Zelensky receives credentials from ambassadors of Panama, Mongolia, Peru
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of Panama, Mongolia and Peru.
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20 May 2026
Britain apologizes for easing sanctions against Russia
The British government apologized for its decision to soften sanctions against Russia in order to prevent shortages of diesel and aviation fuel.
Zelensky speaks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic: 'We expect negotiations on free trade zone to resume'
President Zelensky discussed bilateral relations between the two countries with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and announced the upcoming work in Belgrade of Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Taras Kachka.
Budanov: Ukraine’s economic recovery strategy must reflect realities of ongoing war
Ukraine needs a new strategy for economic recovery and development that takes into account the realities of the current war.
Ambassador to Hungary: Ukraine must maintain close communication with Orbán’s supporters
Despite the shift in political sentiment in Hungary, millions of Fidesz voters remain an important audience with whom Ukraine needs to actively engage, as personal contacts and interpersonal ties are the best defense against Russian manipulation and disinformation.
Magyar says Ukraine must receive strong security guarantees, unlike Budapest Memorandum
New Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has stated that Ukraine has the right to defend itself by all available means and must receive strong security guarantees – unlike those provided under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum.
Magyar says may meet with Zelensky in Zakarpattia region
New Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has said he may meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berehove in the Zakarpattia region following the completion of Ukrainian-Hungarian consultations.
NATO chief warns Russia will face 'devastating' response for using nuclear weapons
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that Russia will face "devastating" consequences if it decides to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine amid ongoing joint military exercises with Belarus involving nuclear capabilities.
Ukraine, Hungary begin expert-level consultations — FM Sybiha
Ukraine and Hungary on Wednesday, May 20, launched consultations at the expert level involving Foreign Ministers Andrii Sybiha and Anita Orbán, as well as Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka.
19 May 2026
Ukraine at UN Security Council urges nuclear powers not to ignore Russia-Belarus drills
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andrii Melnyk called on nuclear powers, including the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and China, not to ignore the joint military exercises conducted by Russia and Belarus.
Estonian FM on drone incident: Ukraine has full right to strike Russian military targets
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, commenting on a recent drone incident over Estonian territory, has said that Ukraine has full legal and moral right to strike Russian military targets.
G7 to maintain sanctions pressure to prevent Russia from financing war against Ukraine – French minister
Finance ministers of the G7 countries have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and agreed to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia to prevent it from generating critical revenues to finance its war effort.
Ukraine apologizes to Estonia over unintended drone incident – Foreign Ministry
Ukraine has apologized to Estonia over an unintended drone incident caused by Russian electronic warfare systems, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.
Ukraine denies Russian claims of planned attacks from Latvia, calls them disinformation
Ukraine has officially dismissed Russian claims alleging that Ukrainian forces are preparing attacks on Russia from Latvian territory, calling them part of a disinformation campaign aimed at destabilizing the Baltic region.
Zelensky instructs diplomats to “reset” relations with Hungary and Georgia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has updated Ukraine’s foreign policy tasks for May–June, instructing the diplomatic corps to reset relations with Hungary and Georgia, open EU negotiation clusters, and involve Europe more actively in peace talks.
Zelensky, Magyar may meet in coming months — Politico
Budapest's announcement of talks with Kyiv regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine signals that Hungary will likely support the start of formal EU membership negotiations in the coming weeks, and a meeting between the two leaders may take place in the coming months.
Ukraine adds ten more Kremlin propagandists to sanctions list
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and the Center for Countering Disinformation have published information on ten Russian public figures accused of spreading radical anti-Ukrainian narratives and supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
18 May 2026
Zelensky announced personnel changes in coming weeks
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he held a meeting today focused primarily on personnel matters.
Angela Merkel criticizes Europe for 'not making sufficient use of diplomacy' in Russian-Ukrainian war
Europe is "not making enough diplomatic efforts" regarding Russia and should do more while also increasing its support for Ukraine.
Russia must understand it cannot dictate terms to end war – Mathernova
Russia must realize that it is time to end the war that is increasingly reaching a deadlock for the Kremlin and agree to conclude it on terms both sides can accept, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova said.
Kremlin creates dangerous nuclear precedent with Belarus deployments – Ukraine’s MFA
The deployment of Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus and joint nuclear drills by the two authoritarian regimes represent an unprecedented challenge to the global security architecture that requires a firm international response.
Nuclear exercises in Belarus part of Russia’s strategy ahead of major summer offensive, diplomat says
Demonstrative military and nuclear exercises in Belarus are part of Russia’s strategy to create an additional threat to Ukraine in order to force it to redeploy forces to the northern direction ahead of a planned Russian summer offensive on the main front.
G7 finance ministers to discuss Ukraine war, Hormuz Strait crisis at Paris meeting
Finance ministers of the G7 countries will discuss, among other issues, the war in Ukraine, the war in Iran, and the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz during their meeting in Paris.
Magyar announces talks with Ukraine on Hungarian minority rights in Transcarpathia
Prime Minister of Hungary Péter Magyar informed President of the European Council António Costa on Monday, May 18, about the start of negotiations with Ukraine concerning legal guarantees for the rights of the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia.
Putin faces 'very difficult choice' because of war in Ukraine – head of Estonia's foreign intelligence service
Putin has very few favorable options left in Ukraine because the Russian army is unable to achieve substantial battlefield progress while Western sanctions are draining Russia's resources.
Ukrainian MP Stepan Kubiv dies at 64
Ukrainian lawmaker Stepan Kubiv has died at the age of 64.
Ukraine ready to intensify dialogue with Hungary on national minorities – Sybiha
Ukraine is ready to open a new and mutually beneficial chapter in relations with Hungary and work with the country's new government on all bilateral issues, including national minorities.
UAH 140M bail paid for ex-chief of Ukraine's Presidential Office
A bail payment of UAH 140 million has been posted for former head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, as previously ordered by Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC).
Israel to financially 'incentivize' countries to move embassies to Jerusalem
The Israeli government has approved a proposal for "financial incentives" for countries to relocate their embassies to Jerusalem.
17 May 2026
Ukraine condemns drone attack near UAE nuclear plant as 'utterly unacceptable' – Sybiha
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has condemned a drone attack near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, calling any strike that endangers nuclear facilities "utterly unacceptable."