Antonina Tumanova
Trump was met in Beijing by Vice President Han Zheng with a guard of honor. The official meeting between the U.S. President and Xi Jinping will take place on Thursday morning.
Two men hospitalized and a residential building damaged in Odesa. In the south of the region, drone debris caused a fire in a three-story building.
Polar explorers showed a rare cream-colored fur seal. This coloration occurs in less than 1% of the population of these animals.
The Saudi Arabian Air Force launched unpublicized strikes against Iran in late March. These are the first known direct military actions by the Kingdom on Iranian territory.
The first semi-final of Eurovision has started in Vienna, where 15 artists are competing for 10 spots in the final. Representatives from Italy and Germany will also perform.
Since the beginning of the day, 170 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy used more than 5,500 kamikaze drones and carried out 82 airstrikes on AFU positions.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the US is seeking Tehran's capitulation. Donald Trump called the Iranian peace proposal unacceptable and foolish.
In the Russian village of Sirius near Sochi, smoke was recorded in the area where S-300 or S-400 systems are located. Previously, a powerful radar was installed on this coast.
In Kryvyi Rih, two elderly people were killed due to a drone strike on a residential building. A nine-month-old child is in the hospital with severe injuries.
U. S. President Donald Trump will discuss the war with Iran with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He assured that Tehran will not obtain nuclear weapons thanks to U.S. actions.
Zelenskyy has introduced sanctions against 32 companies and 34 Russians supplying goods for Russian weaponry. Restrictions have also been extended for 13 individuals and 21 firms of the Luzhniki group.
Hegseth stated that the US maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz despite its closure due to the war. More than 40 countries are preparing a mission to escort civilian vessels.
In the Rivne region, a search has been ongoing for a week for 15-year-old Roman Kyryliuk, who disappeared on May 5. Drones, the National Guard, and divers have been deployed to inspect bodies of water.
Zelenskyy discussed air defense and a special tribunal with the President of the Spanish Congress. Spain will support the return of abducted children and Ukraine's European integration.
In May, the Czech Republic will present a law on tightening migration rules. The document provides for the monitoring of Ukrainian vehicles and stricter conditions for temporary protection.
On the night of May 12, the Ukrainian military struck enemy command posts and warehouses. The strikes were carried out against targets in the Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out 57 attacks, focusing on the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. Shelling of border regions also continues.
In Odesa, a child fell into a four-meter deep hole due to a collapse of paving tiles. SES rescuers extracted the girl; her life is currently not in danger.
Andrii Sybiha announced a plan to open the first cluster of negotiations on May 26. Ukraine aims to sign the European Union accession agreement as early as 2027.
An electric train caught fire while in motion near the village of Kosari in the Cherkasy region. Rescuers evacuated 40 passengers; there were no casualties as a result of the incident.
An SBU major passed data on operatives and counterintelligence measures to the FSB via Telegram. The woman has been detained on suspicion of high treason.
Iran has deployed 16 Ghadir-class midget submarines to control the Strait of Hormuz. Despite technical issues, the vessels pose a threat to the supply of 20% of the world's oil.
Sybiha suggested that Europe initiate an agreement to cease strikes on airports. This step is intended to strengthen diplomacy and involve the EU in the peace process.
Over the past day, 133 combat engagements took place, and the enemy used more than 4,900 drones. the highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
The vessel MV Hondius has departed Tenerife for Rotterdam for disinfection following a hantavirus outbreak. Passengers were evacuated by plane to Australia and the Netherlands.
Trump will likely ask Xi Jinping to influence Iran for the sake of the Strait of Hormuz. A war against Iran threatens China's energy sector and the stability of relations between the countries.
NABU and SAPO have exposed an organized group involved in the legalization of 460 million UAH through luxury construction near Kyiv. The former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine has been notified of suspicion
Boris Pistorius visited air defense positions and observed the operations of mobile groups. Ukraine shoots down approximately 90% of enemy drones and 80% of cruise missiles.
Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff on protection against aerial bombs and the development of Ukrainian analogues. The state is preparing technological solutions for a symmetrical response to the enemy.
The US President declared that the ceasefire with Iran is in critical condition. Both sides continue to exchange strikes despite previous agreements.