Overview
- President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Monday a nationwide “regime of silence” starting at 00:00 on May 6 and said Ukraine will mirror any reciprocal move by Russia while noting no formal Russian proposal has arrived.
- Following Monday night’s mass strikes on energy sites, officials reported deaths and dozens hurt across several regions, including three killed and 11 wounded in the Zaporizhzhia area and at least eight dead and 40 injured in Kharkiv, with rescuers among the victims in Poltava after a repeat hit.
- Ukraine’s General Staff said Monday saw 132 combat engagements as Russian forces launched thousands of one‑way attack drones, dozens of airstrikes, and heavy guided‑bomb use along multiple fronts.
- At the Yerevan summit, EU leaders reaffirmed long‑term backing for Ukraine as European Council President António Costa urged opening the first EU accession negotiation cluster quickly.
- Zelensky said partners agreed new defense packages, including a confirmed C$200 million from Canada, and that early EU credit tranches are planned for drones and electronic warfare systems.