Admiral Dragone urged NATO to accelerate the strengthening of its defenses. He stated that the Alliance is currently in a state between war and peace.
Two Russian servicemen are suspected of torturing civilians in Bohdanivka, Kyiv region. The victims were held in pits without food; one of the men has gone missing.
Draft Law No. 15258 regarding fines for violations in granting veteran status has been registered in the Rada. Officials face penalties of up to 51,000 hryvnias.
The head of the AntAC, Vitaliy Shabunin, has been discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to deteriorating vision. The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating proceedings regarding his possible draft evasion and fraud.
Russia is spreading fakes about the mass involvement of foreigners to divide society. In the first four months of 2024, only 3.2 thousand work permits were issued.
Civil and military aviation share common technologies and repair facilities. Pressure from the ESBU (Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine) on airlines creates risks for the country's defense capabilities.
No movement of Belarusian equipment or personnel has been recorded near the border. However, the threat remains real due to support for Russia and ongoing military exercises.
An official in the Kyiv region demanded 260,000 hryvnias for the disbursement of 'eVidnovlennia' payments. The suspect and his accomplice were detained and taken into custody.
The EU criticizes the US decision to extend the waiver of sanctions on Russian oil. Valdis Dombrovskis called for increased pressure on Moscow instead of easing it.
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.
