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Odessa is being prepared for a circular defence; anti-tank trenches and fortifications are being built around the city
Large-scale defensive structures are currently being built around Odessa to strengthen the city’s defences against possible actions by Russian troops.
Prince William has spoken about Kate Middleton's condition following her battle with cancer
In a rare interview, the Prince of Wales admitted that he is proud of his wife, the Princess of Wales, and described her as ‘stunning’. King Charles’s eldest son also spoke about the Princess’s recent trip to Italy.
The Pope has strongly criticised the development of AI and called for it to be regulated
Pope Leo XIV has published his first encyclical, dedicated to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and the protection of human dignity. The Pontiff called for technology to be made to serve people, rather than concentrating power in the hands of a few.
The minimum wage in 2026 could rise to 11,183 UAH from July
Bill No. 15224-5 has been tabled in the Verkhovna Rada, proposing to increase the minimum wage, the minimum old-age pension and the subsistence level in 2026.
Issuance of 'mobilisation orders' has surged in Russia - The Moscow Times
Росіянам на початку 2026 року дедалі частіше стали видавати "мобілізаційні приписи", що може свідчити про підготовку РФ до загальної мобілізації.
Rubio has stated that the US is ready to mediate following Russia’s latest threats against Kyiv
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington is ready to help bring the war between Russia and Ukraine to an end, against the backdrop of fresh threats from Moscow to launch strikes on Kyiv. The Russian side has announced that it is preparing “systematic” attacks on the Ukrainian capital and has urged foreign diplomats to leave the city.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a strike using Storm Shadow missiles against an occupiers’ command post in the Luhansk region
On 25 May, the Ukrainian Air Force launched a strike using Storm Shadow cruise missiles against a Russian command and communications post in the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk Oblast.
A former manager of PrivatBank, who had been wanted since 2021, has been arrested in Norway
A Ukrainian bank manager wanted on suspicion of defrauding clients has been arrested in Kristiansand, Norway.
The Economic Security Bureau is unaware of the specific hardware and software system for which MPs are requesting 81 million hryvnias from the budget
The Economic Security Bureau was unable to explain exactly which hardware and software system the agency requires 81 million hryvnias for. The Bureau’s management had previously approached MPs with a request for funding to purchase it.
Attacks on Kyiv: what lies behind the Russian war machine
The sustained attacks on Kyiv using ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as long-range drones, are evidence of the expansion of Russian military production and the complex logistics involved in striking Ukraine. In some cases, Ukrainian and US intelligence agencies receive information about the preparation of such attacks several days before they begin.
Rain and strong winds are on the way: what will the weather be like in Ukraine on 26 May?
Parts of Ukraine will see rain again on 26 May. The forecaster also highlighted a key feature of today’s weather and warned of a drop in temperatures.
The Czech President calls on NATO to ‘show its teeth’ in response to Russia’s provocations
Czech President Petr Pavel has stated that NATO must respond more decisively to Russia’s provocations on the Alliance’s eastern flank. According to him, a weak response only encourages Moscow to take further action.