Ukraine

At the European Youth Climbing Championship, Ukrainians Rafael Kazbekova and Anastasia Kobets won silver medals in their age categories. The Ukrainian team took fifth place.

The Trump administration planned to use U. S. foreign aid funds to finance a voluntary repatriation program for migrants, including Ukrainians and Haitians. It was about more than 700 thousand people.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine insists on full confiscation of frozen Russian assets. The parties also agreed on cooperation in the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16.

Since 2018, more than 1. 9 thousand religious communities have moved from the UOC MP to the OCU. According to Yelensky, communities cannot belong to a church that acts against Ukraine.

New vehicle inspection rules are in effect in Ukraine from May 19: mandatory video recording and photos. The cost of vehicle inspection will increase from June 1 for various categories of transport.

In 4 months of 2024, Ukrainian doctors issued over 147,000 e-prescriptions for drugs to treat mental disorders, behavioral disorders, and epilepsy. 85% of them have already been filled.

Thanks to the "Czech initiative," Ukraine received 1. 5 million shells last year and 400,000 this year. Since 2022, the Czech Republic has provided Ukraine with aid worth over $900 million.

A fire broke out in a hospital in the Metalurhiynyi district of Kryvyi Rih. During the fire extinguishing, rescuers found the body of a 39-year-old man in the corridor of the diagnostic department.

The President of Ukraine has submitted a bill to the Parliament on the establishment of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts with jurisdiction throughout Ukraine. This is intended to enhance the protection of rights in the field of public law relations.

Kyiv residents' debt for heating and hot water has exceeded UAH 7 billion. Kyivteploenergo charges penalties, sues and can seize the property of debtors. Debt restructuring is a way out.

Great Britain has announced 100 new sanctions against Russia, targeting "shadow fleet" vessels and the Deposit Insurance Agency. The EU has also imposed sanctions against 200 ships.

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived in Kyiv on an official visit. This is the first visit of a member of the Norwegian royal family to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.

In Telegram, fraudsters, disguising themselves as Vodafone, are offering SIM card replacements via phishing links. The company states that it sends information only through official channels.

Tomorrow, warm weather with an ideal temperature of +17+24 degrees is expected in Ukraine. Rain is possible in the western, central and eastern regions, in Kyiv - without precipitation, about +22 degrees.

Trump's conversation with Putin did not change the situation, Russia is not ready for peace. Ukraine proposes an immediate ceasefire, but Russia wants war, destruction and murder.

Andriy Kovalenko stated that the Russian Federation, by rejecting the US proposal for a ceasefire, gained time for the offensive. He reminded that Ukraine was ready to stop the war back in March 2022.

Ukrainians have started withdrawing more cash from cards, averaging UAH 4,735 at a time. Abroad, this amount is almost twice as high – UAH 8,730. The number of ATMs has also increased.

A KMIS poll showed that 74% of Ukrainians trust Zelensky, and 50% trust Prytula. Goncharenko and Murayev were added to the list, but the military was not included.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Russian President Putin is trying to buy time, and the Kremlin's intentions should be assessed by actions. The statements of the Russian Federation have not yet been supported by evidence.

European Commissioner Kos stated that opening the first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU may help resolve disagreements with Hungary. Ukraine has fulfilled all the requirements for opening the cluster.

The Russians are trying to create an image of the "heroic liberation" of Mariupol, but a large part of the city is in ruins. Reconstruction is selective, and apartments are being given to visitors from Russia.

Russia is modernizing kamikaze drones, changing the color and guidance system to overcome electronic warfare. It also launches drone-imitators that can carry explosives to exhaust air defense.

Oil prices have fallen due to negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the US and Iran, as well as high demand in Asia. China's economic outlook also affects the price of oil.

In Ukraine, over 1. 5 million citizens use benefits for housing and communal services. Benefits are provided to certain categories of the population, and to apply for them, you need to contact the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU).

The EU plans to cut about 10 foreign delegations and 100 local staff due to changing priorities and budget cuts. Priority will be given to countries important for enforcing sanctions against Russia.

An audit of the military education system according to NATO criteria has begun in Ukraine. Experts will assess the compliance of training programs with Alliance standards and the effectiveness of military training. The audit will last until the end of the year.

The Ministry of Defense announced that the possibility to pay fines for violation of military registration rules with a 50% discount in the "Reserve+" application is planned to be launched in June-July.

Four pupils of a kindergarten in the Dnipro district of Kyiv were hospitalized on May 19 with an acute intestinal infection. An epidemiological investigation has been launched to determine the causes of the outbreak.

Donald Trump announced some progress after a 2. 5-hour telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin. He added that he expects to meet with Putin and believes in the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine.

The IMF mission has started work on reviewing the EFF program for Ukraine. They will discuss revenue mobilization, debt sustainability and reforms in the financial sector to attract funding.