Ukraine's underground storage facilities are currently using 19.4% of their capacity. Almost 32%, or 2.79 bcm, less gas is available in the storages than in the previous year, according to the estimates.
The majority of Ukrainians, 71%, do not support holding elections before a full peace deal, even in the case of a ceasefire and security guarantees, according to a poll published by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) on May 14.
"He'd like me to be there, and that's a possibility. ... I don't know that he would be there if I'm not there. We're going to find out," U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while traveling to Qatar, Reuters reported.
Trump has long demanded that NATO allies increase their military spending, previously calling for the alliance to raise its benchmark from 2% to 5% of GDP.
More than 1,000 Russian government entities and 1,200 private companies are involved in the economy of occupied Mariupol, a major southeastern city occupied by Russia after it invaded Ukraine in 2022, according to a research paper published on May 14.
The measures target almost 200 ships of Russia's "shadow fleet," 30 companies involved in sanctions evasion, 75 sanctions on entities and individuals linked to the Russian military-industrial complex, and more.
The government has approved "reform roadmaps in the rule of law, public administration, and democratic institutions, as well as Ukraine’s negotiation position," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
The statement did not name the ex-official by name, but details of the case indicate it relates to Oleh Hladkovsky, a former deputy secretary of Ukraine's top security body who has been wanted since mid-April.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva claimed that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha had appealed to his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, to ask Putin if he was willing to conclude a peace agreement.
"Trump needs to believe that Putin actually lies," Zelensky told journalists in Kyiv. "And we should do our part. Sensibly approach this issue, to show that it’s not us that is slowing down the process."
Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) arrives for a House Republican members meeting as the conference continues to debate the race for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Oct. 19, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Only a few hours after saying he would not try a third vote for Speaker of the House, right-wing Representative Jim Jordan abruptly changed his mind and pledged to move forward with his quest for the speakership, the New York Times reported on Oct. 19.
Jordan had previously lost two votes to become speaker, and in the face of an uncertain third vote, decided to temporarily withdraw from the race and endorse the current interim speaker, Republican Patrick T. McHenry
A hard-right Republican known for obstructionism, anti-government views, and a penchant for conspiracy theories, Jordan struggled to gain support from his own party.
In addition to being an outspoken opponent of providing aid to Ukraine, Jordan has notably refused to say that Donald Trump actually lost the 2020 presidential election.
If elected speaker, Jordan said he would not bring Ukraine aid to the floor for a vote.
Republicans for Ukraine, an advocacy group aimed at encouraging support for Ukraine from within the party, gave Jordan an 'F' on their 'report card' that grades Congressional Republicans on their votes for aid and statements about the war.
In the second vote, Jordan actually received fewer votes than the first, both of which were far short of the majority needed to secure the seat.
At the time of this publication, it is unclear how Jordan will overcome the opposition to his candidacy that currently stems from different segments of the Republican party.
It's also not clear if Jordan will change his mind, again.
In contrast, Democrats have remained united, with all 212 members voting both times for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Nate Ostiller is a former News Editor at the Kyiv Independent. He works on special projects as a researcher and writer for The Red Line Podcast, covering Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and focused primarily on digital misinformation, memory politics, and ethnic conflict. Nate has a Master’s degree in Russian and Eurasian Studies from the University of Glasgow, and spent two years studying abroad at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in Ukraine. Originally from the USA, he is currently based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
