Kyiv
Borscht has been inscribed on the UNESCO Heritage List as a symbol of Ukrainian identity. In Ukraine, there are over 70 variations of preparing this legendary dish.
In seven regions of Ukraine, power outages have been recorded for some consumers as a result of shelling and bad weather. Power engineers are working around the clock, and no outage schedules are being applied today.
Seven trains have been switched to a daily schedule, and an additional Kyiv — Chernivtsi service has been scheduled. The Sumy — Rakhiv route has been restored for summer travel.
At the UN Security Council meeting, the US condemned the shelling of Kyiv with Oreshnik missiles. The US representative called Russia's actions a dangerous and barbaric escalation.
G7 and EU ambassadors are staying in Kyiv despite Russia's threats of systemic strikes on the city. Diplomats continue their work and are meeting with business associations.
The First Lady visited the Book Arsenal in Kyiv and selected three new editions. President Zelenskyy presented a book to the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson.
22. 1 billion UAH has been allocated for infrastructure protection, with works to be completed by June 1. An additional 3 billion UAH will be directed towards the purchase of 216 new modular boiler houses.
At SBC Summit Ukraine 2024, GGBET presented a study on Gen Z. 54% of young people regularly watch matches, and a third pay for sports content.
On May 29, rains will occur in all regions of Ukraine and winds will strengthen. Warming in the country will only begin with the arrival of June.
Ukrzaliznytsia has equipped trains on routes to Lviv, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi with air conditioning. More than five additional trainsets will be modernized by the end of the year.
The Ukrainian company Fire Point is completing tests of the FP-9 ballistic missile and could strike Moscow as early as this autumn. The chief designer and co-owner of the company, Denys Shtilerman, stated that the new missile has a trajectory that is difficult to intercept and is capable of penetrating Russian air defenses.
Kaja Kallas announced the preparation of new restrictions to pressure the Kremlin. She described Russia's threats against diplomats in Kyiv as the declaration of a war crime.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) returned to the Trade Union House after the cancellation of ARMA management. Valuable furniture was found missing from the premises, along with signs of a call center operation.
In Kyiv, fraudsters posing as the SBU swindled 11 million hryvnias from an 83-year-old surgeon. A suspect courier from Uzhhorod was detained and taken into custody.
The Office of the President showed EU ambassadors components found in Russian missiles. Ukraine calls for strengthened sanctions, including those targeting Russia's shadow fleet.
The U. S. diplomatic mission in Kyiv remains open and is operating without changes. Reports regarding the departure of American diplomats are false.
Zelenskyy submitted a memorandum to the Rada regarding a 90 billion euro loan. To receive the funds, Ukraine must amend its tax and customs legislation.
The Office of the President commented on the statement by the EU's chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, regarding the US Embassy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously denied information about the evacuation of American diplomats.
Sybiha urged the EU to play its cards for peace and to open negotiation clusters in June. Sanctions and the demilitarization of the ZNPP are crucial steps.
Foreign Minister Sybiha thanked EU ministers for their resilience in the face of Russian threats in Kyiv. He emphasized the transformation of Europe during a meeting in Cyprus.
During the attack on Kyiv on May 24, debris from a rare 9M729 missile was discovered. The use of such weapons may indicate a shortage of conventional missiles for the Iskander system.
Zelenskyy submitted a request for anti-ballistic missiles to US congressmen during a meeting in Kyiv. They also discussed sanctions against the Russian Federation and peace negotiations.
Rumen Radev called on the EU to lead negotiations with the Russian Federation to end the war. He warned against a conflict with a nuclear power without proper weaponry.
The government has allocated 3 billion hryvnias for the installation of 216 block-modular boiler houses. The facilities in Kyiv and the regions are to be operational by October 1.
In March, banks issued 808 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 5 billion. The highest number of residential properties purchased through mortgages was recorded in Kyiv and the Kyiv region.
President Zelenskyy warned the US about the critical shortage of air defense systems in Ukraine. The letter was sent against the backdrop of Russia's announced systemic strikes on Kyiv.
The EU fears that the Russian Federation will attack the Baltics or the Arctic to test NATO unity. Putin may resort to escalation due to heavy losses and the stalemate at the front.
Ukraine must decommission its coal-fired power plants by 2035 to join the EU. In their place, new capacities of 1.3 GW and battery storage systems will be built.
A meeting between the leaders is possible after the settlement of the Hungarian minority issue. Technical negotiations are ongoing, and Berehove is named as a likely meeting place.
Operatives established the suspect's location and detained him in less than an hour. The man has been notified of suspicion.