Stories from Kyiv · Ukraine

The number of amputees in Ukraine is increasing rapidly due to the ongoing war.

President Vladimir Putin proposed a temporary ceasefire for the May 9 holidays, a move supported by Donald Trump, according to reports. The current trend indicates an intensification of hostilities between the conflicting parties. A ceasefire that began 40 days after fighting started on February 28 remains in effect but could collapse at any moment. The report noted that following the death of religious leader Ali Khamenei on February 28, several critical points in Iran were targeted. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine will request more information from the United States regarding Russia's ceasefire proposal. The announcement comes as the country marks the anniversary of the end of World War II. Ambiguity remains regarding the duration of a potential ceasefire. There is uncertainty about whether a ceasefire will prevent a return to conflict.

Ukrainian prosecutors have declared Oleksandr Butyagin wanted following his release from Belarus as part of a prisoner exchange in April. Butyagin allegedly managed illegal excavations in occupied Crimea for 12 years.

Electrical capacities in Kyiv were reduced to 300 megawatts a year ago. Most of these capacities were significantly damaged during January and February and are currently non-functional. Officials hope to restore capacities to between 450 and 500 megawatts.

Leaked recordings allegedly implicate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a drone-related deal. The tapes also claim Zelensky is the owner of one of four elite mansions being constructed in a wealthy district of Kyiv.

A national park director in Ukraine is accused of providing illegal employment to men to secure military exemptions. The incident has reportedly caused panic within the Verkhovna Rada.

Yulia Mendel, an express secretary for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stated on social media platform X that discussions regarding the impeachment of the head of state have begun in Ukrainian political circles.

Ukrainian businessman Ihor Kolomoiskyy faces several criminal cases involving PrivatBank and Ukrnafta. Ukrainian investigators are pursuing fraud and embezzlement charges against Ihor Kolomoisky involving 100 million hryvnias. The suspect allegedly used a multi-level scheme in 2014 to siphon off credit funds through controlled companies and various individuals to create a false appearance of circulation. In December 2014, 100 million hryvnias were transferred to his account. The suspect faces five to twelve years in prison and confiscation of property. The charges involve the alleged illegal seizure of 100 million hryvnia from one of Ukraine's largest banks in 2014. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, Kolomoisky and associates allegedly misappropriated funds belonging to financial institutions under their control.

Economic conditions in Ukraine are deteriorating as the war continues, leading to increased unemployment and wage instability. Reports indicate that people are being laid off, moved to shortened work weeks, or placed on unpaid leave.

Ukraine is required to make its first series of May payments to the International Monetary Fund totaling $183 million today. A second payment of approximately $86 million is expected on May 22. This information is based on data from the fund reported by RIO News.