Ukraine confirms its interest in holding negotiations with Russia on a ceasefire in the Vatican. Kyiv is grateful to the Pope for offering to be a platform for the meeting.
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine would like US President Donald Trump to join the meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin. Ukraine is also waiting for the Russian Federation's proposals for a ceasefire.
Rustem Umerov announced that Ukraine has started the first stage of the exchange of prisoners with Russia. Exchanges will continue over the next two days to release even more Ukrainians.
As a result of a missile strike on the Odesa port, the number of dead has increased to two. A 71-year-old Odesa resident died in the hospital, and eight people are also known to have been injured.
Inhulets left the UPL following Chornomorets, and Vorskla and Left Bank will play in the play-offs. Obolon defeated Left Bank and remained in the UPL.
Ruslan Kravchenko visited Chernihiv region and discussed with businesses the introduction of special economic conditions to support border businesses affected by the aggression of the Russian Federation.
SAP has completed the investigation regarding Vadym Nesterenko, who is suspected of illegally receiving compensation for housing. He hid the fact that he had an apartment in Kyiv.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit PJSC "Energiya" in the Lipetsk region. The company provides batteries for the OTRK "Iskander-M", cruise missiles and other special equipment of the occupiers.
Carlo Ancelotti is leaving his post as head coach of Real to lead the Brazilian national team. Xabi Alonso will arrive in June and prepare the team for the Club World Cup.
In Dnipro, a judge fatally hit a pedestrian who was crossing the road in an undesignated area. The SBI has launched a pre-trial investigation into the accident.
The Association of Ukrainian Museums called on Zelensky to intervene in the dismissal of the directors of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and Sophia of Kyiv reserves. They consider this a threat to cultural heritage.
With the beginning of the cycling season, the number of accidents has increased. Cyclists must know the traffic rules, be careful, and drivers must give way to cyclists and choose a safe distance.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that he does not plan to run for president after 2028. He aims to enhance the country's reputation, rather than seek re-election.
Andriy Portnov, who was killed in Spain, tried to transfer an elite mansion worth 2. 5 million euros to his children. This happened shortly before the murder of the ex-deputy head of the Presidential Administration during the Yanukovych era.
Putin's statements about a "buffer zone" show that he is the root cause of the war, the Foreign Ministry said. Ukraine is conducting the "Kursk Operation."
Emmanuel Macron reported on a telephone conversation with Xi Jinping, where they discussed the war in Ukraine and economic relations. Both leaders strive for a lasting peace and will cooperate to achieve it.
The President of Ukraine received reports from intelligence and the SSU regarding the exchange lists provided by the Russians; details are being worked out. Ukraine has submitted its exchange list in the format of "1000 for 1000."
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is interested in ending the war and is ready for quick steps. We need a mirror readiness from Russia, which is currently lacking.
Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić will leave the club after the Club World Cup in the USA. The Croatian has played for "the Whites" since 2012 and has won 28 trophies.
Entrepreneurs of Sumy region paid 2 billion hryvnias more taxes in the first 4 months of 2024 than last year. Many farmers lost land due to mining.
Andriy Yermak discussed the meeting in Istanbul and negotiations on ending the war with Swiss advisor Gabriel Lühinger. Switzerland has confirmed its readiness to host future meetings.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded poet Yuriy Rybchynskyi the Order of Yaroslav the Wise, IV class, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Ukraine and Russia do not yet have agreements on further meetings. According to Peskov, work is underway to implement the agreements reached in Istanbul.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is working on an exchange of prisoners of war "1000 for 1000". Everyone is interested in conducting it as soon as possible.
The Kremlin announced that Putin is planning trips to occupied Donetsk and Luhansk. Peskov added that these are supposedly "Russian regions".
Russia is not giving signals about a ceasefire and is not ready to end the war, Zelenskyy said. He emphasized the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation with sanctions, on the battlefield and attracting investments.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is preparing an exchange of prisoners of war, checking information on each surname. Negotiations are ongoing and a step-by-step plan for the implementation of agreements has been agreed upon.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a difficult situation in Donetsk region, especially in the Pokrovsk direction. Since the beginning of the operation in the Kursk direction, Russian troops have lost more than 63,000.
In Bilbao, Tottenham will face Manchester United in the Europa League final. Coaches Postecoglou and Amorim have announced the starting lineups for the decisive match.
During a meeting with the President of South Africa, Trump said he called Zelenskyy when he heard that the Ukrainian leader was in South Africa. Ramaphosa confirmed the fact of their meeting.
