Ukraine

Milk production in Ukraine is decreasing due to the war. Pedigree farms and the scientists who support them are becoming the backbone of the industry, preserving genetics and providing jobs.

The Cabinet of Ministers allowed attracting charitable contributions through United24 for the purchase of UAVs and tactical-level electronic warfare equipment for the “Drone Line” project. Up to 10 million drones will be produced in Ukraine in 2025.

NATO Secretary General Rutte announced a conversation with Zelenskyy about efforts to ensure peace. They also discussed NATO support so that Ukraine could defend itself.

Andriy Yarmolenko extended his contract with Kyiv's Dynamo until June 30, 2026. The vice-captain managed to score 20 matches, 7 goals in the UPL and other achievements.

Nicușor Dan stated that the participation of Romanian troops in Ukraine is inappropriate due to tensions with Russia. At the same time, he supported Ukraine's right to independently choose the terms of peace.

The Cabinet of Ministers has canceled more than 1,900 regulatory acts and digitized permitting processes. Two draft laws were also approved, which abolish 63 permits in various fields and remove responsibility for their absence.

The NATO Secretary General stated the difficulty of predicting the end of the war, but emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine's defense capability after the conclusion of peace. This is necessary to avoid a repeat of the 2014 scenario.

Ukraine proposes that the EU confiscate Russian assets and impose sanctions on oil buyers, as the US hesitates to increase pressure on the Russian Federation. Kyiv calls on the EU to take the lead in sanctions policy.

Crimean Tatar activist Server Mustafayev was awarded the Alfred Moses Freedom Award for the protection of human rights. Oksana Markarova received the award, reminding about political prisoners.

The US opposes including wording about "further support" for Ukraine in the G7 statement. Washington also does not want to call Russia's invasion of Ukraine "illegal."

In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, Russians are militarizing children, teaching them to snitch and spy. In the "Barvinok" kindergarten, the FSB conducted a lesson on identifying enemies and "loyalty to Russia".

Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling the situation there alarming. He also reaffirmed the Vatican's readiness to hold talks on Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Poland discussed further steps for a peaceful settlement. The topic of opening the first negotiation clusters regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU was also raised.

The EU has created a SAFE instrument with borrowing of up to €150 billion for investments in defense. Ukraine will receive support through increased military assistance and integration of defense industries.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The parties discussed the latest ceasefire negotiations and sanctions against Russia.

Spanish TV channel RTVE demands to check the tele-voting, conduct an audit and review the Eurovision jury system. They are concerned about the impact of the war on the results of the competition.

The EU is working on a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, but opportunities are limited due to the position of the US. Without their support, the sanctions may be ineffective, especially on energy resources.

Tomorrow, teams will be working in the "Vidradnyi" park to test for hepatitis A. A total of 79 cases of the disease have been registered, including 36 in children, with 31 people in hospital.

Ukrenergo reported that the heating season will be difficult, as Russia has focused its attacks on gas production facilities. Losses amounted to almost 50% of all gas production.

The German Defense Minister stated that Trump mistakenly assessed his influence on Putin. Negotiations did not yield results, the EU is preparing new sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Drones struck the Bolkhov Semiconductor Device Plant in the Oryol Oblast. It supplies products for the production of Russian missiles and aircraft.

FC Dynamo has signed an agreement with 19-year-old striker Matvey Ponomarenko until December 31, 2028. He is the top scorer of the U19 Championship and the UEFA Youth League.

Trump announced that Ukraine and Russia will have to negotiate peace on their own. He refused to put pressure on the Kremlin and impose new sanctions, seeking to conclude business deals with the Russian Federation.

On the night of May 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with 76 UAVs. Air defense neutralized 63 enemy targets in the east, north, and center of the country, but Kharkiv Oblast and Sumy Oblast were affected.

Nutritionist Lyudmila Goncharova advises eating shashlik separately from sweets and cereals, combining it with herbs and vegetables. It is important to choose quality meat and avoid harmful marinades.

Canada plans to help Ukraine with the development of the pension system and support recovery programs. Minister of Finance Champagne held meetings with investors to discuss cooperation.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of 41. 4851 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 9 kopecks. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 41.36-41.45 UAH.

Over the past day, 164 battles took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlovsky, and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 70 air strikes and carried out more than 5,000 shellings.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 20, the Russian army lost 980 soldiers and 23 artillery systems. In total, more than 976,000 occupiers have been eliminated since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

Donald Trump will not support the EU's sanctions pressure on Russia, seeking to deepen economic cooperation. This may create a split in NATO, as Europe will continue sanctions.