The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, stated that Putin does not want to cease fire by creating a "buffer zone".
According to media reports, security guards shot a person near the CIA headquarters in Virginia on Thursday morning. The main gate is closed, employees are looking for alternative routes.
The Russian army attacked the Kirovohrad region with three ballistic missiles. The Air Force reported high-speed targets from Crimea in the direction of Kirovohrad region.
Thunderstorms, hail and squalls are forecast in the western regions of Ukraine on May 23. Forecasters have declared a Level I hazard for Rivne, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky and other regions.
Several explosions were heard in Kropyvnytskyi against the background of the threat of ballistic weapons from the south. The Air Force warned of high-speed targets from Crimea in the direction of Kirovohrad region.
In Lviv, two cars collided and demolished a bus stop. A 21-year-old girl with open fractures of both legs was hospitalized. The circumstances of the incident are being clarified.
In the Amur region, a man was detained who, according to the FSB, planned a terrorist attack on the Trans-Siberian Railway and participation in hostilities against Russia. According to the investigation, he received the task from "Ukrainian curators."
The Russian army has increased the intensity of attacks in various directions of the front. Since the beginning of the day, there have been 65 combat clashes, with the enemy being particularly active in the Pokrovsk direction.
Zelenskyy held a conversation with the President of the European Council, António Costa, regarding sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's membership in the EU. Costa confirmed that if Russia refuses to cease fire, sanctions will be applied.
The presidents of the United States and South Africa expressed a common desire to see an end to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa can share its peacekeeping experience.
US President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Relations between the countries were strained after the freezing of aid to South Africa and the expulsion of the ambassador.
The General Staff refuted Russian statements about the end of hostilities in the Kursk region. The Defense Forces operation continues, Ukrainian defenders hold positions and inflict losses on the enemy.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte discussed joint steps to put pressure on Russia and formats for negotiations on a ceasefire. They also spoke about cooperation with NATO.
Russian media report on a drone attack on various regions of the Russian Federation. Authorities report the alleged downing of 34 drones and a temporary shutdown of mobile internet in the Tula region.
Since the beginning of the day, 65 combat clashes have taken place, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Russia shelled the Chernihiv and Sumy regions and launched air strikes on Huliaipole.
The US opposes including wording about "further support" for Ukraine in the G7 statement. Washington also does not want to call Russia's invasion of Ukraine "illegal."
The Presidents of Ukraine and France continued preparing decisions within the coalition of the willing. They discussed army support, defense cooperation and weapons production.
Poland does not plan to send troops to Ukraine. Instead, the country will focus on protecting the border with Russia and Belarus and will create a center for the transfer of weapons and aid.
During the day, 129 combat clashes took place. The enemy launched 57 air strikes and used 984 kamikaze drones, and also carried out more than 3,500 shellings.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Keir Starmer about strengthening sanctions against Russia. They also discussed diplomatic efforts for peace and joint actions.
According to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the EU will abandon the ATM mechanism, which allowed duty-free imports of Ukrainian goods. Warsaw will return to the pre-war regime.
Georgia has completely banned the re-export of transport to citizens of Russia and Belarus, including passenger cars and special equipment. The restrictions apply to exports to any other countries.
Leo Terrell, a US Department of Justice official, suggested that Jill Biden be charged with concealing her husband's health problems. He considers this elder abuse.
A Pole collected data about the Rzeszów-Jasionka airport for the Russian special services in order to plan an assassination attempt on the President of Ukraine. He faces up to 8 years in prison.
Elon Musk announced plans to significantly reduce political spending after spending approximately $300 million last year to support Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas announced the lifting of economic sanctions on Syria. This is done to help the Syrian people rebuild a new, inclusive and peaceful country.
Andriy Sybiha met with Ahmed Attaf to discuss bilateral relations and peace efforts. Ukraine intends to appoint an ambassador to Algeria to strengthen ties.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with Friedrich Merz regarding the conversation with Donald Trump. They also discussed coordination of steps and the reconstruction of Ukraine after the war.
The President emphasized that the commemoration of the victims of repression takes place during the intensification of efforts to stop the aggression of the Russian Federation. Independence is the basis of protection against Russia.
Pavel Durov stated that one of the European governments asked to block "conservative" channels before the elections in Romania, but was refused. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs called this accusation unfounded.
