Ukraine, Estonia sign cultural cooperation program
Ukraine's Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi and Estonia's Minister of Culture Heidy Purga have signed a cultural cooperation program for 2025-2029.
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Russian army destroys 19th-century wooden church in Donetsk region
In Novotroitske, Donetsk region, Russian forces have destroyed the wooden Holy Trinity Church, built in the 19th century.
NG chief Pivnenko on enemy fiber-optic drones: like spider webs over front line
The commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, has demonstrated the use of fiber optics on the routes of Russian drones.
17 May 2025
Zelensky, Carney discuss bilateral cooperation, ceasefire, pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held his first meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Rome, during which they discussed a complete and unconditional ceasefire, pressure on Russia, continued support for Ukraine and Canada's presidency of the G7.
Merz: No talks on deploying international troops to Ukraine
Reaching a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine remains the goal of Kyiv and its partners, while discussions about deploying international military forces are not taking place at this time, as it is impossible to predict what kind of security guarantees might be needed in the future.
19-year-old girl returned from Russian occupation
A 19-year-old girl has been returned from temporarily occupied territory as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
Ukrainian forces struck over 1,000 tanks, over 2,500 armored vehicles this year – Syrskyi
Ukrainian forces have hit 1,159 Russian tanks and 2,510 armored fighting vehicles since the beginning of 2025.
Rubio delivers Trump's 'strong message' to Lavrov
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday, May 17.
Trump to speak with Zelensky and Putin on Monday
US President Donald Trump has announced that on Monday, May 19, he will talk to Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, after which he will call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Bono’s appearance with Ukrainian military in Cannes was Sean Penn’s idea
The initiative to bring U2 frontman Bono and the Ukrainian military to the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival was taken by the famous American actor and director Sean Penn.
Russia faces major labor shortage due to war in Ukraine – foreign intel
The Russian Federation is experiencing a significant shortage of personnel amid the ongoing war against Ukraine.
SSU begins preparations for “1000 for 1000” prisoner exchange
The Joint Center for the Coordination of the Search and Release of Prisoners of War at the Security Service of Ukraine has begun preparations for the exchange of people in the “thousand-for-thousand” format.
Putin uses Istanbul meeting to fake peace process, delay new sanctions – FM Sybiha
The world cannot allow Russia to use the meeting in Istanbul as an excuse to continue its aggression.
Ukraine's National Guard unveils modernized MLRS on off-road vehicle platform
Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, has unveiled a modernized multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) adapted to meet the demands of contemporary warfare.
Lipavsky on Russia's strike on bus in Bilopillia: This is how Putin treats ceasefire talks
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky condemned the Russian attack on a passenger bus in the Sumy region, stressing that it reflects Russia's attitude toward ceasefire negotiations.
Ukraine's National Guard unveils modernized MLRS on off-road vehicle platform
Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, has unveiled a modernized multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) adapted to meet the demands of contemporary warfare.
Kremlin says Zelensky-Putin meeting possible if negotiators reach 'certain agreements'
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia is possible, but only if negotiators from both sides first reach "certain agreements."
Entire family killed by Russian drone strike on bus in Sumy region – Zelensky
In the Sumy region, a Russian drone strike on a passenger bus has killed an entire family: a father, mother, and daughter.
Ukrainian forces shoot down 36 Russian drones overnight, six vanish from radar
Ukrainian forces have shot down 36 Russian drones, while six more enemy UAVs have disappeared from radar screens.
Two US senators urge Congress to pass sanctions against Russia following Istanbul talks
U.S. senators renewed calls on Friday for Congress to pass sanctions on Russia after Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks showed little progress, but no votes were scheduled on bills introduced six weeks ago aimed at pressuring Moscow to negotiate seriously.
Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace deal only possible with his involvement, claims Putin 'tired' of war
U.S. President Donald Trump believes that ending Russia's war against Ukraine is only possible with his direct involvement and has expressed interest in meeting with Vladimir Putin, whom he claims is "tired" of the war.
In last day, 145 combat engagements took place in frontline, most intense in Pokrovsk sector
On May 16, 145 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the frontline yesterday.
No Russian missile carriers present in Azov and Black Seas
There are no Russian warships, including missile launchers, in the Azov and Black Seas.
What does Russia aim by staging a show of negotiations in Istanbul?
Russian army lost 910 invaders in war against Ukraine over last day
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to May 17, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amounted to about 972,600 people, including 910 people over the past day.
Compensation for Russian aggression must cover all losses since 2014 – deputy head of PO
The work of the future Commission for the Review of Applications for Ukraine should be based on justice for all victims of Russian aggression since its real beginning in 2014.
Ukraine submitting data on forced mobilization of Ukrainians in occupied territories to ICC – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine is documenting all Russian crimes related to the forced mobilization of Ukrainians in temporarily occupied territories (TOT). As of now, several hundred thousand war crimes have been recorded, including cases of forced mobilization.
Poland prepares new military aid package for Ukraine - diplomat
Poland is preparing another military aid package for Ukraine worth 200 million euros.
Russia preparing orphaned children from occupied Donetsk region for war against Ukraine – CCD
In the temporarily occupied cities of Donetsk and Amvrosiivka, Russian forces are training orphaned children in military skills — effectively preparing them to take part in the war against Ukraine.
16 May 2025
War update: 115 clashes on frontline, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On May 16, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 115 combat clashes with Russian forces, with 49 of them taking place in the Pokrovsk sector alone.