Ukraine

An organized group manufactured and supplied psychotropic substances to 15 regions of Ukraine. The monthly volume of drugs is estimated at over UAH 300 million.

Consumers in Ukraine are increasingly concerned about the quality of equipment due to the growth of "gray" imports. Experts advise carefully checking purchases and sellers to avoid fakes.

According to Syrskyi, the occupiers' losses since the beginning of the year have already exceeded 177,000. The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue to destroy the Russian aggressor.

Ukraine can increase the grain harvest by 20 million tons by effectively using the selection potential. Currently, only 20% of corn and sunflower seeds are of domestic production.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a ceasefire would allow for discussing all aspects of ending the war. Negotiations of working groups are possible only if there is political will from the leaders.

Russia has lost access to the important mineral tantalum for weapons production due to sanctions. Now it is forced to look for workarounds, but the quality is worse.

Friedrich Merz called on Putin to agree to a ceasefire, which Ukraine has already agreed to. The US, Ukraine and Europe have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.

The Rada adopted as a basis a bill on the abolition of charges for utility services for damaged housing. Payments will not be charged during the recovery period.

The system for selecting biological material is planned to include 225,000 samples by the end of 2025.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he has repeatedly emphasized to Donald Trump that Putin is not interested in ending the war. The US, Ukraine and the EU have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.

In the Sumy region, law enforcement officers exposed hunters who illegally hunted marmots listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. The perpetrators, aged 25 to 35, set traps.

Expert Serhiy Kuyun said that Russian shelling is causing significant damage to the fuel infrastructure. Companies are forced to abandon oil depots due to the risk of losses.

In 2025, 8 Ukrainian films will compete for the "Golden Dzyga" award in the "Best Film" category. Among the nominees are "BojeVilni," "The House "Slovo". Unfinished Novel," and others.

A strike by an enemy UAV of the "Molniya" type was recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. At this minute, there are no casualties, and specialized services are heading to the scene.

The European Union is discussing how to avoid Hungary blocking negotiations on Ukraine's accession. Brussels is looking for ways to circumvent the veto needed to open and conclude negotiations.

Parents provided video evidence of the director of a Ukrainian educational institution communicating in Russian. The director did not confirm her proficiency in Ukrainian and was dismissed from her position.

The fuel market is experiencing difficulties due to decreased consumption and war risks. The bioethanol program has not started, but the "OKKO" network is building a plant to increase production.

In the Rostov region, 10 former prisoners recruited by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation escaped from the colony. The criminals were supposed to participate in the war against Ukraine, four have already been detained.

The identities of two war criminals involved in the organization of the torture chamber in Vovchansk have been established. They detained and tortured pro-Ukrainian citizens.

The Rada adopted a bill that will allow sanctions to be imposed on ships and aircraft operating for the Russian Federation. The SBU and intelligence will be able to detect the use of ships in activities against Ukraine.

Four teenagers in Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi and Volyn regions received serious burns due to attempts to shoot videos on railway cars. The contact network has a voltage of over 27 thousand volts.

Senior U. S. officials plan to come to Turkey for Ukraine-Russia talks. Trump is considering joining, putting pressure on Putin.

Ukraine called on Poland to seek a solution to unblock the checkpoint through dialogue. The Ukrainian side emphasizes the importance of avoiding actions that harm relations.

On May 14, Ukraine is expected to have periodic rains, especially in the West. In Kyiv, no significant precipitation is expected, with +3+6 at night, and up to +16 degrees during the day.

The Russian army has increased the number of attacks in the South, trying to break through to the border of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions. The number of strikes by strike UAVs has increased.

In April 2025, 1436 people with tuberculosis were detected in Ukraine, of which 1053 had not been treated before. 905 people have successfully recovered from the disease.

The organizers of the Cannes Film Festival have officially banned nudity on the red carpet and other locations of the event. This decision was made due to the trend of "naked" dresses.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on the creation of the Unified State Register of acts of local self-government. The register will include information on all acts of local authorities.

The selection includes simple and quick recipes: cheese sticks, bacon crackers, pepper pizzas, smore sauce and chocolate popcorn. We are preparing delicious snacks for Eurovision-2025!

The government has settled the issue of state registration of cars that were imported as humanitarian aid under a simplified procedure. The conditions and list of documents for car registration have been determined.