A Russian citizen was deported from Lithuania on May 24 for endangering state security.
World Bank President Ajay Banga expressed his readiness to manage a G7 loan fund for Ukraine secured by frozen Russian assets for non-military purposes, using the World Bank's experience in managing similar donor funds.
The operational situation remains tense, but fully controlled by the Defense Forces in the Sumy and Chernihiv sectors, with the enemy actively using sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region with various types of weapons, 38 explosions were recorded.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine believes that over time, unmanned vessels are likely to dominate conventional warships, especially in closed waters such as the Black and Mediterranean Seas.
The Biden administration fears that the growing Russian-North Korean military alliance could significantly expand Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities and increase tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Poland's Foreign Minister expressed skepticism about Russia's nuclear threats, citing warnings from the United States, China and India.
Russian occupants are increasingly realizing that Crimea is not a safe place to keep their ships, a spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces said.
Twenty-one combat engagements took place in the frontline today, with another combat engagement in the Kharkiv sector near Vovchansk and another in the Kupyansk sector. In the Siversky sector, Ukrainian troops succeeded in some areas.
Ukrainian troops successfully repelled numerous Russian attacks on the Prydniprovskyi and Orikhivskyi directions, inflicting losses on the enemy.
Today, Ukraine may experience power outages during evening peak hours due to the application of hourly outage schedules from 20:00 to 22:00, the Ministry of Energy reports.
Russians shelled the border areas and settlements in the Sumy region of Ukraine with artillery and drones, causing numerous explosions in the Yunakivska, Bilopilska and Krasnopilska communities.
President Zelenskyy thanked the employees of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine for their professionalism and dedication to ensuring reliable communications and cybersecurity in the context of the ongoing war.
About seven settlements in the Luhansk region have been attacked by Russians, and residents of the occupied territories must notify the Russian Federal Security Service 12 hours in advance to leave the occupied territories for Russia, the Luhansk Regional Military Administration reports.
rf shelled several localities in Dnipropetrovs'k region with heavy artillery and a kamikaze drone, but no casualties or injuries were reported.
Today, on May 25, many countries around the world are marking the Day of Missing Children. At the moment, more than two thousand children are officially missing in Ukraine.
Ukrainian shooter Andriy Kobzaruk wins a bronze medal at the European Shooting Championships in Lonato, Italy.
Three Christian missionaries from a group based in Oklahoma were brutally murdered during a gang attack on their home in Haiti.
The Ukrainian women's freestyle wrestling team won the U23 European Championships in Baku, winning 4 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals.
During the day, the occupiers fired 31 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, resulting in 204 explosions in different localities.
President Zelenskyy met with the Marshal of the Polish Senate to discuss inter-parliamentary relations, the situation in Kharkiv, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, preparations for the Peace Summit, and Ukraine's negotiations with the EU.
Russian dictator Putin is afraid of the success of the Global Peace Summit and is sending false signals about his alleged readiness to call a ceasefire, despite the continuation of brutal attacks on Ukraine.
The United States announces a new $275 million arms package for Ukraine, including HIMARS missiles, artillery shells, anti-tank weapons, aviation munitions, small arms, ammunition, and mines.
Another 10 Ukrainian children, including a 9-month-old baby, were rescued from the Russian occupation by the Save the Children Foundation, bringing the total number of returned children to 345.
Russia had deployed barges along the Kerch Bridge to protect against drone attacks, but the booms were destroyed by the fall storms, and Russia is now installing new barriers using barges and crane vessels.
More than 100 works of art seized from the estate of a former MP suspected of treason have been recognised as cultural property. cultural value. The works will be included in the collection of the Museum Fund of Ukraine and will be distributed among museums.
President Zelenskyy discussed bilateral relations, international cooperation and Ukraine's need for a just peace with President Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire, inviting him to the Peace Summit and congratulating him on the upcoming Africa Day.
The Ministry of Defense has signed contracts worth almost UAH 130 million for the purchase of women's summer field suits consisting of jackets, pants and armbands with national symbols, covering the need until the end of 2024, with more than 90% of the suits already delivered to various military units.
The new law on mobilization requires employees of the National Police, the State Bureau of Investigation, and other law enforcement agencies to register for military service within a few months.
An elderly woman died of a stroke in hospital due to ambulance delays caused by the poor condition of roads destroyed by two agricultural companies.