Olga Rozgon

Finland has initiated withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention due to Russia's growing aggression. The government has already submitted a relevant proposal to parliament, responding to threats from the Russian Federation.

A deputy of the Zakarpattia Regional Council is suspected of organizing a scheme for the illegal crossing of the border by men of conscription age. The court has chosen a preventive measure - detention or bail of UAH 21.2 million.

The State Tax Service conducted over 6,500 inspections in the field of tobacco trade and assessed penalties of UAH 116. 2 million. They also initiated the seizure of tobacco products worth over UAH 20 million.

Information about the transfer of a 50,000-strong Russian group to the Ukrainian border in order to attack Kharkiv is not true. This was reported by the Operational-Tactical Group "Kharkiv".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in the military zone of Berlin-Schönefeld Airport. This is reported by the German newspaper Bild.

In January–April 2025, the largest share of budget revenues was provided by the manufacturing industry and trade – 17. 2% each. The largest increase in payments was shown by the manufacturing industry – by 43.4%.

In Liverpool, a 53-year-old man drove into a crowd of fans, injuring more than 45 people, including children. Police say it was not a terrorist attack, the driver acted alone.

According to European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, the EU seeks to reach an agreement with the US, but on the basis of respect. European politicians have expressed disappointment over possible further tariffs from the US.

Russian troops again attacked Velyka Pysarivka with guided aerial bombs. As a result of the shelling, a woman was killed, a man was wounded, and residential buildings were damaged.

On May 24, Ukraine returned 307 soldiers from Russian captivity, most of whom were captured in the Donetsk region in 2022. Tomorrow, May 25, the third stage of the exchange in the "1000 for 1000" format will take place.

Due to bad weather in the Poltava region, two power lines were emergency shutdown. More than 1,000 subscribers in 7 settlements of Reshetylivska and Krasnohorivska communities were left without electricity.

In Kalinivske, Kherson region, an 8-year-old boy died as a result of an explosion of ammunition in a house. Five more people were injured to varying degrees and were hospitalized.

Ukrzaliznytsia announced changes in train routes due to repair works near the track in the Carpathians. Some trains will run to the Vorokhta station, and passengers will be transported by buses.

Russia has lost over 10,000 pieces of equipment, 250 aircraft, and 700,000 soldiers, but Putin is determined to win. He demands neutrality and the partition of Ukraine, despite the losses.

Netflix offers a selection of series: from deadly games for $38 million to the investigation of paranormal phenomena in Nevermore. The list includes "Squid Game", "You", "Ozark" and others.

Servicemen can anonymously share information about the barriers they face during service. The survey results will be used to develop recommendations for accessibility in the army.

On Saturday, May 24, there was a failure in the X social network. Users complain about problems with loading pages and the operation of the application.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey is traveling to Russia to discuss the situation in Ukraine. He plans to emphasize Turkey's interest in achieving a just peace.

During the day, 85 combat clashes took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy actively attacked the positions of the Armed Forces, launching air strikes and shelling.

Galaxy J0107a, which existed 11. 1 billion years ago, has been discovered. It is 10 times more massive than the Milky Way and has a bar, but was formed without merging with other galaxies.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will participate in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe summit. Zelenskyy also discussed with him the preparations for negotiations with the Russian Federation.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of national minorities to discuss the implementation of the law on indigenous peoples. They also discussed issues of coordination and the return of Ukrainians.

Estonia has revoked the residence permit of Ukrainian Stanislav Matlak, who was in contact with the FSB. He was deported from the country and handed over to the Ukrainian authorities.

The Ukrainian diving team won gold in the mixed team competition at the European Championships in Antalya. Ksenia Bailo, Kirill Bolyukh, Sofia Lyskun and Oleksiy Sereda showed the best result.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that there are no signs of a quick end to the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine. He expressed hope for constructive negotiations with the support of the Vatican, emphasizing the important role of Germany.

Finnish President Stubb stated that technical-level negotiations on a ceasefire in Ukraine may take place at the Vatican next week.

Ukraine proposes that the EU confiscate Russian assets and impose sanctions on oil buyers, as the US hesitates to increase pressure on the Russian Federation. Kyiv calls on the EU to take the lead in sanctions policy.

Great Britain is suspending trade negotiations with Israel and introducing sanctions. This is a reaction to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, which are deepening the humanitarian crisis.

The President of Lithuania stated that NATO's refusal to promise Ukraine membership would be a serious blow to the Alliance's reputation. He emphasized the importance of inviting Ukraine to the NATO summit.

The EU has approved the 17th package of sanctions against Russia, including 75 individuals and legal entities, as well as companies involved in the military-industrial complex, "shadow fleet" vessels, and even Surgutneftegas.