Chief Operating Officer of Bring Kids Back UA met with US Chargé d'Affaires Julie Davis. They discussed the abduction of children, their militarization in the Russian Federation and in the temporarily occupied territories, and ways to return them.
Donald Trump told European leaders about the details of the conversation with Putin, causing concern about a possible deal at the expense of Ukraine's interests. The leaders confirmed their readiness to continue supporting Kyiv.
European donor countries of humanitarian aid have called on Israel to immediately restore aid supplies to Gaza. They demand that humanitarian organizations be allowed to work independently.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 18, Russian troops lost 1,040 soldiers, 1 tank, and 29 artillery systems. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 974,770 occupiers have been destroyed.
As a result of the shelling of residential areas of Kherson in the evening of May 18, a 75-year-old woman died. Three more residents received injuries of varying degrees of severity and were hospitalized.
The US, along with Europe, will strengthen sanctions against Russia if Putin does not conduct peace talks with Ukraine. According to US Treasury Secretary Bessent, Washington's previous sanctions against the Russian Federation have proven ineffective.
The occupiers carried out 421 attacks on 11 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, including air strikes, UAV attacks and artillery strikes. There were 2 reports of car damage.
According to weather forecasters, moderate rain and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine on May 19 in the southern, central and eastern regions. Air temperature will range from 8° to 20°.
There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Caliber" missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas
The German Chancellor is trying to reconcile Italy and France over Meloni's exclusion from the meeting on Ukraine. Macron accused her of spreading false information.
Fighters of the 28th Brigade, with the help of drones, discovered and destroyed two enemy tanks that were hiding in abandoned buildings in the Toretsk direction. Drone operators work flawlessly.
Pro-European candidate Nicușor Dan received 53. 60% of the vote, surpassing pro-Russian George Simion by more than 7%. Simion initially called for protests, but later conceded defeat.
Austrian Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner said that the country may participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. The final decision will depend on the mission's mandate and the needs of Kyiv.
Russian military and society support the war until the goals and territorial demands are achieved. According to ISW, half of Russians will not support peace until the "denazification", demilitarization, and neutrality of Ukraine.
British Prime Minister discussed the war in Ukraine with the leaders of the USA, Italy, France and Germany. The discussion focused on a ceasefire and sanctions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to negotiate.
Donald Trump expressed his wishes for a speedy recovery to Joe Biden after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The US President and his wife Melania are saddened by this news.
George Simion, leader of the pro-Russian "Alliance for the Unity of Romanians", acknowledged Nicușor Dan's victory. Simion thanked his supporters, urging them to continue the fight.
The Kremlin is trying to create the impression of a strong Russian military advantage before Putin's conversation with Trump. ISW analysts believe this is being done to divert attention from the problems of the Russian Federation.
The Prime Minister of Hungary stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU poses a threat, as Kyiv needs money and could drag his country into the war. He also criticized anti-Russian sanctions.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Canary Islands to protest, demanding restrictions on tourism. Locals complain about rising housing costs, traffic congestion, and overloaded services.
Andriy Yarmolenko scored his 114th goal for Dynamo in the UPL, surpassing Serhiy Rebrov's record (113 goals). The day before, Kyiv won the championship title for the 30th time.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the immediate resumption of humanitarian aid supplies to the Gaza Strip. This is being done on the recommendation of the Israel Defense Forces.
With almost 99% of the votes counted, Dan received 54. 13%, defeating the pro-Russian far-right Simion. Zelenskyy has already congratulated Dan, emphasizing the importance of partnership between Ukraine and Romania.
In Kharkiv, the head and deputy head of the Shevchenkivskyi SCC were suspended from their positions for the duration of the investigation into the death of a man. An official investigation has been launched and criminal proceedings have been opened.
The meeting took place against the background of concerns about Trump's planned conversation with Putin, where the conditions for ending the war in Ukraine will be discussed. Zelenskyy seeks to avoid imposing unacceptable conditions.
Anti-Ukrainian radical Simion called on supporters to protest the election results. According to exit polls, the mayor of Bucharest, Dan, won the presidential elections in Romania, gaining about 55% of the votes.
The 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Despite the aggressiveness of the disease, the cancer is sensitive to hormone therapy and allows for effective treatment.
Since the beginning of May 18, 130 combat clashes have taken place at the front. Russian invaders launched 54 air strikes, dropping 80 CABs, and involved 1,098 kamikaze drones.
Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki advance to the second round of the Polish presidential election. Official results will be available next week, and the second round will take place on June 1.
Thousands of Hungarians protested in Budapest against the bill initiated by Orbán, which restricts the activities of civil society organizations and independent media funded from abroad.
