Ukraine

Former commander of the Sevastopol Berkut, accused of encroaching on the territorial integrity of Ukraine and aiding Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Biden's team plans to make this topic less public after the approval of the aid to Ukraine, as economic issues are a priority for voters ahead of the re-election campaign.

Zelenskyy met with British Foreign Secretary Cameron in Kyiv to discuss the situation at the front, military aid supplies, and preparations for upcoming international summits.

The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with $3. 74 billion in annual military aid, the largest aid package from the country to date, with some equipment already arriving in Ukraine.

According to the deputy head of the Main Military Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Russia could invade the Baltic states in 7 days, while NATO's response would take 10 days, putting the Baltic states at risk if Ukraine's allies do not increase defense production to help Kyiv.

British Prime Minister David Cameron said that Ukraine has the right to strike targets in Russia with weapons supplied by the UK because Russia is attacking Ukrainian territory.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 472,140 personnel and 7,354 tanks.

Russia may be preparing an offensive against the Kharkiv and Sumy regions of Ukraine in late May or early June with up to 70,000 troops.

Ukraine has strengthened its defensive positions on the battlefield thanks to U. S. military assistance.

Russian troops entered the US military base in Niger after the Nigerian junta expelled US troops from the country.

Ukraine's loss of the Chasiv Yar high-altitude fortification is only a matter of time, opening the way for Russia to capture the last major cities in Donetsk region, says the deputy head of Ukraine's military intelligence.

Estonian MP Kristo Ann Vaga cycled 1,700 kilometers from Tallinn to Kyiv and raised 30,000 euros to purchase cars and drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

NATO condemns Russia's hybrid actions against Allies and will respond to such attacks individually and collectively, while continuing to support Ukraine.

New rules for the protection of industrial designs in Ukraine, which came into force on May 1, allow businesses to quickly register and protect the appearance of their innovative products from copying, facilitating the commercialization of intellectual assets.

Ukraine's first hospital power plant, the Khmelnytsky Diagnostic and Treatment Center, has started selling surplus electricity generated by rooftop solar panels to the grid.

The second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was spotted in the Ukrainian sky after launching two WorldView Legion satellites.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, Ukraine's path to the EU, and President Zelensky's peace formula.

Ukraine's first opponent in Group B of the 2024 Olympic football tournament will be Iraq, which secured a place in the group by defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the match for third place at the U-23 Asian Cup.

Zelensky discussed the protection of Ukraine's energy sector from specific threats, joining forces to protect facilities and provide electricity, and preparing for the next heating season.

President Zelenskyy instructed senior officials to work with partners to speed up the delivery of weapons to Ukraine for its soldiers.

Ukraine is doing everything possible to ensure China's participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, as China's presence is crucial for achieving a just and lasting peace based on the territorial integrity, sovereignty of Ukraine and the return of all imprisoned and deported children.

President Zelensky released details from Chief of the General Staff Syrsky's report on the protection of the border with Russia and communities in several regions, with a focus on the Pokrovske direction and other areas of Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.

Ukraine has sent invitations to more than 150 countries and international organizations to the Global Peace Summit to be held this summer in Switzerland to ensure a broad presence to discuss a just peace and a roadmap for engaging both sides in the future peace process, with Russia not being invited at this stage.

During 538 visits to places of detention, the Ombudsman's Office made 140 submissions on violations, including bodily injuries to prisoners, lack of proper medical care, and lack of personal space due to overcrowding.

Ukraine discussed with the South Korean Ambassador the use of North Korean missiles and ammunition by Russia, expressing gratitude for South Korea's support in countering Russian aggression.

The number of students studying in a non-state language has dropped from 455,000 before the full-scale invasion to just 4,000 since the start of the invasion, representing a more than 100-fold increase in the number of students switching to Ukrainian language instruction in one year.

The situation in the foreign exchange market is now under control, and Ukraine has successfully transitioned to a managed floating exchange rate regime without shocks, NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny said. The uncertainty that exists, according to the head of the National Bank, is related to security risks, and the war is a key factor that generates risks.

Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has attracted more than $12 billion in financial assistance, including a record $9 billion in March and €1. 5 billion in April under the Extended Fund Facility for Ukraine.

Deputy Minister of Defense Kateryna Chernogorenko discussed the integration of Helsing's artificial intelligence solutions into the Ukrainian army's existing software to counter enemy electronic warfare and enhance the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The new Serbian government program reaffirms EU membership as a strategic goal, but refuses to impose sanctions on russia or recognize Kosovo's independence, despite pressure from the EU.