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The NABU and the SAPO have reported a new wave of disinformation in Russian and pro-Russian media regarding alleged “investigations” into the wife of the President of Ukraine. The anti-corruption authorities have emphasised that this information is untrue.
On Monday, 18 May 2026, unsettled weather is forecast across Ukraine, with rain, thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall. Conditions are likely to be most severe in the northern and parts of the central regions.
On 18 May 2026, the Orthodox Church honours the holy fathers of the seven Ecumenical Councils. In popular tradition, this day is known as Fedot the Oat-Eater and is associated with a taboo against starting new ventures, changing jobs or making major purchases.
The Cabinet of Ministers has lifted additional restrictions on border crossings for women working in state bodies, local government, state-owned enterprises and other specified organisations. According to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, the decision applies to women regardless of their positions, with the exception of certain categories of the highest-ranking state officials.
Ihor Smilianskyi, CEO of Ukrposhta, has stated that the National Bank of Ukraine is drafting a law on financial inclusion without involving Ukrposhta. According to him, the company initiated this legislation and operates in 100% of Ukraine’s settlements, particularly in areas where banking infrastructure is limited.
The Ministry of Health may cancel the deployment of some healthcare workers at the request of the Ministry of Defence. Once approved, these healthcare workers may be deployed to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other organisations.
Anti-smoking campaigners have criticised Philip Morris International’s new global Marlboro campaign, “I AM Marlboro”. They claim that the advertising could attract young consumers, despite PMI’s previous statements regarding its intention to phase out cigarette sales.
Ukrposhta is putting its last large batch of old vehicles up for sale. This comprises 316 vehicles, including GAZs, Gazelles, Zhigulis, Volgas and UAZs, as well as 75 foreign-made cars – ranging from Land Cruisers to Volkswagens and Suzukis.
At the TSK meeting, an excerpt from a telephone conversation dated 8 July 2025 was read out between the then Minister of Defence, Rustem Umerov, and, presumably, his deputy, Mykola Shevtsov, regarding a consignment of bulletproof vests. Shevtsov confirmed that such a conversation had taken place and explained that the Central Quality Control Department had not accepted the bulletproof vests due to non-compliance with requirements.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has ruled that assets linked to Serhiy Lytvynenko, a Member of Parliament of the 9th convocation from the “Servant of the People” party, are of dubious origin. The case concerns three cars manufactured in 2020, the value of which the court has ordered to be forfeited to the state.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga has appointed Yaroslav Chornyhor to be responsible for engagement with the Belarusian opposition. He will hold the post of Ambassador-at-Large for democratic transformation, engagement with democratic forces and national movements in unfriendly countries.
A pilot scheme called Mriya.Preschool is being launched in Ukraine – a digital component of the ‘Mriya’ state education ecosystem designed for pre-school institutions. In the first phase, the web portal and app will be trialled in 40 nurseries across six regions of Ukraine.
