Julia Shramko
The CIA Director conveyed Trump's demand for reforms to Cuba as a prerequisite for cooperation. The US promises assistance only on the condition of fundamental changes in the country.
The Ministry of Health is monitoring the movement of Ukrainian crew members of the MV Hondius liner due to hantavirus. Five Ukrainians were previously sent to the Netherlands.
In Rynok Square, a 46-year-old Lviv resident doused Mayor Andriy Sadovyi with an unknown liquid. Police have opened criminal proceedings on the fact of hooliganism.
During 150 searches across three regions, illegal products worth 125 million UAH were seized. The organizers sold vape liquids without excise stamps or quality checks.
The leaders of the US and China displayed conciliatory body language at the summit in Beijing. A video has gone viral online showing Trump peering into notes after Xi steps away from the table during dinner.
Due to Russian shelling, there are power outages in eight regions. No blackouts are scheduled; however, consumers are asked to shift their electricity usage to daytime hours.
SBS Commander Brovdi announced the destruction of a Be-200 aircraft, a Ka-27 helicopter, and enemy air defense systems. Ryazan Oil Refinery and an ammunition ship were also hit.
205 defenders have returned home, including the defenders of Azovstal. Approximately 95% of those released had been in Russian captivity since 2022.
Ukraine has returned 205 defenders from Russian captivity as part of a major exchange. Most of the released soldiers had been in captivity since 2022.
257 combat engagements were recorded over the day, a third of which occurred in three directions. The enemy used over 8,000 drones and hundreds of aerial bombs against AFU positions.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a 205-for-205 prisoner exchange mediated by the UAE. Donald Trump had previously reported on plans for such an exchange.
The President visited the site of a missile strike in Kyiv, where 24 people were killed. Among the victims were three children; Zelenskyy expressed his condolences to the relatives of the deceased.
On the night of May 15, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 6 missiles and 141 drones. Air defense forces destroyed one Kh-35 missile and 130 enemy drones of various types.
Donald Trump announced China's agreement to purchase American oil and limit military aid to Iran. The leaders also concluded new trade agreements.
Trump announced the conclusion of fantastic trade deals and a joint position with China regarding Iran. China will purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, although the parties have disagreements over Taiwan. Following the conclusion of the visit, the US President departed for home.
Rescue operations completed in Kyiv: 24 people killed, including three children. Zelenskyy urged partners to increase pressure on the Russian Federation and provide air defense systems.
Following the attack on the Ryazan Oil Refinery, oil distillation units are on fire. Local residents report black rain and damage to residential buildings.
Due to a drone incursion in Finland, the airspace was closed and Helsinki Airport was shut down. The Air Force scrambled fighter jets, while an alert was issued in Latvia.
The enemy attacked the Vilniansk railway station in the Zaporizhzhia region. Two passengers were injured; work is underway to restore train traffic.
The rescue operation in the Darnytskyi district has been completed after 28 hours. 24 people were killed, including three children, and another 48 people were injured.
Defense Forces have regained control of Odradne and 22 square kilometers of the Kharkiv region. During the assault, 56 occupiers were eliminated and the enemy was driven out of their positions.
Two people were injured due to Russia's overnight attack on the Odesa region. Critical infrastructure, four private houses, and technical buildings were targeted.
Over 160 enemy drones were recorded near three Ukrainian NPPs over two days. The IAEA calls for maximum restraint for the sake of nuclear safety.
Trump and Xi Jinping discussed the war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Marco Rubio emphasized that the US is not asking China for help regarding Iran.
Rubio called his tracksuit simply comfortable clothing without any subtext. He denied copying Maduro and stated that he had owned such clothes before.
Trump called the talks with Xi Jinping positive and invited him to the US for September 24. The leaders discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and Boeing orders.
Rada is considering over a thousand amendments to bill No. 12360. The document envisages the cancellation of the tax exemption for parcels under €150 as early as May 26.
Parliament has passed a law on the military funeral ritual for service members declared dead by a court. Honors will be rendered even in the absence of the hero's body.
Networks and substations in the capital region were damaged due to shelling. More than 14,000 families remain without electricity following the overnight attack.
Evika Siliņa has resigned due to a loss of coalition support. The current Latvian government will continue to serve until a new Cabinet of Ministers is formed.