Vadim Khlyudzinsky
The Carpathian detachment with accurate strikes of fpv-drones destroyed enemy equipment, antennas, fortifications and positions in Luhansk region. Also, about a dozen enemy UAVs were intercepted.
In Vyshneve, two teenage girls fought in a train car. Kyiv region police are investigating the incident, a video of which was found on Telegram.
The US President said that he will not tighten sanctions against Russia, as he believes that there is a chance for progress in negotiations. Trump believes that Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine.
Iran has stated that nuclear talks will fail if the US demands a complete halt to uranium enrichment. Tehran assures that the country's nuclear energy program has exclusively peaceful goals.
Russians in the temporarily occupied territories are creating commissions to control the use of land by farmers. The commissions decide what to sow, the products are seized at reduced prices, and the profits go to the Gauleiters.
During May 19, 156 combat clashes took place at the front, the enemy carried out 50 air strikes and carried out more than 4,000 shellings on the positions of the Armed Forces. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction.
The Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine has recorded the creation of fake accounts of the President, the First Lady, the Head of the Presidential Office, and the Head of the SBU. Their official accounts have the appropriate verification mark.
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.