Politics
Zelenskyy has responded to Putin’s proposal for a ceasefire on 9 May
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed Ukrainian representatives to contact the US and ascertain the details of Russia’s proposal for a ceasefire on 9 May.
Trump has allowed for a reduction in US troops in Germany amid tensions with NATO allies
US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington is considering reducing the number of American troops in Germany. This announcement comes against a backdrop of public disagreements with European allies.
The provisions on the protection of the rights of a bona fide purchaser are taken from the current version of the Civil Code
One of the talking points and narratives promoted by those who claim that ‘everything is lost, and everything stolen will be legalised’ is the reference to the provisions protecting the rights of a bona fide purchaser. These provisions in the new draft Civil Code are reproduced word for word from the current version of the Code.
The UK is to establish a joint naval force with nine European countries
The UK has agreed with nine European countries to establish a joint naval task force to counter threats from Russia. The new initiative is being presented as a complement to NATO.
More than 7,000 soldiers from North Korea have been killed or wounded in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Around 1,100 soldiers who had already been on the front line and returned in December 2025 are to be sent back to fight against Ukraine.
The new Civil Code: what is changing and why it has caused such a stir
On 28 April, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved Bill No. 15150—a new version of the Civil Code—at its first reading. The document is already being hailed as one of the most far-reaching reforms of private law since independence, yet it has immediately sparked serious debate within society. ThePublic explains why this has happened.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on Belarusian companies and Lukashenko’s inner circle
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the National Security and Defence Council’s decision on sanctions against Belarusian companies which, according to the Ukrainian side, supply the Russian defence industry. The sanctions package also includes individuals from Alexander Lukashenko’s inner circle, notably his sons Viktor and Dmitry Lukashenko.
The Office of the Prosecutor General has ordered the arrest of the vessel PANORMITIS, which is carrying Ukrainian grain
The Office of the Prosecutor General has sent a request to Israel for international legal assistance regarding the arrest of the vessel PANORMITIS and its cargo. According to the investigation, the vessel may be carrying grain, some of which was illegally exported from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
There will be no fast-track accession for the time being: what benefits is the EU preparing for Ukraine?
EU countries are preparing a package of short-term benefits for Ukraine, designed to bring it closer to the bloc even before full membership. This involves greater access to the EU market, deeper involvement in programmes and institutions, as well as other integration tools, following the rejection by EU capitals of the idea of accelerated accession.
In Russia, an attempt was made to assassinate a general linked to the killings in Bucha
According to media reports, an assassination attempt has been made on Major General Azatbek Omurbekov in the Khabarovsk Krai of the Russian Federation. In 2022, he commanded the Russian Army’s 64th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade, which has been linked to the killings of civilians during the occupation of Bucha in the Kyiv region.
The Pentagon has released $400 million in aid to Ukraine following criticism from the Senate
The US Department of Defence has confirmed the release of $400 million in funding for Ukraine, which had previously been approved by Congress. This came following criticism from Senator Mitch McConnell.
The Rada has backed the reinstatement of competitive recruitment for the civil service
On 29 April, the Verkhovna Rada approved in principle draft law No. 13478-1 on the resumption of competitive selection processes for the civil service and local government. The bill aims to repeal the simplified appointment procedure introduced at the start of the full-scale war and restore more transparent rules for recruitment to the public service.
