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The government has amended the regulations for the energy sector: battery storage facilities will be able to be designated as critical infrastructure, and distributed generation producers will be able to sell electricity directly to consumers.
The Ministry of Defence is stepping up vetting of candidates for sensitive posts in order to mitigate corruption, reputational and security risks.
Andriy Melnyk, Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has called on the Organisation’s member states to find a political and legal way to strip Russia of its status as a permanent member of the Security Council.
The Cabinet of Ministers has taken a number of personnel decisions: it has dismissed two deputy defence ministers and appointed new officials at the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the State Statistics Service and the State Agency for Geology and Mineral Resources.
In March 2027, the temporary protection status for Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland will expire, after which they may automatically be granted residence permits.
The British radio station Radio Caroline has apologised following a false report of King Charles’s death.
The Pension Fund has clarified who will receive a one-off cash payment ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day in 2026.
В Україні запускають перше національне дослідження про вплив штучного інтелекту на шкільну освіту під час війни.
Ukraine has submitted the vyshyvanka to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Those liable for military service may find, via ‘Reserve+’, that they are registered with the wrong Territorial Recruitment Centre. Lawyers have explained what to do in such a situation.
On 21 May, thunderstorms, localised downpours, hail and gusty winds are expected across Ukraine. The driest conditions will be in the north-eastern regions.
21 May 2026 marks several important dates in Ukraine. The third Thursday in May is Vyshyvanka Day, whilst Orthodox Christians celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. On this day, Queen Helena of Constantinople is also honoured, and people recall folk omens, family traditions and taboos associated with this major church holiday.
