EU approves 17th sanctions package against Russia
On May 20, EU foreign ministers approved the 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet ships.
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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrives in Kyiv
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon arrived in Kyiv on May 20, 2025, marking the first royal visit from Norway to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Zelensky discusses details of Trump call with Finland’s President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb discussed the details of the previous day’s phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
EU to step up pressure on Russia to push for peace – Kaja Kallas
The European Union and all 27 member states remain united in their demand for a full and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, a step Ukraine agreed to over 60 days ago. The EU is prepared to intensify pressure on Russia to push it toward a ceasefire and a peaceful resolution.
Over 800,000 t of grain shipped via Chornomorsk Port since early 2025
Almost two-thirds of the freight volumes handled by Chornomorsk Commercial Sea Port since early 2025 were grain exports.
Putin gains time for new offensive intending ‘to fight until victory’ - CCD
Russia has simply bought time to carry out offensive operations by refusing the U.S. demand for an immediate ceasefire. Russian military bloggers are claiming they’ve been allowed to “fight until victory.”
EU could open all negotiation clusters with Ukraine by autumn – Commissioner Kos
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said that the European Union could open all negotiation clusters with Ukraine by the autumn of this year, provided the current pace of accession talks is maintained.
Old Fox: 'You are your first medic in this war'
From a reservist in Romania to a combat medic in Ukraine
China supports 'fair peace agreement': Wang Yi discusses Ukraine with German, Polish foreign ministers
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held phone conversations with his German and Polish counterparts, Johann Wadephul and Radoslaw Sikorski, assuring them that China remains committed to promoting negotiations to resolve what Beijing refers to as the "Ukrainian crisis," and supports the achievement of a fair peace agreement.
IMF mission begins work in Ukraine
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has begun discussions in Kyiv with Ukrainian officials as part of the eighth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.
Russian forces kill one civilian, wound six more in Donetsk region over past day
On May 19, Russian forces killed one civilian and injured six others in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Trump says ready to 'back away' from Ukraine-Russia talks if no progress is made
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he called on Russian leader Vladimir Putin to "end this bloodshed" in Ukraine during their two-hour phone call, but added that if negotiations between Ukraine and Russia show no progress, he is prepared to "back away" from the process.
Air defense neutralizes 93 drones launched by Russia in overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 93 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack that began on the evening of May 19.
War update: 177 clashes on front lines, Ukrainian forces repel 72 assaults in Pokrovsk sector
On May 19, Ukraine's Defense Forces engaged in 177 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with the highest number recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
Refat Chubarov, president, the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People
Under no circumstances must Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity be compromised; for us, liberation of Crimea amounts to restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity
SBU foils terrorist attack in Kyiv: Russia recruited teenager to carry out bombing
Ukraine's SBU State Security Service has detained a 17-year-old Russian agent in Kyiv who was preparing to bomb an administrative building of a local territorial recruitment and social support center.
Russian army loses another 1,030 soldiers, tank and MLRS in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to May 20, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amount to about 975,800 people, including 1,030 people over the past day.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian drone launch site, ammo depots near Vovchansk
Fighters from the Hart border guard brigade have destroyed two Russian ammunition depots and a drone control point in the Vovchansk sector.
There are no Russian warships in Azov and Black Seas
There are no enemy ships in Ukrainian seas, with only one enemy Kalibr missile carrier remaining in the Mediterranean.
Ukrainian soldiers repel Russian assault, destroying tank
Soldiers of the 77th separate airborne brigade of the Naddniprians Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled another attempted Russian assault, hitting a tank and destroying two cars and three motorcycles of the invaders.
Weather forecasters told when warmth will come to Ukraine
Warming is expected in Ukraine from May 21-22.
Kherson police investigate Russian shooting of civilian car in February 2022
Police in Kherson region are investigating the shooting by Russians on February 28, 2022, of a car in which three civilians were trying to evacuate.
Italian envoy, NBU Governor discuss Ukraine’s macrofinancial stability
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Ukraine Carlo Formosa and National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Governor Andriy Pyshnyy have discussed the country’s macrofinancial stability ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
Ukrainian intelligence urges residents in TOT to report Russian air defense systems
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense (HUR) is calling on residents of temporarily occupied territories (TOT) to report the locations of Russian air defense systems via the eVorog chatbot.
Ukrainian Armed Forces to deploy KRAMPUS flamethrower robot
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has officially codified and approved for use in Ukrainian Armed Forces units the KRAMPUS mobile flamethrower strike system, which is designed for both assault and defensive operations.
Two DIU veterans with amputations conquered Himalayas
Two veterans of the DIU's Artan and Kraken special forces, Ivan Tarn and Oleksandr Dashko, who have amputations, conquered the Himalayas as part of the Limitless charity project.
SBU foils terrorist attack in Kyiv: Russia recruited teenager to carry out bombing
Ukraine's SBU State Security Service has detained a 17-year-old Russian agent in Kyiv who was preparing to bomb an administrative building of a local territorial recruitment and social support center.
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Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian drone launch site, ammo depots near Vovchansk
Fighters from the Hart border guard brigade have destroyed two Russian ammunition depots and a drone control point in the Vovchansk sector.
Ukraine considering various platforms for possible peace talks with Russia – president
Ukraine is considering various potential venues for possible peace negotiations with Russia, including Istanbul, the Vatican, Geneva, or another city. The key factor is that all parties involved in the negotiation process support the selected option.
Zelensky on talks with Trump: We are preparing meeting of all teams, platform for negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held two phone conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump, with other leaders joining the discussions.