Ukraine
May 31st is World Parrot Day, the professional holiday of flight attendants and web designers. Ukraine celebrates the Day of Publishers, Printers and Book Distributors.
Due to the mass desertion of Russian soldiers, the security situation in TOT is deteriorating. Criminals are hiding and becoming a threat to the local population.
By the end of 2025, Russia's losses in the war may exceed one million, but the strategic situation will not change. Putin is trying to show that he is not losing.
The President of Turkey expressed hope that the meeting of delegations in Istanbul will give impetus to the peace process. He also stressed the importance of continuing negotiations to achieve a lasting peace.
The National Security and Defense Council announced signs of russia preparing new shelling of Ukraine. The statement was made against the backdrop of Trump's "disappointment" with the latest russian strikes on Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced the establishment of a new award "Future of Ukraine" for children who showed bravery during the war. The first presentation will take place next week.
Since the beginning of the day, 149 combat clashes have taken place. The Russians involved 1,384 kamikaze drones and carried out 4,355 shellings. The most tense situation is in the Pokrovsk direction.
Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Ukrainians are the most experienced in using drones in war. The US is cooperating with Ukraine in this area and establishing business ties.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding a possible meeting in Istanbul. They discussed a four-way meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United States.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskyy about relations between the countries and preparations for negotiations in Istanbul. Turkey will continue its efforts for peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Artur Yemelyanov was detained for encroaching on the economic security of Ukraine and attempting to escape. He agreed to change the preventive measure in order to leave the country.
The President of Ukraine announced a planned conversation with Erdogan to add real substance to a possible meeting. He also noted that neither Ukraine nor Turkey have information about the Russian "memorandum".
Intelligence reported on the increase of personnel by Russia, strikes on cities and weapons production. Ukraine needs investments in the defense industry, air defense equipment and long-range weapons.
American Senator Lindsey Graham stated that he would call on European partners to lower the price ceiling on oil. According to him, Ukraine will not lose this war.
Artur Yemelyanov was detained after a court decision to change the measure of restraint. He is suspected of encroaching on the economic security of Ukraine.
Senator Blumenthal announced the possibility of the US introducing tariffs of 500% for countries buying Russian oil, including India and China. This will be the Senate's response to the continuation of energy trade with Russia.
The US Senate will begin advancing a bill on sanctions against Russia as early as next week. Lindsey Graham stressed that the US will hit Putin hard with sanctions, and a 500% duty will be imposed on goods from China.
The President of Ukraine stated that russia is using negotiations as a cover, preparing for an offensive. He emphasized the need to increase sanctions pressure to force russia to peace.
The SBU and police detained four collaborators in Kherson. They worked in the occupation administration and prisons during the occupation of the city, and they face up to 15 years in prison.
Representatives of the pharmaceutical market appealed to the authorities due to attempts to change the rules for the provision of marketing services. The new version of the Ministry of Health's resolution may hit pharmacies and change the balance in the market.
Procurement agencies have increased the volume of drone purchases, but brigades receive them with a delay. Often they receive not what they ordered, due to changes in needs in different directions.
The former Prime Minister of Ukraine during the Yanukovych era, Mykola Azarov, has been elected as an academician in the Department of Earth Sciences. Azarov's candidacy was supported by 527 academicians.
Ukraine will not pay 665 million dollars on public debt related to economic growth. The moratorium will be in effect until the completion of debt restructuring.
In a school geography textbook in Portugal, Crimea is classified as part of the Russian Federation. The head of the Union of Ukrainians, Pavlo Sadokha, called for the error to be corrected and emphasized the Russian narratives in the textbook.
Nebenzya stated that Russia is ready to consider a ceasefire on the condition that mobilization in Ukraine is stopped and the supply of weapons from the West is ceased. Sybiha called this rhetoric a slap in the face to everyone who advocates for peace.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Rosen Zhelyazkov to participate in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, where they will discuss security and the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Prime Minister of Bulgaria confirmed his participation.
Russia declares its readiness to escalate hostilities, ignoring calls for peace. Sybiha emphasizes that this is a contempt for all countries that strive for a peaceful settlement.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife visited the "Book Arsenal", where they purchased several books, including "Kill the Tyrant" and "Lyrics of Mariupol Bomb Shelters". The President noted the resilience of Ukrainians and the power of culture.
Andriy Yermak announced Ukraine's readiness to continue negotiations with Russia to cease fire. Turkey provided a platform for the meeting of the parties in Istanbul on May 16.
The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development proposes to lift restrictions on raising water tariffs. This may lead to higher prices for centralized water supply and drainage services for the population.