NATO negotiators aim to reach 5% of GDP on defense by 2032 to soften Trump's demands. Ministers will discuss this in Antalya amid efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
On the night of May 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 145 "Shaheds". Air defense forces shot down 80 strike UAVs, but there are casualties in several regions, including Rivne region.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that no one knows how long the war will last. But he emphasized that it will definitely not be ten years.
Over the past day, 163 combat engagements took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck 14 areas of concentration of enemy manpower.
This morning, a shooting occurred in a hotel in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. Police quickly detained the suspect, and no one was injured in the incident.
A judge in the US has reduced the sentence of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of their parents. Now they are eligible for parole after 30 years behind bars.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine will meet with partners in Antalya to coordinate efforts to achieve peace. He will insist on pressure on Russia for refusing to cease fire.
The EU expects Putin to be ready to meet with Zelensky on Thursday. Further sanctions are also being considered due to the lack of a ceasefire.
Since the beginning of the day, 84 battles have taken place, most of them in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy is attacking the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, launching air strikes and shelling border areas.
A strike by an enemy UAV of the "Molniya" type was recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. At this minute, there are no casualties, and specialized services are heading to the scene.
Yuval Raphael, a Hamas attack survivor, will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. She is rehearsing her performance, preparing for possible protests and booing.
Senior U. S. officials plan to come to Turkey for Ukraine-Russia talks. Trump is considering joining, putting pressure on Putin.
The new package of EU sanctions, announced as "tough", reportedly does not go beyond the previous 16th. The package does not include controversial proposals amid fears of a veto by Hungary or Slovakia.
Archaeologists have found evidence suggesting that the English settlers from Roanoke did not die, but likely joined the Croatoan tribe. European artifacts and traces of blacksmithing have been found.
Andriy Yermak said that if Putin refuses to negotiate in Turkey, it will finally show Russia's unwillingness to make peace. Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but first of all, a ceasefire is necessary.
Ukraine has sown over 4. 3 million hectares of grain, planning a harvest no less than last year's. Exports of agricultural products amounted to $7.6 billion in 4 months of 2025.
Last year's crop failures and rising prices for alcohol and tobacco products were the main factors accelerating inflation. However, there are signs of a possible slowdown in this process.
In April, fuel price growth slowed to 3. 7% due to cheaper oil. Increased demand and a stronger euro exchange rate increased prices.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine continues to decrease. Ukrainians are urged to shift active energy consumption to daytime, when solar power plants operate more efficiently.
A criminal group has been exposed in Kyiv that recruited women for sex services under the guise of escort services. The organizers blackmailed the girls, demanding cooperation.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved amendments to the Budget Code for the implementation of the agreement on mineral resources between Ukraine and the USA. Ukraine's contribution is estimated at UAH 3 billion over 5 years.
According to the NBU, services inflation remains high due to rising wages and demand. The cost of restaurant and hotel services is increasing faster than in March.
Andriy Yermak stated that Russia does not show any desire to cease fire. Therefore, according to him, it would be a mistake to allow Russians to participate in football championships.
EBRD lowered its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2025 to 3. 3%. The forecast for 2026 remains at 5% if the ceasefire is implemented.
Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh, beginning his first major international visit. The city streets were decorated with the flags of the United States and Saudi Arabia.
According to the NBU, increased costs for raw materials and wages have led to higher prices for bread and meat. Prices for oil have stabilized, while the growth in dairy products has slowed down.
The European Union is preparing to bypass Hungary's veto on the extension of sanctions against Russia. Capital controls and tariffs are being considered to maintain pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
In April, prices for raw food increased due to last year's low harvests and the impact of frosts. Flour, cereals, fruits and vegetables, especially borscht set, have risen the most in price.
The National Police is conducting a large-scale special operation, dismantling drug labs and documenting the production and sale of drugs in large quantities throughout the country. Searches are ongoing.
Due to the blockade of "Yagodin" by Polish carriers, the number of trucks in the electronic queue has almost halved. Overnight, the customs post processed only 8 trucks. Carriers are choosing other checkpoints.
