The State Service of Special Communications is working on a draft government decree on the creation of a register of prohibited software. The professional community will be involved in the selection of criteria for including software in the register.
Veronika Matiunina became a silver medalist in the individual event and won a bronze in doubles with a Spaniard at the European U-21 Table Tennis Championship. The competitions took place in Bratislava.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine repelled 23 attacks in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy made 29 attempts to break through. Fighting continues near Vovchansk and other settlements.
Omid Nouripour expects Friedrich Merz to promote the supply of Taurus to Ukraine. The German government has become more cautious about arms supplies, seeking to discuss fewer details.
In the village of Iza in Zakarpattia, mass events have been banned until June 21, 2025, and quarantine has been introduced in schools due to an outbreak of viral hepatitis A. Residents are urged to observe hygiene.
Zelenskyy proposed a meeting with Putin on Thursday, but there has been no response. Russia is ignoring the ceasefire since May 12, continuing attacks. Sanctions against the Russian banking sector and energy sector are being discussed.
The government paid Ukrainians a record UAH 443 million in cashback for the purchase of Ukrainian-made goods in March. Payments were received by 3.4 million Ukrainians, the funds can be spent until the end of 2025.
The German government, together with its European partners, plans to impose sanctions against Russia if the demands for a ceasefire are not met. Preparations for sanctions will begin immediately.
On May 13, rain is expected in Ukraine, with wet snow in the Carpathians, the temperature during the day is +14. ..+17 degrees, in the northeast +9...+12. Rain in Kyiv, +12...+14 during the day.
Nissan plans to cut more than 10,000 additional employees due to falling sales. This will reduce the group's workforce by approximately 15%.
EU ambassadors are expected to agree on another package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday. Hungary is likely to exclude Litasco, a subsidiary of Lukoil, from the blacklist.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky invited the Pope to make an apostolic visit to Ukraine. Zelensky stressed that the Pope's visit will bring hope to all believers.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed peace, the release of prisoners, the return of deported children, and a ceasefire with Pope Leo XIV. He also invited him to visit Ukraine.
The European Union will allocate an additional 900 million euros for the purchase of weapons and ammunition for Ukraine. The funding will be carried out through revenues from frozen Russian assets.
Today, Polish carriers may begin a protest at the "Dorohusk-Yahodyn" checkpoint, allowing only one truck per hour to pass. The action may last up to 4 months, but humanitarian aid will be allowed through.
On the outskirts of Sumy, a service vehicle was fired upon. According to preliminary data, one person died and three others were injured, the MBA reported.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has withdrawn his consent for the operation of the Russian consulate in Krakow. This happened after a statement about the involvement of Russian special services in the arson of a shopping center in Warsaw.
The US and China have agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs on each other's goods. This is done to ease trade tensions and allow time for dispute resolution.
The SBU and the National Police detained two 18-year-old residents of Rivne, who are suspected of carrying out a terrorist attack against law enforcement officers on the order of the Rashists. They tried to blow up a police squad that arrived on a call.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 665 million from the Fund for the Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression for compensation payments for damaged housing. This will allow the restoration of 7,389 residential premises.
David Lammy will announce new sanctions against Russia at a summit in London. The sanctions will be aimed at those who support the invasion of Ukraine.
Easing trade tensions between the US and China and a potential slowdown in US inflation could push Bitcoin to new highs, exceeding $109,350.
At night, the enemy attacked Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Odesa region, damaging civilian infrastructure. As a result of the attack, a man was injured and is receiving medical assistance.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he plans to meet with Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday. The meeting will take place if Russia agrees to a ceasefire.
On the night of May 12, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 108 «Shahed» and other UAVs from different directions. Defense forces shot down 55 «Shahed» in the east, north, south and center of the country, but 30 simulators were lost.
Over the past day, 155 combat clashes were recorded, almost half of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy was also more active in the Lyman direction.
Positive trade negotiations between the US and China have reduced market fears. Investors have moved from gold to riskier investments, leading to a price drop.
A Russian UAV attacked a civilian freight train in the Donetsk region, injuring the driver. Despite the risks, train traffic has not been stopped.
Oil prices rose following statements from the US and China about progress in trade negotiations. Both sides expressed optimism about resolving the dispute.
Four industry-changing games have been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame: Defender, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007, and Quake. The winners were selected from 12 finalists.
