The UN Monitoring Mission condemned the new wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine, emphasizing the risks to civilians. Italy and Finland are demanding a ceasefire, and Congress has called for "arming Ukraine to the teeth."
During the day of May 25, 135 combat clashes took place at the front. The enemy launched 74 air strikes, involved 1138 kamikaze drones and carried out 3648 shellings.
The latest prisoner exchange did not include civilians who spent 8 years in captivity. The list of hostages handed over to Zelensky back in 2020 remained a list, Aseyev said.
In the Novooskolsky district of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation, a train ran over explosives planted under the rails. The contact network was damaged, train traffic was stopped, and there were no casualties.
Ksenia Bochek and Diana Karnafel won in synchronized diving, and Oleksiy Sereda became a three-time European champion. The Ukrainian team is currently in first place in the team standings.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv region, the number of victims has increased to 34 people. 115 private houses in three districts, as well as warehouses and educational institutions, were damaged.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock stated that Putin is not interested in peace, therefore additional sanctions are needed. Ursula von der Leyen reported that new restrictions are already in development.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, during May 21, the Russian army lost a significant amount of equipment and manpower. Since the beginning of the year, the losses of Russians have exceeded 185,000.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that a new leader of Ukraine is needed to sign a memorandum with Russia, as the current one has allegedly lost legitimacy. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada may also not be suitable.
Russia rejects US ceasefire proposals, adhering to a tactic of gradual battlefield successes. The Kremlin continues to confuse the processes of ceasefire and peaceful settlement.
In the Vasylivka district of the Zaporizhzhia region, a 55-year-old woman and two 50-year-old men were injured. Over the past day, the occupiers carried out 495 strikes on 13 settlements.
On May 22, warm weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, except for the western, Zhytomyr, and Vinnytsia regions, where short-term rains and thunderstorms are predicted.
According to the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, there are no Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which has 8 Kalibr missiles.
26 MEPs called on Brussels to freeze funding for Hungary due to restrictions on freedoms, undermining democracy and ignoring EU values. The letter was signed by representatives of several factions of the European Parliament.
Poland wants to purchase 788 PAC-2 GEM-T missiles for Patriot systems. The maximum order value can reach 5.8 billion dollars.
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.
