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Corruption in the Supreme Court: NABU conducts searches
The NABU and the SAPO are conducting investigations into a corruption case involving the Supreme Court. The investigation concerns the places of work, residences and vehicles of a number of current and former Supreme Court judges.
Former Prime Minister Pustovoytenko was defrauded of nearly 7 million hryvnias
У Києві двоє шахраїв, за даними правоохоронців, виманили у 79-річного чоловіка заощадження на майже 7 млн грн. За інформацією ЗМІ, йдеться про шостого прем’єр-міністра України Валерія Пустовойтенка.
Competition for the post of ARMA head blocked: changes to the law are required to appoint a new head (document)
The competition to appoint the head of ARMA has been suspended due to legislative conflicts.
Lithuania is preparing for a possible Russian attack and is calling on Europe to break its dependencies
Lithuania regards the threat from Russia as a reality and believes that Europe must move towards a new security model. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has stated that EU countries must strengthen their defences, develop strategic thinking and reduce their dependence on Russia.
Vyshyvanka Day 2026: when it is celebrated and the traditions of the festival
Vyshyvanka Day in 2026 will be celebrated on 21 May. The holiday falls on the third Thursday of May each year and has long been a symbol of unity, remembrance and national identity for Ukrainians.
The shortage of AI-95 petrol in Russia is worsening due to problems at refineries and rising demand
The shortage of AI-95 petrol in Russia is becoming increasingly acute. This is due to emergency repairs at oil refineries, a reduction in oil processing volumes and a seasonal rise in demand.
Belarus has begun nuclear exercises with Russia: what does this mean?
The Belarusian Ministry of Defence has announced the start of exercises involving units specialising in the operational use of nuclear weapons and nuclear support. The exercises are being conducted jointly with Russia.
Politico has named three potential candidates to lead the EU’s peace talks with Russia
Discussions are ongoing within the European Union regarding the appointment of an EU negotiator to engage with Russia with a view to achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Merkel has called on Europe to make greater use of diplomacy in its relations with Russia
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that Europe is not making sufficient use of diplomatic channels in the conflict with Russia over the war in Ukraine. She also commented on the role of mediators in negotiations with the Kremlin.
Americans have overpaid by more than $41 billion for fuel due to the war in Iran
Over the course of two and a half months of war in Iran, US residents have spent $41.5 billion more on fuel than they would have done had there been no conflict. The additional cost amounted to an average of $316 per household.
Russia has attacked the Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson and other regions; there are casualties
On the night of 19 May, Russian forces attacked several regions of Ukraine using drones, artillery and other weapons. The strikes have resulted in casualties and injuries, as well as damage to homes, port infrastructure, warehouses and vehicles.
Weather on 19 May 2026: rain, thunderstorms and squalls in Ukraine
Unstable weather is expected across Ukraine on 19 May, with brief showers and thunderstorms affecting almost the entire country. In the southern and most central regions, hail and squalls of up to 15–20 metres per second are possible in places.