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12 May 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Speaker of Spain's Congress of Deputies Francina Armengol have discussed defense cooperation, including air defense and the development of the PURL and SAFE programs.
Andriy Yermak, former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has four diplomatic passports, and information about his state border crossings since November 20, 2025 has been deleted from the Arkan system.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine, together with European partners, is advancing the creation of an anti-ballistic coalition and the production of anti-ballistic systems in Europe. Representatives of 13 countries and the office of the NATO Secretary General took part in the relevant meeting at the level of national security advisors.
Montenegro, Romania, and San Marino have informed the Council of Europe of their intention to join the agreement establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
The hearing on the selection of a preventive measure for former Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak has been postponed after the defense said it had not had sufficient time to review the case materials.
Former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak said he expects a “fair, impartial, and independent” court decision ahead of his hearing.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was not and is not currently involved in the investigation into the alleged laundering of UAH 460 million linked to the construction of luxury cottages near Kyiv.
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.