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.
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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.
Zelensky awards scientists with state honors on professional holiday
On the occasion of Science Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded state awards to researchers.
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.
“1000 for 1000” prisoner exchange may take place next week – top spy
A large-scale exchange of prisoners in the “1000-for-1000” format may take place next week.
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.
Poland on Russia's strike on bus in Sumy region: It reveals Kremlin's true intentions
The Polish Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the Russian attack on a passenger bus near Bilopillia in the Sumy region, emphasizing that this strike, just after peace talks in Istanbul, reveals the Kremlin's true intentions.
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."
Drone strike on bus in Sumy region: Nine dead, injury toll rises to seven
In the Sumy region, the number of people injured in a Russian drone strike on a bus near Bilopillia has risen to seven.
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.
SBU drones strike ammunition depots of Russia's 126th Coastal Defense Brigade in Crimea – source
Ukrainian drones have struck the ammunition depots of Russia's 126th Coastal Defense Brigade near Perevalne in Crimea.
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.
National Guard drones destroy enemy dugouts, shelters in Chasiv Yar
In the town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, a company of attack unmanned aerial vehicles of the 18th Slavic Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed Russian dugouts and shelters using FPV drones.
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.
AFU destroy Russian BUK-M1 SAM in East
Soldiers of the separate artillery reconnaissance brigade “Black Forest” of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy anti-aircraft missile system “BUK-M1” with a munition in the eastern direction.
Ukrainian climbers complete largest group ascent of Mount Everest
On May 14, six Ukrainians climbed Mount Everest, the largest mass ascent of the world's highest mountain in the history of Ukrainian mountaineering.
Buy Ukrainian Products initiative presented in Sweden
As part of a working visit to Sweden, Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Vitalii Koval presented the Buy Ukrainian Products initiative, which aims to support domestic agricultural producers.