Yevhen Ustimenko
Ukrainian border guards rescued a rare bird – a white-throated loon, which was hit by car headlights. The bird was carefully lifted, checked, taken to a body of water and released.
In the mobile application "Reserve+" it became possible to arrange a deferral for temporarily unfit and families of military personnel with children under 18 years of age. They also promise to display the disability group and the reasons for violations.
A representative of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, will make a statement following the meeting with Ukraine in Turkey. The statement is scheduled for 17:30 Moscow time.
Donald Trump commented on Putin's absence from the negotiations in Turkey, stating that any progress is impossible without his personal meeting with the Russian dictator.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, under occupation since 2022, has been powered by a single power line for over a week. The backup line was disconnected on May 7, and repairs are impossible due to ongoing hostilities.
The Russians are imitating negotiations, accumulating forces for a new operation. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy in the east and Kursk region, but the Russian Federation seeks to seize more territory.
Hungarian media reported that air defense systems shot down drones, but the Ministry of Defense denied information about a Ukrainian drone. Ukraine has not yet commented on the incident.
Russian media report that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul have been postponed to May 15. According to Maria Zakharova, the Turkish side initiated the postponement.
Germany and Britain will jointly create a new "deep precision strike" weapon. The range is over 2,000 kilometers, the project is based on a defense pact.
In the first three months of 2025, Ukraine recorded 9,574 traffic accidents, resulting in 1,252 deaths and 11,751 injuries. The highest number of accidents was recorded in March.
Putin's spokesman said that the Russian delegation will wait for the Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul on May 15. However, the names of the delegation members will be announced only on the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation.
The process of creating a Special Tribunal regarding Russian aggression against Ukraine has begun. The Secretary General of the Council of Europe has been instructed to lead this process.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appeal to award journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously). The decision was supported by 247 deputies.
The Israeli army struck the European Hospital in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the death of over 28 people. The IDF stated that the target was Hamas militants who were based under the building.
Donald Trump met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, urging him to make a deal with Israel and help deport radicals. Trump plans to lift sanctions on Syria.
A man was detained in Kyiv for organizing illegal border crossings to Moldova for $16,000. He was also involved in a case of assistance in being discharged from military service.
On May 14, the spot gold price decreased by 0. 5% to $3,231.10 per ounce. Experts predict a further decline in the event of progress in trade agreements between the United States and its partners.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a possible meeting with the new Pope Leo XIV as early as this Sunday, May 18. The meeting will depend on the situation at the front.
The President of France stated that Paris will support Ukraine, but does not seek escalation to World War III. France is also ready to discuss the deployment of French military aircraft with nuclear weapons in Europe.
Friedrich Merz called on Putin to agree to a ceasefire, which Ukraine has already agreed to. The US, Ukraine and Europe have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.
In 2025, 8 Ukrainian films will compete for the "Golden Dzyga" award in the "Best Film" category. Among the nominees are "BojeVilni," "The House "Slovo". Unfinished Novel," and others.
In the Rostov region, 10 former prisoners recruited by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation escaped from the colony. The criminals were supposed to participate in the war against Ukraine, four have already been detained.
The Syrian leader offered Trump to lift sanctions in exchange for access to mineral resources and the construction of the Trump Tower in Damascus. He also offered to allow the United States to develop Syrian mineral resources.
The government has made changes regarding the burial of unidentified bodies at the National Military Memorial Cemetery. Expenses will be covered from local budgets, and the state institution of the cemetery will be in charge of the organization.
Every year, 4. 1 million people in the world die due to excessive salt consumption. World Salt Awareness Week falls on May 12–18, 2025.
Ukrainian SOF destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system worth $45 million using drones. The Uragan-1 MLRS was also destroyed.
French court finds actor guilty of violence against woman. This is the first case that has gone to trial, although about 20 women accuse him of similar crimes.
An agent of the Russian special services was planning an attack with kamikaze drones on the power lines that feed Kyiv. He tried to attach a GPS tracker to the power line support.
In Romania, presidential candidates Simion and Dan have almost equal support before the second round. The survey does not include the Romanian diaspora, where Simion has higher rates.
The EU Council has extended sanctions for cyberattacks, which allow for the imposition of restrictions against individuals and institutions involved, until May 18, 2026, and the legal regime until 2028. Currently, sanctions are in place against 17 individuals and 4 institutions.