Julia Shramko
Brent crude futures fell by 0. 5%, WTI also fell by 0.5%. The reason was traders' expectations of a potential jump in oil inventories in the US.
The Ukrainian government has approved roadmaps for opening the first cluster of negotiations on accession to the EU. The negotiating position for the first cluster of negotiations has also been approved.
Sanctions may affect the energy, shipping and banking sectors of the Russian Federation. It all depends on the Kremlin's behavior at the summit between Ukraine and Russia.
Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the agreement of the 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia. It provides for restrictions on access to battlefield technologies and 189 vessels of the "shadow fleet".
Electricity consumption in Ukraine has been decreasing for the third day in a row. Energy companies are urging to shift active consumption to daytime in order to relieve the grid in the evening.
In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, a 26-year-old man is suspected of organizing a shooting in a hotel. The suspect turned out to be a resident of the Khmelnytskyi region, who was in a state of alcohol intoxication.
EU ambassadors have given the green light to the 17th package of sanctions against Russia. Additional sanctions have also been approved for human rights violations and the proliferation of chemical weapons.
In the morning, an enemy UAV attacked a truck near the village of Stetskivka, one person died, two were injured. During the day, the Russians carried out almost 140 shellings of Sumy region.
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.