Over the past day, 164 battles took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlovsky, and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 70 air strikes and carried out more than 5,000 shellings.
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions against English accountant John Michael Ormerod for assisting Russia in expanding its "shadow fleet" of tankers. Ship captains and financial institutions were also sanctioned.
Most of the fighting took place in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 31 times. Heavy fighting continues in the Lyman and Novopavlivka directions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the 18th package of EU sanctions with Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizing the need to restrict Russian oil and financial schemes. They also coordinated actions after negotiations with Trump.
Two dogs with signs of shooting were found in Shpola, Cherkasy region. The police have launched an investigation into the cruel treatment of animals and are looking for those involved in the crime.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed his conversation with Donald Trump and possible platforms for negotiations with Russia with Giorgia Meloni. It was also agreed to continue contacts for further steps.
Trump informed European leaders that Putin is ready for negotiations. According to sources, some leaders were "surprised" or "shocked" during the conversation.
The South Indian city of Bangalore, known as the "Silicon Valley" of India, is suffering from floods after heavy rains. People have died, and technology companies have switched employees to remote work.
Russian troops attacked civilians with a drone while receiving humanitarian aid in Velyka Pysarivka. Two men were injured to varying degrees.
The President of Ukraine has submitted a bill to the Parliament on the establishment of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts with jurisdiction throughout Ukraine. This is intended to enhance the protection of rights in the field of public law relations.
The new EU sanctions package targets nearly 200 Russian ships. The measures also concern hybrid threats and human rights violations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Alexander Stubb about contacts with partners and details of the conversation with Trump. They discussed increasing pressure on Russia for real negotiations.
As a result of the Russian attack, hydrotechnical structures in the Velykopysarivka community were damaged. There are no floods, no threat to the population has been detected, the situation is under control.
On the morning of May 20, Russian forces attacked Kherson with UAVs, injuring 5 passengers of a minibus. Later, the city's artillery shelling added another 5 casualties, mostly elderly people in their homes.
The EU plans to cut about 10 foreign delegations and 100 local staff due to changing priorities and budget cuts. Priority will be given to countries important for enforcing sanctions against Russia.
The price of gold has decreased amid the strengthening of the dollar and optimism regarding negotiations on a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Investors have reduced demand for gold as a reliable asset.
Five people were injured in the Russian drone strike on a minibus in Kherson. Three adults with explosive injuries and contusions sought medical attention.
The Hungarian Parliament has supported a bill on the country's withdrawal from the ICC. This happened after the Orbán government declared the court politicized, shortly after Netanyahu's visit.
MSI has introduced the Claw A8 BZ2EM with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip and up to 24 GB of DDR5. There is also a Polar Tempest version with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258 and 2 TB NVMe SSD.
The IMF mission has started work on reviewing the EFF program for Ukraine. They will discuss revenue mobilization, debt sustainability and reforms in the financial sector to attract funding.
On the night of May 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 Shahed drones. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 93 UAVs in the eastern, northern and central regions.
The U. S. Senate overcame procedural hurdles to pass a stablecoin bill. A bipartisan group hopes to pass it this week despite disagreements.
As a result of dropping explosives from a drone, two people were injured. A woman born in 1960 and a 56-year-old man received explosive injuries and contusions, they are being provided with medical assistance.
US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Vladimir Putin about a possible meeting and ending the bloodshed in Ukraine. He believes that the conflict should have European solutions.
177 combat clashes were recorded last day, mostly in the Pokrovsky, Limansky and Novopavlivsky directions. The Defense Forces struck areas of concentration of personnel and equipment of the enemy.
124 countries have backed a global agreement to improve pandemic preparedness. The deal addresses structural inequalities in the development of drugs and vaccines, taking into account the lessons of COVID-19.
Since the beginning of the day, 84 combat clashes have taken place at the front, a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is also more active in the Lyman and Novopavlivka directions.
Trump and Putin are having a phone conversation.
The White House confirmed the planned phone calls between Trump and Putin, as well as Zelenskyy. Trump will first speak with the Russian dictator, and then call the Ukrainian president.
Russian troops shelled a number of cities in the Donetsk region. As a result of the shelling, one person died and five more were injured, residential buildings and a car were damaged.
