Ukraine

The SBU foiled a plan by Russian agents to commit terrorist attacks in Kyiv on May 9. The Russian agents were planning to install explosive devices in construction hypermarkets of a well-known chain and near a cafe.

The situation in the energy sector remains consistently difficult but under control: the most difficult situation is in Kharkiv and Kharkiv region, and restrictions are in place for industrial consumers in Kryvyi Rih.

A member of the Russian State Duma, who led an illegal armed group during the seizure of Crimea in 2014, was notified of suspicion of high treason and the creation of an illegal armed group.

President Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's urgent air defense needs and Sweden's next defense assistance package with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson, who confirmed that he would attend future summits on Ukraine.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in Ukraine, 53,212 loans totaling UAH 213. 2 billion have been granted to entrepreneurs, with state-owned banks providing 39,700 loans worth UAH 108.4 billion.

Gazprom, once Russia's most profitable company, is facing a prolonged period of poor performance due to the loss of gas sales to Europe, trying to compensate for this at the expense of the domestic market and exports to China.

After signing an agreement to manage the Olympex port terminal, Trans Oil faced a problem - someone stubbornly did not want this asset to be managed effectively. One of Trans Oil's founders was accused of collaborating with Russia.

The Ministry of Defense reported that various vehicles, including agricultural and construction equipment, can be mobilized for military purposes and will be returned to owners within 30 days of demobilization.

Ukraine is facing a significant electricity shortage for most of the day, which necessitates a consumption restriction for industrial consumers from 5 p. m. to midnight and record electricity imports from 5 European countries.

Ukraine shoots down a smaller share of Russian missiles as Russia increases its attacks with heavier ballistic missiles, intercepting about 46% of Russian missiles in the last six months, down from 73% in the previous six months.

Oil depot in Belgorod region and power substation in Lipetsk region: a source reports the results of a successful hunting operation by SBU drones in Russia.

Kyiv Customs prevented the import of 19 tons of fabric worth UAH 3 million produced in Russia by a company known as a manufacturer of fabrics for the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy has completed work on a bill that would ban religious organizations associated with the aggressor country, and the parliament is likely to pass it in May or June.

Due to significant damage to energy facilities and electricity shortages, Ukraine has received emergency electricity from Poland, Romania and Slovakia, and consumption restrictions for industrial consumers may be imposed in the evening.

In April 2024, Ukrainians bought nearly 1,200 cars imported from China, with electric vehicles accounting for 77% of the total, according to the Ukravtoprom association.

A 42-year-old man from Transcarpathia drowned in the Tisa River while trying to illegally cross the border with Hungary, the 29th tragic case.

The Minister of Energy of Ukraine warned of possible difficulties with electricity supply in winter and summer due to significant losses of generating capacity as a result of hostile shelling, urging consumers to save electricity and prepare for a difficult winter.

The Socialists, led by Salvador Ila, won a majority of seats in the parliamentary elections in Catalonia, defeating pro-independence parties for the first time in 13 years.

Pope Francis has once again called for a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine, assuring the readiness of the Holy See to facilitate any efforts in this direction, especially for the seriously injured and sick.

Yasno's CEO predicts that if electricity consumption continues to grow, Ukraine may impose restrictions on household consumers to cover the shortfall. However, he says that the lack of heat is more worrisome than the lack of electricity.

Over the past week, the enemy fired 50 times at 20 localities in Chernihiv region, causing 308 explosions, including rocket attacks and air strikes.

Gitanas Nausėda and Ingrida Šimonite will meet in the second round of the presidential election in Lithuania. In the first round, Nausėda received 44.19% of the vote, and Šimonite - 19.78%.

In 2023, Ukraine saw a record number of fraud convictions - around 3,100 - which is significantly more than in 2021, when 2,300 were handed down.

Ukrainian intelligence has identified personnel from Russia's 22nd Heavy Bombardment Aviation Division involved in missile attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.

Enemy propagandists are "processing" the occupiers and want to justify crimes against civilians in the context of intensified hostilities in Kharkiv region, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation.

According to the study, only 6 out of 6,568 videos positioned as news were real news.

Today, on May 13, all fans of innovation, scientific and technological development, and progress can join the events dedicated to World Engineering for the Future Day.

Kherson region discussed further cooperation with Japan, including waste management, opening a waste processing plant, and assistance in demining to ensure security in the region.

Rescuers extinguished three fires covering an area of 6 hectares in Zaporizhzhia, with strong winds and difficult terrain making firefighting difficult.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed confidence that Ukraine will be able to effectively defend its positions in the east, consolidate its gains in the Black Sea region, and keep russian troops at bay.