Ukraine

Serhiy Zhadan called on Ukrainians to join the MHP Run4Victory charity race, which will be held on May 18 in Kyiv. All funds will go to support the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartia".

Ukraine has the right to decide under what conditions and in what format to negotiate with Russia. Brussels supports this position, emphasizing the sovereignty of Ukraine.

Andriy Matyukha, through the Favbet Foundation, is expanding the "Superhero Club" project for children of military personnel and IDPs. Sports sections, educational materials and IT courses have been added.

The government has simplified procedures for private oil and gas production enterprises. Ukraine will receive $70 million from the World Bank to purchase solar panels for generating facilities.

The government has supported a program of payments to agricultural producers in Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions who grow cotton. The payment will be 10,000 UAH per hectare.

The European Union will continue to increase military aid to Ukraine, despite a possible change in the US position on peace talks. EU members have already allocated 23 billion euros to support.

From April 30 to June 5, 2025, repairs will be carried out at the Ustyluh-Zosin checkpoint. Traffic will be partially restricted, so delays should be taken into account when planning your route.

In the Odesa region, a 50-year-old woman ordered the murder of her own brother because of an inheritance. She offered mercenaries 20,000 hryvnias. She faces life imprisonment.

The government of Montenegro is initiating a review of all honorary citizenships granted to foreigners. The decision was made following the case of a businessman who is implicated in a case involving the embezzlement of more than €2.2 million.

Eduard Bagirov, the founder of the organization, is looking for a replacement due to illness. Resumes are being accepted until May 26, 2025, to transfer 24 years of experience to the new leader.

The Ministry of Economy announced that the payment of the National cashback for March is in the final stage. 3.4 million people will receive 443 million hryvnias, which is the largest cashback accrual.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed doubts about a unilateral ceasefire by Russia. He stressed that he expects US support for Ukraine's defense capabilities.

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, at least 200 people have been injured by mines during agricultural work. The government is improving the mechanism for compensating for landmine clearance.

The Italian Prime Minister stressed that Ukraine needs a lasting peace, and Putin's promises of a ceasefire for three days are not enough. Zelenskyy is ready for a truce, now it is Russia's turn.

A European Commission spokeswoman said that Russia can stop its aggression in Ukraine immediately. Ukraine has already agreed to a ceasefire, so the EU supports a just peace.

Two accidents occurred in Poland, including a Minsk-Wroclaw bus overturning. The driver of the truck that crashed into the fire engine is Ukrainian, possible Ukrainian victims.

The Prime Minister stated that Russian attacks have led to the loss of almost 50% of gas production. To compensate for these losses, Ukraine is actively working on gas imports.

The seizure of land from scientific enterprises leads to the loss of access to domestic seeds. Farmers are forced to use foreign varieties that are less adapted to the conditions of Ukraine.

Singer Jerry Heil will be the spokesperson for Ukraine at Eurovision 2025 and will announce the national jury's scores. The band Ziferblat will perform in the first semi-final under number 5.

The Cabinet approved a draft law that will allow servicemen aged 18-24 to receive higher education without interrupting their service. This applies to contract soldiers and mobilized persons.

The EU does not rule out separating Moldova's accession process from Ukraine's due to Hungary's resistance. Only Budapest opposes Ukraine's accession to the EU, blocking negotiations.

The Cabinet of Ministers stated a lack of funds to increase teachers' salaries to the European level. However, the government is taking steps to gradually increase the wages of educators.

The Russians are recruiting Ukrainian prisoners of war, forcing them to inform, persuade relatives to cooperate and join the "Bogdan Khmelnytsky Battalion" for better conditions.

The UN stated that they want an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia based on international law, not a short-term ceasefire proposed by Putin for the May holidays.

The government has extended the public service obligations (PSO), so the electricity price will remain unchanged. Additionally, housing subsidies will be automatically recalculated for almost 3 million families.

The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the fixed electricity price for the population at the level of UAH 4. 32/kWh until October 31, 2025. The "night tariff" is also maintained.

Tomorrow it will get warmer up to +17+22 degrees during the day. Rains will pass in the western and eastern regions. No precipitation in Kyiv, up to +19 during the day.

Service members can execute wills and powers of attorney without a notary if there is no notary at the location of their unit. This can be done by unit commanders while maintaining notarial confidentiality.

Rustem Umerov announced the appointment of Boyev as the first deputy, Shevtsov as the deputy for logistics, Kozenko as the deputy for aviation. Serhiy Melnyk resigned from the post of Deputy Minister of Defense.

In the first two months of 2025, 13. 2 thousand electric vehicles were imported to Ukraine, which is 27% more than last year. Most of the new cars are from China, used cars are from the USA.