Mark Rutte wants to hold a short NATO summit without divisions among members due to Trump and Zelensky. The US may cut support for Ukraine, complicating the situation at the summit.
In January–April 2025, the largest share of budget revenues was provided by the manufacturing industry and trade – 17. 2% each. The largest increase in payments was shown by the manufacturing industry – by 43.4%.
Friedrich Merz stated that the West's efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine have been unsuccessful. He emphasized that Europe should prepare for long-term support for Ukraine.
Tomorrow, May 28, Ukraine will again be mostly rainy, except for the east. Air temperature will range from +16 to +26 degrees, with strong winds expected in the east.
Since the beginning of the invasion, over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war have died in Russian detention facilities. Examinations of the bodies have revealed numerous traces of violence, torture, and lack of medical care.
Most beaches are planned to be opened in Odesa and the region. There is also high demand for recreation in the Carpathians, Zakarpattia, and Bukovel.
Ukraine and the Council of Europe Development Bank have signed an agreement for 50 million euros to provide housing for IDPs. The funds will go to preferential mortgages at 3% per annum for a term of up to 30 years.
Latvia has sent 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine as part of an international coalition. Two Latvian companies will supply 12,000 drones within six months.
The epidemic season 2024/2025 has officially ended. More than 4.6 million Ukrainians have had acute respiratory viral infections, more than half of them children, and the incidence of COVID-19 has decreased by 7.4 times.
On the night of May 27, Russia launched 60 Shahed-type UAVs at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 43 enemy drones in the East, North and South of the country.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 57 UAH/USD, which is 7 kopecks lower than the previous figure. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.73-41.20 UAH.
The German Foreign Minister has rejected criticism from Russia regarding the permission for Ukraine to strike targets on Russian territory. He stated that Germany will support Ukraine in its fight against the aggressor.
Over the past day, 170 combat clashes were recorded, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions. The enemy launched missile and air strikes on the positions of Ukrainian units.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 26, Russian troops lost 990 soldiers and 9 cruise missiles. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, more than 988,000 occupiers have been eliminated.
The ISW believes that the Russian Federation is trying to convince the West to stop military support for Ukraine. Permission to strike the Russian Federation threatens the ability to continue strikes on Ukraine.
On May 27, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Special Operations Forces. The SSO performs the most dangerous tasks and actively cooperates with NATO, Ukrainian special forces are among the best in Europe.
New rules for storing and transporting vaccines have come into effect in Ukraine. It is forbidden to use household refrigerators and thermal bags for MIBP.
According to weather forecasters, May 27 in Ukraine will be cloudy, with rain in almost all territories. Air temperature will range from 14° to 29°.
Donald Trump is considering imposing new sanctions against Russia due to attacks on Ukraine. A decision may be made as early as this week.
Russia is adapting strike systems and increasing the production of drones to prepare for a long war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has about 500 ballistic missiles.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the latest Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, which resulted in civilian deaths. The only way to stop the war is to increase support for Ukraine.
German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil denied lifting restrictions on Western long-range weapons strikes on Russian territory. According to him, there are no new decisions on this issue.
Sweden provides Ukraine with 4. 8 billion crowns (417 million euros) as part of the 19th aid package. The funds will be used for demining, drones, maritime capabilities, air defense and more.
Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine aims to achieve peace in 2025 and needs increased pressure on Russia with the support of the United States. Kyiv does not recognize the occupation of territories and is ready for negotiations with the participation of Europe.
Business entities must obtain an emission permit. The document is issued free of charge within 20 days after submitting the application with a package of documents.
Russian troops have occupied Novenke, Basivka, Veselivka and Zhuravka in the Sumy region, but residents have been evacuated. Fighting continues near other villages, Ukrainian troops are in control of the situation.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. They discussed efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine and economic issues.
Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Putin's actions after the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukraine, but did not support strict sanctions. He refuses to join European sanctions and provide weapons to Ukraine.
During the day, 141 combat engagements took place on the front lines, with the enemy launching 1,158 kamikaze drone strikes and conducting 3,155 artillery shellings. The most intense fighting is occurring in the Pokrovsk direction.
The President of Ukraine instructed to increase the production of interceptor drones, attracting more funding from partners. There will also be separate funding for the Ukrainian ballistic program.
