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The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has released details of four individuals who have been served with notices of suspicion in connection with the case involving the abduction, torture and sexual assault of a Ukrainian volunteer in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region. According to the investigation, the crime took place in 2014 in Antratsyt.

As the weather warms up, we want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. But when walking on grass or having a picnic in the bushes, there is a risk of picking up a tick. And a tick bite can cause serious illnesses. ThePublic explains how to protect yourself from tick bites and how to remove a tick if you do get bitten.

Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Commissioner for Human Rights, has stated that the systematic militarisation of Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories should be recognised as a crime against humanity. According to him, Russia has for years been turning education into a tool for propaganda, instilling fear and preparing children for war.

Russia has violated the ceasefire that Ukraine initiated at midnight between 5 and 6 May. According to Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, Russian attacks continued throughout the night, involving 108 drones and three missiles.

The new draft of the Civil Code of Ukraine will be finalised ahead of its second reading in the Verkhovna Rada. Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, has stated that the preparation of the document will take several months and will be accompanied by complex and inclusive debates.

Russia has approved a programme running until 2030, which provides for the creation and expansion of ‘cyber brigades’ and ‘media patrols’ across the regions. Officially, the aim is to prevent ‘negative social phenomena’ among children and young people, but in practice, students may be enlisted to monitor the internet and report on undesirable content.

A further 15 children have been returned from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as part of the Ukrainian President’s ‘Bring Kids Back UA’ initiative.

On 6 May, Kyiv and the surrounding region will be under the influence of a high-pressure system, bringing dry, clear and very warm weather. At the same time, forecasters are warning of an extreme fire risk in the Kyiv region.

Participants in the main sessions of the 2026 NMT will be able to download their test invitations no later than 10 calendar days before the start of the main sessions – by 10 May. The document will specify the date, time and address of the temporary examination centre.

6 May marks several important dates in Ukraine, including an official military holiday. According to the new church calendar, Orthodox believers commemorate Saint Job of Pochaiv on this day, whilst in popular tradition the date is associated with omens regarding the harvest, dew and the weather.

The 64-year-old Hollywood actor George Clooney has announced that he is gradually winding down his active film career. He explained that he is no longer chasing professional ambitions and wants to focus on projects that bring him joy, on charity work, and on activities away from the film set.

It has finally warmed up in Ukraine, so we can finally put night-time frosts behind us. The media are reporting that the summer of 2026 could see unprecedented temperature anomalies. However, meteorologists are urging people not to panic.