Stories from Ukraine

Russian lawmakers have proposed a bill that allows for the euthanasia of stray dogs if owners are not found within 20 days. The proposal follows reports of increased attacks on humans, with 3,500 incidents in 2023 and nearly 4,000 in 2025.

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.

The HUR claims a covert operation has crippled the 'Akhmat' unit in the Sumy region, resulting in heavy losses for the group. The report cites damage to the unit's operational capacity.

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.

Crystal Palace players Jefferson Lerma and Daniel Muñoz played in the Conference League semifinal against Shakhtar Donetsk. Lerma played the full 90 minutes while Muñoz entered the match in the 90th minute. The match resulted in a 3-1 victory for the Colombian players' side. English manager Oliver Glasner is noted as the technical lead for the team.

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.