Politics
Zelenskyy has announced personnel changes in the ministries and a restructuring of state-owned enterprises
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced personnel changes within the government at the level of deputy ministers. He has also instructed that a transparent and professional selection process be held to appoint a new head of the company Lisy Ukrainy.
The government has once again criticised Kyiv over its preparations for winter. Klitschko has been given a deadline to come up with solutions
The Cabinet of Ministers has once again criticised the Kyiv authorities over the pace of preparations for the coming heating season. Vitali Klitschko complains that the government promises help but then washes its hands of the matter.
The Department of Health does not inspect medical centres that issue certificates for firearms — media reports
Since 2022, the Ministry of Health has not carried out inspections of medical centres that issue Form No. 127/o certificates confirming the absence of medical contraindications for obtaining a firearms licence in Ukraine.
Туреччина показала свою міжконтинентальну ракету «Повелитель блискавок»
Туреччина представила «Повелителя блискавок» (Yıldırımhan) — ракетну систему з гіперзвуковою швидкістю та найдовшою дальністю.
Sanctions against Ukrainians: Zheleznyak revealed a secret condition ahead of the budget vote
MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak stated that during the vote on the 2026 state budget, some parliamentary factions and groups allegedly demanded that restrictions be placed on the mechanism for imposing sanctions against Ukrainian citizens. According to him, the amendment was ultimately not put to a vote following a promise not to use this instrument for political purposes.
Trump has once again levelled accusations at the Pope
US President Donald Trump has once again accused Pope Leo XIV of "putting Catholics at risk".
Tishchenko will be brought before the court by force for failing to attend hearings
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Dnipro has ordered that MP Mykola Tyschenko be brought before the court by force. This decision was taken because he had failed to attend previous court hearings in the case concerning the unlawful deprivation of liberty and assault of former Kraken fighter Dmytro Mazokha.
Tigipko has been appointed as a special adviser to the Head of the President’s Office, Kirill Budanov
Serhiy Tihipko has been added to the list of external advisers to the Head of the President’s Office, Kyrylo Budanov. The information was provided in response to a request from the Chesno Movement.
Civil servants in Ukraine are making full use of AI. For some, it could mean losing their jobs — Head of the National Agency for Civil Service
Natalia Alyushina, Head of Ukraine’s National Agency for Civil Service, said that some civil servants are already actively using artificial intelligence in their work. She described it as ‘normal’ that AI would take over the work of officials ‘who deal with routine tasks’.
Estonia supported the strikes on Russian ports, but asked that its airspace be left untouched
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that Ukraine is acting in self-defence when it attacks Russian port facilities. At the same time, he emphasised that drones and “war debris” must not enter Estonian airspace.
Timur Tkachenko has submitted his resignation as head of the Kyiv City State Administration
Timur Tkachenko, Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, has submitted his resignation. Candidates to replace him are currently being considered.
Fico will meet Putin on 9 May, but will not attend the parade
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has confirmed that he will visit Moscow on 9 May 2026 and hold a brief meeting with Vladimir Putin. However, he stated that he would not be taking part in the military parade.
