The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania summoned a representative of the Russian Embassy and handed a note of protest over the killings of prisoners of war and the shelling of cities. Lithuania condemns Russia's war crimes.
Despite sanctions, in 2025 Russia may receive more than 20 billion euros from the EU for the export of raw materials, which is more than military aid to Ukraine. The largest importers of Russian raw materials are China, India and Turkey.
During the day, 166 combat clashes took place. 912 enemy kamikaze drone strikes and 3237 artillery shellings were recorded. The most intense fighting is in the Pokrovsk direction.
Deputy Heads of the Presidential Office met with the US delegation. Ukraine needs weapons and assistance, and the US noted Ukraine's readiness for peace.
The prosecutor promised to influence another prosecutor to reach a plea bargain. Searches are currently underway at his place of work and residence.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports from government officials on Ukraine's economic prospects and announced work on changes to attract capital and investment.
Ukraine is increasing the production of weapons and drones at the expense of entrepreneurs and investments of partners. Russia will feel the consequences of its actions by receiving a mirror response.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer of the movie "Rust", has been released under house arrest. She was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a shooting involving Alec Baldwin.
The State Customs Service has issued the first authorization for customs brokerage activities under the updated procedure. Of the 93 applications submitted, 41 were rejected at the review stage.
Donald Trump stated that Putin is "playing with fire," hinting at consequences for the Russian Federation. Trump also added that he is the one restraining the onset of sufficiently "bad things" for Russia.
Kit Kellogg stated that losses in the Russian-Ukrainian war already exceed 1. 2 million. The United States has a peace plan that neither side likes, but it could be effective.
A red alert has been declared in Mumbai due to the earliest monsoon in many years. The southwest monsoon provides 70-80% of the annual rainfall in South Asia.
NACP discovered violations of UAH 36. 8 million in the declarations of 18 TCC officials for 2024-2025. Criminal proceedings and pre-trial investigations have been initiated regarding unreliable data.
A fatal case of tropical malaria has been recorded in the Sumy region in a man who recently returned from a trip to Tanzania. The last cases of malaria in the region were recorded in 2019.
According to Korynevych, lawyers have already completed the preparation of documents, and an international coalition of 39 states has supported the creation of the tribunal. It will be able to issue absentee verdicts to the leadership of the Russian Federation.
Ri Chang Dae left Pyongyang to participate in a high-level meeting of security services in Russia. Sergei Shoigu and representatives from Iran and the UAE will also be present at the meeting.
The Kremlin spokesman said that negotiations on resolving the war in Ukraine are at an initial stage. He also reacted to the lifting of restrictions on the range of Western weapons.
Ruslan Kravchenko and the IMF mission discussed the progress of the State Tax Service's benchmarks, the modernization of tax audit, and the implementation of a risk management system. Cooperation continues to transform the service.
Abel Tesfaye presented the film "Rush to Tomorrow" with posters by Daniel Skrypnyk. The psychological thriller will be released in Ukraine on May 29.
Oleksiy Sereda and Mark Hrytsenko won the fifth gold medal for Ukraine at the European Diving Championship in Antalya. Ukrainians regained the lead after a two-year break.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine's allies have lifted restrictions on strikes deep into Russia. This has given Ukraine more opportunities to defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia.
Russia is building power lines in the occupied territory of Ukraine to connect the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to its energy system. This indicates Moscow's intention to exploit the plant.
Ukraine is reviewing its mineral sector, hoping to attract investment from a deal with the United States. The war has caused $1.7 trillion in damage to the sector.
In Kryvyi Rih, the BEB discovered a plant that illegally produced over 100 tons of gasoline and diesel fuel every day. The fuel was sold through a network of gas stations using forged documents.
Ukrainian universities will issue double degrees with British universities. Security and quality of education should also stop the outflow of Ukrainian youth to study abroad.
Since the beginning of the day, 87 battles have taken place on the front, a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is striking in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, and has become more active in the Kupyansk direction.
A coffee shop with piglets has opened in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, sparking discussions about animal exploitation. The owners assure that they take care of the animals, but animal rights activists have filed a statement with the police.
The President of Ukraine recognized the SSO fighters for their courage, presenting state awards. Zelenskyy also presented orders to the families of fallen heroes, emphasizing the importance of the SSO's contribution.
The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine emphasize the responsibility for obstructing the work of the TCC (Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support). Threats, violence, and property damage are punishable by imprisonment from 5 to 8 years.
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for compensating utility services for institutions where IDPs live. Payments will be made by the Pension Fund directly to institutions, avoiding government bodies.
