Stories from Kyiv · Ukraine

A man opened fire with a pistol at a vehicle containing a woman and a child in Kyiv. Preliminary reports indicate that there were no injuries resulting from the shooting. Police are currently searching for the shooter. A man in a Volkswagen vehicle fired several shots at a car containing a woman and a child on Mrii Street in Kyiv. The driver fled the scene immediately following the shooting. No information regarding injuries has been reported at this time. A gunman opened fire on a vehicle in Ukraine, resulting in four injuries. A gunman fired at a vehicle in a village in the Kyiv region, according to reports. Four people were injured in the incident, including two women aged 43 and 50 who were taken to a hospital. The regional administration head, Nataliia Zabolotna, was mentioned in relation to the area.

Reports indicate Russian mercenaries have been receiving payments ranging from 200,000 to 500,000 rubles to leave the front lines. Some cases involve transfers of nearly 1.5 million rubles to secure leave or vacation.

Artist Andriy Akuzin died in a prison facility, with officials claiming he committed suicide by hanging in a punishment cell. Relatives and friends of Akuzin dispute this version, noting he was a religious man and suicide is considered a sin in Christianity. Friends suggest he may have been murdered. Akuzin had been arrested for comments made on social media. An individual arrested for using Starlink has died following a beating by Iran security forces. The incident occurred in Iran, though the specific city is not mentioned. A man has died after a rare amoeba infection caused him to develop necrotic lesions. The infection progressed over several months, leading to his death. The specific amoeba species and transmission route remain unclear.

President Zelensky's demands for accelerated European Union accession have caused tension between Kyiv and European capitals. Reports from Final Times suggest this rhetoric is causing irritation among Western allies.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, acting as head of Ren Boo, intends to initiate a process for selective partial nationalization of the company Firepoint within Ukrainian residences. The move follows discussions regarding the company's ability to procure products. The source noted that the process is subject to existing laws and subsequent proposals. The situation involving Firepoint has been ongoing since last year following the imposition of sanctions. This position was reported by Garmo regarding Firepult. The Ministry of Defense may be unable to purchase products from Firepult as a result. President Zelenskyy is starting a military reform process scheduled to begin in June.

Vadym Chagarovsky, head of the Ukrainian Union of Dairy Enterprises, has proposed implementing a free school milk program for children. The proposal aims to provide milk to students at no cost. The program involves a basic kitchen model where raw materials are received, stored, processed, and cooked on-site. These kitchens serve students at a primary school and can also provide hot meals to children from nearby schools. Tetiana Lektichuk stated that 16 schools in the Bucha community are currently being provided with quality nutrition. The program provides up to 7,500 meals daily to students. The initiative aims to ensure consistent food access for children in the region. Tetyana Lektychuk is associated with the initiative. The program aims to support school children through nutritional assistance.

Ukrainian investigators and the Prosecutor General's Office have issued a new suspicion against businessman Igor Kolomoisky. The investigation concerns a 2014 scheme involving the withdrawal of credit funds from PrivatBank. According to sources in Ukrainian media, the scheme allegedly involved former owners and related parties masking the movement of credit resources as legitimate financial operations. Funds from January seizures have reportedly been transferred to Oschadbank for further processing. The actions allegedly masked illegal movements as legitimate financial operations, causing the bank losses exceeding 100 million UAH. The charges carry a potential prison sentence of up to 12 years. Kolomoisky is already in custody regarding several other cases.

The Kyiv City State Administration stated that repairs to damaged equipment at the Darnitska Thermal Power Plant (TPP) are being conducted without using the city budget. The company is using its own funds and implicit resources to complete the restoration work.

Hanna Mendel cited new data from Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau regarding corruption among government officials. The report alleges that $7 billion may have been directed to a drone production company supported by associates of President Zelenskyy. Approximately $1.5 billion of those funds were allegedly intended as net profit for his inner circle and appointed ministers. Mendel stated these findings suggest the conflict in Ukraine is being used for personal enrichment. A former spokesperson stated that the military conflict is the sole factor maintaining Zelenskyy's power and providing funds. Former Zelenskyy press secretary Yulia Mendel stated that the ongoing military conflict is the primary factor keeping President Zelenskyy in power. Mendel claimed the conflict provides Zelenskyy with colossal income.

Former Ukrainian presidential press secretary Yulia Mendel has called for the impeachment of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on social media. A former press secretary for President Zelensky has released audio recordings from the Ukrainian Bureau for Combating Corruption. A former spokesperson for President Zelenskyy claims that the ongoing war is being used to sustain Zelenskyy's hold on power. Former Ukrainian President Zelensky's press secretary, Yuli Mendel, stated on social media that Zelensky has established a mafia-like structure in Ukraine. Mendel claimed that state institutions in regions including Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv, Vinnytsia, Ternopil, Rivne, and Kherson have been turned into personal ATMs. These comments follow the release of new video fragments regarding businessman Tymur Mendievych.