Ukraine
Votes gathered in the U. S. Congress to bring Ukraine aid to the floor: what this means and whether there are chances for approval.
Over the past year and a half, 119 lawyers have received notices of suspicion, and 79 cases are already in court. As the Prosecutor General noted, this is not a fight against the legal profession, but a cleansing of the profession from those who use it as a cover.
The AFU struck a Tor SAM system, a Yastreb radar, and a Redut-2US communications complex on the territory of the Russian Federation and in occupied territories. Enemy warehouses and repair units were also destroyed.
Draft Law No. 15232 proposes the creation of a Unified Register of Mobilization Needs for transparent conscription. Citizens will be able to see the order of priority and mobilization requirements.
The Kremlin's demands for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from four regions are a form of tactical pressure on the US. A stable front and strikes deep into the Russian Federation remain Kyiv's main trump cards, says expert Volodymyr Fesenko.
Rada is considering over a thousand amendments to bill No. 12360. The document envisages the cancellation of the tax exemption for parcels under €150 as early as May 26.
The former head of the MSEC was sentenced to 5 years in prison for extorting 5,000 dollars for disability status. The official's property will be confiscated by court order.
Switzerland has notified the Council of Europe of its accession to the agreement on the special tribunal. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the initiative is moving into a practical phase.
Parliament has passed a law on the military funeral ritual for service members declared dead by a court. Honors will be rendered even in the absence of the hero's body.
A study by Harvard Medical School has shown that modern AI models are, in most cases, more accurate at determining diagnoses than real doctors. Against the backdrop of medical errors, the complexity of protecting patient rights, and a crisis of trust, people are increasingly seeking alternative mechanisms for verifying medical diagnoses.
Attorney Ihor Fomin reported preparations for the payment of 140 million hryvnias in bail for Andriy Yermak. The defense also plans to appeal the validity of the court's decision.
Five people were killed, 39 injured, and 20 went missing due to the Russian strike on Kyiv. SES rescuers continue search operations and debris removal.
The SBI suspects Volodymyr Omelyan of evading duties through deception during his service. He faces up to ten years in prison under Article 409 of the Criminal Code.
Former "LPR minister" received 12 years in prison for organizing the seizure of agricultural assets worth UAH 3. 1 billion. The court also granted claims for the recovery of these damages.
Five people were killed in Kyiv, and in Kherson, Russian drones twice attacked a UN vehicle. 180 objects were damaged, and rescue operations continue under the rubble.
The Rada proposes to ban indefinite deferments and create a registry of individuals. Those with deferments must pay contributions or work at critical infrastructure facilities.
The Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 15167 on directing the military tax to a special fund. Starting from 2027, these funds will be used exclusively for payments to military personnel.
The EU plans to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2026. The European Commission will present the relevant proposal in the near future due to the ongoing war.
Ukraine and Finland have exposed a scheme to transfer a tugboat for the Russian Federation's shadow fleet. A Ukrainian suspect helped the aggressor bypass sanctions for oil exports.
Russia has damaged four Ukrzaliznytsia locomotives over the past two days. Another strike on the railway occurred overnight in the Kharkiv region; no people were injured.
Preparing borscht in May 2026 costs nearly 300 hryvnias due to bad weather and the crisis. Carrots and white cabbage have seen the highest price increases.
About 25% of the Russian corporate bond market is at risk due to the economic crisis. In 2026, companies must repay 6.6 trillion rubles.
Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles during the meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping. Sybiha urged the leaders of the US and China to use their influence to stop the war.
Due to a massive attack and bad weather, some consumers in 12 regions were left without electricity. Power engineers are conducting repairs; no restrictions are planned for today.
Former Head of the Presidential Office Yermak will appeal the arrest with a bail set at 140 million hryvnias. He denies guilt and stated he lacks the funds to post bail.
The enemy attacked the ports of the Odesa region, the railway, and residential buildings in six cities. Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy, and other settlements came under fire.
Zelenskyy reported the launch of over 1,560 drones and 56 missiles since yesterday. In Kyiv, 20 locations were damaged; there is a fatality and destruction in the regions.
Air defense neutralized 41 missiles and 652 drones during a massive overnight strike. The main direction of the enemy attack was targeted at Kyiv and the region.
During the past 24 hours, 1,060 Russian soldiers and 1,853 enemy drones were eliminated. Additionally, 68 artillery systems, 3 tanks, and 213 units of motor vehicles were destroyed.
Occupiers in Mariupol are forcing residents to vacate their homes within three days. Apartments are being declared 'ownerless' and seized despite the presence of owners.