Lindsey Graham warned China of possible consequences for supporting Russia. He stressed that the majority in the US Senate believes that Putin is avoiding negotiations.
Putin discussed with officials of the Kursk region plans to seize Sumy and create a buffer zone. Russia may use progress in the Sumy region for new demands in "peace" negotiations.
The Polish Sejm has passed a law banning the sale of all types of electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age. The law also prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches via the Internet.
The US has officially received a Boeing 747 from Qatar, which will be converted for President Trump. The US Air Force will be responsible for upgrading the aircraft.
Overnight on May 22, Russian troops launched a missile strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. Eight private houses were damaged, and two people suffered acute stress reactions.
Volvo Cars and Google are deepening their collaboration to give Volvo customers access to the latest versions of Android earlier than others. The first model with Android 15 will be the Volvo EX90 electric SUV.
Aerial reconnaissance discovered, and artillerymen with accurate strikes destroyed 4 enemy guns in positions: 2 D-20s and 2 D-30s together with ammunition. The destroyed guns were firing at Ukrainian positions.
Donald Trump stated that the decision to exclude Russia from the G8 was a mistake. He also did not rule out the participation of the United States in the G20 summit, which will be hosted by South Africa.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk stated that Nawrocki is ready to support the demand for Ukraine to renounce its accession to NATO. According to Tusk, this is "deadly dangerous" for Warsaw.
Pushilin plans to "conserve" the neighborhoods in Donetsk region destroyed by Russia, in order to show tourists the ruins, passing them off as the consequences of Ukraine's actions.
In the final match of the UEFA Europa League, "Tottenham" defeated "Manchester United" with a score of 1:0. Thanks to the victory, "Tottenham" got the opportunity to perform in the Champions League.
A bipartisan US sanctions bill against Russia is already supported by more than 80 members of the Senate. It provides for strict restrictions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to make peace with Ukraine.
Israeli military fired near a refugee camp where diplomats from 32 countries were staying. The Israel Defense Forces said the delegation deviated from the route.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia stated that the Russian Federation does not want a truce based on the principle of "first a ceasefire, then negotiations". Ukraine insists on a long-term ceasefire.
The Cabinet approved the termination of agreements with the Russian Federation, Belarus and the CIS, including agreements on energy, lending to nuclear power plants and free trade. Withdrawal from agreements on mineral resources has also been initiated.
On May 20, the Russians carried out 450 attacks on 8 settlements of Zaporizhzhia region, including air strikes, UAV attacks and artillery shelling. Houses were damaged, but civilians were not injured.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 20, the Russian army lost 980 soldiers and 23 artillery systems. In total, more than 976,000 occupiers have been eliminated since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
The Army+ application is gaining popularity, with about 800,000 Ukrainian soldiers already logged in. The Ministry of Defense provides instructions for those who have problems logging in.
A family was injured in the Boryspil district of Kyiv region as a result of falling debris from a downed UAV. A house, a car and other buildings were damaged.
In the village of Komisarivka, Mykolaiv region, a three-year-old boy died in a grenade explosion. A local resident suffered serious injuries, and the police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy.
According to weather forecasters, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine on May 21. In the eastern, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, there will be light short-term rain in the afternoon.
No enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of them with "Calibers".
As a result of the attack, enterprises were damaged, and there are power outages. The enemy attacked with two groups of "Shaheds," and hits on two objects were recorded. There is information about casualties.
Donald Trump will not support the EU's sanctions pressure on Russia, seeking to deepen economic cooperation. This may create a split in NATO, as Europe will continue sanctions.
In the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, the "pioneer" center has started operating, where children are being zombified and prepared for the role of propagandists. In two months, more than 1,500 schoolchildren have been processed with Kremlin narratives.
The Kremlin questions the sovereignty of Ukraine and the legitimacy of its leaders, which contradicts Putin's agreements on negotiations. Any agreement must include recognition of the legitimacy of the Ukrainian authorities.
The President emphasized the importance of rehabilitation and adaptation programs for veterans. He emphasized the need to develop sports infrastructure and accessibility.
Kęstutis Budrys stated that the 18th package of EU sanctions should target the Russian energy sector, including gas, oil, nuclear fuel, as well as financial institutions. He called for breaking the "vicious circle" of Russia avoiding punishment.
Pope Leo XIV has confirmed the Vatican's readiness to host the next round of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The Italian Prime Minister expressed gratitude for his commitment to peace.
The countries of the European Union have already provided Ukraine with two-thirds of the 2 million promised artillery shells. Work is currently underway to ensure the supply of the remaining ammunition.
