Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha held negotiations with the head of the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand. They discussed peace for Ukraine and sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Social policy is changing in Ukraine: family support, pension reform, inclusive labor market, active longevity and the return of Ukrainians, Shmyhal emphasized.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob, and invited him to the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit. Slovenia will be represented at the summit.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a telephone conversation with the commander of the Security Assistance Group - Ukraine, Curtis Buzzard. They discussed the dynamics of combat operations and the short-term plans of the Russian invaders.
Germany is increasing its military presence in Lithuania, expanding its tank brigade to 5,000 troops by 2027. This is a response to Russian aggression and the strengthening of NATO's eastern flank.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, nine children were rescued from the occupied territories. Among them is a girl who was barely rescued due to the lack of medicine.
As part of Operation "Pandora", Europol seized about 38,000 cultural objects and arrested 80 suspects in international theft. Among the artifacts are works of art, coins and archaeological finds.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that negotiations on a ceasefire in Ukraine could take months. He stressed the importance of Western unity and support for Ukraine.
Karol Nawrocki considers such an approach senseless and warns against a direct conflict between NATO and Russia. Tusk called Nawrocki's position on refusing Ukraine's accession to NATO mortally dangerous.
A 27-year-old man is suspected of sexual assault against a 6-year-old girl in Kyiv region. The perpetrator faces up to 10 years in prison.
Russian media reports a drone attack on the Ryazan Oil Refinery, where five UAVs were shot down. It is also reported that a UAV was shot down in the Moscow region and a massive attack on other regions.
In Poltava, the monument to Peter I, located at the corner of Spaska and Pylyp Orlyk streets, has been finally dismantled. The monument will be moved to the Museum of the Battle of Poltava.
Poland has strengthened border protection due to the threat of a breakthrough by illegal migrants, and not for provocations against joint exercises of the Russian Federation and Belarus. Kremlin fakes are aimed at elections in Poland.
A large-scale illegal amber mining scheme has been exposed in Rivne region. Environmental damage is estimated at UAH 350 million, and the criminal group included the director of a branch of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine".
The State Tax Service of Ukraine reported an increase in revenues from transnational corporations paying VAT for electronic services to over 3. 5 billion UAH in the first quarter of 2025.
May 22 is World Nurse Day, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day, and the memory of Saints Epiphanius and Herman is honored. Vesak Day and World Melanoma Day are also celebrated on this day.
During the meeting, Trump showed Ramaphosa a video that allegedly confirms the "white genocide" in South Africa. Ramaphosa denied this, noting that most crime victims are black.
The President emphasized the importance of scientific developments that are effectively used at the front and in medicine. He called for closer cooperation between scientists and the defense industry.
Secretary of State Rubio stated that the previous US administration irresponsibly froze negotiations with Russia. He insists on restoring a minimum level of communication.
U. S. Secretary of State Rubio confirmed Russia's aggression in Ukraine, but did not call Putin a war criminal. According to him, the main thing now is to end the war.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the need to stop the daily destruction and human casualties in Ukraine. He also noted that new sanctions could push Russia away from negotiations.
France has resumed supplying high-quality aviation fuel for Ukrainian fighters. The next batch worth 85 million hryvnias has already crossed the border with the assistance of Polish partners.
The government of Ukraine has approved updated rules for recognizing works as orphaned, which will allow archives and libraries to legally use them. This is a step towards modernizing the intellectual property system.
Russian forces have achieved minor territorial gains in Ukraine due to the resistance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The rate of Russian advance has halved since the beginning of the year, which refutes Putin's claims.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over UAH 11 billion for equipping shelters in schools and UAH 2 billion for school buses as part of the "School Offline" policy for 2025. Additionally, UAH 272.5 million in subsidies has been allocated for 21 regions.
In the first four months of 2025, the government of Ukraine allocated UAH 365 billion for salaries to the military and UAH 84 billion for the purchase of equipment and weaponry. More than 60% of the state budget expenditures went to security and defense.
The Cabinet of Ministers has canceled more than 1,900 regulatory acts and digitized permitting processes. Two draft laws were also approved, which abolish 63 permits in various fields and remove responsibility for their absence.
Former Yanukovych ally Andriy Portnov was shot dead in Spain, in the city of Pozuelo de Alarcón. Unknown individuals shot him in the back and head as he was about to get into his car.
Due to the drone attack in Sumy, there were power outages, which led to the launch of generators at critical facilities. Currently, power supply has been fully restored throughout the city.
Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling the situation there alarming. He also reaffirmed the Vatican's readiness to hold talks on Ukraine.
