Ukraine: what's happening and what it means

Kyiv Post Delivers Exclusive and In-Depth News and Opinions on Politics, Economics – Get Your Daily News Brief Direct from Ukraine Today! Ukraine has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in New Zealand.

Key facts

• Kyiv Post Delivers Exclusive and In-Depth News and Opinions on Politics, Economics – Get Your Daily News Brief Direct from Ukraine Today!
• “Groundhog Day” on the front line 30.04.2026 09:10 Hero of Ukraine Oleksii Mykhailov spoke to Ukrinform about his experience of spending nearly a year at the tactical edge.
• Follow the latest news about the Russia Ukraine war.
• Footage shared by Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps showed the moment an elderly woman trying to leave her wrecked village was rescued by a robot.
• The Slovak side submitted a standard request for an overflight permit, and it was issued without delay," a Czech Foreign Ministry spokesman said on May 1.

What we know

Going deeper, Follow the latest news about the Russia Ukraine war.

On the substance, Footage shared by Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps showed the moment an elderly woman trying to leave her wrecked village was rescued by a robot.

Beyond the headlines, the Slovak side submitted a standard request for an overflight permit, and it was issued without delay," a Czech Foreign Ministry spokesman said on May 1.

More precisely, On April 21, the Kyiv Independent launches a new merchandise collection, "No News is Bad News," dedicated to protecting journalists covering Russia’s war against Ukraine.

It is worth noting that Ukraine confirms 3rd devastating drone strike on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery.

By the numbers

“Groundhog Day” on the front line 30.04.2026 09:10 Hero of Ukraine Oleksii Mykhailov spoke to Ukrinform about his experience of spending nearly a year at the tactical edge.

On a related note, Russian daytime drone strike targets Ternopil in Ukraine's west, injuring at least 12.

Going deeper, New level' Ukraine strikes cost Russia $7 billion in oil revenue in 2026, Zelensky says.

On the substance, Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes Russia's Tuapse oil refinery for 4th time; Zelensky announces major military reform.

The wider context

On a related note, Ukrinform brings the latest news, daily news, political news, business news, social news, cultural news, sports news, international news тАУ 24/7 live in Ukrainian, Russian, English, German and Spanish.

Going deeper, 00:36 Thirty-six children remain in mandatory evacuation zone in Donetsk region.

On the substance, 22:15 Trump's proposed 2027 defense budget excludes military aid to Ukraine.

Beyond the headlines, Ukraine Disrupts Russia’s Spring Push — Outlook for the Front in May 01.05.2026 14:15.

More precisely, Find reports from the ground, verified videos, maps and expert analysis by BBC correspondents across the world.

The bottom line

• The Slovak side submitted a standard request for an overflight permit, and it was issued without delay," a Czech Foreign Ministry spokesman said on May 1.
• Inside the unit defending Chernobyl's exploded reactor.
• It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.