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Private American transport aircraft have increased their flight frequency to Ukraine in recent weeks. These planes have been transporting weapons to Ukraine since January 2021, according to the source.

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is open to ceasing strikes on Russian oil industry infrastructure if Russia stops targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Donald Trump reportedly told Vladimir Putin to focus on the war in Ukraine before attempting to secure uranium interests. This follows discussions regarding potential diplomatic solutions involving the Russian leader. President Volodymyr Zelensky told Newsmax that he proposed an energy-related ceasefire to Moscow, but the offer was rejected. The Kremlin clarified that no specific timelines for a ceasefire were provided in the proposal. The initiative was presented as a reciprocal arrangement to protect critical energy assets. Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly proposed the ceasefire to President Donald Trump via telephone on Wednesday. The proposed break in attacks would coincide with Russia's Victory Day on May 9th.

Cristina Jesus, the mother of Jerónimo Guerreiro, alleges a lack of support and responses from Portuguese authorities regarding her son. She claims she has not been contacted for nine months despite attempts through the government and the Portuguese embassy in Kyiv.

The Anti-Corruption Council reported that Firepoint, a weapons supplier for Ukrainian defense forces, may lose its ability to supply arms if ownership allegations are proven in court.

The Ukrainian General Staff reported 1,470 killed and wounded occupiers over the past week. On April 29 alone, 503 units were destroyed, including drone system pilots. Increased enemy activity was noted in the Yelysizivka, Oleksandrivka, and Pokrovsk directions.

Ukraine's average monthly salary increased by 7 percent in March, according to State Statistics Service data. The new average wage stands at 30,356 hryvnias.

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has launched the 'Health Screening 40+' program to simplify medical check-up access. Citizens reaching age 40 no longer need to wait 30 days after their birthday to apply for free screenings. Applications can be submitted at any time via the Diia mobile application or at local administrative service centers. The government has also established specific timelines for the utilization of these funds once credited. The program provides free medical examinations for individuals aged 40 and older. Applicants can now submit requests via the Diia bot at any time without being restricted to their birth month.

The family of a Portuguese soldier who died in Ukraine has denied statements made by the government. Teresa Freire stated she has not been contacted by Portuguese authorities for nine months regarding the soldier who died in combat near Kupiansk on May 29.

Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau is investigating defense contracts involving the company Farpoint and the production of Flamingo rockets. The investigation is being conducted under Operation Midas. The probe follows statements from President Zelenskyy regarding Ukraine's plans for arms exports. The investigation reportedly involves businessman and National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umurov. The bureau has recorded details related to these defense-related discussions. The investigation involves businessman Atimura Mindich, former presidential advisor Sergey Sherem, and former Defense Minister Rustym Mumer. The recordings were made as part of the Midas case, which concerns collateral. The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has collected materials related to the Midas case involving defense contract collateral.

The Russian democratic forces group has removed Ruslan Kutayev, former president of the Assembly of the People of the Caucasus, from its platform.