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Ukrenergo has reported that Ukraine will not face power cuts on Sunday, May 3, 2026. This information was shared via the company's Facebook page, according to Ukrinform.
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that any peace agreement in the ongoing war with Russia requires Ukraine's consent. He made this assertion following a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
During a recent phone call, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that any peace deal in the conflict with Russia requires the agreement of Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of maintaining friendly relations between Slovakia and Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on May 2, 2026, that he will implement government restructuring next week, focusing on key appointments. Some of these changes require ongoing discussions in the Verkhovna Rada.
Greece has expressed concerns about Ukraine's conditions regarding the use of sea drones to be produced together. The matter was reported by Euractiv and involves potential military applications amid regional tensions.
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Kurt Volker, the former US Special Representative for Ukraine, stated that Russia's involvement in peace negotiations is merely a 'fiction.' He emphasized that Russia has no genuine interest in ending the conflict.
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Russian military forces are attempting to displace Ukrainian defense units from the northern outskirts of Pokrovsk. This move is part of a strategy to advance towards the populated area of Shevchenko.
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Ukraine is now capable of fulfilling 60-70% of its defense requirements independently, according to Kurt Volker, a former U.S. special representative for Ukraine.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Russia launched approximately 1,600 drones and nearly 1,100 guided bombs against Ukraine this week. These attacks have resulted in civilian harm and widespread damage.
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A Russian drone briefly entered Romanian airspace on May 2 during attacks targeting Ukraine. The Romanian Ministry of National Defense confirmed the incident.
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On May 1, Ukraine's defense forces recorded 138 combat incidents with Russian forces. The General Staff of Ukraine reported the intensity of these clashes on May 2.
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Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 142 out of 163 drones during an attack that began on the evening of May 1. This operation was reported by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on May 2.
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