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Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 18:03
Ukraine’s Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) will ask the court to place former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak in pre-trial detention with the possibility of release on bail set at UAH 180 million.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, commenting on remarks made Saturday by Russian President Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine is allegedly nearing its end, said there is currently no concrete detail on the matter.
Cyprus has informed the Council of Europe of its intention to join the agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed areas of technological development in the context of military operations and civilian needs with Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp.
Estonian President Alar Karis has appointed Tiina Intelmann as the new ambassador to Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed that the return of Ukrainian children must become part of any future peace agreement.
Ukraine asks European countries to help broker an agreement with Russia on a mutual halt to attacks on airports.
11 May 2026
The return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia must remain one of the key issues in the political and media agenda.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has visited positions of Ukraine's air defense forces.
Panama, Switzerland, and Cyprus have joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, bringing the total number of members to 46 countries and three international organizations.
Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have served former Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak with a suspicion notice in a case concerning the legalization of UAH 460 million in funds related to luxury construction near Kyiv.
The return of Ukrainian children must be a fundamental element of the peace process, and their fate will never be part of any compromise, despite Russia’s attempts to include them in exchange lists.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov said during a visit to Lithuania that Ukraine is ready for a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, provided the Kremlin is genuinely willing to engage in talks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a call with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed ways to further scale up arms manufacturing in Ukraine with the support of NATO’s industrial base during a meeting in Brussels.
The development of six joint weapons production projects, the signing of a long-term Drone Deal, and support for Ukraine’s air defense and energy sectors were the key topics discussed during a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
The United Kingdom and the European Union have expanded sanctions against Russian organizations and officials involved in the Russification and military training of Ukrainian children in occupied territories, as well as those coordinating Russian information operations.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes that the time has come for European governments to engage directly with Moscow.
Canada has announced an expansion of sanctions against Russia over the abduction of Ukrainian children and propaganda indoctrination.
Ukraine is ready to open a new chapter in relations with Georgia and continue constructive dialogue following the meeting of the leaders of both countries in Yerevan.
On Monday, May 11, the European Union imposed sanctions on 23 individuals and entities for the illegal forced deportation of Ukrainian children.
The United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions on 85 individuals and entities involved in the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia, as well as on employees of the Russian IT company Social Design Agency, which produces Kremlin propaganda.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius have signed a letter of intent in Kyiv to launch Brave Germany, a joint program aimed at developing defense technologies and supporting innovative startups.
Hungary's new Foreign Minister Anita Orban has said that Hungary will no longer wield its veto on European Union policy as an instrument of blackmail and will work to win back the trust of EU and NATO partners.
Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov discussed possible formats of meetings at the leadership level in the United States to help end the war.
During a meeting with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Brussels, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed Ukraine's willingness to dispatch a team of experts to Finland to share its experience and help strengthen airspace protection.
Another EU sanctions package against Russia over its war against Ukraine is expected in late June or early July.
Kyiv does not support the candidacy of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a potential negotiator for the European Union, a proposal reportedly put forward by Russia.
All clusters in Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations could be opened as early as July, while the first cluster may be launched by the end of June.