Finland is closely monitoring Russia's troop buildup on the border. The Finnish military is preparing for the worst-case scenario, fearing an expansion of the Kremlin's aggression.
The Presidents of Ukraine and Serbia agreed on the development of cooperation in the format Ukraine – South-Eastern Europe. They also agreed on a schedule of further contacts to increase the effectiveness of interaction.
Andriy Yermak discussed the meeting in Istanbul and negotiations on ending the war with Swiss advisor Gabriel Lühinger. Switzerland has confirmed its readiness to host future meetings.
The developments outline conditions and practices that ensure the most cooperative interaction for all market participants.
Karol Nawrocki considers such an approach senseless and warns against a direct conflict between NATO and Russia. Tusk called Nawrocki's position on refusing Ukraine's accession to NATO mortally dangerous.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded poet Yuriy Rybchynskyi the Order of Yaroslav the Wise, IV class, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Over three years, Ukraine has received over $133 billion in international aid. Germany has provided €17.3 billion, and Canada – €10.3 billion.
Thunderstorms, hail and squalls are forecast in the western regions of Ukraine on May 23. Forecasters have declared a Level I hazard for Rivne, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky and other regions.
A veteran and volunteer Nestor Dylyk was brutally beaten in Novyi Rozdil, Lviv region. The attack occurred during the notification of those liable for military service, when he asked a man to show his military ID.
In the first half of 2025, 428 gas stations with signs of illegal activity were recorded in Ukraine. Most of them are in Lviv, Odesa, Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Thanks to the eOselia program, thousands of Ukrainian families have received their own housing worth more than UAH 28 billion. You can apply through the Diia app.
Ukraine plans to introduce a mechanism by which parents can determine future guardians for their children. This will help protect the rights of the child in case of loss of parents.
In 2025, cryptocurrency has finally ceased to be something distant and incomprehensible—now it is present in the most unexpected formats. Innovations go beyond digital wallets and appear in pharmacies and stores.
According to the survey, 1 in 4 Ukrainian children are considering moving abroad for development and opportunities. Safety is not the main factor, but it is important.
The President of Ukraine invited the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, to the Ukraine - South-Eastern Europe summit. Sandu confirmed her participation in the event.
The court has seized the assets of the son of the former president of JSC "Motor Sich" in the amount of half a billion hryvnias. Among the blocked property are dozens of company objects, workshops and shares.
Warm weather is expected in Ukraine on Friday, +20. ..+25 degrees. However, thunderstorms will pass in the west and it will get colder to +12...+18 degrees, in the evening the rain will reach Kyiv region.
Natalia Maksymenko, who was exposed by NABU for bribery, is serving in the 422nd BPS battalion. The motion to remove her from office was left without consideration.
Ukraine and Russia do not yet have agreements on further meetings. According to Peskov, work is underway to implement the agreements reached in Istanbul.
Ukraine has tightened control over the technical inspection of commercial transport. Other changes to the traffic rules that are being talked about have been in effect since 2023.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the preparation of the exchange of prisoners with Russia. The agreement on the release of a thousand Ukrainians is the result of a meeting in Turkey.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy coordinated steps towards EU membership with Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. The parties also discussed preparations for the summit of leaders of Southeast European countries.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is working on an exchange of prisoners of war "1000 for 1000". Everyone is interested in conducting it as soon as possible.
Andriy Mordvichev, known for his tactics of mass attacks, became the commander of the ground forces of Russia. His appointment caused dissatisfaction in the army and among Z-bloggers due to heavy losses.
A large-scale illegal amber mining scheme has been exposed in Rivne region. Environmental damage is estimated at UAH 350 million, and the criminal group included the director of a branch of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine".
The UNBA stated numerous violations of lawyers' rights, such as wiretapping, searches and interference with attorney-client privilege. The Council of Europe has adopted a convention on the protection of lawyers, Ukraine plans to ratify it.
The European Parliament approved an increase in duties on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, as well as agricultural goods. This decision aims to reduce the EU's dependence on imports from these countries.
Currently, there is no formation of a strike group in the Belarusian direction that could threaten Ukraine. However, the direction remains dangerous as long as Belarus supports Russia.
The State Tax Service of Ukraine reported an increase in revenues from transnational corporations paying VAT for electronic services to over 3. 5 billion UAH in the first quarter of 2025.
The finance ministers of the G7 countries agreed to continue supporting Ukraine. Despite uncertainty about the US position, the group of countries is determined to show solidarity.
