War in Ukraine
Stubb stated that the US needs NATO due to its proximity to Russia's nuclear weapons on the Kola Peninsula. They are aimed at New York and Washington.
Four residents of the Sumy region, aged 61-85, who were deported in 2025, have been returned. This is the result of a humanitarian dialogue involving representatives of Belarus.
The Office of the President expects the launch of the Special Tribunal for the Russian Federation's aggression in 2027. The creation of the mechanism in The Hague has already been supported by 36 countries and the European Union.
The Cabinet of Ministers has lifted restrictions on traveling abroad for all women, regardless of their positions. The new rules apply to female civil servants, judges, and members of parliament.
More than 60 foreign diplomats visited the destroyed building in the Darnytskyi district. The Kh-101 missile strike killed 24 people, including three children.
Pete Hegseth has canceled the planned deployment of four thousand US troops to Poland. This decision came as a surprise to the Pentagon and European allies.
Intelligence has uncovered Russian plans for strikes against two dozen political and military centers. The Office of the President and the state residence are under threat.
Since the beginning of the day, 80 Russian attacks have been recorded in various directions of the front. The highest number of assaults occurred in the Pokrovsk and Hulyiaipole directions.
Zelenskyy discussed long-range sanctions and Russia's plans to involve Belarus in the war. Intelligence learned about preparations for strikes on decision-making centers.
Fitness for service depends on the stage of the disease and complications. Only stage three with severe consequences grants the right to be removed from the military register.
Preparations for Putin's visit to China are complete; he will meet with Xi Jinping. The parties will discuss the results of China's negotiations with Donald Trump.
Kyrylo Budanov stated that Russia has the technical capability to launch a nuclear strike. However, intelligence currently sees no signs of preparation for such an attack.
Defense Forces struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery, ships in the Caspian Sea, and warehouses, including those in the Luhansk region. In Mariupol, a Bussol-S radar station and a fuel depot were destroyed.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, has survived more than 10 assassination attempts since 2020. Despite the threats, he continues to participate in peace negotiations with the Russian Federation
36 countries and the EU have joined the agreement to establish the Special Tribunal in The Hague. The court will be able to try the top leadership of the Russian Federation in absentia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
As a result of the morning drone attack on the ports of the Odesa region and the private sector, 10 people were injured. A warehouse with cargo, vehicles, and two residential buildings were damaged.
37 states have approved the creation of the Steering Committee of the Special Tribunal in The Hague. It will try the top military and political leadership of Russia and Belarus for the crime of aggression.
In Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and three others were injured due to a UAV attack. In Vilniansk, an enemy drone injured a man during a strike on infrastructure.
The CCD has debunked Russian fakes regarding the Kh-101 missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv on May 14. Propaganda is concealing the deaths of 24 people and accusing Ukraine of staging the event.
20 Azov fighters returned home as part of a 1,000-for-1,000 exchange. Among them are 19 defenders of Mariupol who spent four years in Russian captivity.
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) interprets aircraft leasing as royalties, introducing a 15% tax. This threatens airlines with bankruptcy and risks halting the repair of AFU military equipment.
Police will read fingerprints from ID card chips to identify missing persons. The data will be compared with the fingerprints of unidentified bodies.
Obtaining a US tourist visa has become more difficult for Ukrainians: consulates are increasingly scrutinizing potential migration risks of applicants. Lawyer Valeriia Nahorna explained why today it is not only documents that are important, but also proper legal preparation for the interview.
Due to Russian shelling, there are power outages in eight regions. No blackouts are scheduled; however, consumers are asked to shift their electricity usage to daytime hours.
SBS Commander Brovdi announced the destruction of a Be-200 aircraft, a Ka-27 helicopter, and enemy air defense systems. Ryazan Oil Refinery and an ammunition ship were also hit.
205 defenders have returned home, including the defenders of Azovstal. Approximately 95% of those released had been in Russian captivity since 2022.
Ukraine has returned 205 defenders from Russian captivity as part of a major exchange. Most of the released soldiers had been in captivity since 2022.
257 combat engagements were recorded over the day, a third of which occurred in three directions. The enemy used over 8,000 drones and hundreds of aerial bombs against AFU positions.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a 205-for-205 prisoner exchange mediated by the UAE. Donald Trump had previously reported on plans for such an exchange.
The President visited the site of a missile strike in Kyiv, where 24 people were killed. Among the victims were three children; Zelenskyy expressed his condolences to the relatives of the deceased.