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King Charles has reaffirmed his unwavering support for Ukraine
King Charles III of the United Kingdom stated during the opening of the new parliamentary session that the British government would continue to support Ukraine. The monarch emphasised that London would continue to assist the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom.
Gas at 28 hryvnias and electricity at 13: Ukrainians have been warned about the new tariffs
Ukraine needs to gradually transition to market-based tariffs for gas, electricity, heating and hot water. According to participants in the RRR4U consortium’s public online discussion, current tariffs cover only around a third of the actual cost of utility services.
The SSU has uncovered a scheme to supply vessels to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
The Security Service of Ukraine has uncovered an international group involved in purchasing seagoing vessels for the Russian ‘shadow fleet’. Both Ukrainian citizens and foreign nationals were involved in the scheme.
During his meeting with Trump, Xi Jinping stated that China was prepared to open its market further to the US
During the summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China would continue to open its market to American businesses. The leaders of the US and China also discussed the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
The Ferris wheel scandal in Podil: the owner has threatened to take the matter to an international court
A legal dispute is ongoing in Kyiv over the dismantling of the Ferris wheel in Podil. The owner of the attraction, French businessman Louis Toutain, stated during the latest hearing that he may take the matter to an international court over the prosecutor’s office’s demands to remove the structure.
The Ministry of Culture has updated its figures on cultural losses: Russia has damaged 1,783 heritage sites
As of May 2026, 1,783 cultural heritage sites and 2,540 cultural infrastructure facilities in Ukraine had been damaged as a result of Russian aggression. The destruction affected 341 local communities, excluding the temporarily occupied territories.
Ukrainian drone operators beat their NATO rivals in exercises in Sweden
Ukrainian military personnel took part in exercises in Sweden, where they demonstrated to their allies their expertise in modern warfare using drones. During the manoeuvres, Ukrainian drone operators outmanoeuvred Swedish units and urged NATO countries to adapt more quickly to the new realities of warfare.
Weather forecast for 14 May: which regions will see rain and where it will remain dry
Today, 14 May, the weather will divide Ukraine into two contrasting parts – one wet and one dry. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in some areas, whilst high-pressure conditions will prevail in other regions.
Slovakia is ramping up ammunition production for Ukraine
Slovakia has become one of the largest producers of ammunition among NATO countries and plans to increase its arms supplies to Ukraine. According to President Peter Pellegrini, Slovakian companies are already producing millions of artillery shells for Ukraine.
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic Sea. Poland has described this as yet another provocation by Russia.
The EU may extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2028
The European Union is considering extending the temporary protection regime for Ukrainians until 2028. Ilva Johansson, the EU Special Representative for Ukrainians, has stated that member states are discussing a common approach and may extend the protection for a further year beyond March 2027.
Russia has launched a massive attack on regions of Ukraine using drones and artillery; there are casualties
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched attacks on several regions of Ukraine. The regions of Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk, Donetsk and Sumy have come under fire.