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Ukraine on hold: Trump shifts focus to Iran
Donald Trump has effectively diverted attention away from the war in Ukraine by focusing on a new challenge — the military conflict with Iran, which has now been ongoing for two months
The government has finalised the composition of the supervisory board of PJSC ‘Ukrhydroenergo’
The Supervisory Board of PJSC ‘Ukrhydroenergo’ is now fully operational. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed the state representatives, thereby completing the formation of the governing body of the country’s largest hydroelectric power company
Cultural diplomacy in Brazil: books about Ukraine at the IDP
On 30 April 2026, the Brazilian Institute of Education, Development and Research (IDP) hosted the official opening of the ‘Ukrainian Bookshelf’
The founder of a rehabilitation centre has been arrested in Vinnytsia on charges of child abuse
Law enforcement officers in Vinnytsia region have arrested the founder of a Christian rehabilitation centre on suspicion of systematically abusing female residents
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
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
Strike from 1,700 km away: four aircraft hit at the Russian ‘Shagol’ airfield
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) carried out a successful attack on the ‘Shagol’ military airfield in Chelyabinsk (Russian Federation), located 1,700 km from the state border
Triumph in Baku: Taisiya Onofriychuk wins the hoop event
Ukrainian gymnast Taisiia Onofriichuk won the hoop event at the European Cup in Baku. This is Ukraine’s third medal at this year’s competition
The large-scale attack on 2 May 2026: results of the air defence operations
On the night of 2 May 2026, the enemy launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian territory, deploying 163 strike drones of various types. Air defence forces managed to destroy 142 enemy targets
Що відзначаємо 2 травня 2026 року: головні події дня
У суботу, 2 травня 2026 року, виповнюється 12 років з дня трагічних подій в Одесі. Також у цей день Україна відзначає 770-ту річницю заснування Львова та вшановує пам'ять святих князів Бориса і Гліба
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.
Britney Spears has been charged with drink-driving
American singer Britney Spears is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.