Due to Israel's participation, a number of countries have announced a boycott of Eurovision 2026. Broadcasters are demanding a change in the rules for states that are at war.
In Brussels, EU Foreign Ministers will discuss aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The agenda also includes the situation in the Middle East and security.
Mexico plans to purchase 12 fighter jets to modernize its fleet. Choosing Gripen aircraft could create a backlog and hinder Ukraine's rapid rearmament.
Hezbollah released a video showing an FPV drone strike on an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel. The IDF has not officially commented on the incident or the authenticity of the footage.
Redwire has supplied Ukraine with more than 200 Penguin drones for reconnaissance and patrolling. The systems have been combat-proven and are included in U.S. aid packages.
The SPD is ready to examine Putin's proposal to involve Schröder in negotiations. The German government considers such a Kremlin initiative to be fictitious.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to be observing a ceasefire despite continued shelling. Zelenskyy confirmed that hostilities by the aggressor have not ceased.
The US military has deployed mobile air defense groups based on HMMWV vehicles in Lithuania. This anti-drone tactic was adopted from Ukraine's successful experience.
Ukraine has handed over a list of 1,000 prisoners to the Russian Federation for an exchange mediated by the United States. The list was compiled based on the principle of the duration of the servicemen's captivity.
By June 1, 10 million square meters of roads will be repaired in Ukraine for defense needs. An additional 3.5 billion UAH will be allocated for the restoration of local routes.
There were 144 combat engagements at the front over the past day; the enemy utilized more than 5,000 drones. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
Andrii Sybiha discussed drone incidents caused by Russian electronic warfare with Latvia. Ukraine is ready to involve its specialists to protect the Baltic states.
In the Podilsk district, a man stabbed two TCC employees while being escorted to the center. The victims are in the hospital in serious condition.
Ukraine has handed over lists of a thousand people to Russia for a large-scale prisoner exchange. Zelenskyy reported on US guarantees in this agreement.
In two days, the enemy conducted over 150 assaults and deployed 10,000 drones. Zelenskyy promised a mirror response to Russian shelling.
The Miners defeated SC Poltava with a score of 4:0, becoming unreachable for Polissya. This is the club's sixteenth title and their first in the last two years.
Prosecutor General Kravchenko announced suspicions in cases involving high treason, corruption, and terrorist attacks. Schemes involving trade union property, humanitarian aid, and land have been exposed.
The pace of the Russian offensive has become the worst in the last year due to drones and problems with recruiting contract soldiers. The occupation of Donbas could drag on for decades.
Customs officers seized five 1930s postcards depicting Hitler from a Kyiv resident. She attempted to transport them by train to Prague without the necessary permits.
60 attacks took place over the past day, with the most difficult situation on the Pokrovsk front. The AFU are repelling the occupiers' assaults and exhausting them along the entire front line.
In Ukraine, nearly 2,250 hectares of land burned due to 1,821 ecosystem fires. The Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions were the most affected.
A survey showed that 56% of Russians want foreign companies to return. The most missed items are Western cars, software, and cinema.
Russian publishing houses are mass-removing mentions of war, emigration, and LGBT+ from books. AI is already being used to search for undesirable content in texts.
The German government called Putin's proposal regarding Schröder's mediation a sham and lacking credibility. For peace, the Kremlin must cease fire.
The New Moon on May 16 will trigger large-scale changes in Ukraine's government and economy. The astrologer predicts a period of powerful ideas and possible personnel reshuffles.
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will soon visit Moscow. Yuri Ushakov announced active contacts regarding the war in Ukraine.
Yuri Ushakov stated the necessity of withdrawing the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donbas for progress in negotiations. The Kremlin suggests that "Kyiv will realize this sooner or later."
The President of Ukraine discussed diplomatic work with the US and Europe with the leader of Finland. Zelenskyy noted the effectiveness of sanctions pressure on Russia.
In 2026, Ukrainians will be able to purchase service credit for their pension at a rate of 22. 8 thousand hryvnias per year. Purchasing for past periods will cost twice as much due to a special coefficient.
In the next three days, Ukraine will experience rain with thunderstorms and a drop in temperature. Daytime temperatures will range from 15-22°C, and on May 13, they will decrease to 11-16°C.
