The announcement of the US troop withdrawal from Germany forced EU leaders to discuss defense independence. In Yerevan, they also coordinated actions regarding Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy discussed the conditions for a lasting peace and a ceasefire with Donald Tusk. The parties also raised the issue of Ukraine's European integration.
Andriy Kovalenko stated that only military and political force will compel Putin to stop the aggression. Russia's defeat could change political elites and worldviews.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Robert Fico in Yerevan to discuss cooperation. Slovakia supported Ukraine's EU membership and joint visits.
Eurovision management plans to bring back the countries that announced a boycott due to Israel's participation. The contest will strengthen control over political interference.
Russian troops struck Merefa in the Kharkiv region with an Iskander ballistic missile. As a result of the attack, five people were killed and 19 others were injured.
The Defense Forces are strengthening their lines and checking the readiness of troops near Transnistria. General Shvedyuk inspected the state of fortifications and logistics.
Zelenskyy stated that for the first time, there will be no military equipment at the parade in Moscow. The President suggested the possibility of Ukrainian drones flying over.
Four people were killed and 18 others injured due to the Russian strike on Merefa. More than 10 houses, shops, a service station, and an administrative building were damaged.
President Zelenskyy, at the summit in Yerevan, called the summer a defining period for the war. Putin will choose between expanding aggression and a diplomatic path.
Ukraine and the EU are preparing a Drone Deal for the joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles. Hnatov and Umerov have been tasked with developing the necessary security infrastructure.
At the summit in Yerevan, Zelenskyy discussed air defense and announced $200 million from Canada. NATO confirmed the continuation of anti-ballistic missile deliveries.
Due to shelling, parts of four regions have been left without electricity. The Ministry of Energy does not plan to introduce consumption restriction schedules.
As a result of the Russian missile strike on Merefa, three people were killed and eight others were injured. A service station, shops, and residential buildings were damaged.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 155 drones of various types. Air defense neutralized 135 drones, but hits were recorded at ten locations.
Due to fear of a coup, Putin is hiding in bunkers and has restricted his travel. Russian intelligence services have tightened control over his inner circle and political elites.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Yerevan for the European Political Community summit. Meetings are scheduled with the Prime Ministers of Britain, Norway, Finland, and the Czech Republic.
148 combat engagements were recorded over the past day, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions. The enemy deployed over 10,000 drones.
Pyongyang-based team Naegohyang will play against Suwon in the AFC Women's Champions League semi-finals on May 20. This marks the first visit by North Korean female footballers since 2014.
Near the village of Kamyana Yaruga, a Lancet drone struck a civilian van used for transporting bread. The driver and the forwarding agent were injured, and the vehicle was damaged.
Negotiations on the disarmament of Hamas have reached a deadlock due to the demands of the parties. Israel is threatening to resume hostilities in Gaza in the near future.
Over the past day, the AFU eliminated 1,120 occupiers, 6 tanks, and 113 artillery systems. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the invasion amount to approximately 1,335,150 personnel.
Inguar Defence has developed a medical version of the Inguar-3 armored vehicle for the evacuation of two wounded personnel. The vehicle features protection against mines and FPV drones.
The group has lost thousands of fighters, and Israel has occupied part of southern Lebanon. Political pressure on Hezbollah within the country has intensified significantly.
Iran considers US interference in shipping in the Strait of Hormuz a violation of the ceasefire. Trump plans to begin escorting vessels starting Monday.
In Moscow, a drone struck a residential building on Mosfilmovskaya Street. Mayor Sobyanin reported that there were no casualties at the scene.
The United Kingdom plans to join the EU's 90 billion euro loan program for Ukraine. The funds will allow Kyiv to purchase British weaponry.
The German Chancellor confirmed his intention to cooperate with Washington despite criticism of US actions. Trump is threatening to reduce the military presence in the country.
Starting in August, Ireland will begin transitioning 16,000 Ukrainians to independent rental housing. The process will take six months, with advance notice provided prior to departure.
Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the conflict, calling them unacceptable. He also expressed support for Netanyahu amid the judicial proceedings in Israel.
