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Sternenko announced military reforms and new mobilisation rules
Serhiy Sternenko, an adviser to the Minister of Defence, has stated that military reform in Ukraine should take place in two stages.
Petrol prices are rising, gas prices are falling: prices at petrol stations on 25 May
Prices at petrol stations have changed on Monday, 25 May. Following the weekend, the state-owned network ‘Ukrnafta’ has adjusted the prices of certain products – some types of petrol have become more expensive, whilst LPG, on the other hand, has become cheaper.
Short showers and temperatures up to 29°C: what will the weather be like in Ukraine on 25 May?
Today, 25 May, Ukraine is set to enjoy sunny weather, with temperatures reaching up to 29°C in places. However, brief showers are expected in some regions.
Conscription from 1 June 2026: who will be the first to receive a call-up notice
From 1 June, the rules on mobilisation in Ukraine remain unchanged, whilst martial law and general mobilisation have been extended until 2 August 2026.
Church holiday on 25 May 2026: key prohibitions and traditions of the day
On 25 May, the faithful commemorate the third discovery of the head of John the Baptist, and this day is popularly known as ‘Honey Dew’.
The TCC has explained why mobile phones are being confiscated during mobilisation
The TCC explained that the temporary confiscation of mobile phones during mobilisation and medical examinations is due to security risks.
Magnetic storms and solar flares in May 2026: when will they peak?
Geomagnetic activity will be variable towards the end of May, with the most significant fluctuations expected on 27 May.
How to register for military service abroad in 2026
Ukrainian citizens who are abroad and are liable for military service must register with the consular office. This can now be done remotely without having to return to Ukraine.
What will change for conscripts in Ukraine from 1 June
No significant changes to the mobilisation rules are expected in Ukraine from 1 June. The Ministry of Defence has announced an update to the ‘Reserve+’ app, whilst the State Border Guard Service is preparing to launch a new online service to check temporary restrictions on travel abroad
A suspect in a series of thefts following the Russian Federation’s attack has been arrested in Kyiv
In Kyiv, law enforcement officers have arrested a man suspected of a series of burglaries at flats damaged during a night-time missile attack by the Russian Federation. The suspect took advantage of the fact that residents were in shelters and broke into homes in the Podil district
A blogger from Ukraine may be banned from entering Poland
A scandal has erupted in Poland over Ukrainian blogger Andriy Havryliv, who drove his car into the Morskie Oko area within the Tatra National Park. Following the publicity, Polish officials have taken an interest in the case, and the blogger could face a ban on entering the country
France has banned Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir from entering the country
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barro has stated that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been banned from entering France. Paris has also called on the European Union to impose sanctions against him
