Defence forces hold strong heights near Bakhmut, but advance stopped - Malyar
The defence forces are firmly holding the dominant heights to the north and south of Bakhmut, while the advance has been suspended to carry out other tasks.
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Wagner Group started to withdraw from some positions in Bakhmut - UK intelligence
Wagner Group forces have likely started to withdraw from some of their positions around the Donetsk region's city of Bakhmut.
War update: Ukraine’s Air Force launched 11 strikes on enemy clusters over past day
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Air Force has launched 11 strikes on Russian personnel and military equipment clusters. Additionally, seven enemy reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were destroyed.
President Zelensky: During this week, we made substantial progress in providing modern aircraft for Ukraine
In terms of defense modernization, Ukraine is moving faster than it could have been predicted six months ago. During this week, substantial progress was made in providing modern aircraft for the country.
26 May 2023
General Staff: 18 combat engagements took place in five sectors of the front
In the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka sectors of the front, 18 combat engagements took place today.
Ukraine, EU discuss state of Ukrainian industry in wartime conditions
Representatives of Ukraine and the European Union have discussed the problematic issues of the Ukrainian mining industry and the possibilities of attracting EU investments.
Zelensky meets with US Senator Graham
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has met with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.
Ukraine to become NATO member when security situation allows - Zelensky’s Office chief
Partner countries, which Ukraine wants to see as guarantors of its security on the way to NATO membership, support the provision of such guarantees, and the form of their consolidation is currently being discussed.
Situation in Ukraine’s Northern operational zone fully under control - General Nayev
The situation in the Northern operational zone is fully controlled by the units of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, State Border Guard Service, other military formations, and law enforcement agencies.
Went to evacuate his family from Mariupol and was taken hostage
Journalists in Vienna and OSCE delegations were told about Russia’s taking Ukrainian civilians hostage.
Stanislav Kravchenko elected as Supreme Court chief justice
During an extraordinary plenary session of the Supreme Court, Judge Stanislav Kravchenko, who is also the head of the Criminal Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court, was elected as the Supreme Court's chief justice.
Nayev discusses with military need for better training for participation in battles
Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev, Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, met with soldiers who returned from combat missions in the east of the country, and discussed the need for better psychological and combat training of Ukrainian servicemen.
Russian death toll in Ukraine climbs to 205,720
From February 24, 2022 to May 26, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces eliminated 205,720 Russian invaders, including 460 in the past day alone.
War update: Russians focusing offensive efforts on five areas
The Russian invasion forces continue concentrating their main efforts in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Maryinka directions, where 22 firefights occurred in the past day.
China sees problems with security management in Europe as cause of "Ukraine crisis"
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China stated that the root cause of the "Ukraine crisis" lies in the issues with security management in Europe.
25 May 2023
Russia must give ICRC access to all Ukrainian POWs - EU statement
Russia must grant the International Committee of the Red Cross full and unconditional access to all Ukrainian prisoners of war, as well as immediately release all illegally held Ukrainians.
National Guard shoots down two Russian Su-25s near Melitopol
In the Zaporizhzhia region, near the temporarily occupied Melitopol, National Guard soldiers shot down two Russian Su-25 attack aircraft with portable anti-aircraft missile systems.
Parl’t Speaker hopes restrictions on Ukraine’s agri-exports to neighboring EU states to be lifted June 5
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, expressed hope that the EU would not extend the restrictions on the import of wheat, corn, rapeseed, and sunflower seeds to the five EU member states neighboring Ukraine, which will last until June 5.
Ukrainian forces developing success on northern and southern flanks of Bakhmut - National Guard
The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to make progress on the northern and southern flanks of Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
Dangerous for Putin: What is real goal of Belgorod operation?
Kursk, Bryansk, and Belgorod regions are more than 700 kilometers of border with Ukraine. The enemy is physically unable to completely cover this front
"Wagnerites" remain in Bakhmut - Maliar
In the suburbs of Bakhmut, the enemy has replaced the Wagner PMC units with regular army units, while "Wagnerites" remain in the city itself.
Zelensky appoints SBU deputy head, dismisses head of SBU office in Khmelnytskyi region
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Serhiy Naumiuk as deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
Donetsk region: Russians kill one civilian, injure six others over 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, on 24 May, the army of the Russian Federation killed one resident of Donetsk region and injured six others.
Bucharest Nine: NATO must take real steps towards Ukraine's membership
The countries of the Bucharest Nine have expressed their readiness to support Ukraine, which is fighting the Russian aggressor, as long as it takes. The countries agree that real steps should be taken at the NATO Summit in Vilnius to integrate Ukraine into the Alliance.
Ukraine reports 28 firefights in past day as Russians focus on five battlefield areas
The enemy continues to focus its main efforts on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Maryinka axes.
Indigenous peoples of Ukraine should receive guarantees for preservation, development - Chubarov
After the deoccupation of Crimea, the indigenous peoples of Ukraine – Crimean Tatars, Karaites, and Krymchaks – should receive political, legal, and economic guarantees for their preservation and development.
24 May 2023
Zelensky’s Saudi Arabia visit “historic” - Office Head
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia points to a new strategic level of relations between the two countries.
War update: 23 combat clashes recorded in five directions today
During the day, 23 combat clashes have been recorded in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka directions.
Ukraine now on fast track to EU membership – Poland’s Sejm Marshal
Ukraine is now on a good and fast track toward EU membership while Poland has supported and will continue to provide military, diplomatic, and humanitarian support to Ukraine to repel Russian aggression.
Ukrainian soldiers down enemy Ka-52 helicopter, four Shahed UAVs in past day
Ukrainian soldiers destroyed an enemy attack and reconnaissance helicopter Ka-52, four Shahed-type attack UAVs and a Zala-type reconnaissance drone in the past day.