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Japan has imposed sanctions on nine russian entities for supplying arms from North Korea, condemning russia's arms purchases from North Korea as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions and a move that could worsen the situation in Ukraine.

The first group of Ukrainian pilots completed training on F-16s at a U. S. military base in Arizona, a crucial step toward the deployment of modern American-made fighters in Ukrainian skies.

South Korea imposed independent sanctions against 7 North Korean and 2 russian vessels for engaging in illegal arms and fuel trade with russia in violation of international sanctions.

Biden informed Congress of his intention to grant Kenya the status of a major non-NATO ally, recognizing its contribution to global security and stability.

A 39-year-old man from Tulchyn district, Vinnytsia region, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for repeatedly raping his underage stepdaughter between September 2021 and July 2022.

With the support of the First Ladies of Ukraine and the Republic of Korea, an exhibition of more than 250 drawings by Ukrainian children was opened, featuring the works of four Ukrainian art projects in the Republic of Korea.

According to DeepState, enemy forces have advanced near Ocheretyne, while fighting continues in Vovchansk, Berestove, Klishchiyivka, Uman and Krasnohorivka.

The U. S. Senate is preparing a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on Georgian politicians responsible for the Foreign Agents Act, which impedes Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration.

OpenAI has signed an agreement with a probable value of more than $250 million with News Corp (an American multinational media holding company). Thanks to the agreement, it is planned to teach ChatGPT to work with the archives of a number of well-known media outlets. The AI will have access to copyrighted content.

Commenting on the missile attack on May 23, a spokeswoman for the Kharkiv RMA noted that the city is only 30 kilometers from the Russian border, so it is always at risk.

The number of victims of the Russian shelling on April 29 increased to 8 people. Today, 4-year-old Zlata died in a hospital in Odesa after a fragment of a Russian missile hit the child's heart.

Beijing denies UK accusations of supplying lethal aid to Russia for the war in Ukraine, denouncing the allegations as baseless slander and emphasizing its position on peace and dialogue to resolve the conflict.

The energy situation in Ukraine remains tense due to hostile shelling of civilian infrastructure, with damage reported in Kharkiv region, but Ukraine is covering its consumption with domestic generation and imports from neighboring countries, and plans to increase import capacity.

Ukraine and Norway have finalized the text of a bilateral security agreement and are ready to sign it at the earliest opportunity, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after a phone conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

In 2024, Ukraine expects to attract three more tranches totaling $4. 5 billion under the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, in addition to the $880 million already received after the successful third review in March 2024.

Residents of Odesa Oblast received over UAH 41 million in compensation for war-damaged property as part of the e-Restoration program, and nearly 3,300 residential properties were included in the Register of Damaged or Destroyed Property.

The National Bank of Ukraine is preparing to restrict card transfers and introduce limits of UAH 100,000 and 30 transactions per month for outgoing P2P transfers from individuals' accounts in order to combat illegal activities such as tax evasion and money laundering.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with senior military and intelligence officials to discuss the situation on the battlefield, enemy plans to disrupt the Peace Summit, and the provision of necessary weapons and assistance to the army.

13 Ukrainian children have been returned to Ukraine, including 7 from the Russian-occupied territories and 6 more under the Bring Kids Back UA action plan, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has said.

The measure of restraint for judge Oleksiy Tandyr, suspected of committing a fatal road accident while intoxicated, in the form of detention without bail was extended for 2 months - until July 21, 2024 inclusive.

Russian missiles have destroyed the monument to Nestor Makhno, the unofficial symbol of Gulyaypol, and 46 other cultural heritage sites in Zaporizhzhia region since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Children with special needs at the Krayina Dobra educational and rehabilitation center in Cherkasy received LEGO robotics sets provided by the MHP Community Foundation to promote STEM education and socialization.

Israel declares its readiness to resume truce talks with Hamas to free hostages and establish a ceasefire amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

Due to rainy weather and dense clouds that limit solar generation, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect for industrial and residential consumers across Ukraine on May 24 from 00:00 to 24:00.

The Security Service of Ukraine has armed Sea Baby maritime drones with multiple launch rocket systems, implementing the best military and technical solutions to destroy the enemy.

Ukrposhta presented postage stamps and envelopes "Azov. 10 years. The Free Choose to Fight" stamps and envelopes issued as part of the "Own Stamp" project. The issue is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Azov Brigade and has a special significance.

In 2023, Ukraine exported 45,800 tons of honey to the EU, becoming the second largest exporter of honey from outside the EU after China.

The UNITED24 platform is launching a global campaign to raise funds for combat robotic platforms to defend against russian terror, as announced by President Zelensky during the UNITED24 Summit.

The EU is preparing to tighten sanctions against belarus, which will, among other things, close a loophole that allowed russia to import Western luxury goods and goods with potential military use.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused the “party of global war” of assassinating Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and said he could be the next target, suggesting that a dangerous force is trying to destabilize Georgia.