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A man who fired shots at passers-by has been arrested in Dunayivtsi
In the town of Dunaivtsi in the Khmelnytskyi region, a man opened fire with an air gun in a public place. A passer-by was injured as a result of the incident.
Ukraine and Denmark discussed a missile defence project and the procurement of drones
Ukraine and Denmark discussed expanding defence cooperation, which includes the procurement of Ukrainian drones, the development of air defence capabilities and support for missile programmes
The SBU has opened a case of treason following statements made by Yulia Mendel
The Office of the Prosecutor General has confirmed that criminal proceedings have been opened following allegations concerning Yulia Mendel, the former press secretary to the President of Ukraine. The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by the Main Investigation Department of the Security Service of Ukraine
Medvedev stated that Europe would not be able to ‘sleep soundly’
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, has responded to the incident involving a Russian drone in Romania, stating that similar incidents could occur again. According to him, the countries of the European Union are allegedly involved in a war against Russia
Reza Pahlavi visited Odessa for the first time
Reza Pahlavi, heir to Iran’s last shah and one of the leaders of the Iranian opposition, arrived in Odessa on 30 May to take part in the Black Sea Security Forum. During his visit, he met with MP Oleksiy Honcharenko
Budapest has set out 11 conditions for Ukraine regarding the Hungarian minority
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has stated that Budapest is ready to turn a new page in its relations with Ukraine, provided that the issue of the rights of the Hungarian national minority in Transcarpathia is resolved
Zelensky discussed the consequences of Russia’s strike on Galați with the President of Romania
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, spoke with the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, following a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Galați. The two leaders discussed the security situation and future cooperation between the two countries
The Security Service of Ukraine has announced an attack on the airfield in Taganrog
The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Command announced that it had destroyed a Russian Iskander tactical missile system and two Tu-142 aircraft during an attack on a military airfield in Taganrog, in the Rostov Oblast of the Russian Federation, on the night of 30 May
The Black Sea Security Forum 2026 has kicked off in Odessa
The third Black Sea Security Forum, an international security forum, began in Odessa on 29 May; this year, it brought together over 1,200 participants from Ukraine, Europe, the US and other countries around the world
The Czech Republic has stated that it is necessary to prepare for the threat posed by Russia
The Chief of the Czech General Staff, Karel Řehka, has stated that the country must step up the training of its armed forces due to the potential threat from Russia. According to him, Moscow remains the main challenge to European security, and there is less and less time for modernisation and rearmament
Elina Svitolina has revealed why Roland Garros is special to her
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has reached the last 16 at Roland Garros, securing her ninth consecutive victory following her triumph at the tournament in Rome. After the match, she admitted that the French Open had been her childhood dream
What public holiday is celebrated in Ukraine on 30 May 2026?
On 30 May, Ukraine and the rest of the world mark World Asthma and Allergy Day, Women’s Emancipation Day, International Hug Your Cat Day and ‘Water the Flowers’ Day. On this day, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Isaac of Dalmatia