Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Turkey and Erdogan for their support in the release of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity. They also discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war.
A volunteer from New Zealand, Sean Le Kerns, died during combat operations. He defended Ukraine in the ranks of the Defense Forces, as reported by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia.
Volodymyr Valchuk reported that the situation in the Kupyansk direction is difficult, but controlled. The Russians are trying to accumulate forces and conduct assault operations with small groups of infantry, without armored vehicles.
Head of ARMA Olena Duma spoke out against draft law No. 12374-d on the reform of the agency, calling it unconstitutional. The reform envisages changes in asset management and the election of the head of ARMA.
Since the beginning of the day, 93 combat clashes have taken place, a third of them in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy has become more active in the Lyman direction, carrying out numerous attacks near populated areas.
Millions of tons of electronic waste are generated worldwide every year, most of which is not recycled. The situation in Ukraine is worsened by the "gray" market, which blocks the creation of a transparent e-waste disposal system.
Former CIA chief Petraeus believes that if successful in Ukraine, putin may attack Lithuania. He criticized the US delay in arming and emphasized the huge losses of the russian federation.
A large tornado was spotted in Chernihiv, which caused concern among local residents. Ecologists warn about a possible increase in such phenomena in Ukraine due to climate change.
The Russian delegation is heading to Istanbul for negotiations with Ukraine on June 2. A memorandum on a ceasefire will not be published before the meeting.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the procedure for developing, implementing and revising professional standards, specifying approval procedures, lists of documents and requirements for registration.
Russian troops storm the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Vovchansk direction up to 10 times a day, but unsuccessfully try to cross the Vovcha River. The Armed Forces of Ukraine control logistics and repel attempts to cross.
The government has updated the procedure for granting subsidies, expanding opportunities for family-type orphanages and large families. Assistance will be provided even if there are deposits or acquired property.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated about the instability of the situation with the power supply to the ZNPP. The station depends on a single 750 kV line for cooling nuclear fuel.
The European Union plans to end funding for the COVID recovery fund, which was supposed to last until the end of 2026. This puts Italy, Spain and Poland, which are most dependent on these funds, at risk.
The investigation into abuse of power by the director of the NBU's legal department, Oleksandr Zima, is effectively frozen. Despite the demands of the prosecutor's office, no active investigative actions are being carried out.
May 29, 2025, a mobile SAM of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine with R-73 missiles shot down a Russian "Dan-M" drone over Odesa region. The drone fell into the Black Sea, the fight continues.
The government has updated the rules for the export and disposal of substandard humanitarian aid, taking into account the state of war. Decisions will be made by local authorities with the participation of the police and tax authorities.
The ECHR is considering 4 interstate cases of Ukraine against Russia regarding crimes in Crimea, Donbas, and the Kerch Strait. In some cases, violations of human rights by the Russian Federation have already been confirmed.
Ukrainian intelligence conducted a special operation in Vladivostok, hitting enemy manpower, equipment and special equipment. Authorities announced an explosion of gas cylinders and closed roads.
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced changes regarding the deferral from mobilization for scientific and pedagogical workers. The deferral is granted when working at a 0.75 rate.
The Ukrainian ambassador positively assesses the changes in the tone of discussions with Germany after Zelensky's meeting with Merz. Relations between the countries are becoming more direct and committed.
The drone coalition for Ukraine may expand to 20 members, including Belgium and Turkey planning to join. Participants pledged to allocate 2.75 billion euros.
The government appointed a deputy minister of energy, a state secretary of the Ministry of Health, a deputy head of the State Service of Geology and Mineral Resources for digital transformation, and a head of the State Film Agency. The details of the personnel appointments were reported by the government's representative in parliament, Taras Melnychuk.
A new investigation by UNN examines the eStore, iPeople, and Appleroom networks, which are suspected of trading in counterfeit equipment. Facts of tax evasion and the absence of necessary labeling have been discovered.
The government will pay UAH 200,000 to medical school graduates who will work in rural areas or in areas of active hostilities. This should overcome the shortage of personnel.
Gas volumes in storage facilities are 40% higher than last year. The government has created a headquarters under the leadership of Oleksiy Kuleba to coordinate preparations for the heating season and the restoration of the energy system.
The governments of Ukraine and Finland have signed an agreement on the implementation of the "Learning Together 2" program to support the reform of senior high school. Finland will allocate up to 20 million euros for the development of the academic direction.
The government has updated the rules for reserving those liable for military service, especially those who protect facilities of the fuel and energy complex. The volume of reservation has also been increased for enterprises that provide for the needs of the Armed Forces.
Elon Musk is officially stepping down as an advisor to Trump, having achieved less success than planned. During his tenure, he managed to make statements regarding Ukraine and provoke a number of conflicts.
Ukraine will receive funds from Japan within the ERA mechanism, which is financed by profits from frozen Russian assets. These funds will be directed to priority budget expenditures.