Ukraine

The blackout schedules have been extended in all regions of Ukraine from 20:00 to midnight, with critical infrastructure remaining unaffected.

Twenty-one combat engagements took place in the frontline today, with another combat engagement in the Kharkiv sector near Vovchansk and another in the Kupyansk sector. In the Siversky sector, Ukrainian troops succeeded in some areas.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is spending significant resources to combat Russian attempts to jam Starlink.

Hungary's Viktor Orban-led government is delaying EU legislation that would allow Ukraine to receive up to €2 billion in arms aid, dealing a blow to efforts to mobilize proceeds from frozen Russian assets.

Ukrainian troops successfully repelled numerous Russian attacks on the Prydniprovskyi and Orikhivskyi directions, inflicting losses on the enemy.

After announcing a new package of military aid to Ukraine, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that "aid from previous packages has already reached the front lines.

Today, Ukraine may experience power outages during evening peak hours due to the application of hourly outage schedules from 20:00 to 22:00, the Ministry of Energy reports.

Oleksandr Syrsky and Rustem Umerov discussed with the American generals the situation at the front, the supply of equipment, weapons, ammunition, logistics and strengthening of Ukraine's air defense.

President Zelenskyy thanked the employees of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine for their professionalism and dedication to ensuring reliable communications and cybersecurity in the context of the ongoing war.

G7 finance ministers are expected to agree on a plan to use interest from frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine, paving the way for a potential agreement by the leaders next month.

On May 25 in Ukraine, partly cloudy weather, no precipitation, only in the afternoon in the western regions there will be short-term rains, thunderstorms, temperature at night from 8-16° C to 22-27° C during the day, east, southeast wind, 5-10 m/s, in Crimea and Azov gusts of 15-20 m/s.

Explosions were reported in the temporarily occupied Yevpatoriya, and smoke is rising over Novofedorivka.

Today, on May 25, many countries around the world are marking the Day of Missing Children. At the moment, more than two thousand children are officially missing in Ukraine.

Ukrainian shooter Andriy Kobzaruk wins a bronze medal at the European Shooting Championships in Lonato, Italy.

Today, on May 25, various events are taking place in many countries around the world to mark World Surgery Day, which is one of the oldest branches of medicine, but its widespread use has only become possible since the 19th century.

russia plans to legalize aggressive propaganda as an official media strategy to manipulate public opinion.

Germany has supplied Ukraine with a new IRIS-T air defense system, strengthening its defense capabilities against Russian threats.

President Zelenskyy met with the Marshal of the Polish Senate to discuss inter-parliamentary relations, the situation in Kharkiv, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, preparations for the Peace Summit, and Ukraine's negotiations with the EU.

President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the United States for a new $275 million military aid package that includes long-range missiles, artillery ammunition, anti-tank weapons, and other critical support to defend against increased Russian attacks.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has announced a missile threat across Ukraine. Attention, there is a MiG-31K in the air.

Russian dictator Putin is afraid of the success of the Global Peace Summit and is sending false signals about his alleged readiness to call a ceasefire, despite the continuation of brutal attacks on Ukraine.

The Ukrainian military has established combat control over the border areas of the Kharkiv region, which had been invaded by Russian occupiers.

The United States announces a new $275 million arms package for Ukraine, including HIMARS missiles, artillery shells, anti-tank weapons, aviation munitions, small arms, ammunition, and mines.

Another 10 Ukrainian children, including a 9-month-old baby, were rescued from the Russian occupation by the Save the Children Foundation, bringing the total number of returned children to 345.

Russia had deployed barges along the Kerch Bridge to protect against drone attacks, but the booms were destroyed by the fall storms, and Russia is now installing new barriers using barges and crane vessels.

Ukraine received the IRIS-T air defense system from Germany. In total, Berlin promised Ukraine nine IRIS-T SLMs and eleven IRIS-T SLSs, but manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the pace set by the conditions of war.

President Zelenskyy discussed bilateral relations, international cooperation and Ukraine's need for a just peace with President Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire, inviting him to the Peace Summit and congratulating him on the upcoming Africa Day.

The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution to improve the accounting of suspicious debts in state monopolies and enterprises with net income of more than UAH 50 million.

The Ukrainian Football Association has approved bonuses of €3. 32 million (UAH 139.4 million) for the Ukrainian national team's qualification for Euro 2024.

The Federal State of Hesse in Germany is introducing the possibility of studying Ukrainian as a second foreign language in schools to make it easier for children of Ukrainian refugees to pass their final exams, as many of them live in Hesse and have to learn not only German, but also English and other foreign languages.