Politics
Ukraine and Slovakia are planning reciprocal visits and cooperation on EU matters
The President of Ukraine held a telephone conversation with Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia. During the talks, the parties reaffirmed their shared interest in developing bilateral relations and discussed key aspects of cooperation
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 US has announced the cessation of hostilities with Iran as part of a ceasefire
The Trump administration believes that the ceasefire between the US and Iran has brought hostilities to an end for the purposes of the War Powers Act.
Russia has banned the import of Starlink for six months
The Russian government has banned the import into the country of foreign devices for transmitting and receiving radio waves from space-based communication objects — communications satellites. This includes, in particular, Starlink terminals.
Japan has opened the door to military aid for Ukraine: what we know
Ukraine sees an opportunity to negotiate with Japan regarding future military support following Tokyo’s relaxation of arms export controls. Ukraine’s ambassador to Japan, Yuriy Lutovynov, told Reuters that this could be an important step, although the Japanese government has not yet announced its readiness to supply weapons to Kyiv.
He’s afraid of looking heavier. Trump explained why he doesn’t wear a bulletproof vest, despite a series of assassination attempts
US President Donald Trump has said he does not want to wear a bulletproof vest because he fears it might make him look heavier.
A grain carrier carrying stolen Ukrainian grain has left an Israeli port and entered international waters
The Israeli company ‘Zinciper’ has refused to accept a consignment of wheat that Russia may have exported from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Army reform is set to begin in June 2026: infantrymen are set to receive payments of between 250,000 and 400,000 hryvnias
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the launch of military reform. The key areas of change were agreed in April; all the details are due to be finalised in May, and the reform is set to begin in June, with the first results expected, particularly regarding the financial support for soldiers, sergeants and commanders of the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
The European Parliament has called for Russia to be held more accountable for the war against Ukraine
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning Russia’s attacks on the civilian population of Ukraine and calling for stronger mechanisms to ensure accountability.
Trump to scrap tariffs on Scotch whisky following the British monarch’s visit
US President Donald Trump has announced the lifting of import duties on Scotch whisky to mark the visit to America by the British monarch and his wife.
Law enforcement officials have informed Kolomoyskyi of a new charge — media reports
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General have announced new charges against businessman Ihor Kolomoyskyi in connection with the embezzlement of hundreds of millions of hryvnias from PrivatBank.
Trump is considering withdrawing US troops from Italy and Spain
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is considering withdrawing American troops from Italy and Spain. The day before, Washington announced its intention to reduce troop numbers in Germany.
