Pedro Sánchez insists on uniform rules for all participating countries, as was done with Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. He calls for an end to double standards in culture.
The White House confirmed the planned phone calls between Trump and Putin, as well as Zelenskyy. Trump will first speak with the Russian dictator, and then call the Ukrainian president.
The band "Kurgan & Agregat" announced the cancellation of their charity concerts in Vinnytsia and Ivano-Frankivsk due to profanity in the songs. The musicians are looking for new locations.
In Izmail, an ambulance and a car collided. The driver of the car did not give way to the ambulance with its siren on. Seven people were injured, and one woman, born in 1948, died in the hospital.
Mircea Lucescu explained his refusal to go to the legends match of "Zenit" with respect for Ukraine. The traitor Tymoshchuk, who has been notified of suspicion of financing the Russian armed forces, will play for "Zenit".
Minister Elina Valtonen proposes to strengthen sanctions against Russia by lowering the price cap on oil and introducing duties on Russian exports to the EU. The US has an important role to play in strengthening sanctions.
The Patrol Police denied information about the introduction of new fines for the absence of a first aid kit, fire extinguisher or emergency stop sign in the car. The requirements for the equipment of the vehicle remain unchanged.
Acting President of Romania, Ilie Bolojan, has signed a law allowing the shooting down of drones that illegally enter the country's airspace. A law on military missions has also been passed.
Western intelligence agencies suggest that in the event of a truce, Russia may transfer troops to the borders of Finland, Norway, the Baltic countries and Belarus. The infrastructure is already ready.
The 2024/2025 academic year will last until June 30, but the last bell in most schools will ring on May 30 or 31. However, some schools may continue classes until the end of June.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting on diplomatic efforts to achieve peace. He instructed to form a permanent expanded national negotiating group.
Talks between Leo XIV and J. D. Vance took place in the Vatican. They discussed cooperation between the Church and the state, issues of religious freedom, and the situation in Ukraine.
Rustem Umerov reported on the details of the conversation with the Russians in Turkey. Ukraine insists on an immediate ceasefire for 30 days to save lives and negotiate.
The European Commission has lowered its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth to 2% in 2025 due to attacks on infrastructure. Inflation is expected to rise to 12.6% due to rising energy prices.
In the Khortytskyi district of Zaporizhzhia, the police caught a wolf that had escaped from a private aviary. The animal was returned to its owner, who has all the necessary documents for keeping it.
In Chernihiv, the police are investigating the brutal murder of a hedgehog and her cubs by an unknown woman. A criminal proceeding has been opened under the article on cruel treatment of animals.
Since the beginning of 2025, 10,000 Ukrainians have received vouchers for free education. The most popular professions are: nurse, cook, social worker and driver.
In 2024, the number of attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in conflict zones reached a record level – more than 3,600. Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Myanmar and Sudan were the most affected.
The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation accused Amnesty International of preparing "Russophobic projects" and supporting "extremist organizations". AI unites more than 10 million people in 150 countries.
The SBU detained an agent of Russian military intelligence who was spying on Ukrainian troops in the north. The traitor faces life imprisonment for treason.
More than 27,500 applications have been submitted to the International Register of Damages Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation. The tenth category of applications regarding damage to non-residential real estate has been opened.
Finland has signed an agreement with the EC on the supply of heavy ammunition to Ukraine. The purchase of 90 million euros will be financed by funds from frozen Russian assets.
EU countries have tentatively approved the creation of the SAFE fund with 150 billion euros for defense projects, including support for Ukraine. The fund should strengthen Europe's defense capabilities and the arms industry.
A warming is expected in Ukraine on May 22, the temperature will rise above +20 degrees. However, after a short cold snap on the weekend, the warmth will return again.
Polish customs seized 5 tons of tires for Boeing aircraft that were to transit to Russia bypassing EU sanctions. The sender was a company from Spain.
A new procedure for crediting periods of work abroad to the insurance record for the purpose of granting old-age pensions has been approved. This applies to countries with which Ukraine has international agreements.
Ukraine has received over 115,000 doses of hepatitis B vaccine for children. Vaccination is free of charge and can be done in medical facilities of the country after consultation with a doctor.
An outbreak of hepatitis A has been recorded in Kyiv, with 72 cases already. Specialists are conducting an epidemiological investigation and taking anti-epidemic measures to prevent the spread.
Ukrainian scientists have moved the breeding stock of Charolais cattle from the front-line Kharkiv region to Lviv region. This made it possible to preserve the valuable gene pool and continue breeding work.
Russian troops do not stop trying to break through the defense in the direction of Kramatorsk. The enemy attacks the positions of Ukrainian defenders every day, but their attempts are unsuccessful.
