Ukraine
Polish customs officers announced the end of the strike and the resumption of operation of the "Yahodyn – Dorohusk" checkpoint in both directions. Truck traffic has been restored to normal.
The Ukrainian band Ziferblat, which is performing at Eurovision-2025 in Basel, expressed its gratitude to Europe for its support. The band's leader, Danylo Leshchynskyi, made a statement after the performance in the first semi-final.
During the day of April 13, 125 combat clashes took place at the front. Russian troops carried out 60 air strikes and used 1052 kamikaze drones.
The Court of Appeal in Lublin upheld the ban on protests by Polish carriers on the border with Ukraine. The judges changed the decision of the District Court, which overturned the ban by the mayor of Dorohusk.
The Reconstruction Investment Fund has a mechanism that allows taking into account the new US military assistance as a contribution to the Fund. The US will receive Class A shares for the amount of assistance provided.
The President of France announced the EU's expectations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized the readiness to strengthen sanctions against Russia in case of refusal to cease fire.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Poland does not plan to send its troops to Ukraine. Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski confirmed this information.
When buying tickets to Poland from May 14, passengers will receive updated electronic tickets. Previously, they were introduced for connections with Austria, Hungary and Slovakia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy may travel to the enthronement of Pope Leo XIV on May 18. According to Yermak, Rome is a wonderful place to meet with foreign leaders.
Andriy Yermak confirmed Zelenskyy's readiness for negotiations in Turkey. Trump's statement about possible presence is an important signal for the Russian Federation.
At the negotiations with Ukraine on May 15, Russia will be represented by Lavrov and Ushakov. There is no official confirmation yet, but an announcement from Putin is expected.
The Ukrainian PPP Agency and DFC signed agreements to launch the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund. The agreements provide for equal partnership and management of the fund.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard the report of the head of the State Tax Service Ruslan Kravchenko on combating shadow schemes. He emphasized the positive results and ensuring financial stability.
On June 4, at MRKTNG MRTHN 2025, Ukrainian marketers will discuss creativity, social marketing, brand transformation, the impact of the war, and analytics. Leading industry experts will speak at the event.
Ukraine has fulfilled all the conditions for the start of the American-Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund. It will invest exclusively in Ukraine, providing joint management with America.
A delegation from Russia will arrive in Istanbul on May 15, awaiting the Ukrainian side. However, the Kremlin has not yet disclosed the composition of the Russian delegation.
Prices for Russian oil have been falling for the fifth week in a row, bringing the cost of exports close to a two-year low. Production has increased, but falling prices negate profits.
Olena Mandzyuk offered Anna Alkhim to go to the front with a humanitarian mission to help the military. Alkhim agreed and offered Mandzyuk a list of items to purchase.
An organized group manufactured and supplied psychotropic substances to 15 regions of Ukraine. The monthly volume of drugs is estimated at over UAH 300 million.
Consumers in Ukraine are increasingly concerned about the quality of equipment due to the growth of "gray" imports. Experts advise carefully checking purchases and sellers to avoid fakes.
According to Syrskyi, the occupiers' losses since the beginning of the year have already exceeded 177,000. The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue to destroy the Russian aggressor.
Ukraine can increase the grain harvest by 20 million tons by effectively using the selection potential. Currently, only 20% of corn and sunflower seeds are of domestic production.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a ceasefire would allow for discussing all aspects of ending the war. Negotiations of working groups are possible only if there is political will from the leaders.
Russia has lost access to the important mineral tantalum for weapons production due to sanctions. Now it is forced to look for workarounds, but the quality is worse.
Friedrich Merz called on Putin to agree to a ceasefire, which Ukraine has already agreed to. The US, Ukraine and Europe have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.
The Rada adopted as a basis a bill on the abolition of charges for utility services for damaged housing. Payments will not be charged during the recovery period.
The system for selecting biological material is planned to include 225,000 samples by the end of 2025.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he has repeatedly emphasized to Donald Trump that Putin is not interested in ending the war. The US, Ukraine and the EU have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.
In the Sumy region, law enforcement officers exposed hunters who illegally hunted marmots listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. The perpetrators, aged 25 to 35, set traps.
Expert Serhiy Kuyun said that Russian shelling is causing significant damage to the fuel infrastructure. Companies are forced to abandon oil depots due to the risk of losses.