Debris from the drones damaged several houses and vehicles in multiple areas of the city. According to local authorities, fires broke out in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi and Svyatoshynskyi districts.
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Explosions and fires reported in Kyiv after Russian drone attack
Explosions heard in Kyiv, fires reported across the city. Russia launched a drone attack against Kyiv in the early hours of May 4.
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Russian drones strike Kyiv residential buildings
Deadly Russian drones have struck busy residential buildings in Kyiv. A fire is currently raging, and rescue workers are rushing to the scene. pic.twitter.com/r2lq8JmPR0
— KyivPost (@KyivPost) 3 mai 2025Deadly Russian drones have struck busy residential buildings in Kyiv. A fire is currently raging, and rescue workers are rushing to the scene.
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Shmyhal bypasses parliament, signs deal after emergency meeting
Ukrainian parliament hadn’t approved the terms. But Prime Minister Shmyhal convened an emergency cabinet meeting that night. They gave Svyrydenko the green light. The deal was signed the next morning. 8X
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US gives Ukraine ultimatum to sign two additional documents or leave empty-handed
Then came the ultimatum: while Deputy PM Svyrydenko was en route to Washington to finalize the agreement, the U.S. presented two additional documents. Bessent’s team warned her to either sign all documents immediately or go to Kyiv empty-handed. 7/
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Bessent gave Zelenskyy one hour; Kyiv rejected; Trump demands $500 billion
Bessent gave Zelenskyy one hour to review the proposal. Kyiv rejected the deal, leading Trump to demand $500 billion as repayment for past U.S. aid. 4/
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Trump suspends aid to Ukraine over WWIII fears, demands oil/gas veto.
Trump canceled a planned signing in the Oval Office after accusing Zelenskyy of risking "World War Three," halting talks and suspending military aid. Washington then demanded veto power over Ukraine’s oil, gas, and mineral revenues. 5/
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US resource access in exchange for Ukraine military backing
The plan was: give US firms priority access to aluminium, lithium, graphite, titanium, oil, and gas. In return, Kyiv gets stronger military and financial backing against Russia. 2/
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Trump ties support to past aid; US offers 50% of Ukraine mineral rights
Instead, Trump linked support to “past aid” – not future weapons. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Zelenskyy a draft offering America 50% ownership of Ukraine’s mineral rights without security guarantees. 3/
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Zelensky offers rare earths for US weapons to Trump
FT: Zelensky attracted Trump with a strategic trade: rare earths in exchange for American weapons. Trump frames the deal as a win, saying it gives the U.S. economic benefits to justify continued involvement in Ukraine’s war with Russia. 1/