From May 18 to May 24, 2026, the conjunction of the Sun and Uranus will launch a new era. Ukraine faces personnel changes, political scandals, and technological breakthroughs.
Meloni asks EU to exclude energy costs from budget deficit calculations. The reasons cited were the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices.
Andrea Maldera has called up debutants Romanchuk and Synchuk for the games against Poland and Denmark. Andriy Yarmolenko and Andriy Lunin have returned to the team.
Who are Vitaliy Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkovska – the Odrex doctors on trial for medical negligence that may have led to the death of businessman Adnan Kivan. Education, career, professional experience, and the behavior of the defendants during the high-profile trial.
Kremlin spokesperson Peskov stated that there is a pause in the peace process and an expectation of its resumption. He also expressed hope for mediation efforts from the United States.
Prosecutors have served a notice of suspicion to a war correspondent from Horlivka for propaganda and fundraising for the Russian army. The suspect faces up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
The Ministry of Energy has appointed three state representatives to the Supervisory Board of Ukrenergo. The seven-member body is now fully formed.
The UAF has appointed Andrea Maldera as the head coach of the Ukraine national team, replacing Serhiy Rebrov. The contract with the Italian is set for two years.
Ten new Russian propagandists, including the author of the Fighterbomber channel, have been added to the War&Sanctions portal. The list currently includes 191 individuals.
On May 18, Russian UAVs struck two foreign vessels near Odesa. The crews extinguished the fires on their own; there were no casualties, and the vessels continue their transit.
The Pechersk Court has partially lifted the seizure of the Trade Union Building and canceled its transfer to ARMA. The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine has regained the right to return to the building.
A Brave1 participant has created the first Ukrainian KAB (guided aerial bomb) with a 250 kg warhead. The Ministry of Defense has already purchased an experimental batch for use at the front.
Shelling caused power outages in five regions, while a drone attacked energy workers in the Donetsk region. Severe weather has left over 40 additional settlements across the country without electricity.
During a night attack involving 524 drones and 22 missiles, a Russian UAV hit a Chinese vessel. Zelenskyy urged partners to strengthen air defense and anti-ballistic capabilities.
Stepan Kubiv, a Member of Parliament of the ninth convocation, has passed away. He was a member of the Committee on Economic Development.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) confirmed that a bail of 140 million hryvnias has been posted for the former Deputy Head of the Office of the President. Fundraising for his release began on May 15.
Andrii Sybiha and Anita Orbán discussed minority rights and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Expert consultations on these issues will begin as early as this week.
In Khmelnytskyi region, a UAV attack caused fires at enterprises; 29 targets were downed. In Rivne region, there were no reports of destruction or casualties.
Kim Jong Un ordered the strengthening of the border and the adaptation of the army to the experience of modern warfare. The DPRK is reinforcing units and building fortifications on the front line.
Air defense shot down 4 missiles and 503 drones during the night attack on Ukraine. Hits by 18 missiles and 16 drones were recorded in several regions.
242 combat engagements took place over the past day, a third of which occurred in three sectors. The enemy deployed over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out 112 airstrikes.
The National Bank has set the dollar exchange rate at 44. 07 hryvnias, while the euro has decreased to 51.26 hryvnias. In banks and exchange offices, the currency is trading at market prices.
On May 18, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the northern and Poltava regions. Daytime temperatures will reach 23 degrees, and up to 26 degrees in the east.
On May 18, the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people are honored, and reservists of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are congratulated. Globally, Museum Day is observed and efforts to find an HIV vaccine are highlighted.
STARK and IBM have created a system for rapid drone software updates in combat zones. The technology allows drones to be adapted for specific missions.
The Fire Point company presented the Freya project to combat ballistic missiles amid a shortage of Patriot systems. The system will serve as a cheaper and faster alternative.
Argentina has decommissioned its A-4 Skyhawk aircraft after 60 years of service. They will be replaced by 24 F-16 fighters that Denmark had initially planned to provide to Ukraine.
Ukraine produces over 2,000 low-cost interceptor drones per day. Operators can control the equipment remotely from anywhere on the planet.
NAVI defeated GamerLegion with a score of 3:0 to become IEM Atlanta 2026 champions. The prize pool for the tournament in the USA was $1 million.
A crashed drone without explosives was discovered in the Lithuanian village of Samanė. Authorities suggest it is of Ukrainian origin, having crashed due to interference from Russian electronic warfare systems.
