Extension of the term for return from the Strategic Armed Forces, Svitolina in the semifinals of WTA 1000. Main news for April 30.

Ukraine and the United States have discrepancies before signing an agreement on mineral extraction. The plane of Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, heading to Washington, received a demand to return home if Ukraine does not sign all agreements. The USA insists on signing a framework and detailed agreement, while the Ukrainian side insists only on signing the framework part. The negotiations have not concluded due to Ukraine attempting to revise previously agreed terms. There are concerns among US officials about decreasing transparency and accountability.

Ukraine and the United States have disagreements before signing an agreement on mineral extraction. The First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yuliia Svyrydenko, who is flying to Washington, received a demand to return if Ukraine does not sign all agreements. The parties cannot reach an agreement on signing a detailed agreement, the USA also demands a framework agreement, while Ukraine insists only on the framework part. The negotiations halted because Ukraine attempted to revise the terms that had been previously agreed upon. American officials are concerned about the decreasing transparency and accountability.

The Verkhovna Rada extended the possibility of voluntary return for military personnel from the Strategic Armed Forces until August 30, 2025. Now after the cessation or cancellation of martial law, the service for military personnel who deserted does not stop. However, the term of their absence is not counted towards the mandatory service period, and they do not receive any payments, benefits, or support. Returning military personnel can continue their service at the commander's decision, even if they are pursued for criminal offenses.

Elina Svitolina reached the semifinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid for the first Time after defeating Japanese tennis player Moyuka Uchidima. Svitolina showcased her superiority, winning the match 6:2, 6:1 in just 54 minutes of play. She made four aces, utilized most break opportunities, and did not commit double faults.

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law on the payment of 15 million UAH to the relatives of fallen volunteers who sacrificed their lives defending Ukraine. This applies to both military personnel and civilians who participated in rebuilding the country and lost their lives. The law provides for an increase in payments to 15 million UAH to the relatives of the deceased and formalizes this law considering that payments are at the same level as in the Armed Forces during martial law.

The panel of judges of the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine voted for the conviction of four former officials of the 'Lisky' Transport Service Center branch of JSC 'Ukrzaliznytsia'. They are accused of abusing their official position and misappropriating funds of JSC 'Ukrzaliznytsia' in the amount of 98.2 million UAH. Essentially, the funds were used to conclude agreements without goods with LLC 'Skela Tercium' for the procurement of fuel oil for fleet and diesel power plants.