Olena Zelenska said that the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump was a difficult test. Despite this, the President of Ukraine withstood the tense conversation with dignity.
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The Security Service of Ukraine has begun preparations for a prisoner exchange under the "1000 for 1000" formula, agreed upon in Istanbul. Lists are being compiled and infrastructure is being prepared to receive Ukrainian soldiers.
Activision has announced the closure of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, as the game did not meet expectations among mobile gamers. May 18, 2025, will be the last day to download the game.
US Special Representative Steve Witcoff canceled his visit to Putin due to his refusal to discuss the 22-point peace plan developed jointly with Ukraine and Europe. The plan was discussed between Ukrainian and American officials.
Real Madrid have announced the signing of defender Dean Heysen. Bournemouth are ready to sell Zabarny for €59.5 million, with Newcastle and Manchester City interested.
The Ukrainian and Russian delegations agreed on a prisoner exchange in the "1000 for 1000" format at the talks in Istanbul. The exchange may take place as early as next week.
Military equipment was removed from a military unit in occupied Sevastopol. This is likely due to a shortage of equipment at the front and the redirection of vehicles to other areas.
The NOC of Belarus stated that the International Judo Federation has allowed their athletes to compete under state symbols from June 1, 2025. However, there has been no official announcement about the lifting of sanctions yet.
The EU and Britain have reacted to the Russian Federation's strike on a civilian bus in Sumy region, where 9 people died. Leaders call for an immediate ceasefire.
A Russian court sentenced Australian Oscar Jenkins to 13 years in prison for participating in hostilities on the side of Ukraine. Australia has accused Russia of a sham trial.
A man tried to cross the border with Slovakia on a monowheel, but he was caught by a camera trap. He was 300 meters away from the border when he was stopped by a border patrol.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, called for increased pressure on Russia after a deadly attack on a bus in the Sumy region. As a result of the attack, 9 people died and 7 more were injured.
Putin dismissed Oleg Salyukov and appointed Andrei Mordvichev. ISW believes that this may indicate the Kremlin's approval of the tactics of attacks with heavy losses.
The SSU carried out a drone strike on ammunition depots of the 126th Coastal Defense Brigade of the Russian Federation near Perevalne, Crimea. Ukrainian special services continue to destroy the enemy.
According to media reports, Russia demands that Ukraine renounce territories and reparations, and stated that a ceasefire is possible only after the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from 4 regions that Russia considers its own.
"Kyivstar" plans to launch 5G in Lviv after pilot testing. Ukraine is preparing to switch to new technology, which is already used in developed countries.
A meeting was held in The Hague regarding the establishment of a commission to review applications for Ukraine. Iryna Mudra emphasized that compensation should cover all damages from 2014.
In a field in Kyiv region, sappers of the State Emergency Service seized the warhead of the Kh-101 cruise missile. It was safely transported to the training ground and destroyed by controlled explosion.
According to Kyslytsia, many issues can only be resolved at a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia.
The Russian delegation put forward new, unacceptable demands to Ukraine at the negotiations in Istanbul. The Ukrainian side insisted on its own position.
Russia has agreed to exchange 1,000 people with Ukraine. According to Vadym Skibitskyi, the Ukrainian side has already started processing the lists for the return of citizens home.
The negotiations with Russia discussed the exchange of prisoners and a ceasefire. The next step could be a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin at the highest level.
In the coming days, Ukraine and russia will exchange prisoners according to the formula "1000 for 1000". Negotiations took place in Istanbul, where the parties discussed a ceasefire.
The Russian delegation is satisfied with the outcome of negotiations with Ukraine and is ready to continue contacts. The parties agreed on an exchange of prisoners "1000 for 1000".
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with the leaders of France, Germany, Britain, and Poland, held a phone conversation with Donald Trump. Details of the conversation are promised to be released later.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 2. 186 million to improve nutrition for primary school students. The funds were received from the UN World Food Program.
The Cabinet approved an experimental project of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, which will allow employment through the "Diia" portal for positions in the civil service of categories "B" and "C". This also applies to positions of employees of state bodies and the State Enterprise "Diia".
The government allocates funds for the reconstruction of three residential buildings and a hospital in the Zaporizhzhia region. UAH 598 million was also allocated for reconstruction in the Kharkiv region.
In April, about 1,200 mobilized sole proprietors received tax benefits by submitting relevant applications. The State Tax Service proposes to increase the deadline for submitting an application for benefits after demobilization to 180 days.
