Civilians injured as Russians shell Kharkiv region
Throughout the day, Russian forces shelled the town of Kupiansk and surrounding areas in Kharkiv region, injuring four civilians and damaging residential buildings.
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Russia conducts ethnic cleansing in occupied territories through eviction, assimilation
The Russian Federation is carrying out ethnic cleansing in the temporarily occupied territories by evicting Ukrainians and assimilating them, which, according to international law, is a form of genocide. This policy of the Russian Federation requires an immediate response from the international community to stop this practice. Regardless of whether the hostilities continue or are stopped, it is necessary to introduce mechanisms of international control over the observance of human rights in the temporarily occupied territories, in particular through the deployment of a UN mission.
Preparations underway for potential meeting between Ukraine-Russia leaders – Umerov
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has announced that a potential meeting at the level of the Ukrainian and Russian leaders is being prepared.
Merz: Meeting in Turkey a small but first diplomatic success
Efforts by Ukraine's partners to achieve peace have yielded a small but meaningful diplomatic breakthrough, and they must now continue to support Ukraine by all means, including militarily.
Macron: Russia has no desire to cease fire, we must 'step up pressure'
French President Emmanuel Macron believes that pressure on Russia must be intensified because it shows no willingness to stop the fighting.
Trump says he may soon call Putin again
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he may soon call Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to discuss ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
Umerov: Ukraine, Turkey, US discussed prisoner release, return of children
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who leads the Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul, stated after talks with representatives of Turkey and the United States that the war must end with a lasting and just peace.
Zelensky urges tough sanctions against Russia if talks end without results
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the international community must impose severe sanctions on Russia's banking and energy sectors if the negotiations in Istanbul end without tangible results.
Pope proposes holding Ukraine-Russia talks at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV has suggested holding peace talks between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican after a meeting in Istanbul failed to bring together the main players in the conflict.
Fatalities, injuries reported as Russians shell Kostiantynivka
Russian invaders shelled the town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region from a drone, killing two civilians and injuring three others.
Bodies of 909 fallen Ukrainian defenders returned to Ukraine
The bodies of 909 fallen Ukrainian defenders have been returned to Ukraine as a result of repatriation efforts.
Von der Leyen: Putin does not want Peace, so we have to increase pressure
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin ignored the peace negotiation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, clearly demonstrating his unwillingness to end the war. Therefore, pressure on Russia, including sanctions, must be increased.
Russians advancing in urban combat in Toretsk – military
Over the past 24 hours, in the area of responsibility of the Luhansk Operational Tactical Group (OTG), there were 20 combat engagements. The enemy was most active in the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors.
Ihor Fedirko, executive director, Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers
Simplified product codification procedure will facilitate a boom on the armaments market
Guerrillas report blasts at Russian military sites in Crimea
ATESH agents recorded explosions in the Perevalne district in the temporarily occupied Crimea, including the Russian military base of the 126th Separate Coastal Defense Guards Brigade and the 8th Separate Artillery Regiment.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 165 Russian assaults in past day
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces engaged in 165 combat clashes with Russian troops.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine rises by 1,100 in past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 971,690 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and May 16, 2025, with 1,100 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Zelensky holds talks with FIFA president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a conversation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and renowned Ukrainian footballer Andriy Shevchenko.
Ukraine’s intel chief comments on possibility of Russian strike with Oreshnik missile
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense always issues warnings when something is about to happen.
Lists of captured Ukrainian defenders handed to Pope Leo XIV
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV has been handed lists of Ukrainian defenders who are in Russian captivity.
Galushchenko discusses bilateral energy cooperation with European counterparts
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko held a series of bilateral meetings with European sectoral ministers in Warsaw.
15 May 2025
Stolen WWII painting “Female Portrait” returned to National Art Museum of Ukraine
According to an Ukrinform correspondent, the painting was presented to the public in Kyiv.
CinC Syrskyi at NATO-Ukraine Council: active front line spans 1,100 kilometers
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi took part in a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council in a military format at the level of the Commanders-in-Chief via video conference.
‘At least sanctions’: Zelensky urges stronger pressure on Russia to achieve peace
Ukraine has consistently taken concrete steps toward ending the war, but pressure must also be applied to Russia.
UGCC head invites Pope Leo XIV to visit Ukraine
During a meeting at the Vatican with newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Patriarch Sviatoslav, Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), extended an invitation for the pontiff to visit Ukraine.
Russian propaganda spreads fake claim that Zelensky 'demands money' from New Pope
Russian propagandists have fabricated cover of German magazine Titanic
Zelensky: Peace was the main priority in talks with Erdoğan
The primary focus of the hours-long conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was achieving peace in Ukraine
Zelensky to send delegation led by Umerov to Istanbul
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will send a Ukrainian delegation to Istanbul, headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, for talks with the Russian delegation.
EU calls on Russia to show willingness to achieve peace
The European Union joins Ukraine and international partners, including the United States, in calling for a full and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days. As before, it is now up to Russia to demonstrate a genuine willingness for peace.
War update: 73 clashes on frontline since day-start, battles ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 73 combat clashes between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders. Fighting continues in seven sectors of the frontline, with the hottest areas being Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka.