Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that it is time for Putin to sit down at the negotiating table regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized that Zelenskyy has long been ready for an unconditional ceasefire.

US President Donald Trump called the decision of NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP a "historic milestone". This is necessary to protect against the terrible situation between Russia and Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated the necessity of providing Ukraine with everything it needs to prevent repeated Russian aggression. NATO will support Ukraine for a lasting peace.

Two foreigners, citizens of Azerbaijan and Georgia, suspected of selling counterfeit dollars, have been extradited from Germany to Ukraine. They operate as part of a group that sold counterfeit dollars via Telegram channel and mail for 50-60% of the face value.

The meeting between Presidents Zelensky and Trump in The Hague lasted about 50 minutes. The Ukrainian leader is satisfied with the discussion, covering all significant issues.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that NATO's position on Ukraine remains unchanged and that members of the Alliance are determined to bring Russia to the negotiating table. At the same time, Ukraine and Great Britain are starting joint drone production, which will be financed by the British side.

Russia did not suffer from Iran's significant losses in the conflict with Israel, as it has established its own production of "Shahed" and accumulated a significant arsenal of missiles. Moscow is strengthening cooperation with China and North Korea to replenish its military resources.

The Swiss government has approved a draft agreement on cooperation with Ukraine on reconstruction, which will create a legal framework for the involvement of the Swiss private sector. The agreement provides for non-refundable financial assistance for the purchase of goods and services from Swiss companies.

The State Duma of the Russian Federation has passed a law allowing stateless persons to serve in the Russian army, which, according to the FSB, will affect about 5,000 people, and may also be used to mobilize Ukrainians from the occupied territories.

Communications Advisor to the President of Ukraine Dmytro Lytvyn confirmed that the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump has ended. He provided this information to UNN journalists.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha participated in the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council in The Hague, where support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia were discussed. He called for tough sanctions and increased defense support, stressing that Russia is an existential threat to the Euro-Atlantic area.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has declared his distrust of Putin, citing lies about Russia's involvement in the MH17 disaster. Rutte also reaffirmed the Alliance's support for Ukraine on its path to NATO membership.

During May 2025, Ukraine's national debt increased by 1 billion US dollars, reaching 180. 97 billion dollars. External debt accounts for 74.31% of the total amount, internal debt – 25.69%.

Since the beginning of the day, 72 combat clashes have been recorded at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the occupiers tried to break through 31 times, fighting continues.

According to YouControl's calculations, in 2024, businesses in Ukraine generated over 592 thousand tons of hazardous waste. The largest amounts of toxic substances are produced by the non-ore industry, medical institutions, and the agricultural sector, with Zaporizhzhia Oblast leading with 184 thousand tons.

The company "Alakor City", which seeks to manage the "Gulliver" shopping center, denies the Russian citizenship of its owner, Dmytro Adamovskyi. However, Ukrainian intelligence officially confirms his citizenship of Canada and the Russian Federation, despite the documents provided by the company.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that the "coalition of the willing" will continue negotiations in the coming days to coordinate support for Ukraine. The statements were made following the NATO summit, where an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP was also discussed.

Spain does not foresee negative consequences for not meeting the NATO spending target of 5% of GDP. The country's government assures that it will fulfill all obligations regarding military capabilities without reaching this level.

Over 150 young tennis players competed at the Raif Kids Cup children's tournament in Kyiv, where they won medals and gained sports experience. Among the winners are students of the PULSE table tennis school, which is supported by the Favbet Foundation.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine on its path to membership in the Alliance. NATO is committed to providing Ukraine with 35 billion euros in aid this year to ensure peace.

Against the background of a full-scale war, inflationary pressure, devaluation expectations and instability in the foreign exchange market, Ukrainians are increasingly thinking about how to preserve their savings.

US President Donald Trump stated at a closed NATO meeting the need to resolve the situation with the war in Ukraine, which is "completely out of control. " This was seen as a positive sign of interaction, although the comment was made against the background of a lack of enthusiasm for a meeting with Zelensky.

At the summit in The Hague, NATO member states agreed to significantly increase defence spending, committing to invest 5% of GDP annually in core defence needs until 2035. The Declaration reaffirms the commitment to support Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon. They discussed investments in the production of military equipment in Ukraine and an initiative against Iranian "Shaheds".

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over 300 million hryvnias in subsidies for the purchase of equipment and modernization of food units in 23 schools in Ukraine. This is part of a public investment project for 2025 aimed at improving nutrition in educational institutions.

NATO leaders in The Hague pledge to support Ukraine in the final summit statement, which includes a line on continued support for Ukraine, as well as a line on "the long-term threat that Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security. "

The Cabinet approved a number of personnel decisions, appointing Taras Lozynskyi as the First Deputy Head of the State Agency for Tourism Development, and Volodymyr Feshchenko as the First Deputy Head of the State Agency of Ukraine for the Management of the Exclusion Zone. Dmytro Hryshchak was also dismissed, and appointments to the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Regional State Administrations were approved.

NATO allies have agreed to tone down criticism of Russia in a statement to be signed by leaders, according to a leak to The Telegraph.

The Ukrainian government has allocated over 700 million hryvnias to 35 energy projects that are critical for getting through the winter, including reconstruction in the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions.

Ukraine's prospects of joining NATO are diminishing, but the Alliance is considering increasing investment in the arms industry. So far, the US has not committed to providing further weapons, but European countries are financing the production of Ukrainian combat drones.