35-year-old Ukrainian national was found on a street in a town in Poland. The man was lying on the pavement in a pool of blood. The suspect in the murder is also a Ukrainian national

The failure of the Russian offensive: the occupiers have lost more territory than they have captured
War
The failure of the Russian offensive: the occupiers have lost more territory than they have captured

In April 2026, the pace of the Russian offensive slowed. According to the ISW, the occupying forces suffered a net loss of territory for the first time since the fighting in Kursk in 2024, losing control of 116 square kilometres.

Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on Andriy Bohdan and Medvedchuk’s associates
Politics
Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on Andriy Bohdan and Medvedchuk’s associates

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has signed a decree implementing the National Security and Defence Council’s decision on targeted sanctions against five individuals whose activities pose a threat to the country’s national security and sovereignty

Odessa paid tribute to those who lost their lives on 2 May 2014
Society
Odessa paid tribute to those who lost their lives on 2 May 2014

Today, 2 May 2026, events were held in Odessa to commemorate those who lost their lives in the mass clashes of 2014. Local residents, activists and participants in those events gathered on Deribasovskaya Street and Kulikovo Pole to lay flowers

60,000 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat have been shipped from the occupied port of Mariupol
Politics
60,000 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat have been shipped from the occupied port of Mariupol

Between January and April 2026, the invaders shipped nearly 60,000 tonnes of Ukrainian wheat from the seaport of occupied Mariupol

A monthly tax for electric car owners is being proposed in Ukraine
Economy
A monthly tax for electric car owners is being proposed in Ukraine

Ukraine is considering the possibility of introducing a monthly tax for electric car owners. The amount of the tax could depend on the value of the car and could reach 4,000 hryvnias

Tax audits in 2026: The State Tax Service has identified priority groups of taxpayers
Economy
Tax audits in 2026: The State Tax Service has identified priority groups of taxpayers

The State Tax Service of Ukraine has published a schedule of scheduled documentary audits of taxpayers for 2026. According to the published guide, the audits will cover all categories of business entities

Weather forecast for 2 May 2026
Society
Weather forecast for 2 May 2026

On Saturday, 2 May, the weather in Ukraine will be divided into two distinct areas: rain is forecast for the centre, north and east, whilst the west and south will be dry and sunny.

The European Parliament has called for Russia to be held more accountable for the war against Ukraine
Politics
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The European Parliament has called for Russia to be held more accountable for the war against Ukraine

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning Russia’s attacks on the civilian population of Ukraine and calling for stronger mechanisms to ensure accountability.

The grey market for vapes in Ukraine accounts for almost 100%, according to a Kantar study
Crime
The grey market for vapes in Ukraine accounts for almost 100%, according to a Kantar study

According to research firm Kantar, the illegal e-cigarette market accounts for 93 per cent of the total market in Ukraine. As a result, experts estimate that the budget is losing 10 billion hryvnias in this sector.

The police are investigating possible attempts by the National Agency for Corruption Prevention to reform the legal profession
Crime
The police are investigating possible attempts by the National Agency for Corruption Prevention to reform the legal profession

Law enforcement authorities have launched a pre-trial investigation into staff at the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption over alleged abuse of power.

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