Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
At a meeting in Vinnytsia, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the purchase of alternative energy using community funds. Direct funding for local air defense groups was also permitted.
Hungary has reinstated the ban on the import of 20 categories of goods from Ukraine. The government has also changed its mind about withdrawing from the International Criminal Court.
The government has updated the criteria for reservation (deferment), setting the minimum salary for employees at 25,941 hryvnias. Local authorities must review the status of institutions.
Police officials from three regions have been released from pretrial detention on bail. They are suspected of receiving bribes for covering up a network of porn studios in Ukraine.
The Head of State discussed the protection of the northern border with the leadership of three regions. Zelenskyy also reported on a briefing by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, regarding strikes on Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the Ministry of Education and Science to work on increasing scholarships. This followed a visit to a college in Rivne.
Courts have prohibited the State Tax Service from interpreting vehicle leasing as royalties and assessing taxes. This applies to the leasing of railcars, aircraft, and agricultural machinery.
Starting July 2026, Kyiv will introduce a unified ticket and new tariffs. A monthly unlimited pass will cost 4,875 hryvnias according to the proposal by the Kyiv City State Administration.
The government has abolished the requirement to submit copies of contracts three days prior to customs clearance. This will accelerate the supply of weapons and equipment to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Public alert systems will announce a minute of silence every day at 09:00. They will also be used during the annual 'Light a Candle' campaign in November.
The Ministry of Culture collected stories from government officials about their first embroidered shirts. Ministers spoke about family heirlooms, gifts from dissidents, and wedding traditions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed local authorities to fund air defense groups within volunteer formations. Communities will be able to pay rewards for shot-down aerial targets.
Prosecutors are requesting 12 million in bail for Vorobei, an assistant to the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. He is suspected of systematic protection of a network of porn offices.
Ministry of Internal Affairs officials and police chiefs of three regions have been served with notices of suspicion for bribery. The Prosecutor's Office is requesting bail of 7.5 million hryvnias for the detainees.
The government has added energy storage systems to the list of critical infrastructure for their protection. More than 500 MW of such capacity has already been installed in Ukraine.
The National System of Researchers will identify 2,650 ranking leaders across 14 fields. They will receive monthly payments for two years.
The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the process of obtaining housing certificates for cultural monuments destroyed by the war. Rules for construction and protection of surrounding areas have also been updated.
The Tisza Party proposes limiting the Hungarian Prime Minister's mandate to two four-year terms. The abolition of the Sovereignty Protection Office has also been initiated.
The government has allowed energy producers to enter into direct agreements without mandatory auctions. This is expected to accelerate the implementation of PPA contracts and business autonomy.
On May 25, Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister will meet with the "Servants of the People" to resolve the parliamentary crisis. The President will also hold negotiations with the opposition.
The government dismissed Ivan Havryliuk and Yevhen Moisiuk from their positions as deputy ministers of defense. New officials were appointed to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the State Statistics Service, and the State Service of Geology and Subsoil of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has dismissed a driver from the 'MIA Unit Service Center' due to a case involving the protection of 'porn offices. ' Top police officials from three regions are implicated in the scheme.
Zelenskyy and Vučić discussed strengthening relations and the official's visit to Belgrade. Ukraine seeks to resume negotiations on a free trade zone.
Timur Mindich is challenging President Zelenskyy's decree on the imposition of sanctions in court. The lawsuit was filed with the Cassation Administrative Court on May 14.
The government has clarified the mechanism for reducing the cost of services in case of their inadequate quality due to shelling. Kyiv residents will have their bills for January 2026 recalculated.
On May 20, in Lviv, hundreds of people paid their last respects to Stepan Kubiv. The funeral took place at St. George's Cathedral and the Lychakiv Cemetery.
The NACP identified false data worth 1. 2 billion UAH in 170 declarations for 2024. Law enforcement agencies have already initiated 74 criminal proceedings based on these facts.
Police leadership from three regions are implicated in a case involving the protection of "porn offices," as is a driver for the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs.
Ukraine has updated the rules for international bus transportation via an online portal. A 30-day deadline for application processing has been established, and border crossing slots have been implemented.
A new economic strategy will be developed in Ukraine to foster growth and job creation. A conference on Ukraine's recovery will be held in Gdansk this June.