The European Commission is working on strengthening sanctions against Russia due to its attacks on Ukraine. It is necessary to increase defense support for Ukraine and increase pressure on the Russian Federation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Berlin to discuss future technical negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Friedrich Merz plans to inform about the new package of EU sanctions against Russia.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities are becoming more intense, Ukrainian air defense is barely holding up. Missiles for SAMP/T have run out, a year and a half without shells for Crotale.
The Kremlin reported that work on the draft memorandum on a ceasefire with Ukraine is ongoing. The document has not yet been submitted, as it requires careful preparation.
Border guards found the bodies of two Ukrainians who were trying to illegally cross the border in the mountains. The preliminary cause of death of both men is hypothermia.
Russia produces more missiles and drones than it uses, media reports.
The Finnish Foreign Ministry demands explanations from russia regarding the alleged violation of the country's airspace by two military aircraft. The incident occurred over the Gulf of Finland, and the border service is conducting an investigation.
SAP refused to provide a full answer about the investigation of a possible leak from NABU with the participation of Uglava and detective Polyuga. No suspicions have been announced in a year, details of the case are hidden.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Donald Trump is aware of Putin's lies about peaceful intentions in Ukraine. Macron called for a lasting ceasefire and the establishment of a deadline for action.
Russia does not consider the Vatican as a neutral platform for negotiations with Ukraine. They propose Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
peskov said that Trump's words about putin are related to emotional overload. He also commented on the shelling of Ukraine and accused Kyiv of threats and drone attacks.
UAH 55. 5 billion of VAT has already been reimbursed in Ukraine, which is UAH 10.8 billion more than last year. UAH 30.4 billion is being processed, but this is a normal working process, Kravchenko assures.
Rafael Nadal officially said goodbye to tennis at the Roland Garros tournament. He was accompanied by sports legends: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
Dmitry Peskov said that there is no understanding yet either on the continuation of the negotiation process with Ukraine, or on the place of their holding. Russia is grateful to Turkey for the conditions in Istanbul.
For the third day in a row, the Russian Federation has been setting anti-records, bombarding Ukraine with deadly weapons. Yurii Ihnat stated that only strong anti-Russian sanctions aimed at stopping the production of weapons can stop this trend.
The Kremlin's press secretary called civilian objects in Ukraine military targets to justify the strikes. This happened after a massive Russian attack on the Odessa region.
In 2024, 14. 4% of participants failed the NMT (National Multidisciplinary Test), with mathematics posing the biggest challenges. English language leads in the number of 200-point scorers, and 283,370 individuals underwent testing.
In the next two weeks, Russian propagandists will continue to discredit diplomacy. Narratives about the lack of support for Ukraine from the EU and the US and other fables will be spread.
Dmytro Lubinets gave advice on how to support former prisoners of war. It is important to show respect, empathy and adhere to psychological boundaries.
Zelenskyy stated that Russian terror must be countered with sanctions, blocking finances and oil. Russia has increased the number of drones, ignoring diplomacy.
The EU is preparing the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, but its adoption will be difficult, the Presidential Office suggests. Some EU countries are defending the values of the "Russian world," which complicates consensus.
Russia possesses up to 500 ballistic missiles, such as "Iskander" and "Kinzhal", which are difficult to intercept. Massive attacks could exhaust Ukrainian air defense, leading to a breakthrough in defense.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has set a new date for the celebration of the Day of Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From now on, it will be celebrated on May 27, instead of July 29.
Due to bad weather, 32 settlements in two regions are without power. Electricity consumption increased by 7.9% due to cloudy weather, but the system is balanced.
The draft law on multiple citizenship has passed the Verkhovna Rada committee. The goal is to give citizens abroad confidence that Ukraine will not abandon them. The final project may be ready by the end of 2025.
On the night of May 26, Russia attacked Ukraine, launching 9 Kh-101 cruise missiles and 355 strike UAVs. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all missiles and neutralized 288 drones.
Kaja Kallas stated about the increase in Russian attacks on Ukraine, emphasizing the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation. The EU is ready to act and hopes for the support of international partners.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv region with drones, causing destruction and a fire at a private enterprise in Vashchevo. Two women were killed and five wounded in the region during the day.
Ruslan Stefanchuk stated that Ukraine has high expectations regarding the opening of three clusters of negotiations with the EU already in June. The government has approved roadmaps and handed them over to European colleagues.
A 14-year-old boy was injured as a result of a night attack by Russian troops on the Odesa region. The teenager suffered cut wounds to his leg in Velykodolynske.
