Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that a fair peace in Ukraine will come after Putin's departure. He called for increased pressure on Russia and declared his readiness for peace with a ceasefire.
The Last Bell 2025 will be held in various formats: online in the frontline zones and traditionally in regions remote from the fighting. Student safety is the main priority.
The Ministry of Economy is developing a new export strategy until 2030 with a focus on the production of high value-added products and the "Made in Ukraine" policy. Key goals include increasing exports to $77 billion.
Programs for teaching Ukrainian as a second foreign language are being developed in Poland. The possibility of including it in the list of languages for the eighth-grader exam is also being considered.
President Zelenskyy stated that there are certain agreements with the German Chancellor regarding the discussion of Taurus missiles. He also emphasized that Ukraine needs various tools for defense.
Given the increasing mobilization resources of Russia, it is not yet worth discussing the adoption of a law on demobilization. Russia mobilizes 50,000 people every month, while Ukraine mobilizes 25-27,000.
The launch of the Special Tribunal over the Russian Federation and other aggressors is already close, implementation can be done this year. The sentences will concern not only Putin, but also others who contribute to aggression.
The Ukrainian defense cluster Brave1 has created an AI-based drone-mother. It delivers FPV drones up to 300 km away, capable of autonomously hitting targets.
The United Kingdom is investing nearly $1. 5 billion in a digital guidance system, taking into account Ukraine's combat experience. It is also planned to create a Cyber Command to protect against cyberattacks.
Russia is not handing over the draft "memorandum" to Ukraine, probably due to unrealistic ultimatums that may be hindering the peace process. Sybiha called on the Russian Federation to immediately provide proposals.
dmitry peskov said that the Russian Federation will not publicly discuss the content of the draft memorandum. The Ukrainian side is waiting for the Russian memorandum on the ceasefire.
The Judo Federation of Ukraine will boycott the World Championship in Hungary due to the admission of Belarusians under the national flag. IJF confirmed the admission of Belarusian athletes to competitions from June 1, 2025.
Lviv surgeons have performed the Kasai procedure on an infant for the first time in Ukraine using the Da Vinci robot to create biliary tracts. The surgery has bought time for the child's future liver transplant.
In the Podilskyi district of Kyiv, a balcony near the entrance collapsed on a US citizen who was documenting the war. He was injured, the KCMA promises assistance and inspection of facades.
The Andrii Matiukha Foundation supported an auction for the construction of a sports ground for orphans from the Zhytomyr Children's Home. The raised funds will go to the Rehabilitation and Assistance Center for Children.
In January-March 2025, more than 28,000 apartments were commissioned in Ukraine. Most housing appeared in the Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa regions.
The Verkhovna Rada is discussing the possibility of increasing the age limit for the departure of conscripted men abroad to 23-24 years. This will allow young Ukrainians studying abroad to visit Ukraine.
The Public Health Center is implementing the MISUPH project to create a modern epidemiological surveillance system. The project is being implemented in 2024–2027 with a budget of over EUR 3 million.
The Russians are storming Vovchansk in small groups, trying to gain a foothold on the Oskol. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are thwarting their attempts to build crossings, complicating logistics and the threat to Kupyansk.
After undergoing re-examination by the military medical commission (MMC), 99% of previously deemed partially fit Ukrainians are now recognized as fit for service. About half are fit without reservations, while the rest have limitations.
Currently - May rains with thunderstorms, hail and squalls. From the beginning of June, the air temperature will fluctuate within +23...+26 degrees.
Judge Indira Talwani ordered the resumption of consideration of applications from migrants from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Latin America. They were allowed to stay in the US for a limited time.
The Educational Ombudsman reported that teachers spend time cleaning, repairing, attending events, and reporting. This all interferes with teaching children and requires a review of working conditions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lavrov and called for a constructive dialogue with Ukraine. He also welcomed the exchange of prisoners between the countries.
France has begun a large-scale reconstruction of the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur airbase worth $1. 7 billion. This is being done to accommodate the latest Rafale fighters and ASN4G missiles with nuclear capabilities.
On June 4, 2025, the next meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine will take place at NATO Headquarters. The initiators are Great Britain and Germany.
Gas transmission system operators from five countries have offered a joint product for gas transportation from Greece to Ukraine. The auction for booking capacity for June will take place on May 29.
Reports about the President canceling his participation in the ceremony in Aachen due to the threat of an offensive in the Sumy region are not true.
About 2,500 defenders were evacuated from "Azovstal", 1,279 are already at home, including 455 "Azov" soldiers. This is good statistics compared to other units, Yusov noted.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles. According to him, the use of these weapons systems requires long-term training of Ukrainian soldiers.
