Ukraine

A military base is being built in the Belarusian city of Osipovichi, which is located about 190 kilometers from the border with Ukraine. It is likely that nuclear weapons will be stored there.

Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko discussed with Japanese officials the restoration of damaged energy systems and winterization, thanking Japan for its assistance and requesting additional equipment and cooperation to strengthen the protection of energy facilities.

Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in several areas, including Kharkiv region, inflicting losses on Russian troops and equipment as a result of air strikes and artillery shelling.

The United States announces a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, including missiles for Patriot, NASAMS, and Stinger anti-aircraft systems, ammunition for HIMARS, and artillery.

First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga met with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense system, accelerating the supply of missiles and ammunition to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.

The United States announces new military aid to Ukraine worth $400 million, including Patriot missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, Bradley fighting vehicles, MRAPs, Javelin anti-tank systems, and other ammunition.

Canada's Roshel, a manufacturer of armored vehicles supplied to Ukraine, plans to launch production of armored vehicles in Ukraine, employing more than 200 Ukrainian refugees in Canada who are eager to return and contribute to the local economy.

The United States plans to announce a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, including Patriot missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, Bradley fighting vehicles, MRAPs, Javelin anti-tank systems, and other ammunition.

President Zelenskyy has his first phone conversation with the new Prime Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson, congratulating him, inviting him to the Peace Summit in Switzerland, and discussing preparations for the Ukraine-Northern Europe Summit and the bilateral security agreement.

Land Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk is convinced that the loss of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region by Ukrainian troops will not be decisive.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that if Ukraine is not helped, Putin will move to the complete destruction and occupation of our country, after which Russian missiles will target neighboring countries.

Ukraine and Belgium have begun negotiations on a security cooperation agreement, following President Zelenskyy's order and his recent conversation with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Kroo.

Ukraine is preparing at least ten new brigades to defend Kyiv and counter an expected Russian offensive, with the defense of the capital a top priority despite intense fighting in the east.

The High Anti-Corruption Court has granted bail in the amount of UAH 12 million and other procedural obligations to MP Andriy Klochko, suspected of illegal enrichment in excess of UAH 11 million.

In the next two months, Ukraine will enter one of the most critical phases of the war with Russia, as American aid arrives on the front lines and Russia tests Ukrainian defenses in the face of a potential major offensive.

According to Deloitte's audit, Ukrenergo's assets have increased by almost UAH 45 billion, which will allow the company to attract financing for Ukraine's energy sector in the future.

The appointment of former military commissar Oleksandr Muzychenko, who headed the Transcarpathian Regional Center for Civil-Military Protection from 2020 to 2023, as deputy head of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration was approved.

The local population in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine refuses to switch to Russian, which frustrates the occupation authorities, who are considering creating language courses to force Ukrainians to improve their Russian.

Ukraine will insist on full territorial integration without any restrictions in the EU membership agreement, citing the precedent of Cyprus and demanding guarantees of inclusion of Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional UAH 189. 5 million to continue the restoration of damaged apartment buildings in Kyiv region.

The northern areas of Kharkiv region are a "gray zone" where active hostilities are taking place, allowing Russian troops to infiltrate certain areas during the fighting, but Ukrainian troops have successfully repelled a new wave of Russian counteroffensive in the region.

On May 19, Ternopil will host the first RUN 4 VICTORY charity race to raise funds for local military units and municipalities, with the goal of raising UAH 1. 5 million during four marathons in Ukrainian cities.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision allowing two Ukrainian banks to attract up to EUR 30 million from the European Investment Bank to support Ukrainian small and medium-sized businesses by improving preferential lending conditions.

The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate UAH 7. 1 billion to purchase equipment to restore Ukraine's high-voltage power grid and better synchronize it with the EU grid.

Ukrainian farmers have already planted about 10 million hectares of spring crops, including grains, pulses, sunflower, soybeans and sugar beet, during this year's spring sowing campaign.

Ukraine successfully repelled a new wave of Russian counterattacks in the Kharkiv sector with artillery fire after preparing for an offensive.

Russia intends to create a 10-kilometer buffer zone on the border, fighting continues on the border of Kharkiv region, reports Suspilne.

The Ministry of Economy wants to attract assistance with financing teams of experts to help businesses and municipalities with applications for investment projects under the Ukraine Facility.

The absence of heavy military equipment, including battle tanks and modern aircraft, at the "parade" in Moscow indicates large-scale losses of the russian federation in the war in Ukraine.

To balance Ukraine's power system in times of shortage, Ukrenergo applies consumption restrictions for non-household consumers through power limitation schedules depending on the situation.