“The voice of her generation” — Marina Er Gorbach takes SEEfest 2026 Legacy Award
Ukrainian director Marina Er Gorbach has received the South East European Film Festival's 2026 Legacy Award in Los Angeles, the festival announced on 29 April.
European Parliament backs establishment of a special tribunal for Russia
MEPs name the State Duma and Constitutional Court among those who must face prosecution.
Norwegian Nobel Committee logs 287 nominations for 2026 Peace Prize, Trump and Zelenskyy among the nominees
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has logged 287 candidates for the 2026 Peace Prize — 208 individuals and 79 organizations. Winner announced on 9 October.
Zaporizhzhia NPP loses external power — again. Fifteenth blackout since the full-scale invasion
A drone strike on Monday also killed one person in a workshop near the plant. Grossi called it "a stark reminder of the very real dangers" of military activity near nuclear facilities.
Venice Biennale jury walks out in full — Russia and Israel return to award contention
Venice Biennale's international jury resigned on 30 April 2026 over a war crimes dispute. Russia and Israel return to award contention as ticket-holders take over voting.
SBU drones hit Lukoil’s Perm refinery — 1,500 km from Ukraine
The Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez plant sits more than 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine's border and processes nearly 13 million tons of crude a year.
KIIS poll: Ukrainian trust in US security guarantees falls from 39% to 27% in three months
Ukrainian trust in US security guarantees fell from 39% to 27% since January, with 57% doubting Washington would help repel a new Russian attack — KIIS links shift to Iran war.
US allocates $100 million to repair Chornobyl confinement damaged in Russian drone strike – Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy says the US will contribute $100 million to repair the Chornobyl confinement, damaged by a Russian Shahed-style drone in February 2025. Full restoration: over €500 million.
Germany approves 2027 budget with $13.5 billion for Ukraine
Germany's 2027 budget allocates €11.6 billion to Ukraine and €144.9 billion to defence, with total borrowing of €196.5 billion. Aid to Kyiv drops to €8.5 billion annually from 2028.
Russia hits Odesa in two overnight waves — kindergarten, high-rises, hotel damaged; 20 injured
Russia hit Odesa in two overnight waves on 30 April, damaging a kindergarten, residential buildings, a hotel, and a mall. 20 injured, two critical.
Paris reportedly offers Athens a deal — 43 Greek Mirage 2000 jets for Ukraine, discounted Rafales in return
France may propose that Greece transfer 43 Mirage 2000 fighters and spare parts to Ukraine in exchange for a discounted Rafale package, Le Figaro reports.
Ukrainian Oscar winner Mstyslav Chernov heads L’Œil d’Or jury at Cannes 2026
Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov, whose "20 Days in Mariupol" won an Oscar, will chair the L'Œil d'Or documentary jury at Cannes 2026. Winner announced 22 May.
Ukrainian P1-Sun drones down 3,000-plus Shaheds in 2026 — at about $3,000 a piece
Ukrainian P1-Sun interceptor drones by Skyfall shot down over 3,000 Russian Shaheds in 2026 at roughly $3,000 each, Defense Ministry adviser Hanna Hvozdiar said.