Julia Shramko
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.
Qatar's offer to give Trump a Boeing 747 for $400 million has raised concerns among Republicans and Democrats over security and legality issues.
On the night of May 13, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 10 "Shahed" UAV simulators from Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Ukrainian air defense successfully shot down all 10 enemy drones.
The European Commission is considering changes to sustainability rules to make it easier to attract private investment in the defense industry. This should stimulate arms production in Europe.
Over the past day, 166 combat clashes were recorded at the front, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions. The Defense Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks.
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.