Ukraine
NABU exposed a State Border Guard Service official and a businessman for extorting a $1 million bribe. The money was demanded from the winner of a tender for the supply of 270 drones.
President Zelenskyy has appointed Oleksandr Zavitnevych and Serhii Marchenko to the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Decree No. 445/2024 takes effect on the day of its publication.
On Saturday, PSG and Arsenal will compete for the Champions League trophy in Budapest. The Parisians are defending their title, while the Londoners are fighting for the first trophy in their history.
Zelenskyy offered assistance to Romania following a Russian drone strike on a residential building. The President called on the EU to strengthen sanctions against the aggressor.
Due to a Russian drone falling on a residential building in Galați, Romania is closing the Russian consulate in Constanța. The Consul General has been declared persona non grata.
The High Council of Justice has suspended three Supreme Court judges until July 19, 2026. The decision was made due to suspicion of involvement in a corruption scheme.
SAPO has completed the case regarding the former head of the State Tax Service and a 147 million hryvnia scheme. Over 200 companies were used to minimize taxes through bribes.
Intelligence warned of Russia preparing a new massive strike. Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and new anti-Russian sanctions with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Starting July 2026, the addition of 5% bioethanol to gasoline will become mandatory. The Ministry of Economy assures that this will not change prices and does not pose a threat of grain shortages.
During a conversation with the Chancellor of Austria, Zelenskyy warned that Russia is preparing a massive strike. The President urged partners to provide more anti-ballistic systems.
The former artist was convicted for supporting Russian aggression and spreading propaganda. The court imposed a 12-year prison sentence with confiscation of property and intellectual property rights to her music.
Sweden has joined the Freya project to protect Europe's skies. Ukraine is developing its own ballistics and an independent missile interception system.
Donald Tusk called the naming of the SOF unit after the Heroes of the UPA a threat to relations. In Poland, there are proposals to strip Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle.
To verify the record, archival certificates, orders, or witness testimonies are acceptable. Employment record books must be digitized by June 10, 2026.
The Russian Geran-2 drone was in Romanian airspace for four minutes. It was not shot down due to the risk it posed to the city of Galați in particular.
The Russian Federation accuses Ukraine of provocation after its drone hit a house in Romania. The Romanian Ministry of Defense officially confirmed the airspace violation.
Nearly 3,000 nuclear power plant employees practiced actions in the event of radiation accidents. Specialists from Energoatom, the State Emergency Service, and medical services were involved in the exercises.
Sales of Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro with Leica optics and batteries up to 7000 mAh start in Ukraine. The price of the new products at Allo starts from 27,499 hryvnias.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will reduce the processing time for issuing passports abroad and implement queuing systems. Minister Sybiha announced the resolution of issues with passport forms and the implementation of rapid delivery.
Russia has allowed companies to purchase anti-aircraft guns and electronic warfare systems for drone protection. The mechanism was implemented to safeguard oil refineries and industrial facilities.
A Russian drone hit a residential building in Galați, Romania. President Dan and NATO Secretary General Rutte agreed to strengthen air defense.
Due to a Russian drone hitting a house in Galați, the EU will accelerate the development of new sanctions. Romania is also considering the possibility of activating Article 4 of the NATO Treaty.
In April, the average salary in regional state administrations reached 45. 1 thousand hryvnias. The total number of civil servants in Ukraine decreased to 165.8 thousand people.
US Ambassador Matthew Whitaker condemned the Russian drone strike on a house in Romania. The attack in Galați resulted in injuries; the US pledges to defend NATO territories.
Firewood sales volumes reached 1. 1 million cubic meters, which is twice the figures of 2023. The cost of fuel ranges from 950 to 1,400 hryvnias per cubic meter.
A Russian drone exploded in a residential area of Romania, threatening European security. Sybiha called for strengthening Ukraine's air defense to protect neighboring states.
There are 8 million Ukrainians abroad, and we will have to fight for their return. Some countries do not want to let them go due to their contribution to the economy.
Fraudsters swindled foreigners out of more than 100,000 euros through investment schemes. The organizers were detained during a joint operation between Ukraine and Latvia.
Borscht has been inscribed on the UNESCO Heritage List as a symbol of Ukrainian identity. In Ukraine, there are over 70 variations of preparing this legendary dish.
The share of Russians who consider TV their primary news source fell to 47% in 2024. A third of the country's population has stopped watching television altogether.