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On the night of 7 May 2026, the Ukrainian Defence Forces struck a Russian Project 22800 “Karakurt” missile corvette in the vicinity of its base in Kaspiysk, Dagestan. The vessel is capable of launching “Kalibr” cruise missiles.
The official launch of Ozempic in Ukraine is scheduled for 15 May 2026, and the drug itself is expected to be available in pharmacies by the end of May. Doctors anticipate that this will change the approach to prescribing incretin-based drugs for the treatment of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the procedure by which members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can appeal against the actions or decisions of commanders and military authorities. This applies to orders, disciplinary measures, decisions by medical boards, payments and other situations where a serviceman believes that his rights have been infringed.
From 7 May, Ukrainians will begin to receive their ‘National Cashback’ payments for March. Nearly 4.8 million users of the scheme will receive the money, and for the first time, cashback on fuel will also be credited alongside this payment.
The Russian Ministry of Defence has announced an alleged ceasefire from 00:00 on 8 May until 10 May, following a decision by Vladimir Putin. At the same time, the Russian ministry has threatened a massive missile strike on the centre of Kyiv should there be any attempts to “disrupt” the 9 May celebrations in Moscow.
The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the rules on crossing the state border for certain women who are subject to restrictions during a state of war or a state of emergency. At the same time, exit restrictions remain in place for senior female officials and a number of other officials.
Pope Leo XIV rang an American bank to change his telephone number and address in the customer database. He gave his secular name as Robert Prevost and answered the security questions correctly, but the bank employee still asked him to come to the branch in person. When the pontiff explained that he could not do so because he was the Pope, the call was ended.
Lyubov Kolesnikova, an Honoured Artist of Ukraine and actress at the Chernihiv Drama Theatre, has died. She was best known to a wide audience for her role as Baba Palazhka in the TV series *Catching Kaidash*. She was 74.
The European Union has no plans to alter its presence in Kyiv following Moscow’s threats of possible strikes. The European Commission has described Russia’s statements as part of a reckless escalation strategy.
The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the operational plan for implementing Ukraine’s National Transport Strategy up to 2030. The government has set a new deadline for the approval of the programme for the development of public roads – within one year of the termination or lifting of martial law.
Former MP Ihor Mosiychuk has claimed that Kostyantyn Shabunyaev, who is said to be a candidate for the post of director of JSC ‘Odesa Port Plant’, may be linked to an attempt to take over LLC ‘Pensionat “Karpatski Zori”’. According to him, the owners’ family was allegedly offered a deal to relinquish the asset.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved procedures for the use of budget funds to protect rural settlements and agricultural land from the harmful effects of water. The government has also updated the rules governing the funding of centralised water supply systems for villages that rely on water supplied from external sources.
