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Europe, Canada must stop relying on US, say former NATO officials
The United States is increasingly distancing itself from NATO, and it is time for Europe and Canada to take the lead in strengthening the alliance and ensuring their own security.
Drones strike sanctioned semiconductor plant in Russia – media
A drone strike targeted a sanctioned semiconductor plant in Russia's Oryol region overnight.
Air defense neutralizes 63 drones launched by Russia in overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 63 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack on Ukraine.
War update: 164 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
On May 20, Ukrainian forces engaged in 164 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with the highest number of enemy attacks reported in the Pokrovsk sector.
Drones attack Russian defense sector enterprises overnight – CCD
On the night of May 21, drones attacked defense industry enterprises in Russia, including facilities in the Oryol region.
Russian army loses another 980 troops in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 21, 2025 amount to nearly 976,780 invaders, including another 980 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Ten civilians injured in Russian strikes on Kherson region
Over the past day, Russian forces launched multiple strikes across the Kherson region, injuring 10 civilians.
Russian drone strike in Kyiv region injures five, including three children
A Russian drone attack on the Kyiv region left five members of the same family injured, according to Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
European leaders agree to maintain close coordination ahead of peace talks – Italian government
The leaders of several major European nations have agreed to maintain close coordination ahead of a new round of negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Russian drones attack Sumy: One injured, power outages reported
Russian drones attacked Sumy early this morning, injuring one person and causing power outages in parts of the city.
Ukroboronprom agrees on ammunition deliveries from NATO supplier
One of enterprises, which are part of Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (UDI), has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with KNDS Belgium SA, known as a supplier of NATO.
Potentially dangerous asteroid 366 meters long approaches Earth
On Saturday, May 24, asteroid 387746 (2003 MH4), which is considered potentially dangerous, will fly near the Earth.
Ukrainian Air Force warns of threat from decoy drones
Decoy drones can also carry explosives, although with smaller payloads than combat UAVs.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian shelter, communications antenna, two ATVs in Kursk sector
FPV drone operators from the "Steel Border" unit of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service destroyed a Russian shelter with personnel, a communications antenna, and two enemy ATVs in the Kursk sector.
“White Angels” evacuate woman and son from frontline community in Sumy region
Police officers of the White Angel special forces unit took a woman and her 13-year-old son out of one of the border communities in Sumy region shelled by Russian troops.
20 May 2025
U.S. waiting for Russia’s ceasefire proposals – Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Russia must formulate its conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine, which would open the door for broader negotiations.
War update: 129 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk sector remains hottest spot
On May 20, as many as 129 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders occurred along the front lines. The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest spot, with the enemy launching 37 offensive actions there.
Zelensky, Macron discuss defense cooperation, weapons production in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on support for the Ukrainian military and deepening defense cooperation.
Ukraine names seven European nations steering peace negotiation efforts
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, Norway, and Poland are the European countries that are most actively involved in the ongoing negotiation process.
Death toll in Russian shelling of Sumy region rises to two
In Sumy region, the number of fatalities from a Russian shelling attack on Yunakivka community has increased to two.
Ukraine forms first-ever assault motorcycle company
The first assault motorcycle company within the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been formed as part of the 425th Separate Assault Skala Regiment.
Russians attempting to approach Kostiantynivka from two sides – military
Right now, the Russians are primarily focused on creating a threat to Kostiantynivka.
Zelensky: It is important that US remains involved in peace process
On May 20, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a series of talks with European leaders, during which he discussed his recent conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. In this context, Zelensky emphasized that "it is important that America remains involved in the peace process."
All Russia sanctions from Biden era remain in place – Rubio
None of the sanctions imposed against Russia during President Joe Biden's administration have been lifted by the current U.S. administration.
EU imposes sanctions over Russia's destabilizing actions abroad, Medvedchuk among those listed
On Tuesday, May 20, the EU Council imposed sanctions on 21 individuals and six entities in response to Russia's destabilizing activities abroad.
Ukraine to receive increased drone production funding from Norwegian aid – Zelensky
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has supported President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal to allocate a larger share of Norway's nearly $8 billion aid package for 2025 toward drone production in Ukraine.
Russia launches missile strike on Shostka community
The Russian army has carried out a missile strike on the Shostka community, causing damage to local infrastructure.
Zelensky, Merz discuss just peace, Ukraine's post-war reconstruction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Ukraine's post-war recovery.
EU sanctions Russia over use of chemical weapons in war against Ukraine
On Tuesday, May 20, the Council of the European Union adopted a decision to impose additional restrictive measures on three Russian entities involved in the development and use of chemical weapons in the war against Ukraine.