Russia has created fake organizations that mimic humanitarian missions and does not allow the Red Cross access to Ukrainian prisoners of war. Relatives are advised to contact only state authorities.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reports on the training of officers of the Russian army in the rules of dealing with prisoners. This is due to the increasing number of prisoners in the occupation forces.
Marta Kos stated that all clusters in the negotiations regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU could be opened this year. She is optimistic that Cluster 1 will be opened as early as June.
The main problem of Ukraine's economy is a sharp reduction in exports due to the loss of metallurgical enterprises. Physical destruction of production is a key factor affecting the economy.
According to the forecast of synopticist Natalia Didenko, rainy weather is expected in Ukraine on May 29, especially in the west and north. Air temperature will range from +15 to +26 degrees.
Russia does not want to exchange foreign volunteers and Belarusians because it wants to use them in political games. Ukraine helps to release Muslim prisoners.
Russia is holding Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians in 300 locations, including occupied territories and Belarus. No one has access to them, not even the Red Cross.
Russia is trying to produce 1000 "Shaheds" per day, but Ukraine is ready to respond with powerful strikes from its own drones. The main challenge is funding to accelerate production.
The German government plans to provide Ukraine with millions of euros for the development and production of cruise missiles with a range of up to 2,500 km. Attacks on Ukrainian military factories may become an obstacle.
The number of refugees in Germany reached 3. 45 million, a third from Ukraine. 108,000 Ukrainians arrived in a year, with a total of about 1.2 million.
Zelenskyy announced his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin in the Vatican, Switzerland, or another location. Ukraine is awaiting a memorandum from Russia regarding the terms of a ceasefire.
The Shalimov Surgery Center is experiencing an acute shortage of donor blood, especially type II+. One donor can save up to three lives, so everyone is invited to participate.
The President of Ukraine expressed hope that the war will end by the summer of 2026, when Russia feels the consequences of the sanctions. He added that Ukraine will consider the Russian Federation's memorandum on a ceasefire.
Bilateral agreements have provided Ukraine with about 20 billion euros in aid. Zelensky stressed the need for additional funding for the missile ballistic program and security guarantees for unique production facilities.
Putin is ready to end the war if the West guarantees in writing that NATO will not expand to the east. He also demands a neutral status for Ukraine, the lifting of sanctions and the protection of Russian speakers.
According to Oleksiy Kuleba, the expert evaluation reduced the project's cost from UAH 8. 7 billion to UAH 6.2 billion. The new version takes into account the needs of wartime.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will consider Russia's proposals for a ceasefire and the conditions for a meeting of leaders. Ukraine is ready for negotiations in any format.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin annoys the Trump administration more than he does because he is constantly lying. He also added that the Russians are trying to accumulate 50,000 troops in the Sumy region.
Overnight, Russian forces attacked the Kharkiv region with drones, resulting in one death and seven injuries, including a child. Vasyshcheve and Eskhar were under attack.
In Voitovo, Kyiv region, doctors of the capital Okhmatdyt examined 166 children and detected 481 pathologies, including diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and neurological disorders. Children received medical consultations and research.
In 10 months of operation, the "Army+" application has received half a million electronic reports from military personnel. Additionally, over 1,500 military units have implemented the application.
In challenging times for the country, investing in the future becomes a matter of national resilience. That is why the Favbet Foundation continues its systematic support for children's and youth sports, inclusive initiatives, and educational projects.
The Minister of Energy of Ukraine stated that the attempts by the Russians to start the power units of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant could have dangerous consequences. He urged the IAEA to prevent a catastrophic scenario.
Sergei Lavrov announced preparations for a new round of negotiations with Ukraine. Turkey has confirmed its readiness to organize a meeting between the delegations.
Russian forces are trying to accumulate 50,000 soldiers in the Sumy direction, but the operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are hindering them. Ukrainian military pushed the enemy back 4 km near Kostyantynivka.
Russia is planning a large-scale offensive in Donetsk region in the summer, Ukraine is preparing to defend itself. Experts believe that this may be Moscow's last chance to achieve its захватницьких goals.
Ukraine has preliminarily approved draft negotiating positions for clusters 2 and 6 for negotiations on joining the EU. The position on cluster 1 has already been submitted to the European Commission.
The US supports any mechanisms for ending the war, but it can only be stopped through diplomatic means. Trump calls on the parties to direct negotiations and avoid escalation.
At night, UAVs attacked the Moscow region, in particular the Dubna Machine-Building Plant, which produces Orion drones, and the ELMA technology park, where microchips and guidance systems for UAVs are made.
Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin, who is under sanctions, has acquired 9. 95% of Yandex's shares. The deal was carried out through companies belonging to his holding company "Interros".
