Ukraine

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.

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 Verkhovna Rada passed a draft law that would remove from public access court decisions in cases against persons suspected of committing crimes against national security, state secrets, the procedure for conscription, mobilization or military service under martial law for security reasons.

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.

The Netherlands and allies will purchase additional military aid for Ukraine worth 175 million euros through the International Fund for Ukraine.

Ukraine is changing the “Defense of Ukraine” curriculum for high school students, looking for professionals to train teachers on topics such as national security, military management, and countering information threats. Trainings are scheduled to take place in Kyiv in June, and equipment will be purchased to ensure effective lessons, including simulators and drones.

Nine out of ten Europeans support the provision of humanitarian aid and the acceptance of refugees from Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.

Russia dismantled more than 20 Estonian border buoys in Estonian waters, forcing Estonia to demand an explanation and their return, which led to an escalation of tensions between the two countries.

WHO installs modular wood-fired boilers in Ukrainian hospitals to provide heating in winter and during power outages.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged G7 ministers to explore more ambitious options for using $325 billion in frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, in addition to the EU's plan to use the interest earned on those assets.

Prime Minister Shmyhal met with the IMF mission to discuss the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, the restoration of the energy sector, decentralization, and the continuation of reforms.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis a draft law on transfer of pending cases from the liquidated Kyiv District Administrative Court to other administrative courts of Ukraine, except for some cases on appealing against regulatory acts, referendums, decisions in the field of combating legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime and regulation of media activities, which will be considered by the Kyiv District Administrative Court.

A number of state-owned companies have announced their intentions to go through corporatization, which is expected to attract billions of hryvnias in investment and open up new opportunities through corporate governance.

SBU military counterintelligence detained a collaborator who served as a guard in a Russian torture chamber during the occupation of Kherson and later tried to hide by mobilizing into the Ukrainian army.

After Ukraine's attack on the Cyclone corvette in Sevastopol, russia may have lost one of the few remaining Kalibr cruise missile carriers of the Karakurt project in the Black Sea.

Seven people have been killed in a Russian strike on a civilian enterprise in Kharkiv. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urgently requested that additional air defense systems be immediately delivered to Ukraine.

Polish authorities are stepping up security at the “aid hub for Ukraine” due to growing concerns about Russian-backed sabotage operations.

The Ministry of Education and Science has approved shortened educational programs in the Ukrainian language, literature, history and geography for students abroad and in the occupied territories who missed school due to the war.

The Polish Senate has passed a bill to extend temporary protection and assistance to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion until September 30, 2025, including access to medical and social benefits, housing, and educational scholarships.

Ukraine will continue to develop the forces of the Ukrainian Marines, a special kind of troops that have made a significant impact on the war against Russian aggression with their bravery, dedication and strategic battles in the south and east.

Ukraine and Costa Rica discussed strengthening trade and economic ties, including preparations for signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Trade and Investment Promotion, the establishment of a joint working group, and prospects for a future free trade agreement.

In two years, the UNITED24 platform has implemented more than 100 projects in support of Ukraine, including the creation of the world's first fleet of maritime drones, raising funds for drones for the army, rebuilding infrastructure, and achieving many other important results that have strengthened the country and saved lives.

putin and lukashenko will discuss further development of the russia-belarus strategic partnership and key international issues during putin's visit to belarus on may 23-24.

From June 15 to October 31, 2024, mass religious events outside religious buildings will be banned in Vinnytsia region to avoid possible terrorist attacks, sabotage, missile attacks and provocations in the context of russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.