Russia is building military bases and infrastructure near the borders of Finland and Estonia. Analysts predict that it will take Russia five years to build up its forces to a threatening level.
On May 20, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings, brief rains, and thunderstorms in many regions during the day. The temperature during the day will range from 12 to 17 degrees.
There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of them with "Kalibr" missiles.
US President Donald Trump said that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire, but it is difficult to assess whether Kyiv's efforts are sufficient. He hopes for a solution to the problem.
There are 29 mobile pharmacy points operating in Ukraine, serving remote communities and front-line regions. The largest number of mobile pharmacies operate in Kharkiv, Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv regions.
The US, Ukraine and Europe are calling for a ceasefire before negotiations to end the war. The ISW believes that Russia is simply seeking to continue its offensive on the battlefield.
The leaders of the three countries opposed Israel's offensive in Gaza and restrictions on humanitarian aid. Netanyahu rejected the accusations and promised to continue the operation.
The head of the White House suggested that the doctor who examined Biden when he was in office did not detect cancer or hid the fact of the illness of the 46th President of the United States.
Putin's speaker stated that there are no deadlines for the preparation of a memorandum between Ukraine and Russia. He added that the draft memorandum will be formulated by both parties, "a single text will be produced".
A citizen of Belarus has been detained in Kyiv for selling wholesale batches of PVP salt, and 3 kg of psychotropic substance have been seized. The businessman received a profit of 15 thousand dollars every month.
According to the Estonian Foreign Minister, on May 20, the EU will approve the 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the shadow fleet and energy revenues. The 18th package of restrictions is "already moving".
For meaningful negotiations, Russia must recognize the legitimacy of the President, Government and Constitution of Ukraine. According to analysts, otherwise any agreements will be invalid.
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.
