Antonina Tumanova
President Zelenskyy has appointed Oleksandr Zavitnevych and Serhii Marchenko to the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Decree No. 445/2024 takes effect on the day of its publication.
The vessel returned to Cape Town after seven months of operation and 18 crossings of the Drake Passage. For the first time, scientists conducted research beyond the Arctic Circle.
Since the beginning of the day, 189 combat engagements have occurred, and the enemy has launched nearly 4,000 drones. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
Péter Magyar informed Mark Rutte of Hungary's refusal to supply weapons to Ukraine. The parties also discussed preparations for the July NATO summit in Ankara.
In Kharkiv, Deputy Mayor Ivan Kuznietsov was involved in a fatal traffic accident with a motorcyclist. The official was sober and has stepped down from his duties for the duration of the investigation.
G7 and EU ambassadors are staying in Kyiv despite Russia's threats of systemic strikes on the city. Diplomats continue their work and are meeting with business associations.
Oman has assured the US that it has no plans to introduce fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows threats of sanctions from Trump and Bessent.
Backup power has been provided for 69. 2% of the needs of water and heat supply facilities. 22.2 billion hryvnias have been allocated for the protection of critical infrastructure.
The First Lady visited the Book Arsenal in Kyiv and selected three new editions. President Zelenskyy presented a book to the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson.
Vadym "Karaya" Voroshylov is mastering the Swedish Gripen fighter jets and rates them highly. The first batch of aircraft equipped with Meteor missiles is expected in December or January.
A Pantsir-SMD-E system was installed on the 42-story Nordstar Tower skyscraper in Moscow. The building is located near the main intelligence facilities of the Russian Federation.
On May 29, rains will occur in all regions of Ukraine and winds will strengthen. Warming in the country will only begin with the arrival of June.
The Saeima of Latvia has approved a new government led by Andris Kulbergs. The coalition includes four parties, replacing the Cabinet of Ministers of Evika Siliņa.
Zelenskyy and Kristersson signed a declaration on the Drone Deal and air defense. The countries will strengthen defense cooperation and the production of anti-ballistic missile systems.
In Dnipro, a man has been served a notice of suspicion for the murder and rape of a child. Prosecutors are preparing a motion to request a preventive measure in the form of detention.
Russian intelligence services are spreading fakes about migrants in Ukraine. Work permit statistics completely refute the enemy propaganda.
In the Kyiv region, a BEB detective demanded 15,000 dollars to close a case. An analyst from the agency promised to influence the issuance of a license for 2,000 dollars.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked the AFU 61 times in various directions. The highest activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors of the front.
By mid-year, the 1GNC corps will take over command of troops in Estonia and Latvia. This decision will strengthen the deterrence of Russia on the eastern flank.
Zelenskyy sent over 600 letters to Trump and the US Congress regarding the reality of the war. Ukraine is requesting an urgent strengthening of air defense and the provision of anti-ballistic capabilities.
Rumen Radev called on the EU to lead negotiations with the Russian Federation to end the war. He warned against a conflict with a nuclear power without proper weaponry.
The official fund of the Trump Peace Council is empty. Donors are transferring funds to JPMorgan accounts, bypassing the World Bank without proper financial oversight.
256 combat engagements occurred over the past day; the enemy launched 5,300 drones and 134 guided aerial bombs. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
The European Commission will propose opening the first cluster of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations on June 16. Hungary's new prime minister is ready to support this step.
Donald Trump has declared his readiness to strike a favorable deal with Iran despite the elections. The US President is prepared to resume hostilities should the regime refuse.
In the Sumy, Kirovohrad, and Vinnytsia regions, strong winds knocked trees onto roads and vehicles. SES rescuers are promptly clearing the routes.
Zelenskyy sent a letter to Trump and Congress regarding the critical shortage of air defense systems. The Head of State urged the US to take swift action to protect against ballistic missiles.
Yuliia Svyrydenko announced the allocation of 700 million UAH for housing for displaced persons. The government plans to purchase 1,000 houses in rural areas for IDPs.
In Kherson, a man was killed and his wife and two daughters were wounded due to shelling. The police are documenting another war crime by the Russian army.
Donald Trump stated the impossibility of lifting sanctions against Iran in exchange for uranium stockpiles. The U.S. President confirmed this position in an interview with PBS News.