President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy tenderly congratulated his mother on Mother's Day in a video message, thanking her for her love. A survey showed that 75% of Ukrainians also congratulate their mothers.
On the evening of May 11, an earthquake of magnitude 4. 4 was recorded in Romania at a depth of 125 km. The epicenter was 135 km from the Ukrainian border.
In the Podilskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers carried a cat and a dog out of an apartment where a fire broke out. One person sought medical attention due to an acute reaction to stress.
According to analysts, the Kremlin is preparing a draft "peace" agreement with conditions that effectively mean Ukraine's surrender, limiting its army and depriving it of the ability to defend itself against Russian aggression.
Iran called reports about plans to transfer launchers for Fath-360 ballistic missiles to Russia "ridiculous". Tehran declares neutrality in the war.
The occupiers are organizing "honoring the victims of aggression" for Ukrainian children, showing destroyed houses and "witnesses. " The goal is to accuse Ukraine of aggression and hide the truth about the war.
Ukrainian handball players lost to the Faroe Islands in the Euro 2026 qualification. However, thanks to the results of other matches, the team still got a ticket to the championship.
On May 11, Russian invaders carried out 111 combat clashes, 39 air strikes and dropped 68 KABs. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where fighting is ongoing.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs explained the rules for transferring license plates when selling a car. You can leave the number with the car or assign it to another car of yours. The transfer of numbers is free, except for paid license plates.
Ukrainian icebreaker "Noosfera" has completed its fourth Antarctic season, making 5 voyages to Antarctica and covering over 20,000 nautical miles. The ship provided crew changes and conducted joint research with various countries.
Donald Trump said that Ukraine should agree to Russia's proposal for negotiations in Turkey. He believes that this needs to be done immediately.
The Ukrainian U17 Greco-Roman wrestling team won 6 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze medals at a prestigious international tournament in Romania.
US Secretary of State will participate in the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey. The main topic of discussion is the cessation of the war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the contribution of allies to NATO.
Vaccination of newborns against hepatitis B is the first step to protecting a child. In Ukraine, 98% of infants received the first dose of the vaccine in 2024.
The Russian strike by KAB on the village of Sadovod in Kharkiv region led to the destruction of residential buildings and a fire. Two women suffered an acute stress reaction.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the EU must play an active role in future negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He stressed the importance of a ceasefire before the start of negotiations.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are holding back the Russian offensive, repelling attacks in various directions. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 36 breakthrough attempts took place.
On the night of May 12, frosts are expected on the ground in the western, northern and Vinnytsia regions. In the western and Zhytomyr regions, frosts in the air are expected to reach -3 °C.
Keith Kellogg, Trump's special representative, emphasized the need for a 30-day ceasefire as a prerequisite for peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. He stressed the importance of stopping the violence.
In his first Sunday blessing, Pope Leo XIV called for a just peace in Ukraine and the release of prisoners of war. He also called for the return of Ukrainian children home.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists on a ceasefire by the Russian Federation so that real negotiations become possible. Ukraine has already agreed to a 30-day ceasefire.
Erdogan stated Turkey's readiness to organize negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to achieve lasting peace. He discussed this issue with Macron.
On the mountain road to Bukovel, a snowfall was recorded on May 11, which made visibility difficult and made the road slippery. Drivers are advised to be careful due to bad weather.
The enemy has intensified assaults in the south, trying to break through to the Dnipropetrovsk region. The situation has worsened in the Novopavlivka direction, where the Russian Federation is suffering significant losses.
The Presidential Office emphasized that a ceasefire is the first step towards ending the war. Sybiha called for concrete steps, starting with a full 30-day ceasefire.
Despite daily shelling, more than 8,000 civilians remain in the Kupiansk district. The authorities are evacuating people from the Petropavlivka community due to the escalation of the situation.
President Zelensky said that he expects Russia to confirm the ceasefire from May 12. He emphasized that Ukraine is ready for a meeting for negotiations.
On the night of May 11, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 108 Shahed-type drones and simulators. Defense forces shot down 60 UAVs, another 41 simulators were lost locally.
Emmanuel Macron said that Putin's initiative for negotiations on May 15 is only the first step, but not enough. Macron believes that Putin is looking for a way out, but wants to buy time.
During the day, 161 combat clashes took place, mostly in the Pokrovsky direction. Ukrainian troops struck at the areas of concentration of the occupiers, destroying their equipment.