Ukraine

Western partners are providing technical assistance, equipment components, and spare parts from decommissioned power plants to help Ukraine repair and rebuild the electricity sector that has been affected by Russian attacks.

In the occupied cities of Luhansk region, schoolchildren are being forced to attend a propaganda exhibition that depicts a distorted reality about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada proposes to introduce a "childlessness tax" for Ukrainians aged 21 to 58 who have fewer than three children in order to improve the demographic situation and support families with children.

The existing electricity tariff will be valid until the end of the month. The new tariffs are calculated taking into account the solvency of the population and preparations for the heating season.

Deputy Energy Minister Mykola Kolisnyk urges businesses to install backup generation and solar panels for energy self-sufficiency, which is economically viable and will help prepare for the next heating season.

The United States provided electrical equipment to help repair Kharkiv's power grid damaged by Russian attacks.

Russians shelled two settlements in Sumy region, recording 13 explosions from mortar and tank fire.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to assure Ukraine of Germany's continued support despite the escalation of hostilities and to prepare for the Berlin conference on Ukraine's recovery.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 495,070 personnel and 7,605 tanks.

Germany agrees to support a U. S. plan to use frozen Russian assets, mostly in Europe, to provide $50 billion in aid to Ukraine.

Putin's attempt to unleash a 19th-century imperial war of aggression against Ukraine in 2024 is a strategic mistake, says US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

In Odesa, explosions occurred during an air raid alert due to Russian attacks by Shahid drones, as reported by the mayor, Gennadiy Trukhanov.

The U. S. State Department has declared its unwavering support for Ukraine in defeating Russia in the ongoing war and pledged to expedite military assistance to achieve this goal.

NATO partners support Germany's initiative to provide Ukraine with air defense systems through financial and technical contributions.

Russian troops falsely claim to have occupied the village of Bilohorivka, but Ukrainian paratroopers from the 81st Airmobile Brigade have destroyed or disabled 6 tanks and 9 armored vehicles over the past two days.

The Netherlands will supply Ukraine with another batch of YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicles with remotely operated combat stations at the request of President Zelensky.

According to President Zelenskyy, several new security agreements between Ukraine and European countries have been prepared, and a number of agreements with partners are being finalized.

The United States has provided 107 generators to hospitals and schools in 5 localities in Kharkiv region to help them operate during power outages caused by russia's constant rocket attacks on energy infrastructure.

President Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions with the military commander, saying that Ukraine maintains control everywhere despite Russia's use of guided bombs, and emphasized the need for additional air defense systems and new combat aircraft.

Spain is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine, including another batch of Leopard tanks, ammunition, anti-aircraft missiles for Patriot systems, anti-drone systems, and optoelectronic surveillance systems.

Ukraine will take part in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, demonstrating its will and fortitude despite the challenges posed by the Russian invasion, including the loss of more than 450 athletes and the destruction of sports facilities.

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has recommended that higher and vocational education institutions adapt the schedule of the 2024/2025 academic year to ensure the economical use of energy resources.

The United States is confident that the missiles provided to Ukraine were not used to strike military targets in Russia, as stated by General Charles Brown and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and expects Ukraine to continue to use the weapons provided to it on its territory.

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleh Kiper, met with the Estonian delegation to discuss the grain corridor, strengthening air defense, cooperation in the field of digitalization and IT, economic ties between enterprises, and organizing recreation for children from Odesa in Estonia.

The participants of the Ramstein meeting discussed initiatives to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems, spare parts and technical support to repel Russian attacks and protect critical infrastructure.

The U. S. has provided details of a new $400 million military aid package to Ukraine, including projectiles for NASAMS and HIMARS systems, new armored vehicles, and other systems Ukraine needs.

Russia not only blocks Ukraine's proposals for the exchange of prisoners, but also ignores Kyiv's requests for the repatriation of the bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders, refusing to return them for proper burial.

During today's meeting in Ramstein, much time was devoted to supplying air defense systems to Ukraine to protect its skies from Iranian drones, Korean missiles and other threats, said US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

On Tuesday, May 21, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect throughout Ukraine due to exceeding certain consumption limits, details can be found at regional power companies.

Back in the seventies, the windmill was transported to the National Museum of Culture and Life of Ukraine, where they planned to assemble and restore it. The idea was never realized. Today, it has become possible with the support of the MHP-Community Foundation.