President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to Russia’s decision to simplify the procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship for residents of the unrecognized Transnistria region and instructed Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to engage with Moldova on joint actions.

Ukraine is actively working on the traditional sanctions track, because Russia’s connections with the world that support the war are a direct threat to life.

Eurovision Director Martin Green, at a press conference ahead of the 2026 final in Vienna, stated that there are no plans for Russia to return to the song contest.

A delegation from the Federal Republic of Germany led by Head of the German Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Tasks Thorsten Frei visited the Kyiv region.

European countries must strengthen not only their defense capabilities but also their offensive capabilities, as this could serve as a deterrent against possible acts of aggression.

According to the President, work is continuing on the lists and all necessary approvals.

Ukraine, together with France, the United Kingdom, and Germany, is preparing important foreign policy decisions.

On Sunday, May 17, short-term rain and, in some places, thunderstorms are forecast in most regions of Ukraine, with daytime temperatures rising to +23°C.

More than UAH 30 billion in additional grants are planned in 2026 to support communities in frontline territories, where over 6.6 million people currently live.

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.