Pope Leo XIV has offered to mediate in conflicts around the world, calling on the parties to dialogue. Zelenskyy announced a possible meeting with the Pope on May 18.
The US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund will have equal management. Key decisions will be made unanimously by representatives of both countries.
In Ukraine, 500 foster parents are already caring for almost 1,000 children who cannot be with their families. The number of families has increased due to changes in the working conditions of caregivers. The Ministry of Social Policy has named the regions that have become leaders in the creation of foster families.
On May 15, Ukrainians will celebrate Vyshyvanka Day. The Ministry of Justice calls on people to join the flash mob by posting a photo in an embroidered shirt with the hashtag #VyshyvankaUnites, indicating the city and country.
Donald Trump has expressed interest in traveling to Turkey for potential peace talks. According to him, Putin would like him to be present at these negotiations.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law No. 12385, which regulates the granting of the status of a child who has suffered as a result of hostilities or armed conflicts. The status is granted by the guardianship authority at the place of application.
Donald Trump stated that he does not know whether Vladimir Putin will be present at negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine in Turkey. Trump is considering visiting Turkey to participate in the negotiations.
Bookmakers predict Sweden's victory at Eurovision 2025. Ukraine has an 11% chance of making the top five, and Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and other countries have also qualified for the final.
Adopters cannot be persons with mental disorders, convicted of crimes against national security, domestic abusers, and citizens of the aggressor country. Law No. 10298 has been adopted.
The EU plans to introduce higher duties on Ukrainian imports, abolishing special trade measures. The new restrictions will affect, in particular, corn, sugar, honey and poultry.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a bill on the protection of the rights of deported, forcibly displaced children. The law introduces a legal definition of deported and displaced children.
In Poland, before the elections, IPSOs intensified, calling for the deportation of Ukrainians and spreading fakes about the authorities. The Russian Federation is trying to reduce support for Ukraine and destabilize the situation.
13 countries of the Council of Europe have signed the Convention on the Protection of the Legal Profession. Ukraine is absent among them, although it was expected that it would be one of the first to ratify the document.
Three Ukrainian citizens have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of planning attacks on freight transport in the interests of Russia. They were planning to send parcels with explosives to Ukraine.
In the Dnipro district of Kyiv, a 14-year-old schoolgirl fell out of a third-floor window. The girl was hospitalized with injuries, and police are working at the scene in the educational institution to establish the circumstances of the incident.
On May 15, Ukraine is expected to cool down, with rain and stormy winds. In the western regions, the temperature will drop to +8, in Kyiv also rain and strong wind.
The Kremlin said that the Russian delegation will wait for the Ukrainian side in Istanbul on Thursday, May 15. The composition of the delegation is not named.
In case of loss, damage to the certificate, or changes to the civil registration record, you can obtain a duplicate. To do this, you should submit an application to the Civil Registry Office, ASC, through "Diia," or at the consulate.
Vinnytsia Institute of Land Management was privatized for UAH 54. 6 million, but there are questions about the financial condition and the winner of the auction. Was the institute really successful at the time of sale?
The first audit of NABU in 10 years revealed problems: ineffective control and ignoring scandals.
A KIIS poll showed that the majority of Ukrainians do not support elections after a ceasefire, and 25% believe that they should be held now or after a ceasefire. Support for elections is linked to trust in Zelenskyy.
According to a survey by KIIS, in May 2025, 74% of Ukrainians trust Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which is 5% more than in March. The lowest level of trust in the president is observed in the East of Ukraine.
In the Sumy direction, soldiers of the 47th Brigade destroyed a position of Russian reconnaissance troops with drones and Paladin self-propelled guns. First, FPV drones disabled the antennas, then the Paladin self-propelled guns destroyed the dugouts.
Bill No. 13276 on the resumption of mandatory military training for medical and pharmaceutical students from 2026 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. This should solve the problem of the shortage of doctors in the Armed Forces.
The Ukrainian government has approved roadmaps for opening the first cluster of negotiations on accession to the EU. The negotiating position for the first cluster of negotiations has also been approved.
Sanctions may affect the energy, shipping and banking sectors of the Russian Federation. It all depends on the Kremlin's behavior at the summit between Ukraine and Russia.
Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the agreement of the 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia. It provides for restrictions on access to battlefield technologies and 189 vessels of the "shadow fleet".
Electricity consumption in Ukraine has been decreasing for the third day in a row. Energy companies are urging to shift active consumption to daytime in order to relieve the grid in the evening.
People's Deputy Ihor Kopytin is lobbying the interests of businessman Roman Mileshko, whose companies buy spare parts from Russians and monopolize the aviation repair market, causing losses to state-owned enterprises.
Psychologist Oksana Gomel explained the reasons for aggressive behavior of adolescents, including family, bullying, social networks and hormones. She gave recommendations to parents on supporting and developing emotional intelligence.
