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Zolochiv has been included in the mandatory evacuation zone in the Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, the mandatory evacuation zone has been extended in the Zolochiv area due to the security situation and sustained Russian shelling.
The diplomat explained why the Trump administration had made a sharp U-turn in its rhetoric regarding Ukraine
Washington’s rhetoric on Ukraine is gradually shifting. Following several months of mixed signals from Donald Trump’s administration, the US has begun to speak not only of support for Kyiv, but also of the prospects for a long-term partnership in the defence sector.
Over the past year, production of Russian aircraft, including UAVs, has risen by 117% — Bloomberg
Demand for drones on the front line is boosting the Russian aviation sector — in April 2026, the volume of aircraft production in Russia, including drones, increased by 117% compared with the previous year.
Russia has taken the nuclear-powered cruiser Admiral Nakhimov into its final trials
The Russian heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser *Admiral Nakhimov* has begun the final stage of trials following several years of repairs and modernisation.
The death toll from Russian attacks has risen in Kyiv and Dnipro
As a result of Russia’s large-scale attack on Ukraine on the night of 2 June, 17 people were killed in Kyiv and Dnipro.
Russian businesses have contributed 220 billion roubles to the budget for the war against Ukraine following a meeting with Putin
Major Russian business leaders have transferred 220 billion roubles to the federal budget in the form of voluntary contributions. According to media reports, this followed a closed-door meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and representatives of big business.
The US is discussing the expansion of its nuclear forces in European countries
The United States is holding consultations on a possible expansion of its nuclear forces’ presence in NATO countries in Europe. The initiative is intended to reassure allies that US security guarantees remain in place, despite the reduction of certain military resources on the continent.
The SSU and the National Police have uncovered six channels for the illegal sale of captured weapons in regions across Ukraine
Law enforcement officers have shut down six underground channels for the sale of weapons and ammunition in various regions of Ukraine. As part of a special operation, the organisers of the schemes were arrested and a substantial arsenal of weapons was seized.
The Ministry of Defence has denied Fedienko’s claim regarding new registers of conscripts
The Ministry of Defence has stated that it is not creating any new registers of conscripts. The only official register in this area is ‘Oberig’.
The police have referred the case of nine members of the organisation, who are suspected of sexually exploiting women, to the courts
Law enforcement officers have concluded their investigation into nine members of a criminal organisation suspected of recruiting women for sexual exploitation. According to the investigation, the group’s monthly income exceeded 10 million hryvnias.
Social assistance for those on low incomes in June 2026: who is eligible
In June 2026, low-income families will be able to apply for basic social assistance, the amount of which depends on the family’s composition and its average monthly income.
The Rada wants to confiscate electric scooters for traffic offences
A bill has been tabled in the Verkhovna Rada proposing fines, the confiscation of electric scooters and community service for breaches of the rules governing the use of small electric vehicles.