Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Ukraine's diplomatic missions abroad organized events to celebrate Ukrainian culture and heritage, including Ukrainian embroidery, on all continents on Vyshyvanka Day to strengthen Ukraine's cultural diplomacy and protect its identity.

During talks in Kyiv, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed accelerating military aid, including Patriot air defense systems, to thwart Russia's offensive plans.

Ukraine decides how to wage a defensive war against the Russian invasion, while the United States provides the weapons necessary for Ukraine's victory, but does not encourage or facilitate strikes on Russian territory with American weapons.

Ukraine and Lithuania discussed military assistance, negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, preparations for peace and NATO summits, and further support from Lithuania in the form of defense equipment.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and First Lady Olena Zelenska made a surprise visit to Russia-friendly Serbia, signaling warming relations between the two countries despite Serbia's refusal to join international sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine, media reports say.

Andriy Sybiga discussed with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand the strengthening of the country's assistance to Ukraine and preparations for the upcoming Global Peace Summit.

Kuleba discussed with the new Portuguese Foreign Minister, Paulo Rangel, the implementation of Ukraine's "peace formula" and the bilateral agenda, including Portugal's support for Ukraine's EU membership application.

During a visit to Poland, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga conveyed President Zelenskyy's gratitude to Polish President Andrzej Duda for Poland's military assistance and discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian aggression.

A petition calling on the Ukrainian government to help lift the U. S. ban on arms supplies to the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade has received more than 25,000 votes, enough support to continue consideration.

The Central Election Commission of Ukraine emphasized the nullity of the "results" of the Russian presidential election held in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, declaring them illegitimate and calling on foreign states and international organizations not to recognize them.

The White House spokeswoman called the detention of two colonels who were preparing an assassination attempt on the President of Ukraine "very disturbing news" and said that the United States was pleased that the attempt was prevented.

Cooperation between business and the state is a lightweight option for putting the economy on a war footing, where business works to win, says WhiteBIT CEO Volodymyr Nosov.

Ukraine and Poland discussed strengthening cooperation in cyber defense against Russian cyberattacks that affect both countries.

The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting to prepare for the supply of generators to critical infrastructure facilities for the next heating season, which will help decentralize the energy system and make it less vulnerable to Russian attacks.

With German Ambassador Martin Jaeger, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga discussed preparations for the conference on Ukraine's recovery in Berlin and the Inaugural Peace Summit.

The United States and 20 EU member states will boycott putin's inauguration for a new term as president of russia, while 7 countries, including France, Hungary and Slovakia, will send representatives.

The European Union is hesitant to attend Vladimir Putin's inauguration ceremony, but EU High Representative Josep Borrell opposes the EU's participation in the event.

France will send its ambassador to Putin's inauguration for another six-year term, media reports say.

Ukraine calls on the world not to recognize Vladimir Putin as the legitimate president of Russia due to the undemocratic nature of the recent elections and Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

Russia's aggression requires a united European wartime economy and defense industry to deter it and preserve peace on the continent.

Russia has put former Ukrainian government officials Oleksiy Danilov, Pavlo Klimkin and Volodymyr Groysman on the wanted list.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Russia's putting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the wanted list is evidence of the desperation of the Russian state machine and propaganda.

Moldovan special services detained Ukrainian citizen Erol Veliyev, an assistant to MP Mustafa Dzhemilev, at the Chisinau airport.

The issuance of ready-made documents to Ukrainians abroad has resumed in a test mode, primarily to socially vulnerable citizens who received SMS about the readiness of their passports after April 25, and with mandatory identity verification.

Ukraine is ready to strengthen cooperation with the EU in countering cyber threats from Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.

Estonian MP Kristo Ann Vaga cycled 1,700 kilometers from Tallinn to Kyiv, raising €30,000 for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to purchase cars and drones.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recommends that Ukrainian citizens avoid visiting crowded places and participating in protests in Tbilisi due to the ongoing mass demonstrations in the city.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, Ukraine's path to the EU, and President Zelensky's peace formula.

Ukraine discussed with the South Korean Ambassador the use of North Korean missiles and ammunition by Russia, expressing gratitude for South Korea's support in countering Russian aggression.

Kuleba discussed the security situation in Ukraine and the South Caucasus with Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan in a telephone conversation.