Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that initially Ukraine was under more pressure than Russia to cease fire. Ukraine has shown its willingness to compromise for the sake of peace, but the pressure should be on the aggressor.
According to a Globsec poll, only 49% of Slovaks are willing to defend the country with weapons, compared to 81% of Czechs and 84% of Poles. Also, 75% of Slovaks support EU membership.
Negotiations between Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have concluded.
Reports indicate that Putin has sent a low-level delegation to negotiations in Istanbul, which may indicate a reluctance to negotiate. Zelenskyy called the Russians "theatrical props."
The US Embassy in Moldova promises a reward for information on five Russian intelligence officers involved in attacks on Ukrainian and Western infrastructure. It concerns unit 29155 of the GRU.
The Rada adopted in the first reading the draft law on changes in monthly payments to families of fallen Heroes. Compensation will be distributed equally among family members.
The Rada adopted bill №13055, which abolishes visa requirements for foreign volunteers. This will simplify obtaining a residence permit for those who arrived after February 24, 2022.
The Parliament passed in the first reading amendments to the law on social insurance. The bill concerns the improvement of the procedure for issuing, extending, and controlling sick leaves.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on limiting pensions for those convicted of treason. While serving their sentence, they will receive only UAH 2,361, after that - according to the law.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law introducing the "Bolar rule", which will allow the production of generic drugs before the expiration of the patent of original drugs. This will increase competition and lower prices.
The Russian delegation arrived in Istanbul for negotiations with Ukraine. Zakharova stated about настроенность on serious work. Zelensky will decide on the negotiations after the meeting with Erdogan.
A 26-year-old resident of Khmelnytskyi region staged a shooting in a hotel in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. The man faces up to seven years in prison.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle invited Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz to dinner. The couple feels sympathy for the pair because of the family conflicts they have faced.
Negotiations on a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia are to begin in Turkey tomorrow. Zelenskyy is ready for direct negotiations with Putin, but will the Russian dictator come?
North Korean hackers are masquerading as IT specialists to steal intellectual property and cryptocurrency. They infiltrate companies to circumvent sanctions and finance weapons development.
France will send all weapons produced in 2025 to Ukraine to support the country. Paris also returned cannons previously sold to other countries to transfer them to Ukraine.
The US will spend over a trillion dollars to modernize its nuclear arsenal over the next decade. This will lead to reduced spending on other important programs.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a meeting on the mechanism for confiscating frozen Russian assets. Ukraine is strengthening its defense at the expense of profits from these assets.
Pope Leo XIV has offered to mediate in conflicts around the world, calling on the parties to dialogue. Zelenskyy announced a possible meeting with the Pope on May 18.
Zelensky said he was ready to meet with Putin in Turkey for negotiations on a ceasefire. If Putin refuses, Ukraine will insist on strengthening sanctions against Russia.
The Government of Ukraine has allocated almost UAH 2. 8 billion for the development and maintenance of highways. The funds will be used for the construction, repair of roads, development of checkpoints and modernization of infrastructure.
A KIIS poll showed that the majority of Ukrainians do not support elections after a ceasefire, and 25% believe that they should be held now or after a ceasefire. Support for elections is linked to trust in Zelenskyy.
According to a survey by KIIS, in May 2025, 74% of Ukrainians trust Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which is 5% more than in March. The lowest level of trust in the president is observed in the East of Ukraine.
In the Sumy direction, soldiers of the 47th Brigade destroyed a position of Russian reconnaissance troops with drones and Paladin self-propelled guns. First, FPV drones disabled the antennas, then the Paladin self-propelled guns destroyed the dugouts.
Microsoft has announced the reduction of approximately 6,000 employees, which constitutes nearly 3% of the total number. The layoffs will occur at all levels and in various regions.
SpaceX conducted a 60-second fire test of the Starship upper stage, preparing it for its ninth flight. The next launch is expected to take place within a few weeks.
An earthquake of magnitude 6. 3 was recorded on the island of Crete, which may lead to destruction. Underground tremors were felt in Egypt, Syria and Israel.
The French President confirmed negotiations on expanding the "nuclear umbrella". He stressed that Paris will not pay for the security of other countries.
In Ukraine, the main stage of the NMT 2025 will last from May 14 to June 25. The testing will take place in four subjects in two stages with a break.
Actor Tom Cruise emphasized the importance of actors understanding lighting, technology and other aspects of filmmaking. He created a 6-hour video for film school.
