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The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is seeking to seize assets worth over 6.8 million hryvnias from the head of a district court in Vinnytsia Oblast
A prosecutor from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has filed a claim with the High Anti-Corruption Court seeking a ruling that the assets of the president of one of the district courts in Vinnytsia Oblast are of unjustified origin. The case concerns property in Kyiv and rental income totalling over 6.8 million hryvnias.
New fires have broken out in the Chernobyl exclusion zone following the Russian attack
On 14 May 2026, new forest fires broke out in the Chernobyl exclusion zone following a Russian attack. According to the State Agency for the Management of the Exclusion Zone, the fires were caused by the downing of a ‘Geran-2’ UAV; however, radiation levels have not exceeded safety limits.
The NABU has launched a competition for the Public Oversight Council: who can apply
The NABU has announced a competition for the Public Oversight Council. Applications from civil society organisations will be accepted from 15 to 29 May 2026 inclusive, and an online vote to rank the 15 members of the Council will take place on 10 June.
Searches are being carried out at the Uzhhorod Trade and Commercial Centre: Glagola reported the “sale of summonses”
In Uzhhorod, the SBU and the police are conducting searches at the Uzhhorod Regional Recruitment Centre and Joint Stock Company. According to journalist Vitaliy Hlahola, investigations are also underway involving the acting head of the recruitment centre, Mykola Myhaleiko, and three other individuals who are being questioned in connection with the case.
Ukraine has qualified for the final of Eurovision 2026: when will LELÉKA perform?
Ukraine has qualified for the grand final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Ukraine’s representative, LELÉKA, performed in the second semi-final on 14 May with the song “Ridnym” as entry number 12 and became one of the ten contestants to secure a place in the final.
The Temporary Investigation Commission has reported that $100,000 in volunteer funds went missing following a search
In early March 2022, $100,000 in volunteer funds went missing from Denys Shterman’s premises during a search. He spoke about this during a meeting of the Temporary Investigation Commission, noting that a report had been filed and the police were investigating the matter, but no results had been produced as yet.
Desecration of the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers: Lubinets comments on Russia’s policy
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, has described the desecration of the bodies of captured Ukrainian soldiers as a deliberate policy on Russia’s part. According to him, Ukraine is already aware of 337 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered and were deliberately shot by Russian soldiers.
Vyshyvanka Day 2026: when it will be celebrated and what’s on the programme
In 2026, World Vyshyvanka Day will mark its 20th anniversary. The holiday traditionally falls on the third Thursday in May, so this year it will be celebrated on 21 May in Ukraine and abroad.
Family Day in Ukraine 2026: the date of the holiday and traditions
Family Day in Ukraine will be celebrated on Friday, 15 May 2026. This holiday coincides with International Day of Families, which was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993.
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil — protests have broken out on the streets of Havana
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil, sparking protests in the capital, Havana.
Paper tax identification numbers are no longer required in Ukraine: what has replaced the document
From Thursday, 14 May, Ukrainians will no longer need a separate paper tax card. From now on, Ukrainians can access the RNO-KPP e-card via the ‘Diya’ app, which will have the same legal validity.
The President’s Office has refused to register a petition calling for Umerov’s dismissal — CPC
The Office of the President of Ukraine has refused to register an online petition calling for the dismissal of National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, who is suspected of collaborating with Timur Mindich, a figure implicated in the ‘Midas’ investigation.
