Julia Shramko

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.

Imports to Ukraine reached $24. 8 billion, exports - $13.3 billion. Most imported from China, exported to Poland, main goods - machines and food.

Since the beginning of the day, 80 combat clashes have been recorded, almost half of which occur in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions. The enemy is also shelling border settlements.

According to the State Statistics Service, consumer inflation in Ukraine rose to 15. 1% in April. Pork and fruits rose in price the most, and utility prices hardly changed.

Ukrainian farmers have sown 4. 32 million hectares of spring grain and leguminous crops, which is 76% of the projected area. Corn has been sown the most – 2.9 million hectares.

Ursula von der Leyen discussed with Friedrich Merz the importance of a ceasefire in Ukraine and strengthening its position. They agreed on further economic, military and political support.

The President of Ukraine has signed a law that simplifies the procedure for writing off military property that has become unusable during martial law. This should relieve commanders and speed up logistics at the front.

The President of France has declared support for Trump's call for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, awaiting Russia's response.

Merz announced the existence of a joint declaration on Ukraine from Germany, France, Poland and other partners, identical to Trump's proposal. Europe is ready to increase pressure on Russia for peace talks.

russia is moving air defense systems from the Far East to the European part, replacing them with models. Previously, there were 24 S-400 and 12 S-300 systems there, but their number has decreased.

Billionaire Bill Gates has stated that he will donate $200 billion to charity over the next 20 years. He wants his funds to save tens of millions of lives.

Those who were denied registration for the NMT due to errors are allowed to re-submit documents from May 9 to 14. It is important to correct the shortcomings in your personal account in a timely manner.

The growth of Bitcoin occurred after Trump's announcement of an agreement with Britain and record inflows into ETFs. Liquidation of short positions reached $400 million per day.

Due to bad weather, 24 settlements in Odesa region are without electricity. Electricity consumption increased by 7.9%, Ukrainians are asked to postpone the use of powerful appliances to the night.

Following the meeting in Lviv, the EU will allocate 1 billion euros to the Ukrainian defense industry. They also discussed the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation and the confiscation of Russian assets.

Donald Trump has said that James Bond films will not be affected by his proposal to impose tariffs on films made abroad. The White House said that no final decisions on tariffs have been made yet.

Russia is violating Putin's "truce" by attacking Ukrainian positions and peaceful settlements. 193 combat clashes and numerous shelling with civilian casualties were recorded during the day.

EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas celebrated Europe Day together with Ukraine. She shared a photo with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister Andriy Sybiha.

Donald Trump has threatened Mattel with a 100% duty for refusing to move production to the United States. The company plans to diversify production to other countries, not the United States.