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Following the drone attacks on Moscow, Peskov stated that there was no threat to Russia’s existence
Following a massive drone attack on Moscow, Russian Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that there is currently no threat to Russia’s existence. He also referred to nuclear deterrence as the cornerstone of the country’s national security.
Workers from India and Bangladesh: what is known about employment in Ukraine
Discussions are underway in Ukraine regarding the wider recruitment of workers from India and Bangladesh into sectors where businesses are facing staff shortages. At the same time, publicly available official sources currently confirm the general procedure for employing foreign nationals: employers must obtain a permit to employ a foreign national.
Electricity prices could rise to 13 hryvnia: what the Rada has said
Ukraine needs to gradually transition to market-based tariffs for electricity, gas, heating and hot water. During an online discussion organised by the RRR4U consortium, it was noted that the current electricity tariff for households stands at 4.32 UAH per kWh, whilst the market price is approaching 13 UAH.
Attempted assassination of Zelenskyy: two men from Zakarpattia recruited by the FSB to stand trial
Two residents of Zakarpattia are to stand trial on charges of plotting an assassination attempt against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and attempting to seize state power. According to the investigation, they were recruited by Russian citizen Oleksandr Churakov, who was acting on behalf of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).
Russia has attacked several regions of Ukraine with drones and artillery; there are casualties
During the night of 18 May, Russian forces attacked a number of regions in Ukraine using drones and artillery. Residential buildings, educational establishments, transport and infrastructure have been damaged, and there are casualties.
Ukrainians receive three gas bills: what each bill means
Ukrainians may receive several separate gas bills: for the gas itself, for its distribution, and for the maintenance of in-building networks. A lawyer explained why these charges are separate, how they are calculated, and when a consumer may not have to pay for gas distribution.
Peter Magyar will make his first overseas visit as Prime Minister to Poland
The Hungarian Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, will visit Poland this week. During his visit, he will hold meetings with the country’s leadership and visit three Polish cities.
The General Staff reported 242 combat engagements on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 242 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces deployed over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out more than 2,700 attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
Russia has attacked six districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region; 26 people have been injured
On the night of 18 May, Russian forces attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with missiles, drones, artillery and aerial bombs. Twenty-six people were injured, including two children in Dnipro.
The NABU and the SAPO have denied false reports of an ‘investigation’ into the President’s wife
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.
The General Staff has reported that the Russian army has suffered over 1,200 casualties in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost 1,220 troops in the war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have also destroyed one tank, two air defence systems and over 1,600 tactical-level drones.
Weather on 18 May 2026: Ukraine to be hit by rain, thunderstorms and a new cyclone
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.