Ukraine

The EU has approved Ukraine's plan, authorizing the launch of the €50 billion Ukraine Facility program, of which Ukraine has received €1. 89 billion in pre-financing and expects €16 billion in total this year, to strengthen its financial stability amid the war with Russia.

A newly formed northern group of Russian troops attacked Ukraine's Kharkiv region, taking control of several villages and targeting the border town of Vovchansk in an attempt to divert Ukrainian resources and threaten Kharkiv.

Ukraine has granted duty-free and quota-free access to exports of agricultural products, including poultry, eggs, sugar, honey, corn, oats, and cereals to the EU until June 5, 2025, with conditions for certain products based on average export volumes in 2021-2023.

The police extradited to the Czech Republic six fraudsters who defrauded their compatriots of UAH 5. 5 million from a call center in Ukraine, posing as bank employees and luring victims into remote access or bank details, converting the money into cryptocurrency or cash to buy luxury goods.

The Ministry of Health warns that more and more middle-aged people have been suffering from strokes lately: as of 2019, more than 62% of stroke cases occurred in people under the age of 70.

Russian resources in the Kharkiv sector are limited, but in the coming days they will use everything they have, said the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

The russian offensive in the Kharkiv region is an information operation aimed at creating chaos and panic in order to force Ukrainian groups to withdraw from the eastern regions and destabilize the situation inside Ukraine.

During an unannounced visit to Kyiv, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that U.S. military aid to Ukraine is on its way and will have a real impact on the fight against Russian aggression.

President Zelenskyy want to discuss with U. S. Secretary of State Blinken the most important issues, including accelerating the military aid package, strengthening air defense with Petriots for Kharkiv region, security guarantees, and gaining broad international support for the Peace Summit.

Ukrainian troops continue to defend themselves against Russian attacks on several fronts in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, repelling numerous attacks and inflicting casualties on the enemy.

Ukraine and Argentina are discussing the possibility of deepening cooperation in the defense sector, including the creation of joint defense enterprises, the purchase of artillery ammunition and gunpowder, and Argentina's assistance to Ukraine in rebuilding its infrastructure.

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with various types of weapons, causing 33 explosions near civilian areas.

Russians fired 13 times at 8 settlements in Sumy region, recording 78 explosions from MLRS, cannon artillery and mortars.

The U. S. expects Russian troops to try to advance in the Kharkiv area, but does not expect major breakthroughs.

Ukraine's Security Service detained another Russian agent who was leaking information to the FSB about the aftermath of a double missile strike on Odesa on March 15 that killed 21 people and injured 74 others.

Due to significant damage to energy facilities and an increase in electricity consumption, restrictions are being imposed on industrial consumers in Ukraine starting at 4 p. m. today, while emergency electricity supplies are being delivered from the EU.

NNEGC Energoatom and the South Korean company Hyundai Engineering & Construction signed a memorandum of cooperation that will help Energoatom in the construction of new nuclear facilities in Ukraine.

Six children aged 5 to 12 were rescued from the camps of the Russian occupiers and returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 39. 6196 UAH/USD, strengthening the hryvnia by 11 kopecks.

On May 14, there will be no precipitation in most of Ukraine, only in the southern regions there will be moderate short-term rains; temperatures at night will be between frost and 10°C, during the day 11-22°C.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 485,430 personnel and 7,496 tanks.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, his third since the Russian invasion, to demonstrate America's unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

The Ukrainian Air Force successfully shoots down all 18 Russian attack drones launched during a night attack on May 14.

On May 14, Ukraine honors the memory of people who risked their lives to save Jews from the Nazis during World War II. 2673 of our compatriots were recognized by Israel as Righteous Among the Nations for their heroic deeds.

Putin is planning a long war not only with Ukraine, but also with NATO, according to the secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to demonstrate US solidarity with Ukraine and discuss additional military aid.

Michael Carpenter, Senior Director for European Affairs at the U. S. National Security Council, arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm the U.S.'s unwavering support for Ukraine against Russia's illegal aggression.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will visit Ukraine this week, according to Politico sources, although the exact date and official confirmation have not yet been received.

Ukraine's top military and political leadership discussed with U. S. officials the situation at the front, Russia's offensive attempts, and Ukraine's urgent need for accelerated arms supplies.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska opened a conference on mental health in Belgrade, Serbia, where she spoke about Ukraine's mental health program and the impact of Russian aggression on the mental health of Ukrainians.