After his meeting with Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Putin made a number of statements to journalists. Some of them were devoted to "peace talks" with Ukraine.
Ukraine has taken all four legislative steps required by the European Commission to actually start negotiations on EU accession, as stated by Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva.
An explosion has occurred in Kharkiv. An air alert was declared in the region. The Air Force has issued a warning about enemy aircraft activity in the region.
The U. S. Senate is preparing a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on Georgian politicians responsible for the Foreign Agents Act, which impedes Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration.
In the Belarusian village of Zhmurne, near the Ukrainian border, exercises were held to "temporarily resettle the population," which included the evacuation of residents through a simulated forest fire, with medical examination and hotel accommodation.
Another 28 schools in Zaporizhzhia region will switch to a mixed online and offline learning format due to safety concerns amid frequent air danger warnings.
A Russian missile attack on a printing house in Kharkiv's Osnovyansky district kills 7 people and wounds 21.
In Kyiv's Darnytsia district, a 25-year-old man was charged with violating public order for setting off fireworks during a curfew and power outage, frightening residents.
President Zelenskyy discussed preparations for the Global Peace Summit and confirmed the participation of North Macedonia, Greece, and Norway in the summit during separate phone calls with their leaders.
Lawyers for former Georgian President Saakashvili will appeal the European Court of Human Rights' decision to dismiss his complaint of political persecution and unfair investigation, arguing that he was wrongfully convicted for using his presidential pardon powers.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with senior military and intelligence officials to discuss the situation on the battlefield, enemy plans to disrupt the Peace Summit, and the provision of necessary weapons and assistance to the army.
Russian missiles have destroyed the monument to Nestor Makhno, the unofficial symbol of Gulyaypol, and 46 other cultural heritage sites in Zaporizhzhia region since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Children with special needs at the Krayina Dobra educational and rehabilitation center in Cherkasy received LEGO robotics sets provided by the MHP Community Foundation to promote STEM education and socialization.
Due to rainy weather and dense clouds that limit solar generation, hourly power outage schedules will be in effect for industrial and residential consumers across Ukraine on May 24 from 00:00 to 24:00.
The U. S. is preparing another $275 million military aid package for Ukraine, including High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and 155mm and 105mm artillery shells, as Ukraine tries to contain a Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov declares May 24 a Day of Mourning in the city after 7 people were killed on May 23 as a result of Russian missile strikes on civilian infrastructure.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused the “party of global war” of assassinating Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and said he could be the next target, suggesting that a dangerous force is trying to destabilize Georgia.
Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili claims political persecution in the criminal cases against him, alleging violations of his right to defense and the impartiality of judges, and is appealing to the European Court of Human Rights.
In Russia, the number of people involved in political cases sent for compulsory psychiatric treatment has increased dramatically: in 2023, 25 people were sent, compared to 3 people per year before 2020.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to attend D-Day celebrations in France and the G7 summit in Italy next month to appeal to the West for military support, demanding the confiscation of Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense.
The occupied city of Yevpatoriya in Crimea has been without water supply for five days, which has led to a shortage of water.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious but stable condition at Roosevelt Hospital after the assassination attempt, and his transfer to Bratislava is not possible for several more days.
More than 805,000 Ukrainians have successfully updated their military records through the Reserve+ app, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports.
Princess Kate Middleton of Wales, who is battling cancer, has already started chemotherapy and is suffering from hair loss and weight loss as side effects, media reports say.
The Ukrainian Air Force has issued a high-alert warning about a high-speed target moving north over Kryvyi Rih, raising concerns about a potential ballistic missile threat.
Ukraine calls on the IAEA to strengthen nuclear safety standards to withstand armed conflicts and hold countries accountable for violations, as Russia's actions at the Zaporizhzhia NPP and the Sevastopol Research Reactor in Crimea have created unprecedented risks and amount to nuclear terrorism.
Ukraine has sent a letter to the International Olympic Committee in connection with the qualification for Paris 2024 of representatives of the Russian Federation and Belarus who openly support military actions against Ukraine.
The SAPO prosecutor's office and the National Police conducted a search at the place of residence of the current NABU detective as part of an investigation into possible criminal offenses committed by NABU employees.
The Ministry of digital transformation of Ukraine presented the concept of transforming schools into modern, safe, barrier-free spaces with comfortable conditions for children to gain knowledge, development and Recreation.
As a result of the Russian strike on Kharkiv, 12 people were injured, including a 16-year-old teenager, as well as damage to residential buildings, cars, shops and other infrastructure.
