Antonina Tumanova
Four teenagers in Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi and Volyn regions received serious burns due to attempts to shoot videos on railway cars. The contact network has a voltage of over 27 thousand volts.
Since the beginning of the day, 133 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The most attacks were in the Pokrovsk direction, where Ukrainian defenders stopped 50 enemy assault operations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the agreement between India and Pakistan on a ceasefire, reached with the active participation of the United States. It is hoped that this will be a step towards stability in South Asia.
In Tbilisi, shops are forced to remove protest stickers on products. The stickers contain images of Ivanishvili and inscriptions about rising prices, as well as information about deputies' salaries and pensions.
The President of Ukraine supports the idea of a meeting with the participation of Trump and Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire. Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's readiness to ensure silence on its part.
Donald Trump said that Russia would agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He is also considering a trip to Istanbul to meet with Zelensky and Putin.
Donald Trump has announced the possibility of visiting Istanbul, where a meeting between Zelensky and Putin may take place. He called the negotiations important and expects positive results to end the bloodshed.
Maria Melnychenko represents Ukraine at the "Miss World-2025" competition in India. She appeared on stage in the national costume "Soul of the Earth", which symbolizes the power of the Ukrainian land.
Today, May 12, at the "Yahodyn – Dorohusk" checkpoint, protesters will limit the passage of trucks to 1 per hour. Buses, humanitarian aid and fuel tankers will be allowed to pass without hindrance.
In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers are fighting a fire on the Sovskyi ponds. The reeds caught fire, and the fire spread over an area of 800 square meters.
The fifth chick has hatched from the stork Odarka and her new chosen one, Hrytsyk. Viewers of the YouTube channel donated for the name Katrya for the chick.
G7 ministers issued a statement on the restraint of India and Pakistan. Escalation threatens the stability of the region, direct dialogue is needed for a peaceful solution.
British Prime Minister said that Russia must agree to a full ceasefire for 30 days for negotiations. Macron and Merz also call for a truce, threatening increased sanctions.
The head of the European Commission supported a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The EU is ready to impose tough sanctions against Russia in case of violation of the truce.
In Sarny, a driver, violating traffic rules, ran over a police officer while trying to escape. The 28-year-old offender was detained, the police officer received minor bodily injuries.
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has held talks with India to end military confrontation with Pakistan. Earlier, Pakistan said it was ready for de-escalation if India agreed to it.
The leaders of France, Britain, Germany and Poland called on Russia for a complete ceasefire for 30 days. They want to create space for negotiations on a just peace and increase pressure on the Russian Federation.
India has suspended flights to 32 airports due to escalation with Pakistan. Restrictions affected the states of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Gujarat.
The issue of resolving the Ukrainian crisis will be raised at the BRICS summit on July 6-7 in Rio. Also, the President of Brazil visited the parade in Moscow with a "peace plan".
In the last 12 hours, 13 civilians have been killed and more than 50 injured in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise despite calls for de-escalation.
A meeting between the leaders of France, Poland, Britain and Germany with Zelensky is taking place at the Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv. The leaders are expected to speak to the press later.
During the day, the occupiers shelled 33 settlements of the Sumy region, causing 271 strikes. An 85-year-old woman died, three people were injured, and dozens of buildings were destroyed.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister has said that Islamabad will reciprocate if India stops escalatory actions. This comes after a new round of military operations between the countries.
In Kyiv, a man was detained for robbing a woman he met on a dating site. He stole 300,000 hryvnias and took a taxi to Odesa.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leaders of the "coalition of the willing" in Kyiv. Together they honored the memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine on Maidan Nezalezhnosti.
Pakistan is moving troops to the border, indicating plans for escalation. The Indian army declares readiness but advocates for de-escalation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir US mediation in negotiations with India to avoid future conflicts. The situation has escalated following India's missile strikes on Pakistan.
Since the beginning of the day, 162 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The most attacks, 51, were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy is trying to break through the defense.
Putin's spokesman Peskov said that Russia immediately supported the idea of a 30-day ceasefire. Ukraine insists on a complete ceasefire, not a partial one.
The US Embassy in Kyiv has reported a potential serious air attack in the coming days. The embassy recommends that US citizens be prepared to take immediate shelter in the event of an air raid alert.