Julia Shramko
Fifteen artists will perform in the first semi-final. Five countries are boycotting the contest due to Israel, while organizers have changed the voting rules and tightened security.
During the morning attack on the Khmelnytskyi region, air defense forces shot down enemy targets. Debris damaged the windows and roofs of four private houses; there were no casualties.
A fire covering 0. 01 hectares broke out in the Slovechanske forestry due to Shahed debris. The fire was promptly extinguished by five forest guard employees.
Donald Trump called Vance and Rubio a dream team for the 2028 election. The President has not yet officially endorsed any of the potential candidates.
Due to shelling, residents of five regions are without electricity, and two energy workers were killed in the Donetsk region. A fire is being extinguished in the Chernobyl zone; radiation levels remain normal.
Russia launched 216 drones, 192 of which were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces. Hits by 25 UAVs were recorded at ten locations; the attack is ongoing.
Alexander Stubb stated the necessity of direct engagement between Europe and the Russian Federation. The process should be coordinated by the E5 countries and border states.
Occupiers attacked Ukraine with over 200 drones; there are fatalities and damage to the energy sector. Zelenskyy announced mirror steps in response to Russia's actions.
A 37-year-old coach is accused of abusing female students in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia. He was exposed thanks to a video camera; the trial is currently underway.
War with Iran is depleting US stockpiles and delaying weapon deliveries to Ukraine. European allies question the transparency of the Pentagon's use of funds.
Russian UAVs attacked railway infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region, damaging locomotives. A train driver was injured during the shelling.
Rheinmetall and Destinus will create long-range missiles to deter the Russian Federation. Production of the systems will begin at the end of the year for Germany's needs.
Vinnytsia region is under an enemy air attack. Natalia Zabolotna urged residents of the region to remain in shelters until the alert is over.
The National Bank has set the dollar rate at 43. 95 UAH, while the euro has risen to 51.72 UAH. In exchange offices, the American currency is being sold at an average of 43.85 UAH.
As a result of the enemy shelling of Zhytomyr, private houses, outbuildings, and cars were damaged. There are no casualties; emergency services are working at the scene.
Rain with thunderstorms and squalls are expected in Zakarpattia and the Right Bank. Daytime temperatures will range from 18-23°C, while in the west it will cool down to 12-17°C.
In the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, debris from a Russian drone caused a fire on the roof of a 16-story building. Residents extinguished the fire themselves; there were no casualties as a result of the incident.
Passengers from the MV Hondius in Tenerife are being evacuated on a single flight to the Netherlands. The WHO has confirmed nine cases of hantavirus infection in Europe.
Anita Orbán announced a rejection of veto blackmail to restore EU trust. Péter Magyar's government plans to unblock funding and strengthen the courts.
The Synod of the OCU has defrocked Nykhodym Kobzar and other self-proclaimed hierarchs of the UOC-KP. About 20 communities have already restored unity with the Local Church.
Pistorius called Putin's statements on peace a possible deception to cover up the weakness of the Russian army. ISW notes that the Kremlin has no intention of ending the war against Ukraine.
Efforts to extinguish the fire in the Chernobyl zone are ongoing, but radiation levels do not exceed the norm. No power outage schedules will be applied today.
Hantavirus, transmitted by rodents, is recorded annually in Ukraine. The Andes strain can spread between humans. It is crucial to avoid contact.
On May 12, Ukraine expects temperatures up to +24 degrees with rain and thunderstorms. Starting May 13, temperatures in most regions will drop to +11...+14 degrees.
The SBU has notified Murayev of suspicion in absentia. The former MP faces up to 15 years in prison.
British PM announced the nationalization of British Steel and closer ties with the EU. Starmer guarantees employment and training in Europe for the youth.
Umerov discussed prisoner exchanges and ending the war in the US. Ukraine signed four Drone Deals, which secured the fuel market.
Kallas rejected Schröder's candidacy as an EU negotiator due to his ties with the Russian Federation. She called Putin's ceasefire proposal cynical.
PrivatBank services are operating stably, and payments are being processed as usual. Earlier, users reported a malfunction in the mobile application.
Andrii Sybiha announced Ukraine's readiness for a constructive dialogue with Georgia. This decision was made following a meeting between the leaders of both countries in Yerevan.