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Scammers are luring Ukrainians with fake job offers at monobank
Scammers have started targeting victims through adverts for supposed jobs at monobank. People are asked to download an app and complete a ‘job application quest’, but in reality it is a programme designed to take control of their phone.
23 passengers on the Hondius cruise ship, who were infected with the Hantavirus, had travelled around the world before the quarantine was imposed
Some of the passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius disembarked back in April and have since returned to their normal lives. According to eyewitnesses, some of them had not received any updates from the medical services for a long time.
8 May 2026: what holiday is it today, who is being commemorated, and what is forbidden
On 8 May 2026, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates John the Theologian, the Apostle and Evangelist – one of Christ’s twelve disciples. On this same day, Ukrainians mark the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers and civilians.
“Karakurt” in the strike zone: Ukrainian Armed Forces attack Russian “Kalibr” carrier
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 General Staff reported over a thousand casualties in the Russian army and the loss of five air defence systems in the past 24 hours
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 8 May, Ukraine marks Remembrance Day and Victory over Nazism
On 8 May, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War (1939–1945). On this day, the country honours the fallen and pays tribute to all those who fought against Nazism.
Ozempic could be available in pharmacies in Ukraine by the end of May 2026
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 explained how military personnel can appeal against a commander’s decision
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.
March’s National Cashback will be paid out in a new way: who will receive the money
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 US and Iran are discussing a possible agreement to end the war
The US and Iran are holding fresh talks aimed at ending the war. President Donald Trump is trying to find a way out of the conflict, which has affected energy prices and his political standing.
Russia has declared a ‘ceasefire’ for 8–10 May and threatened Kyiv with an attack
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.
A suspected suicide note by Jeffrey Epstein has been released in the US: what it says
In the US, a federal court has released a note allegedly written by financier Jeffrey Epstein shortly before his death in prison in 2019. The document had remained classified for years.