The Lithuanian government is considering a ban on citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus from participating in sports and scientific events. This would allow for references to national security.
Russia is installing EW systems on Shaheds to suppress Ukrainian interceptor drones. The modernized drones are already attacking critical infrastructure.
On May 28, ZNPP was without communication for 12 hours due to hostilities. Grossi reported drone strikes and a halt in fuel supplies for the plant's systems.
Sweden has begun training Ukrainian pilots on Gripen and is preparing the transfer of aircraft with Meteor missiles. The training program will expand as early as this autumn.
19-year-old Karpaty goalkeeper Nazar Domchak has moved to Slavia Prague. The contract is signed until 2031, and the buyout fee amounted to 5 million euros.
Richard Blumenthal hopes for a positive US response regarding the request for air defense. Zelenskyy sent a letter to Trump and Congress about strengthening sky protection.
Since the beginning of the day, 189 combat engagements have occurred, and the enemy has launched nearly 4,000 drones. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
G7 and EU ambassadors are staying in Kyiv despite Russia's threats of systemic strikes on the city. Diplomats continue their work and are meeting with business associations.
HUR released an intercept regarding the losses of occupiers and foreign mercenaries due to friendly fire.
Backup power has been provided for 69. 2% of the needs of water and heat supply facilities. 22.2 billion hryvnias have been allocated for the protection of critical infrastructure.
The First Lady visited the Book Arsenal in Kyiv and selected three new editions. President Zelenskyy presented a book to the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson.
22. 1 billion UAH has been allocated for infrastructure protection, with works to be completed by June 1. An additional 3 billion UAH will be directed towards the purchase of 216 new modular boiler houses.
Oleinykova was forced to remove the Kalinouski Regiment patch due to WTA requirements at Roland Garros. The tennis player kept the symbol in her pocket throughout the entire match.
In April 2024, in the Donetsk region, police officers inflicted injuries on a teenager born in 2008. Proceedings have been opened regarding the abuse of official powers
Vadym "Karaya" Voroshylov is mastering the Swedish Gripen fighter jets and rates them highly. The first batch of aircraft equipped with Meteor missiles is expected in December or January.
Ukraine receives over 90% of its anti-ballistic capabilities through the PURL initiative. Fedorov discussed the supply of PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles with US Congressmen.
Latvia is installing three rows of concrete blocks on the border with the Russian Federation to deter military equipment. Work within the Baltic Defense Line is expected to be completed by 2028.
On May 29, rains will occur in all regions of Ukraine and winds will strengthen. Warming in the country will only begin with the arrival of June.
The nationalization of Fire Point will harm Ukraine's defense capabilities and slow down the development of critically important military programs. Denys Shtilerman, the company's chief designer and co-owner, stated that it was the private model that allowed Fire Point to rapidly scale production, reinvest profits into R&D, and become one of the key manufacturers of long-range systems in Ukraine.
During NATO exercises in Sweden, Ukrainian UAV operators conditionally destroyed 20 tanks. Due to the success of the drones, part of the maneuvers had to be restarted three times.
Zelenskyy expects the opening of the first cluster of EU accession negotiations in June. The European Commission may propose the start of the process as early as June 16.
Zelenskyy and Kristersson signed a declaration on the Drone Deal and air defense. The countries will strengthen defense cooperation and the production of anti-ballistic missile systems.
Fire Point stated that it has not received government funding for development, has passed an audit by a Big Four firm, and characterized the allegations of a "monopoly" and "inflated prices" as an information attack.
Veterans with visual impairments will receive up to 95,000 hryvnias for adapted equipment. The government also updated the accessibility monitoring system in communities.
Russian intelligence services are spreading fakes about migrants in Ukraine. Work permit statistics completely refute the enemy propaganda.
Ukrzaliznytsia has equipped trains on routes to Lviv, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi with air conditioning. More than five additional trainsets will be modernized by the end of the year.
The Ukraine national team, under the leadership of Maldera, has begun its training camp in Lviv. An open training session and friendly matches against Poland and Denmark are planned.
Russians recruit Africans through job advertisements, seize their passports, and force them to go to war. Another Nigerian national was liquidated in the Kharkiv region.
The Pentagon plans to fund UAV manufacturers to increase production and lower prices. The US government may acquire ownership stakes in private companies.
The RF is sabotaging prisoner exchange agreements and blaming Ukraine for it. Ombudsman Lubinets stated that the process is being used to conduct psychological operations (IPSO).
