Ukraine
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.
In 2025, 8 Ukrainian films will compete for the "Golden Dzyga" award in the "Best Film" category. Among the nominees are "BojeVilni," "The House "Slovo". Unfinished Novel," and others.
A strike by an enemy UAV of the "Molniya" type was recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. At this minute, there are no casualties, and specialized services are heading to the scene.
The European Union is discussing how to avoid Hungary blocking negotiations on Ukraine's accession. Brussels is looking for ways to circumvent the veto needed to open and conclude negotiations.
Parents provided video evidence of the director of a Ukrainian educational institution communicating in Russian. The director did not confirm her proficiency in Ukrainian and was dismissed from her position.
The fuel market is experiencing difficulties due to decreased consumption and war risks. The bioethanol program has not started, but the "OKKO" network is building a plant to increase production.
In the Rostov region, 10 former prisoners recruited by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation escaped from the colony. The criminals were supposed to participate in the war against Ukraine, four have already been detained.
The identities of two war criminals involved in the organization of the torture chamber in Vovchansk have been established. They detained and tortured pro-Ukrainian citizens.
The Rada adopted a bill that will allow sanctions to be imposed on ships and aircraft operating for the Russian Federation. The SBU and intelligence will be able to detect the use of ships in activities against Ukraine.
Four teenagers in Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi and Volyn regions received serious burns due to attempts to shoot videos on railway cars. The contact network has a voltage of over 27 thousand volts.
Senior U. S. officials plan to come to Turkey for Ukraine-Russia talks. Trump is considering joining, putting pressure on Putin.
Ukraine called on Poland to seek a solution to unblock the checkpoint through dialogue. The Ukrainian side emphasizes the importance of avoiding actions that harm relations.
On May 14, Ukraine is expected to have periodic rains, especially in the West. In Kyiv, no significant precipitation is expected, with +3+6 at night, and up to +16 degrees during the day.
The Russian army has increased the number of attacks in the South, trying to break through to the border of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions. The number of strikes by strike UAVs has increased.
In April 2025, 1436 people with tuberculosis were detected in Ukraine, of which 1053 had not been treated before. 905 people have successfully recovered from the disease.
The organizers of the Cannes Film Festival have officially banned nudity on the red carpet and other locations of the event. This decision was made due to the trend of "naked" dresses.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on the creation of the Unified State Register of acts of local self-government. The register will include information on all acts of local authorities.
The selection includes simple and quick recipes: cheese sticks, bacon crackers, pepper pizzas, smore sauce and chocolate popcorn. We are preparing delicious snacks for Eurovision-2025!
The government has settled the issue of state registration of cars that were imported as humanitarian aid under a simplified procedure. The conditions and list of documents for car registration have been determined.
The government has made changes regarding the burial of unidentified bodies at the National Military Memorial Cemetery. Expenses will be covered from local budgets, and the state institution of the cemetery will be in charge of the organization.
Putin's spokesman said that Russia is preparing for negotiations in Istanbul, but a final decision on Putin's participation has not yet been made. Zelenskyy is ready to talk only to him.
In the semi-finals and final of Eurovision-2025 in Basel, viewers will see performances by winners of past years, including NEMO, Baby Lasagna and Jerry Heil.
The Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 13256 as a basis regarding amendments to the Budget Code for the implementation of the agreement on mineral resources. Ukraine's contribution will consist of half of the funds from royalties and new licenses.
Ukraine has sown over 4. 3 million hectares of grain, planning a harvest no less than last year's. Exports of agricultural products amounted to $7.6 billion in 4 months of 2025.
Every year, 4. 1 million people in the world die due to excessive salt consumption. World Salt Awareness Week falls on May 12–18, 2025.
US funding for antiretroviral drugs for HIV-infected people in Ukraine has been suspended, which may lead to a collapse of treatment. The authorities are redistributing drugs, but the future of testing programs is uncertain.
Russia has intensified pressure on Ukrainian employees of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) who have refused to cooperate. At least 13 nuclear workers have been imprisoned, with cases of torture and disappearances reported.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signs of propaganda of the "Russian world," which provides grounds for inspections of the UOC MP. These include ideas about "Triune Rus'," justification of aggression, and denial of the Ukrainian nation.
The first foreign trip of the Pope may be a visit to the Turkish city of Nicaea on the anniversary of the Ecumenical Council. A visit to Peru, where he was a missionary, is also planned.