Chinese foreign minister backs Iran’s nuclear diplomacy ahead of talks with US
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed support for Iran’s nuclear diplomacy on the eve of important talks with the United States. Beijing stressed the value of Tehran’s efforts to prevent the development of nuclear weapons and supported Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. This statement was an important step against the backdrop of an escalating situation in the region, where the crisis in Israel and attacks by Yemeni Houthis have called into question China’s ability to play a constructive role. Read more about Beijing’s diplomatic efforts and their impact on global politics.
Russian attack on Odesa: railway worker killed, infrastructure and freight cars damaged
On the night of 30 April to 1 May, Odesa was subjected to a massive drone attack by the Russian Federation, which resulted in the death of a railway worker and increased the number of injured to 15 people. The railway infrastructure, residential buildings and social infrastructure facilities were damaged. Ukrzaliznytsia reported that it was carrying out prompt repairs to ensure the uninterrupted movement of freight trains to ports. Find out more about the aftermath of the tragedy and how the search for those missing under the rubble is going on.
Massive night attack on Ukraine: 142 enemy targets downed, five regions affected
On the night of 1 May 2025, Ukraine was subjected to a massive air attack, which resulted in 142 enemy targets being shot down. The Russian army fired five ballistic missiles and 170 attack drones, but Ukrainian air defence forces demonstrated impressive effectiveness, destroying 74 Shahed drones. Five regions were affected, including Odesa and Kharkiv. This attack was yet another attempt by Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. Read more about the details of this large-scale operation and the response of the Ukrainian defence forces.
Ukraine and the United States sign historic agreement on the establishment of the Investment Fund for Reconstruction: subsoil remains Ukraine’s property
Ukraine and the United States signed a historic agreement on the establishment of a Recovery Investment Fund, opening up new opportunities for joint investment in the country’s recovery. Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Ukraine retains control over its subsoil and that the fund will be established on a parity basis. This agreement not only underscores the Trump administration’s support for Ukraine, but also lays the groundwork for strategic economic cooperation in the post-war period. Learn more about the key provisions of the agreement and its impact on the Ukrainian economy!
