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.
Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a conversation where the commander of the occupiers gives the order to attack the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with prohibited chemical weapons. The EU has imposed sanctions against Russian structures for the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
In Russia, the modernization of 14 thermal power plants has been postponed due to equipment delays and reduced funding. This will lead to an increase in housing and communal services tariffs and energy supply risks in the regions.
Unknown armed men attacked Russian military checkpoints around the Khmeimim airbase. The Syrian monitoring center reported unprecedented tension in the area.
Donald Trump officially announced the creation of the "Golden Dome" system, for the development of which $175 billion will be allocated. The system should protect the United States from all missiles, including hypersonic ones.
A bipartisan group of U. S. senators has introduced a resolution calling for the return of all abducted Ukrainian children before any peace agreement is concluded with Russia. They emphasize that this is a condition for ending the war.
According to the head of European diplomacy, the new EU sanctions package against Russia will focus on the energy sector, in particular the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The price cap on Russian oil may also be lowered.
The pro-Russian politician George Simion, who lost in the Romanian presidential elections, is appealing the results in the Constitutional Court. According to him, the reason is "external interference."
A woman has been detained in Kyiv on suspicion of setting fire to a kiosk near the train station, which resulted in the death of a 50-year-old woman. The conflict between them led to tragedy.
Italy is ready to facilitate contacts for peace in Ukraine and positively assesses the Vatican's readiness to host negotiations. Ukraine is open to negotiations in the Vatican.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 19, Russian troops lost 1,030 soldiers and 58 artillery systems. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 975,800 occupiers have been eliminated.
During the day of May 19, the occupiers inflicted 360 strikes on 16 settlements of the Zaporizhzhia region. Houses, apartments and cars were damaged, but civilians were not injured.
