Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding a possible meeting in Istanbul. They discussed a four-way meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United States.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskyy about relations between the countries and preparations for negotiations in Istanbul. Turkey will continue its efforts for peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Artur Yemelyanov was detained for encroaching on the economic security of Ukraine and attempting to escape. He agreed to change the preventive measure in order to leave the country.
The President of Ukraine announced a planned conversation with Erdogan to add real substance to a possible meeting. He also noted that neither Ukraine nor Turkey have information about the Russian "memorandum".
Intelligence reported on the increase of personnel by Russia, strikes on cities and weapons production. Ukraine needs investments in the defense industry, air defense equipment and long-range weapons.
American Senator Lindsey Graham stated that he would call on European partners to lower the price ceiling on oil. According to him, Ukraine will not lose this war.
Artur Yemelyanov was detained after a court decision to change the measure of restraint. He is suspected of encroaching on the economic security of Ukraine.
Senator Blumenthal announced the possibility of the US introducing tariffs of 500% for countries buying Russian oil, including India and China. This will be the Senate's response to the continuation of energy trade with Russia.
The US Senate will begin advancing a bill on sanctions against Russia as early as next week. Lindsey Graham stressed that the US will hit Putin hard with sanctions, and a 500% duty will be imposed on goods from China.
The President of Ukraine stated that russia is using negotiations as a cover, preparing for an offensive. He emphasized the need to increase sanctions pressure to force russia to peace.
The SBU and police detained four collaborators in Kherson. They worked in the occupation administration and prisons during the occupation of the city, and they face up to 15 years in prison.
Representatives of the pharmaceutical market appealed to the authorities due to attempts to change the rules for the provision of marketing services. The new version of the Ministry of Health's resolution may hit pharmacies and change the balance in the market.
Procurement agencies have increased the volume of drone purchases, but brigades receive them with a delay. Often they receive not what they ordered, due to changes in needs in different directions.
The former Prime Minister of Ukraine during the Yanukovych era, Mykola Azarov, has been elected as an academician in the Department of Earth Sciences. Azarov's candidacy was supported by 527 academicians.
Ukraine will not pay 665 million dollars on public debt related to economic growth. The moratorium will be in effect until the completion of debt restructuring.
In a school geography textbook in Portugal, Crimea is classified as part of the Russian Federation. The head of the Union of Ukrainians, Pavlo Sadokha, called for the error to be corrected and emphasized the Russian narratives in the textbook.
Nebenzya stated that Russia is ready to consider a ceasefire on the condition that mobilization in Ukraine is stopped and the supply of weapons from the West is ceased. Sybiha called this rhetoric a slap in the face to everyone who advocates for peace.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Rosen Zhelyazkov to participate in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, where they will discuss security and the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Prime Minister of Bulgaria confirmed his participation.
Russia declares its readiness to escalate hostilities, ignoring calls for peace. Sybiha emphasizes that this is a contempt for all countries that strive for a peaceful settlement.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife visited the "Book Arsenal", where they purchased several books, including "Kill the Tyrant" and "Lyrics of Mariupol Bomb Shelters". The President noted the resilience of Ukrainians and the power of culture.
Andriy Yermak announced Ukraine's readiness to continue negotiations with Russia to cease fire. Turkey provided a platform for the meeting of the parties in Istanbul on May 16.
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development proposes to lift restrictions on raising water tariffs. This may lead to higher prices for centralized water supply and drainage services for the population.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Turkey and Erdogan for their support in the release of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity. They also discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war.
A volunteer from New Zealand, Sean Le Kerns, died during combat operations. He defended Ukraine in the ranks of the Defense Forces, as reported by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia.
Volodymyr Valchuk reported that the situation in the Kupyansk direction is difficult, but controlled. The Russians are trying to accumulate forces and conduct assault operations with small groups of infantry, without armored vehicles.
Head of ARMA Olena Duma spoke out against draft law No. 12374-d on the reform of the agency, calling it unconstitutional. The reform envisages changes in asset management and the election of the head of ARMA.
Since the beginning of the day, 93 combat clashes have taken place, a third of them in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy has become more active in the Lyman direction, carrying out numerous attacks near populated areas.
Millions of tons of electronic waste are generated worldwide every year, most of which is not recycled. The situation in Ukraine is worsened by the "gray" market, which blocks the creation of a transparent e-waste disposal system.
Former CIA chief Petraeus believes that if successful in Ukraine, putin may attack Lithuania. He criticized the US delay in arming and emphasized the huge losses of the russian federation.
A large tornado was spotted in Chernihiv, which caused concern among local residents. Ecologists warn about a possible increase in such phenomena in Ukraine due to climate change.
