Ukraine
The Kryzhopil court closed the case on the division of the Poroshenko's property worth over UAH 17. 1 billion due to the lack of subject of the dispute. Repeated appeals to the court on this issue are not allowed.
Keir Starmer said European leaders have spoken to Trump about talks between Russia and Ukraine. They are coordinating a response because of Russia's unacceptable position.
The delegations of Ukraine and Russia have reached a fundamental agreement to meet again. Turkey has assured that it will make efforts for peace between the countries.
The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks threatened to seize Kharkiv and Sumy regions. This could happen if Ukraine does not withdraw troops from four partially occupied regions.
The head of the Russian delegation, Medinsky, said that Russia is ready to fight as long as it takes. He cited the example of the war with Sweden, which lasted 21 years, during the negotiations.
An advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine stated that Russia is not interested in real negotiations, but only simulates them while attacking Ukrainian cities. He called for the strict coercion of Russia to peace.
The Latvian Defense Intelligence Service calls on citizens to be attentive to suspicious persons who may be spies with backpacks and radios. Especially if they are interested in infrastructure and photograph objects.
In the coming days, Ukraine and russia will exchange prisoners according to the formula "1000 for 1000". Negotiations took place in Istanbul, where the parties discussed a ceasefire.
Since the beginning of the day, 61 combat clashes have taken place, a third of which are in the Pokrovsky direction. The Defense Forces are restraining the enemy in the main directions of the front.
The Russian delegation is satisfied with the outcome of negotiations with Ukraine and is ready to continue contacts. The parties agreed on an exchange of prisoners "1000 for 1000".
President Zelenskyy reported on discussions with Trump and European leaders regarding steps towards peace. He emphasized the importance of sanctions until Russia is ready to end the war.
On May 15, 2025, Maria Plyushch, Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor of UDU named after Drahomanov, died in her 100th year of life. She was a leading scientist in the field of linguo-Ukrainian studies.
In western Ukraine, the SBU detained 10 people involved in organizing 5 schemes for illegal border crossing for those liable for military service. The cost of services reached 15 thousand dollars.
The popularity of esports was discussed at SBC Summit Ukraine, and myths about it were debunked. GGBET UA presented a museum of esports with trophies and the history of development in Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia discussed the possibility of a large-scale prisoner exchange using the "1000 for 1000" formula. Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umierov announced preparations for a meeting at the level of the countries' leaders.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey to discuss a peaceful settlement. He thanked Turkey for organizing the meeting.
Pharmaceutical market reform may worsen the situation for patients, causing a shortage of medicines, especially imported ones, and the development of a shadow market. The ban on marketing payments did not reduce prices.
According to CNN, the Russian delegation did not have the authority to make important decisions regarding the end of the war. Negotiations have not yielded progress, as the delegation is not ready to adopt anything significant.
Russian delegation left the negotiation room with Ukraine in Istanbul, a pause was taken. These are the first direct negotiations since 2022, but Putin refused to participate.
Russia demands the withdrawal of the Ukrainian army from several regions of Ukraine in exchange for a ceasefire. A Ukrainian source called the Russian demands unrealistic.
The Cabinet approved an experimental project of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, which will allow employment through the "Diia" portal for positions in the civil service of categories "B" and "C". This also applies to positions of employees of state bodies and the State Enterprise "Diia".
The President of Ukraine stated that Trump wants to end the war, so coordination is important. He promised to inform about the negotiations in Istanbul regarding real steps of the Russian Federation towards peace.
A Ukrainian diplomatic source reported that Russia's demands at the Istanbul talks are unrealistic. They go far beyond the scope of previous discussions.
Russian media reports the completion of the meeting between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. According to media reports, the negotiations lasted less than two hours.
At the first peace talks with Russia in three years, the Ukrainian delegation spoke Ukrainian through an interpreter.
The state will reimburse institutions for the cost of consumed housing and communal services during the temporary accommodation of internally displaced persons. Compensation will be provided through the Pension Fund.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that russia must return Ukrainian children and civilians to build trust. He also added that Ukraine is ready for realistic steps to end the war.
The government allocates funds for the reconstruction of three residential buildings and a hospital in the Zaporizhzhia region. UAH 598 million was also allocated for reconstruction in the Kharkiv region.
In April, about 1,200 mobilized sole proprietors received tax benefits by submitting relevant applications. The State Tax Service proposes to increase the deadline for submitting an application for benefits after demobilization to 180 days.
Pope Leo XIV has offered the Vatican as a neutral platform for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Cardinal Pietro Parolin called the results of the Turkish meetings tragic.