Volodymyr Zelenskyy coordinated steps towards EU membership with Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. The parties also discussed preparations for the summit of leaders of Southeast European countries.
The European Parliament approved an increase in duties on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, as well as agricultural goods. This decision aims to reduce the EU's dependence on imports from these countries.
The finance ministers of the G7 countries agreed to continue supporting Ukraine. Despite uncertainty about the US position, the group of countries is determined to show solidarity.
The President of Ukraine announced the Ukraine - Southeastern Europe summit, where he invited the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They discussed increasing pressure on Russia and supporting Ukraine.
Overnight on May 22, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 128 UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 112 enemy drones in the east, north, south, and central parts of the country.
Gold prices rose amid concerns about rising US debt and weak demand for 20-year bonds. A year of highs around $3450-3500 is expected.
Two people died as a result of the flooding in New South Wales. Authorities fear for the fate of two more missing persons. About 50,000 people are in the evacuation zone.
Donald Trump has announced his desire for the continuation of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in the Vatican. The negotiations are expected to begin in mid-June.
According to the WSJ, Trump told European leaders that Putin does not want peace because he thinks he is winning. Trump also proposed holding negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in the Vatican.
In the Darnytskyi district, fragments of an enemy UAV fell on the territory of a school. The head of the KMVA reported that there were no casualties or fires.
Two employees of the Israeli embassy were shot dead in Washington as they were leaving a museum. The detained suspect shouted slogans in support of Palestine.
Enemy drones have been spotted in the Kyiv region. Air defense forces are actively working in the region.
Bitcoin soared to a record $111,878, supported by optimism about regulation and demand from major players such as Michael Saylor's strategy. The growth comes amid Trump's meeting with memecoin owners.
Ukrainian customs officers prevented the export of a rare Konvas-automat 1KSR film camera from 1957 to the Czech Republic. The camera has significant cultural and historical value.
NATO Secretary General Rutte announced a conversation with Zelenskyy about efforts to ensure peace. They also discussed NATO support so that Ukraine could defend itself.
In the Vasylivka district of the Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian FPV drone attacked a Ukrposhta car in Prymorske. The driver and a female passenger were injured, and the car was damaged.
A Spanish publication has released a video from the scene of the shooting of Andriy Portnov. The footage shows ambulances and emergency workers.
An unknown person shot Andrii Portnov near the American School in Madrid. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Pozuelo area.
Drones struck the Bolkhov Semiconductor Device Plant in the Oryol Oblast. It supplies products for the production of Russian missiles and aircraft.
In Pakistan, a suicide bomber blew up a bus carrying children to school. Five people were killed, including three children, and dozens were injured. Pakistan accuses India.
FC Dynamo has signed an agreement with 19-year-old striker Matvey Ponomarenko until December 31, 2028. He is the top scorer of the U19 Championship and the UEFA Youth League.
During the day, the enemy shelled Kharkiv and 6 settlements of the region, wounding civilians. Civil infrastructure was damaged, KABs, UAVs and FPV drones were used.
WHO member states have adopted the first-ever agreement for pandemic prevention and response. It provides for the creation of a financial mechanism and a global network for the supply of medicines.
On the night of May 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with 76 UAVs. Air defense neutralized 63 enemy targets in the east, north, and center of the country, but Kharkiv Oblast and Sumy Oblast were affected.
The US has received intelligence indicating that Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, which could provoke a regional conflict in the Middle East.
During the day, the Russians carried out more than 120 shellings of the Sumy region. Two people died in the Yunakiv community, and five more were injured in different areas.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at the level of 41. 4851 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 9 kopecks. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 41.36-41.45 UAH.
As a result of the tragic missile strike in Sumy Oblast, soldiers died. An investigation has been launched, the commander has been suspended, and information has been handed over to law enforcement.
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.
