Ukraine

Ukrainian SOF destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system worth $45 million using drones. The Uragan-1 MLRS was also destroyed.

Electricity consumption in Ukraine continues to decrease. Ukrainians are urged to shift active energy consumption to daytime, when solar power plants operate more efficiently.

A criminal group has been exposed in Kyiv that recruited women for sex services under the guise of escort services. The organizers blackmailed the girls, demanding cooperation.

In 2025, the prices for vyshyvankas (embroidered shirts) range from hundreds to tens of thousands of hryvnias, depending on the material, embroidery technique, brand, and uniqueness of the design. The most expensive ones are antique and linen vyshyvankas.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved amendments to the Budget Code for the implementation of the agreement on mineral resources between Ukraine and the USA. Ukraine's contribution is estimated at UAH 3 billion over 5 years.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival will host a special screening of three films about the war in Ukraine. Among them are films about Zelensky, French volunteers and the war in Donbas.

Samsung Announces Galaxy S25 Edge with 5. 8mm Thickness, Titanium Body, and Snapdragon 8 Elite. 200MP Dual Camera and 3900mAh Battery with Galaxy AI.

In 2025, 312,000 participants registered for the NMT. The biggest challenges are security, air raids, electricity supply and attempts at fraud.

According to the NBU, services inflation remains high due to rising wages and demand. The cost of restaurant and hotel services is increasing faster than in March.

EBRD lowered its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2025 to 3. 3%. The forecast for 2026 remains at 5% if the ceasefire is implemented.

At the Eurovision 2025 rehearsals, the press and audience voted, but Ukraine did not receive any points. The representatives of Sweden became the leader, and the first semi-final will take place on May 13.

Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Zelensky will negotiate only with Putin, because only he can stop the war. Other Russian officials do not have the authority.

In Romania, presidential candidates Simion and Dan have almost equal support before the second round. The survey does not include the Romanian diaspora, where Simion has higher rates.

Trump demands direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, otherwise the United States will withdraw from the conflict. He is ready to help end the war, but it is not their war.

In April, prices for raw food increased due to last year's low harvests and the impact of frosts. Flour, cereals, fruits and vegetables, especially borscht set, have risen the most in price.

The National Police is conducting a large-scale special operation, dismantling drug labs and documenting the production and sale of drugs in large quantities throughout the country. Searches are ongoing.

Due to the blockade of "Yagodin" by Polish carriers, the number of trucks in the electronic queue has almost halved. Overnight, the customs post processed only 8 trucks. Carriers are choosing other checkpoints.

In May, Ukrainians purchased 3. 9 thousand used cars from the USA, which is 6% more than in April. The most popular purchases were Tesla Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles.

On the night of May 13, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 10 "Shahed" UAV simulators from Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Ukrainian air defense successfully shot down all 10 enemy drones.

Eurovision 2025 kicks off today in Basel. Ziferblat will perform at number 5.

Over the past day, 166 combat clashes were recorded at the front, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions. The Defense Forces repelled numerous enemy attacks.

In Zakarpattia, two ministers of the Moscow Patriarchate were detained for trying to transport a conscript to Romania. They face imprisonment for up to nine years.

Kyiv "Dynamo" celebrates its 98th anniversary. The club has come a long way from the first matches to European triumphs, becoming a symbol of Ukrainian football. Also, May 13 is the day of memory of Valery Lobanovsky.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 12, Ukrainian defenders liquidated 1,070 Russian soldiers and 62 artillery systems. In total, the enemy's losses are approaching one million.

European leaders are ready to wait for a possible meeting between Zelensky and Putin in Turkey before calling on the US for new sanctions against Moscow. The US is ready to give the negotiations a chance.

According to the Ukrhydrometcenter, light rain will fall throughout almost the entire country during the day, the air temperature will be 10-15°C, and in the south and east – 13-18°C.

As of 6 a. m. on 13.05.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 4 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Calibers".

Russian officials are trying to dissuade Putin from traveling to Istanbul for negotiations with Zelenskyy. Although there has been no official refusal, statements from lower-level officials indicate this.

"Cinematographic centers" have opened in the temporarily occupied Luhansk and Donetsk. They will make films about how Russia is killing Ukrainians, calling it "liberation."

The Weimar+ group of countries called on Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. They promise support for Kyiv, strengthening the army and security guarantees.