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The Foreign Ministry has appointed a representative to liaise with the Belarusian opposition
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.
The number of TCC groups in Kyiv has increased by 40% – Kravchenko
Mobilisation measures have been stepped up in Kyiv over the past few months. The number of alert teams at the capital’s territorial recruitment and social support centres has been increased by 40%.
Unmanned aerial systems struck 23 Russian targets overnight, including an amphibious aircraft and a helicopter
During the night of 15 May, the Unmanned Systems Forces carried out 55 strikes against 23 military targets and facilities deep within Russian territory and in the occupied territories.
The EU and 36 other countries have approved a key decision to establish a Special Tribunal to investigate Russia’s crimes against Ukraine
On Friday, 15 May, the Council of Europe adopted a key decision regarding the establishment of a Special Tribunal on the Russian Federation’s crime of aggression against Ukraine — it approved an agreement on the creation of a steering committee.
The summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump highlighted the differences between the US and China over Taiwan
During the summit in Beijing, the US and Chinese leaders discussed trade, technology and the US conflict with Iran, but Taiwan remained the main source of tension. Beijing warned Washington of the risk of a direct confrontation should the Taiwan issue be handled incorrectly.
The e-Taxpayer Card is now in use: how to apply for a tax identification number for yourself and your child
The era of paper identification codes is gradually becoming a thing of the past. From now on, any Ukrainian can apply for an e-Taxpayer Card in just a few clicks via the ‘Diya’ app. The new service allows users to generate a digital document for themselves or their child without having to visit the tax office.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi was doused with an unknown liquid in Rynok Square (updated)
On the morning of Friday 15 May, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi was doused with an unknown liquid in Rynok Square. The mayor has already commented on the incident.
The US has completely rejected Iran’s 14-point plan for resolving the conflict
The United States has rejected Iran’s 14-point proposal aimed at resolving the conflict and easing tensions between the two sides. Officials in Tehran claim that Washington continues to pursue a policy of pressure, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
The National Police’s Special Operations Department carried out a large-scale operation against the black market for vapes, seizing goods worth 170 million hryvnias.
Law enforcement officers carried out 272 searches across various regions of Ukraine as part of an investigation into the illegal manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes and e-liquids. According to the investigation, the scheme resulted in the state losing out on approximately 100 million hryvnias in excise duty.
Strict screening and deportation for violations – Ukrainians have launched a petition calling for tougher requirements for migrant workers
An online petition calling for the introduction of mandatory integration standards for migrant workers and tighter controls over migration policy was published on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on 14 May.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved Independence Day payments: who will receive them and how much
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the amounts of the one-off cash payments to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day. The payments are due to be made by 24 August.
Mriya.Preschool is being rolled out in 40 nurseries: what will change for parents and nursery staff
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.