War update: 175 clashes on frontline over past day; fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 175 combat clashes occurred between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline on May 18.
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Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,040 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to May 19, 2025, amount to approximately 974,770 personnel, including 1,040 in the past 24 hours.
Von der Leyen: this week to be crucial for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that this week will be decisive in creating the conditions to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Von der Leyen: this week to be crucial for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that this week will be decisive in creating the conditions to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Austria not ruling out joining peacekeeping mission in Ukraine
Austria does not rule out the possibility of joining a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, though this would depend on the mandate of the mission.
No enemy warships in Ukrainian seas
A single Russian Kalibr missile carrier remains in the Mediterranean Sea, while no Russian warships are present in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
Russian military commit over 150,000 crimes in Ukraine since full-scale war starts
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian military personnel have committed over 150,000 crimes on Ukrainian territory.
Zelensky congratulates Dan on winning presidential election in Romania
After more than 98% of the polling station protocols were processed, Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Nicușor Dan on winning the presidential election in Romania.
Rain and thunderstorms expected across Ukraine today
On Monday, May 19, it will be cloudy in Ukraine with clearings, at night there will be light showers in Transcarpathia and Prykarpattia, moderate rains in Ukraine during the day; in the southern, central, eastern, Chernihiv and Sumy regions during the day there will be thunderstorms.
Kremlin deliberately delaying talks, preparing for prolonged war – ISW
Russia's continued delays in negotiations highlight its unwillingness to engage in good-faith discussions regarding a ceasefire or a comprehensive peace agreement.
Ukraine marks Day of Remembrance of victims of political repression
Today, May 18, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression.
'Land Bank': 18 auctions held, over UAH 5M raised over past week
Over the past week, 18 online auctions for the sublease of state-owned land were held through the Prozorro.Sale system under the "Land Bank" program, generating UAH 5.2 million (+ UAH 1 million in VAT).
Government allocates nearly UAH 2B for 180 frontline communities – Kuleba
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional UAH 2 billion to support 180 communities located along the border or frontline, where reconstruction efforts continue despite ongoing hostilities.
18 May 2025
Crimean Tatar history installation opens in Kyiv
An information installation dedicated to the pages of the history of the Crimean Tatar people was opened in Kyiv's Peace Square.
Kellogg reveals first point of US peace plan for Russian-Ukrainian war
US Presidential Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg said that Washington has presented a 22-point peace plan to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian war and revealed the essence of the first point. This is a comprehensive ceasefire.
Zelensky hands Pope icon painted on fragment of ammo box
President Volodymyr Zelensky has handed over to Pope Leo XIV the icon “The Mother of God with the Child” painted on a fragment of an artillery box brought from Kharkiv region.
Commemoration ceremony held in Bykivnia to honor victims of political repression
A flower-laying ceremony was held at the National Historical and Memorial Preserve "Bykivnia Graves" in Kyiv to mark the Day of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repression.
Zelensky, Albanese discuss defense support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Rome to discuss defense support for Ukraine and cooperation within the "Coalition of the Willing."
Zelensky, Albanese discuss defense support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Rome to discuss defense support for Ukraine and cooperation within the "Coalition of the Willing."
Russians loot 23,000 artifacts from Kherson Regional Museum
As they retreated from Kherson, Russian occupiers looted approximately 23,000 artifacts and part of the technical equipment from the Kherson Regional Museum of Local Lore. They also destroyed and damaged the exhibition infrastructure.
Boy reunited with father after over three years in Russian-occupied territory
As part of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Bring Kids Back UA action plan, a 15-year-old boy has been returned from temporarily occupied territory to reunite with his father in government-controlled Ukraine.
Finland supports Zelensky's participation in upcoming NATO summit – Stubb
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Sunday that he engaged in a lengthy phone conversation on Saturday with U.S. President Donald Trump, followed by a call on Sunday morning with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky thanks Vatican for 'clear voice in defense of a just peace' following audience with Pope Leo XIV
Following an audience with Pope Leo XIV, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the Vatican for its willingness to serve as a platform for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, as well as for its "clear voice in defense of a just and lasting peace."
Russian army loses over 63,000 soldiers in Kursk region over nine months — General Staff
Over the past nine months, the Russian army has lost 63,172 troops in the Kursk region, including approximately 4,000 DPRK citizens.
Zelensky meets with U.S. Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was also present at the talks.
Ukraine’s MFA: Russia continues Stalinist repressions against Crimean Tatars
On the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Crimean Tatar Genocide, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that modern Russia continues Stalinist policies, seeking to deprive the Crimean Tatar people of their homeland.
Russia plans to launch Yars intercontinental ballistic missile with training warhead – intelligence
On the night of May 19, Russia plans to launch an RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile as part of an 'exercise,' aiming to exert pressure and intimidate Ukraine, the European Union, and NATO member states.
Elderly man killed in Russian drone attack on Kherson region
On the morning of May 18, a 70-year-old man was killed in Vesele, Kherson region, following a Russian drone attack.
Pope Leo XIV calls for a just peace in Ukraine during enthronement speech
In his closing speech at the enthronement mass in St. Peter's Square, Vatican, Pope Leo XIV mentioned the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war and called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Kyiv region targeted by over 150 Russian drones overnight—one of the largest attacks to date
During the night of May 18, Russian forces launched more than 150 drones in an attack on the Kyiv region, marking one of the most massive UAV strikes in the area.