Ukraine has conducted a prisoner exchange and returned 390 people. According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the exchange will be continued this weekend, as agreed in Turkey.
Putin is not ready for peace, and the aggressor's demands are unacceptable. Advisor to the OP Mykhailo Podolyak stated that forcing Russia to peace is now more important than negotiations. And for this, Ukraine needs weapons and strengthening of anti-Russian sanctions.
Yulia Svyrydenko announced the completion of all procedures for the launch of the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund. The fund will promote the reconstruction and economic growth of Ukraine.
Most Ukrainian employees experience burnout and stress due to the war and economic instability. 75% of employees are considering quitting, and 40% are experiencing stress due to overwork.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a prisoner exchange with Ukraine, as a result of which Kyiv received 270 military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and 120 civilians. Russia also received 270 military personnel and 120 civilians.
On May 23, Russia attacked the Odesa port with two ballistic missiles. A port worker was killed, and eight more civilians were injured. Infrastructure and equipment were damaged.
During the day, 84 combat clashes took place on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russians made 25 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian defenders, 21 attacks were repelled.
After the shooting of two Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine appealed to the UN and the Red Cross. The Ombudsman called for reporting the crimes of the Russian Federation.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit PJSC "Energiya" in the Lipetsk region. The company provides batteries for the OTRK "Iskander-M", cruise missiles and other special equipment of the occupiers.
In Dnipro, a judge fatally hit a pedestrian who was crossing the road in an undesignated area. The SBI has launched a pre-trial investigation into the accident.
On May 22, 2025, in the Pokrovsk direction, the occupiers captured two unarmed Ukrainian soldiers and shot them with machine guns in a forest belt. An investigation into a war crime has been launched.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Georgiy Tikhiy called for an end to Soviet nostalgia, emphasizing that the collapse of the USSR was a moment of hope. Earlier, Putin's advisor stated that the USSR allegedly still exists from a legal point of view.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland stated that the EU must be prepared for the US to lose interest not only in Ukraine, but also in Europe. American leaders are openly declaring a change of priorities.
The government has supplemented the list of minerals of national importance, taking into account current trends. Hydrogen, gas, caesium and new sections have been added: non-combustible and man-made.
The introduction of EU duties on Ukrainian agricultural products may cause economic damage to Ukraine and undermine confidence in Europe. This will reduce Ukraine's export revenue to 3.5 billion euros.
In Kyiv, farewell was bid to TV presenter and serviceman Maksym Nelipa. He died in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The Hero will be buried at the Baikove Cemetery.
The dispute between oligarch Mordashov and Governor Filimonov showed changes in the relationship between business and government in Russia. Billionaires are losing influence, becoming dependent on the Kremlin.
russia insists on elections in Ukraine before a peace agreement, questioning the legitimacy of Zelensky. lavrov considers this the best solution for signing a peace.
Unstable weather is expected on Kyiv Day: rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. The temperature will fluctuate from +18°C to +20°C, possible hail during thunderstorms.
On the night of May 23, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 175 strike UAVs. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 150 Shahed-type drones in various directions.
The Association of Ukrainian Museums called on Zelensky to intervene in the dismissal of the directors of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and Sophia of Kyiv reserves. They consider this a threat to cultural heritage.
A draft law on the creation of a crypto reserve may be registered in the Verkhovna Rada. It will allow adding virtual assets to reserves, if there is a decision of the regulator.
Ukraine is investigating 75 criminal proceedings regarding the killings of 268 Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russians. The increase in the number of crimes is linked to directives from the top leadership of the Russian Federation.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will participate in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe summit. Zelenskyy also discussed with him the preparations for negotiations with the Russian Federation.
The Security Service of Ukraine has identified 176 Russian citizens who illegally owned almost 100 hectares of agricultural land in the Kyiv region. Currently, these plots have been returned to the ownership of Ukraine.
Russian "Gazprom Neft" suffered losses of 21. 3 billion rubles in the first quarter of 2025 due to sanctions, expensive services and logistical problems. Another giant, Gazprom, is also suffering losses and asking for help.
Lavrov said that Russia is actively preparing for the second round of negotiations on peace with Ukraine. And the memorandum is already at an "advanced stage." However, the venue for the upcoming negotiations is still unknown.
The IMF supports a floating exchange rate of the hryvnia in Ukraine for inflation targeting and stabilization of monetary policy.
Donald Trump announced a successful prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.
German company Kontron, through its Slovenian subsidiary Iskra Technologies, exported telecom technologies to Russia, despite EU sanctions. The export lasted from July to November 2023.
