Ukraine
Farmers have sown 94% of the area, or 5. 6 million hectares of spring crops. The largest amount of grain was sown in Poltava, Chernihiv, and Vinnytsia regions.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has debunked a fake report regarding Law No. 395/2026 on disconnecting communications during air raid alerts. No decisions regarding restricting the operations of mobile providers have been made at this time.
Since the beginning of the war, fire has destroyed 165,000 hectares of forest, and damages have exceeded 1 trillion hryvnias. Enemy shelling remains the main cause of the fires.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs will consider any strike on its diplomats in Kyiv as a targeted attack. Warsaw calls on Russia to immediately cease its illegal aggression.
In the Chernihiv region, drones caused 7 hectares of plantations to burn and damaged infrastructure. In the Sumy region, nine civilians were wounded as a result of shelling.
Shelling of energy facilities in six regions of Ukraine has caused power outages. Power engineers are restoring the grids and asking citizens to conserve electricity in the evening.
Over the past day, 267 combat engagements took place, including 47 in the Pokrovsk direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck drone control points and areas of enemy manpower concentration.
TCR officials are suspected of fictitiously mobilizing 276 individuals, including deceased persons and prisoners. Three suspects have been remanded in custody as a preventive measure.
Lawyers warn of risks of up to 12 years in prison for assets in the occupied territories. Any interaction with property can become grounds for opening a case.
Air defense shot down 111 enemy drones out of 122 launched during the night attack. Hits were recorded at 11 locations; the enemy continues to launch new UAVs.
The National Bank has set the dollar rate at 44. 24 UAH, while the euro rose to 51.53 UAH. In exchange offices, the dollar is bought at 44.02 UAH, and the euro is sold for 51.70 UAH.
Marco Rubio stated the U. S. is ready for mediation in the war. This comes after Russia's threats to attack Kyiv and "decision-making centers."
On May 26, strong winds of up to 20 m/s and localized short-term showers are expected in Ukraine. Air temperatures will reach 26 degrees Celsius, and up to 30 degrees in Zakarpattia.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 1,010 occupiers and 64 artillery systems. Additionally, 1,790 enemy drones and 10 ground robotic systems were destroyed.
The world celebrates Georgia's Independence Day, Dracula Day, and World Redhead Day. The Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Apostles Carpus and Alphaeus.
The strike on Bila Tserkva debunked the myth of the "Oreshnik's" superpower due to the small craters. The Russian Federation plans to produce only five such missiles per year until 2026.
The Finnish Coast Guard has recorded GPS interference originating from the Russian Federation near the Åland Islands. This is linked to the protection of Russian ports from Ukrainian attacks.
The Liberal Party of Moldova demands the expulsion of the Russian Ambassador over statements about linguistic pressure in Transnistria. The diplomat characterized the study of the Romanian language as intimidation.
Latvia will receive new air defense radars based on Ukraine's recommendations for drone protection. The systems were selected following the crash of a drone in Lake Drīdzis.
Andrii Sybiha reported 90 deaths of Belarusians who fought for Ukraine. The parties discussed the accountability of the Lukashenko regime for war crimes.
Yaroslav Chornohor has become the MFA special envoy for cooperation with the Belarusian opposition. The parties agreed on political dialogue and humanitarian cooperation.
The National Guard is striking equipment on the Mariupol-Taganrog highway to disrupt Russian logistics. Hornet drones have reached the border, threatening a fuel blockade of Crimea.
Heorhii Tykhyi recalled Russia's weekly attacks on Kyiv over the past four years. He described the aggressor's new threats as an attempt to play yet another card.
Ambassador Mathernová stated that EU diplomats remain in Kyiv despite Russia's threats. She called Moscow's statements a manifestation of despair and an attempt at intimidation.
Sybiha urged partners to ignore Russia's threats regarding strikes on Kyiv. He emphasized the need for a proportional response through force and support.
Thanks to drones and technology, Ukraine has managed to stabilize the front. The President also announced plans for domestic anti-ballistic missile production in Europe.
Zelenskyy discussed ending the hot phase of the war by November, provided there are security guarantees. The priorities are supporting the army and meeting IMF requirements.
Dynamo midfielder Volodymyr Brazhko will replace Yehor Yarmoliuk, who sustained an injury, in the Ukraine national team. The player will miss the matches against Poland and Denmark.
The Czech government has approved a bill to revoke protection status for absences exceeding 30 days. Additionally, refugees will be required to register their vehicles.
The Ukrainian equivalent of the Patriot system could begin intercepting Russian ballistic missiles by the end of the year. The Freya project has already received support from Germany, France, and Norway.