The head of the AntAC, Shabunin, was discharged from the army due to poor vision amid suspicions of evading service. "Honest Mobilization" stated this discredits the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Mark Rutte called Russia's claims against the Baltic states absurd and commented on the downing of a drone over Estonia by a NATO fighter jet. He urged Europe to strengthen its own defense.
Mark Rutte announced a NATO mission in the Strait of Hormuz due to threats to the economy. Allies are also discussing allocating 0.25% of GDP to support Ukraine.
The political scientist called Belarus's entry into the war unlikely due to Lukashenko's fear of protests. The country's army has been depleted by the transfer of equipment to Russia.
The EC signed a memorandum on the allocation of 3. 2 billion euros to Ukraine in June. The funds are part of a 90 billion euro package for budgetary and military support.
Donald Tusk announced joint work with Péter Magyar on a position regarding Ukraine. Poland also offered assistance in achieving energy independence.
During a tea ceremony with Xi Jinping, Putin described the visit to China as "successful and fruitful work. " He expressed gratitude for the organization of the negotiations between both delegations.
Occupiers attacked AFU positions 38 times, concentrating forces in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. Shelling of Sumy and Chernihiv regions continues.
The number of protection applications in Poland has fallen by 66%, a record for the EU. Meanwhile, 78% of decisions regarding Ukrainian applicants are currently negative.
Péter Magyar supported Ukraine's right to self-defense by any means. He demands security guarantees stronger than the Budapest Memorandum.
During the first 20 days of May 2026, the AFU struck over 10 Russian oil refining facilities. Operations were suspended at plants in Moscow, Ryazan, Tuapse and other cities.
The President instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prepare diplomatic measures to influence Belarus. Intelligence received non-public tasks due to the threat of the war expanding.
Péter Magyar is initiating a meeting with Zelenskyy in Berehove to restart relations. The negotiations will address the issue of the rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia.
The Office of the President has approached Britain for clarification regarding the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil. The US has also extended the authorization for fuel purchases.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (SZRU) has exposed Russian plans to discredit mobilization and the Ukrainian leadership through fakes. Over 15 Western proxy media outlets will be involved in the campaign.
Trump denied Xi Jinping's words that Putin would regret the invasion of Ukraine. China called these reports fabricated and groundless.
Zelenskyy reported on Russia's plans to mobilize 100,000 people. Ukraine is preparing to expand long-range sanctions and defense against new war scenarios.
Due to mass alcohol poisoning in the 166th Regiment of the Russian Federation, up to ten soldiers died. The bodies of the occupiers were left at their positions without evacuation for six days.
Expert Oleksiy Hetman confirmed the possibility of mining highways using drones and missiles. However, he considers such tactics to be of low effectiveness for the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In Brussels, Syrskyi briefed NATO on the situation at the front and the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since the beginning of 2026, enemy losses have exceeded 141.5 thousand personnel.
AFU officers have developed a Military Leadership Manual to build combat-ready teams. The presentation will take place on May 20 at the Sens bookstore in Kyiv.
Hungary's new government will not obstruct the imposition of restrictions against the head of the ROC and Russian officials. The EU is also preparing sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet.
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi revealed details of the AFU corps reform. The Third Corps is the only one fighting with all its subordinate brigades in a single sector.
In the Kyiv region, heads of charitable foundations were detained for selling military deferments and facilitating escapes abroad for $16,000. The suspects face up to 9 years in prison.
Ukraine's civil and military aviation function as a single ecosystem with shared specialists. Pressure from the ESBU on airlines threatens to reduce the state's defense capabilities.
The parties agreed on the route for Power of Siberia 2, but the schedule and prices remain open. An agreement on a new railway was signed and the visa-free regime was extended.
The NABU has officially confirmed that the executives and founders of Fire Point have not been notified of suspicion in the case regarding drone procurement. Furthermore, the company does not have the status of a legal entity to which criminal law measures can be applied.
A 20-year-old Kyiv resident defrauded the daughter of a fallen soldier of 700,000 hryvnias through an online dating site. He secretly withdrew the money and used it to purchase cryptocurrency.
Due to shelling and rolling stock wear, it is predicted that six people will compete for a single seat this summer. Ukrzaliznytsia advises planning trips 20 days in advance and using the auto-buy feature.
The Agency is seeking managers for Zhevago's real estate and a business center owned by sanctioned Russians. The seized assets must work for the economy of Ukraine.
