War in Ukraine
About 200 Russian military personnel underwent secret training on drone usage at bases in China. Some of them have reportedly returned to fight against Ukraine at the front.
The body of a 38-year-old man who died from a drone strike was discovered in the Sumy district. The deceased had previously evacuated to Sumy due to constant shelling.
Co-founder of Fire Point Denys Shtilerman gave an interview to Yanina Sokolova. They discussed the "Mindich tapes," the accusations from the Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC), and the production of Ukrainian deep strike – key highlights from the extensive conversation.
Sweden will purchase four FDI frigates for $4 billion to protect the Baltic Sea. The first ship will join the fleet in 2030.
As a result of a ballistic missile strike on Pryluky, three people were killed and 29 were injured. A fire broke out in a shopping center in the city due to the hit.
After the elections, the RF may start a general mobilization due to a shortage of contract soldiers. Reserves will be used for the war in Ukraine and to intimidate NATO countries.
Ukraine's largest Perinatal Center has come under a barrage of criticism – is everything as it seems, and who might be behind the information attacks?.
Zelenskyy was inducted into the European Order of Merit for defending EU values. The award was also received by Maia Sandu, Angela Merkel, and the band U2.
Heorhii Tykhyi apologized to the Baltic states for drones redirected by Russian electronic warfare. He denied using their airspace for strikes against Russia.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked the AFU 63 times, concentrating efforts in the Pokrovsk direction. In the Huliaipole sector, ten attacks by the occupiers were repelled.
On May 21, the HACC Appeals Chamber will consider the appeal against the preventive measure for Andriy Yermak. Previously, the former head of the Office of the President was ordered to be held in custody with bail.
The Defense Forces struck the Lukoil refinery in Kstovo and a station in the Yaroslavl region. The plant, with a capacity of 17 million tons, provides fuel for the Russian occupation forces.
Russia is spreading a fake about "Indian assistants" to the TCC to divide society. The primary source of the plant was a little-known propaganda Telegram channel. In Ukraine, it was disseminated by bloggers who are under sanctions.
The AFU struck UAV control points and a command post in the Kursk region. Crossings and enemy concentrations were also destroyed in three regions of Ukraine.
Ukraine does not use the territory of Latvia for attacks against Russia. MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi called the Kremlin's accusations propaganda aimed at destabilizing the Baltic region.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called the FT report regarding criticism of Putin at the summit with the US false.
In Izmail, the body of an infant was discovered in a bag inside the apartment of a deceased 33-year-old woman. Law enforcement officers are investigating the case, currently marked as an accident.
In Uzhhorod, the head of an NGO and a former TCC official were exposed for selling summonses to obtain deferments. The cost of the service ranged from $800 to $2,000 per document.
The Lita Plus clinic is suspected of evading 100 million UAH in taxes through a scheme involving individual entrepreneurs (FOPs). During the searches, over 18 million UAH in cash and vehicles were seized.
In Pryluky, a ballistic missile strike killed two people and wounded 21 others. In Hlukhiv, a drone attack left two dead and four injured.
The President updated foreign policy objectives for May-June. Zelenskyy defined tasks regarding the reboot of relations with Hungary and Georgia, the schedule for EU accession, and separately discussed non-public steps to end the war with the Russian Federation.
Ministry of Defense accelerates the production of weaponry for combat aviation together with partners. New Ukrainian aviation munitions were presented at Industry Day.
In April, Ukraine's GDP grew by 0. 9%, improving indicators after a difficult first quarter. At the same time, Russia's oil revenues fell by 21% due to sanctions.
Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk with FAB-250 aerial bombs targeting residential areas. Six civilians sustained injuries of varying degrees of severity.
In Pryluky, a ballistic strike killed two people and wounded 17. In Hlukhiv, a drone attack left two people dead and two others injured.
Admiral Dragone called the war in Ukraine brutal and spoke of a global storm. The Alliance maintains 24/7 readiness on all fronts due to new crises.
Due to Putin's rating falling to 65. 6%, VTsIOM introduced door-to-door surveys. The new methodology is based on fear and has already shown an artificial increase in the numbers.
In 2026, applicants are choosing management and law, although the market requires technical specialists. The Ministry of Education and Science has abolished motivational letters and updated the admission rules.
Due to shelling, parts of four regions were left without electricity. No restrictions are forecast for today, but people are asked to use energy sparingly in the evening.
Putin will discuss the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline in Beijing. Russia's economic dependence on sanctioned technologies from China has reached over 90%.