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Mobile phone tariffs in Ukraine have risen: why have operators increased their prices?
In early 2026, Ukraine’s largest mobile operators – Kyivstar, Vodafone and lifecell – revised their tariffs almost simultaneously. On average, prices rose by 40–100 UAH, whilst for certain packages the increase amounted to a third of the previous cost.
Latvia's Defence Minister has resigned following incidents involving Ukrainian drones
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds has announced his resignation following incidents involving drones that entered the country from Russian territory. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga stated that the drones were Ukrainian and that their deviation from their route was due to the action of Russian electronic warfare systems.
Putin’s image as a strong leader is fading as Ukraine takes the war onto Russian territory
Amid the ongoing war against Ukraine and regular drone strikes on Russian territory, public tension is mounting in Russia. Western and Russian analysts are pointing to a shift in public sentiment within the country.
Russian troops have attacked the Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv and Kherson regions; there are casualties
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched attacks on several regions of Ukraine. Casualties and damage to residential buildings have been reported in the Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv and Kherson regions.
Tyson Fury has turned down Wardle and wants another fight with Usyk
Tyson Fury has turned down an offer from WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley to fight for the title in April. Instead, following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov, the Briton has once again spoken of a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk and stated that he wants to hold the third fight in London, Las Vegas or New York.
The hantavirus is getting closer: health surveillance has been put in place in Poland following contact with passengers on a cruise ship
Poland has introduced health monitoring for the first time following possible contact with passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius, on board which an outbreak of hantavirus has been reported. Three people have already died from the infection.
The General Staff reported 180 clashes on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 180 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces deployed over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out 6,380 attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
Fico said that Zelenskyy should ring Putin
Following his visit to Moscow, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made statements regarding possible talks between Ukraine and Russia. According to him, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly ready to meet with Vladimir Putin in any format.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost 76 artillery systems in the war against Ukraine
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 920 troops, as well as 76 artillery systems, in the war against Ukraine. Russia’s total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.34 million.
Ukraine has handed over lists to Russia for a prisoner exchange of 1,000 for 1,000
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is preparing a prisoner exchange with Russia on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis. According to him, the Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters has already handed over lists of 1,000 people to the Russian side, and the United States has undertaken to guarantee the implementation of the agreement.
11 May 2026: a church holiday, name day and folk traditions
On 11 May 2026, Orthodox Christians will commemorate Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Equal-to-the-Apostles and enlighteners of the Slavs. This day also marks World Technology Day and World Ego Awareness Day.
New contacts with the US have been announced in Moscow
Vladimir Putin’s aide, Yuri Ushakov, has stated that US special envoys may soon travel to Moscow to continue talks on the war in Ukraine