Ukraine
In Chernihiv, the police are investigating the brutal murder of a hedgehog and her cubs by an unknown woman. A criminal proceeding has been opened under the article on cruel treatment of animals.
Since the beginning of 2025, 10,000 Ukrainians have received vouchers for free education. The most popular professions are: nurse, cook, social worker and driver.
In 2024, the number of attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in conflict zones reached a record level – more than 3,600. Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Myanmar and Sudan were the most affected.
The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation accused Amnesty International of preparing "Russophobic projects" and supporting "extremist organizations". AI unites more than 10 million people in 150 countries.
The SBU detained an agent of Russian military intelligence who was spying on Ukrainian troops in the north. The traitor faces life imprisonment for treason.
More than 27,500 applications have been submitted to the International Register of Damages Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation. The tenth category of applications regarding damage to non-residential real estate has been opened.
Finland has signed an agreement with the EC on the supply of heavy ammunition to Ukraine. The purchase of 90 million euros will be financed by funds from frozen Russian assets.
EU countries have tentatively approved the creation of the SAFE fund with 150 billion euros for defense projects, including support for Ukraine. The fund should strengthen Europe's defense capabilities and the arms industry.
A warming is expected in Ukraine on May 22, the temperature will rise above +20 degrees. However, after a short cold snap on the weekend, the warmth will return again.
Polish customs seized 5 tons of tires for Boeing aircraft that were to transit to Russia bypassing EU sanctions. The sender was a company from Spain.
A new procedure for crediting periods of work abroad to the insurance record for the purpose of granting old-age pensions has been approved. This applies to countries with which Ukraine has international agreements.
Ukraine has received over 115,000 doses of hepatitis B vaccine for children. Vaccination is free of charge and can be done in medical facilities of the country after consultation with a doctor.
An outbreak of hepatitis A has been recorded in Kyiv, with 72 cases already. Specialists are conducting an epidemiological investigation and taking anti-epidemic measures to prevent the spread.
Ukrainian scientists have moved the breeding stock of Charolais cattle from the front-line Kharkiv region to Lviv region. This made it possible to preserve the valuable gene pool and continue breeding work.
Russian troops do not stop trying to break through the defense in the direction of Kramatorsk. The enemy attacks the positions of Ukrainian defenders every day, but their attempts are unsuccessful.
The expert emphasizes the significant volumes of "gray" imports of electronics, in particular smartphones and household appliances. Effective customs operation is the key to minimizing the illegal market.
The Russians continue to use tactics of small assault groups in the direction of Basivka and Zhuravka in the Sumy region. The most intense assaults are taking place in Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region.
On the night of May 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 112 drones. Air defense destroyed 76 "Shahed" drones, but Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad regions were affected.
The Artificial Intelligence Laboratory was presented at the Kyiv University of Culture. It will become a platform for interactive classes and the implementation of creative projects.
Russia is strengthening bases and building infrastructure near the border with Finland. Finnish military officials predict an increase in Russian troops after the war in Ukraine.
Due to the freezing of most orchards in the Kherson region, Ukraine may have problems with early apricots. Frosts have already damaged fruit and berry crops.
At the European Team Championships in the Czech Republic, Lyudmyla Olyanovska won gold in the 20 km race. Also, Ukrainian juniors won bronze in the team event in the 10 km race.
Emmanuel Macron called on Vladimir Putin to accept Donald Trump's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders of the countries discussed this issue on the eve of Trump's conversation with Putin.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 4983 UAH/USD, which is 2 kopecks lower. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.74-41.17 UAH.
Putin believes in the offensive until the end of the year and will not make concessions to Trump. Europe is trying to convince Trump not to make a deal on terms unfavorable to Ukraine.
175 combat clashes were recorded over the past day. Most of the battles took place in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions, where our defenders stopped the aggressor's assaults.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 18, Russian troops lost 1,040 soldiers, 1 tank, and 29 artillery systems. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 974,770 occupiers have been destroyed.
The US, along with Europe, will strengthen sanctions against Russia if Putin does not conduct peace talks with Ukraine. According to US Treasury Secretary Bessent, Washington's previous sanctions against the Russian Federation have proven ineffective.
According to weather forecasters, moderate rain and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine on May 19 in the southern, central and eastern regions. Air temperature will range from 8° to 20°.
There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Caliber" missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas