The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified the process of obtaining housing certificates for cultural monuments destroyed by the war. Rules for construction and protection of surrounding areas have also been updated.
Zelenskyy thanked the warriors for the precise strike on the Syzran refinery 800 km from the border. This is another long-range sanction against Russia's oil refining.
Units of the SOF and SBS struck the Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region. A large-scale fire was recorded at the facility, located 800 km from the border.
A Kharkiv City Council deputy organized a scheme for men to flee to Romania for $17,000. Payment for the services was accepted via a crypto wallet.
Melnyk called for stripping the Russian Federation of its status in the UN Security Council due to terror against civilians. The beginning of 2026 has become the deadliest for civilians in history.
The infant founders of Kyiv were dressed in vyshyvankas from the Chernihiv, Volyn, Zakarpattia, and Kyiv regions. The monument can be seen in these outfits today until 6:00 PM.
More than 160 settlements across eight regions remain without electricity due to shelling and severe weather conditions. Power engineers are working to restore the grids.
The SBU and Defense Forces are strengthening security in five northern regions of Ukraine. Document checks, vehicle inspections, and traffic restrictions are planned.
Vyshyvanka Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of May as a symbol of national unity. The holiday was founded by student Lesia Voroniuk 20 years ago in Chernivtsi.
The government has allowed energy producers to enter into direct agreements without mandatory auctions. This is expected to accelerate the implementation of PPA contracts and business autonomy.
The Prosecutor General submitted evidence to the ICC regarding the deportation of 1,800 prisoners to Russia. The materials include testimonies from 400 individuals about torture and forced labor in penal colonies.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska published a joint photo in vyshyvankas. The Head of State congratulated Ukrainians on the holiday.
During the day, 233 battles were recorded; the enemy attacked most actively in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The adversary deployed 8,902 drones and 325 guided aerial bombs.
On May 21, Vyshyvanka Day, International Tea Day, and World Meditation Day are celebrated. The Church honors the memory of Saints Constantine and Helen, Equals-to-the-Apostles.
Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 116 drones of various types. Air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 109 enemy drones in several regions.
The Russian Federation has delivered nuclear munitions to field storage points in Belarus. The military is practicing the equipping of Iskander-M missile systems.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops lost 910 personnel and 1,715 drones. Total enemy losses are 3.5 times higher than Ukrainian figures.
On May 21, thunderstorms and hail with squalls are expected in most regions of Ukraine. Temperatures will rise to 31 degrees, and up to 27 degrees in Kyiv.
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a 2-hryvnia coin to mark the 100th anniversary of Symon Petliura Memorial Day. The mintage is 50,000 pieces, and sales will begin on May 26.
Ukraine has submitted the vyshyvanka for inclusion in the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The relevant ministry called this a historic step for the recognition of Ukrainian culture.
To mark this date, local gauleiters issued cynical greetings. Behind the facade of fake Russian "reconstruction" hides a brutal reality - the mass seizure of real estate from its rightful owners and the denial of compensation for destroyed housing.
The President of Ukraine and the British Prime Minister coordinated diplomatic positions regarding the war. The conversation took place against the backdrop of London easing oil sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Drone strikes have knocked out plants with a capacity of over 83 million tons per year. This represents a quarter of Russia's total oil refining and reduces budget revenues.
The winner of the fight in Egypt will receive a WBC Main Event chain with diamonds and emeralds. The value of the jewelry piece is 40 thousand dollars.
Swedish artisans have handcrafted and delivered to Ukraine a replica of Bohdan Khmelnytsky's banner. The original artifact has been preserved in Sweden since the 17th century.
177 combat engagements occurred over the past day; the enemy deployed more than 5,500 kamikaze drones. the highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
Sybiha discussed Gripen fighter jets and EU accession in Sweden. Stockholm will support the opening of all negotiation clusters for Ukraine by the end of June.
On May 25, Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister will meet with the "Servants of the People" to resolve the parliamentary crisis. The President will also hold negotiations with the opposition.
Russia is considering scenarios for new attacks on northern Ukraine from Belarus and the Bryansk region. Zelenskyy has ordered the strengthening of defenses and diplomatic pressure on Minsk.
Davyd Arakhamia announced a faction meeting with the participation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The MPs will discuss issues of European integration and strengthening the country's resilience.
