The Ministry of Culture has included Nikita Dzhigurda in the list of persons threatening the national security of Ukraine. The actor took part in anti-Ukrainian events in the occupied territories and sent aid to Russian troops.
Alex Sobel has been appointed as the UK's new trade envoy to Ukraine. He will be looking for trade and investment opportunities for British businesses.
The European Commission plans to cut administrative costs for companies by 25% and for small businesses by 35%. The plan is aimed at stimulating innovation and increasing competitiveness with China and the United States.
The President of Ukraine has instructed to finance critical programs at the expense of domestic funds. The priority areas include energy, veteran projects, cybersecurity, and healthcare.
The National Security Committee has started registering a draft law to extend the deadline for the VLK until June 5 for those with limited fitness. Persons under 25 may be exempted from the mandatory commission.
The President of Ukraine announced the development of drone training in higher education institutions. The first courses will be offered at the Lviv Land Academy and Zhytomyr University.
The President of Ukraine said that the war will end only when a just peace is achieved. According to him, the aggressor must be held accountable for its crimes.
Dynamo Kyiv goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan has signed a 2. 5-year contract with Al-Shabab for €3 million. During his 16 years at Dynamo, the goalkeeper played 181 matches and won a number of trophies.
PACE adopted a resolution demanding new elections in Georgia. The Georgian delegation lost the right to participate in key committees and the opportunity to hold leadership positions until April 2025.
88% of Poles support the idea of paying the 800+ allowance only to working Ukrainians who pay taxes. The proposal provides for the payment of 800 zlotys for each child under 18.
Vitali Klitschko appealed to Zelensky, accusing KCMA head Timur Tkachenko of blocking the city's work and exceeding his authority. Tkachenko denied the accusations and promised to solve the problems of Kyiv residents.
The Verkhovna Rada has begun consultations with European countries on how to replace the suspended USAID assistance. The suspension of funding affected cultural, educational, and media projects in Ukraine.
The SBU blocked 500,000 tons of bauxite and alumina in the warehouses of the Mykolaiv plant owned by Russian oligarch Deripaska. The raw materials were intended for the production of Russian military products.
More than 2,500 Russian soldiers who fought against Ukraine received land plots in occupied Crimea. In 2024, PMC fighters and contractors without Crimean registration were added to the list.
Soldiers who left the unit without permission after November 29 will not be able to return under a simplified procedure. They will have to undergo a full investigation and obtain a court decision to be reinstated in service.
Deputies propose to introduce criminal liability for employees of the TCC for conscription of persons who have been booked. The MPs propose to penalize the military registration and enlistment offices for violations of medical examinations of persons liable for military service.
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Spain signed an agreement on cooperation in secondary education. The document is aimed at improving the teaching of Spanish in Ukrainian schools and developing intercultural dialogue.
In Lviv, there is a significant influx of people to undergo a military medical commission. About 700 “limitedly fit” people are waiting for a second examination due to delays in passing the VLC until the last deadline.
NATO's deputy assistant secretary general confirms information about a Russian scheme to assassinate Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger. Russia was planning to assassinate defense industry executives across Europe.
The driver of a Volkswagen Passat did not stop during the minute of silence for those killed in the war, ignoring the request of the traffic police. Law enforcement officers found the offender and fined him for driving while the gesture was prohibited.
Three people were injured in a Russian drone attack in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. Among the wounded are 35-year-old and 57-year-old men and an 80-year-old woman, all of whom sustained mine-blast injuries.
According to Oryx, since the beginning of the invasion, Russia has lost more than 20,000 pieces of equipment. Among the destroyed equipment are unique and extremely expensive models, including A-50, S-400 aircraft and Terminator infantry fighting vehicles.
The Prime Minister said there were no grounds for sanctions against Portnov, despite the petition. Law enforcement agencies did not provide evidence for restrictive measures against the former Yanukovych-era deputy head of the Presidential Administration.
The President of Ukraine met with the President of France to discuss further support and security cooperation. The parties discussed the format of security guarantees and support for Ukraine's accession to the EU.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the actions of M23 rebels who seized the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ukraine is ready to provide humanitarian assistance and supports the peaceful settlement of the conflict within the framework of the Luanda process.
Michael Brodsky denied the information about Israel's initiative to hand over Russian weapons seized in Lebanon to Ukraine. He explained that it was only a private legislative initiative that was not continued.
Satellite imagery shows Russian military equipment being transported from the Syrian port of Tartus to the Sparta and Sparta II vessels. The equipment is being loaded onto the ships of the Oboronlogistika company, which operates under the direction of the Russian Defense Ministry.
Of the 26 hostages that Hamas plans to release as part of the ceasefire, only 18 remain alive. The relatives of the dead have been notified, and the fate of some hostages, including Arbel Yehud, is still unknown.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry does not recognize the legitimacy of the elections in Belarus, where Lukashenko received 86. 82% of the vote. The Ministry joined the EU assessment, calling the elections a farce due to the lack of real competition and political repression.
President Zelenskyy said that the war with Russia is a puzzle that Trump will have to solve. He called for tougher sanctions against Russia and increased aid to Ukraine.
