The Ministry of Culture will study the motivation and barriers of Ukrainians in reading to form state policy. The results will be published in the spring of 2026.
From 2026, European requirements for wine quality came into force, and a mandatory digital register of producers should appear. Businesses will have two years to adapt without penalties.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine is intensifying cooperation with state bodies to develop a system of prosthetics and rehabilitation. According to FPU head Serhiy Byzov, the key priority is to create an effective, accessible, and human-centered system that will help military personnel, veterans, and civilians return to a full life faster.
Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.
The FPU insists on linking the minimum wage to 50% of the average. Trade unions demand the preservation of the right to strike and the protection of employees' rights in the new Labor Code.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has extended the detention of the former Minister of Energy for another two months. He is suspected of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization.
Ukraine is initiating the creation of an international stock of critical components for rapid network repair. It is also planned to use equipment from German thermal power plants.
In Berlin, energy, air defense, and a drone agreement were discussed. Germany confirmed its support for Ukraine's accession to the EU and the opening of a Unity Center.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Digital Transformation are exploring the potential launch of a service for issuing the Taxpayer Identification Number (RNOCPP) through diplomatic missions. This innovation will simplify the procedure for families with children residing outside the country.
In Rivne region, the collapse of a wall of a 19th-century architectural monument has been recorded. The object is on the balance sheet of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Danylo Hetmantsev stated the need to ease requirements for potential residents of Defence City. This will allow expanding the circle of participants and stimulating the industry.
In Ukraine, 997 thousand hectares of grain have been sown, which is 17% of the plan. Odesa, Ternopil, and Mykolaiv regions are leading in the sowing campaign.
A Food Processing and Distribution Center has started operating in the Republic of Ghana. Ukrainian flour is combined with local rice to help vulnerable populations.
Draft law No. 15176 will oblige TCC employees to introduce themselves, carry tokens, and show their IDs. This will help distinguish real military personnel from fraudsters in uniform.
The President heard a report on the state of the energy system and the protection of facilities. A number of regions are behind schedule.
As a result of the night drone attack in Izmail, a civilian vessel, a barge, and a pier were damaged. A service station, buses, and cars were destroyed; there were no casualties among people.
Hungary's next leader will not hinder funding for Ukraine after Orbán's resignation. Budapest will only maintain its refusal to participate in the loan itself.
Tisza party leader Péter Magyar stated the need to grant rights to Hungarians in Ukraine. The politician plans to meet with Zelenskyy to establish relations.
Since the beginning of the year, 2,336 preferential housing loans have been issued. Most mortgages were taken out by residents of Kyiv region and the capital at rates of 3% and 7% per annum.
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate a subvention for the complete renovation of natural science and technology classrooms. Funds will be received by lyceums that will join the network of specialized schools in 2027.
The government has launched a project for simplified procurement and testing of technologies in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A new intellectual property protection policy in the defense industry has also been approved.
Foreign Minister Sybiha announced that signals had been sent to Hungary regarding a meeting of the leaders. Kyiv seeks to unblock EU accession and discuss sanctions.
A private system with remotely controlled M2 machine guns is already protecting infrastructure facilities. Businesses can order such services for their own protection.
The Ministry of Defense will correct technical errors regarding the military registration of women and annul fines in "Reserve+". Those affected are advised to contact the ministry's hotlines.
The head of the department, Tetiana Berezhna, presented the program to strengthen Ukrainian cultural products. Applications are accepted until May 28, and the selection will take place in three stages until August.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine announced the stable operation of the energy system and an increase in electricity imports. The authorities aim to provide Ukrainians with electricity without restrictions.
The State Special Transport Service is building anti-drone structures in two strategic directions of the Donetsk region. The work will be completed by the end of the month to protect logistics.
The government has prepared draft laws to change the methodology for calculating the subsistence minimum. Payments will be tied to a new special calculated value.
The government directed the JICA grant towards equipment for the State Emergency Service and equipment for the Ministry of Internal Affairs hospitals. The funds will be used to strengthen sappers and rehabilitate wounded soldiers.
The Ministry of Economy is implementing lifelong learning to overcome the personnel shortage. Employers are switching to flexible modular formats for specialist training.
