The Danish Energy Agency has granted permission to carry out maintenance work on the damaged Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. The work involves installing special plugs to reduce environmental risks.
The Accounting Chamber has identified serious problems in the management of seized assets of the ARMA in 2022-2024. Due to the agency's inefficiency, the state lost at least UAH 850 million in revenue during the war.
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel on the release of hostages and partnerships. The parties discussed cooperation with the United States and President Trump, as well as the commemoration of the Holocaust.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas commented on possible obstacles to Ukraine's accession to the EU from Hungary. She emphasized that despite the complexity of decision-making, the EU always reaches consensus.
In 2024, 5898 offenses related to the illegal handling of weapons were recorded in Ukraine. Most cases were reported in Dnipropetrovska, Kharkivska, and Kyivska oblasts.
NATO's deputy assistant secretary general confirms information about a Russian scheme to assassinate Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger. Russia was planning to assassinate defense industry executives across Europe.
Over the last day, 130 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 58. The most active fighting continues in the Pokrovske, Toretske and Kramatorsk sectors.
Law enforcers served suspicion notices to seven people who set fire to relay cabinets in different regions of Ukraine. The suspects agreed to offers on Telegram and were supposed to receive money for completing the tasks.
The Center for Countering Disinformation exposed fake photos of leaflets with negative statements about Zelensky in Poland. The analysis showed that the images were created in a graphic editor to incite hatred.
The DPRK military was unable to resist Ukrainian drones and artillery, suffering significant losses. According to British intelligence, the DPRK lost about 4,000 soldiers, a quarter of whom were killed.
A 33-year-old man attacked a 50-year-old priest in the Vasylkiv Cathedral, hitting him in the head with a wrench. The attacker was detained and faces up to 7 years in prison.
The summer period on the European gas market is turning from a traditionally calm one to a high-risk season. Due to reduced supplies from Russia and geopolitical factors, summer gas prices are higher than winter prices.
In the Kyiv SIZO, four prisoners demanded $10,000 from a cellmate, threatening him with physical violence. Three foreigners and a Ukrainian face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
The draw determined the order of the countries' performances at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. Ukraine will perform on May 13 along with Sweden, Slovenia and other countries in the first half of the first semifinal.
The European Union is preparing new sanctions against Russia, which will include a ban on the sale of PlayStation and Xbox game consoles. The reason is that the consoles are used by the Russian military to control drones.
A sociological study showed a decline in the number of believers in Ukraine from 74% in 2022 to 68% in 2024. In the west of the country, the number of believers is 85%, in the east - 55%.
The US has introduced a 90-day pause on foreign aid and will audit its use. Scandals at the NBU and corruption cases may affect the trust of international partners and the amount of future assistance.
The share of OCU believers increased from 24% in 2021 to 35% in 2024, while the UOC-MP decreased from 13% to 5. 5%. The total number of Orthodox believers has decreased from 61% to 51% over the past year.
PACE adopted a resolution on reforming the UN Security Council with 109 votes. The document envisages expanding the membership, revising the veto and strengthening the role of the UN General Assembly.
The doctors explained the importance of laboratory tests for the selection of a donor-recipient pair during transplantation. The process of HLA typing and the necessary tests for successful organ transplantation were discussed in detail.
The state budget of Ukraine received UAH 1. 89 billion from the privatization of Aerok LLC, which belonged to Russian oligarch Molchanov. The asset was sold at Prozorro. Sale, where its price doubled from the starting price.
Fraudsters are massively sending emails on behalf of the State Tax Service with a request to urgently contact the specified phone number. The Tax Service emphasizes that it does not use personal numbers for communication.
Two residents of Kremenchuk collected coordinates of military airfields for Russian missile strikes. FSB agents planned to spy on aviation infrastructure in 5 regions of Ukraine.
European Commissioner for Enlargement Martha Kos has announced the possibility of opening the 'Fundamentals' and 'External Action' clusters for Ukraine in the framework of the EU accession negotiations in the first half of the year. Implementation depends on the support of member states and the procedure in the EU Council.
Tetyana Kotlyar, Head of the All-Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Union “Farmukraina”, advocated a systematic approach to regulating drug prices, taking into account all stages of price formation. She explained the role of retro bonuses and urged not to ban them completely.
Prisoners of war in Ukraine will be allowed to make phone calls via IP telephony in coordination with the Coordination Headquarters. For suspected criminals, additional permission is required from the investigating authorities.
The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions against Russia, which is expected to be ready by February. Kaja Kallas emphasized the importance of continuing economic pressure and military support for Ukraine.
The government transfers shares in PIN Bank confiscated from Russian oligarchs to Ukrposhta to create a postal bank. This will save up to UAH 5 billion and improve access to banking services across the country.
A Russian drone attacked a Ukrposhta vehicle in frontline Pokrovsk, but the drivers were not injured. The post office continues to operate in the format of a mobile branch for 7,000 local residents.
José Manuel Albares visited Lviv, where he will open the first Cultural Hub in Ukraine together with Ukrainian officials and the head of UNESCO. The Minister also visited Lviv National University.
