Olga Rozgon
Russian businessmen return their wealth to Russia despite risks - Bloomberg
Wealthy Russians are trying to return their assets to Russia or friendly countries such as the UAE because of the sanctions, but fear the potential nationalization of their businesses in Russia, leaving them in a state of uncertainty.
UN Committee recognizes forced imposition of Russian citizenship on Crimean residents as a human rights violation
The UN Committee recognized the forced imposition of Russian citizenship on Crimean residents and the transfer of Ukrainian citizens to Russia to serve their sentences as a violation of human rights.
In occupied Mariupol, invaders form a register of "undesirable" residents
In the occupied Mariupol, the Russian invaders are forming a register of "undesirable" residents who will be banned from living in the city, while bringing in ethnic Russians and Central Asians to change the demographic composition.
Another Russian serviceman has been identified as the one who shot at a civilian car in Gostomel
Another Russian serviceman has been identified who opened fire on a civilian car in February 2022 in occupied Hostomel, along with other Russian guards.
For the first time, a woman will become president of North Macedonia
Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, a 68-year-old law professor and candidate for the opposition conservative party, won the presidential election in North Macedonia, becoming the first woman to hold the post in the country's history.
Praising Putin and calling for the restoration of the USSR: a network of pro-Kremlin propagandists is neutralized
The Security Service of Ukraine neutralized a network of pro-Kremlin propagandists operating in different regions of Ukraine who publicly justified Russia's armed aggression, praised Putin, called for the restoration of the USSR and created fake videos discrediting the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Occupants shell fire stations in Donetsk and Dnipro regions
Russian troops shelled fire stations in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovs'k regions, damaging vehicles and buildings, with no casualties.
The US overtakes China to become Germany's top trading partner - Reuters
In the first quarter of 2024, the United States overtook China to become Germany's top trading partner with a trade volume of 63 billion euros, while China's figure was just under 60 billion euros.
In Zakarpattia, a mother and two children were poisoned by carbon monoxide
In Perechyn, Zakarpattia region, a mother and two children were hospitalized for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, the cause of which was a malfunctioning gas boiler.
Donetsk region suffered 1870 hostile attacks over the last day: three people were wounded
Over the last day, Donetsk region suffered 1870 hostile attacks, hits were registered in 9 localities, as a result 3 civilians were wounded.
A repeat offender was spying for Russia behind Kharkiv's defense lines
A repeat offender with pro-Kremlin views was detained by the SBU for spying for Russia and passing on intelligence about Ukrainian defense positions and the location of air defense units around Kharkiv.
Russian troops shelled five communities in Sumy region, 46 explosions occurred
Russian troops shelled 5 settlements in Sumy region, 46 explosions from artillery, mortar and grenade fire were recorded.
India arrests recruiters who deceived Indians into joining the Russian army
In India, two recruiters were arrested who deceived Indians into joining the Russian army by promising them well-paid jobs, but upon arrival in Russia forced them to fight in Ukraine.
Russia may temporarily lift the ban on gasoline exports, which was imposed for six months
Russia may temporarily lift the six-month ban on gasoline exports due to oversupply in the domestic market.
A traitor was sentenced to 15 years in prison for directing Russian phosphorus shells at Mykolaiv region
In Mykolaiv region, the man was adjusting the aggressor's attacks on the region using phosphorus munitions, Grad multiple rocket launchers and Shahed kamikaze drones.
"Energoatom starts construction of two new power units at South Ukrainian NPP
NNEGC Energoatom begins preparatory work for the construction of two new power units No. 4 and No. 5 using Westinghouse AR1000 technology at the South Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant.
Borrell on Russia's night attack: Ukraine urgently needs air defense systems
Russia launched another massive attack on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, prompting the EU to urgently call for the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense systems.
Occupiers invented a way to legalize the theft of Avdiivka Coke Plant - The Resistance Center
The Russian occupiers came up with a scheme to transfer ownership of the Avdiivka Coke Plant, one of the largest coke plants in Europe, to a Russian "investor" in order to legalize the theft.
British intelligence: Russia has modified the X-101 air-launched cruise missile
According to British intelligence, Russia has modified its X-101 air-launched cruise missile, equipping it with a second warhead, which increased its lethality but halved its range.
A mine was found near garbage cans in Kyiv
In Kyiv's Solomyansky district, a man found an object that looked like a munition near garbage cans, forcing the police to cordon off the area and call in bomb squad.
"Ukrposhta has issued a new stamp "Russian Navy - to the bottom!"
On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism on May 8, 2024, Ukrposhta issued a postage stamp "Russian Navy - to the bottom!" or "Ship for 3". The stamp was dedicated to the destroyed ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
Makeyevka in the Luhansk region came under fire, in the “LPR” men are issued and replaced with Russian passports only through the military registration and enlistment office - RMA
Makiivka in Luhansk region was shelled with multiple rocket launchers, and in the so-called "luhansk people's republic" men can only get and replace Russian passports through the military commissariat.
Russian "military commander's" informant detained for guiding missiles at Kryvyi Rih
The Security Service of Ukraine detained a 27-year-old local resident in Kryvyi Rih who coordinated with a Russian "military commander" the location of Ukrainian air defense positions and military checkpoints for possible missile strikes by Russian troops.
ECHR orders Georgia to pay 153 thousand euros in compensation to participants of the "Gavrilov Night" action
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Georgia to pay €153,600 in compensation to the victims of the violent dispersal of the Gavrilov Night rally in Tbilisi in 2019.
Russian troops shell two communities in Sumy region: 12 explosions recorded
Russian troops shelled two settlements in Sumy region, 12 mortar explosions were recorded at night and in the morning.
Russian drone crashes into kindergarten in Belgorod region
a Russian drone crashed on the territory of a kindergarten in the Belgorod region, leading to the evacuation of 47 children and 30 employees.
Kyiv warned of an extraordinary level of fire danger
Kyiv has warned of an extraordinary level of fire danger from May 8 to 10, banning open fires, entry into the forest, smoking and burning of garbage to prevent fires and tragic consequences.
Participated in "meaty" assaults on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Robotyn: three traitors are served with a notice of suspicion
The Security Service of Ukraine served three traitors who voluntarily joined the Russian occupation groups and participated in the assaults on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Robotyn a notice of suspicion.
Tusk calls on the EU to mobilize 100 billion euros for defense and create a common air defense system
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on the European Union to mobilize at least 100 billion euros for defense and create a joint air defense system to counter Russian aggression.
More than 30 MEPs call for withdrawal of candidate status from Georgia
More than 30 MEPs called for the suspension of Ukraine's EU candidate status due to attempts to silence peaceful protesters in order to pass a law similar to Russia's "foreign agents" law, which contradicts EU commitments.
