Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russian troops have accumulated significant forces in the Kursk region and are trying to operate with small assault groups in the area of Novenke and Zhuravka. The goal is to expand the combat zone near the border.

A new mineral resources agreement between the US and Ukraine has caused concern among Ukrainian officials. The agreement gives the US control over investments and profits from resources.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation with drones. The massive strike hit Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.

Russia is preparing a new military offensive in Ukraine to increase pressure and positions in negotiations. According to analysts, the offensive will last almost the entire year of 2025.

In the Black Sea, there are two enemy ships on combat duty, carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 8 missiles. There are 4 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea.

The Romanian Defense Council has approved a plan to increase the number of small warships to strengthen its position in the Black Sea and on NATO's eastern flank. The country plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP.

The President of Ukraine has stated his readiness to negotiate with representatives of Russian business and the opposition who are interested in ending the war, instead of Putin. He stressed the need to respect the legitimate government in Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine announced personnel reshuffles in the military aviation. The new appointments are intended to strengthen defense capabilities and improve the aviation component of the Defense Forces.

During the day, 157 combat clashes took place. The most intense enemy attacks are concentrated on the Pokrovsky direction, where 72 assaults were recorded.

Donald Trump said he is receiving reports of "Shahed" attacks on Ukraine. He added that he did not discuss with Putin the purchase of weapons by Russia from Iran and North Korea.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made changes to the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Headquarters. Andriy Hnatov was introduced to the personal composition, and A. Barhylevych was removed from the composition of the Headquarters.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the agreement on silence should extend to port infrastructure and the cities where it is located, including Odesa and Mykolaiv. Monitoring can be carried out by the USA, Turkey, and other countries.

Ukrainian military personnel are on the territory of Russia's Kursk region to prevent an invasion of the Sumy region. According to Zelenskyy, this is a deterrent for the occupiers.

At the Staff Meeting, they discussed increasing the production of drones, especially jet drones and fiber optic drones. They also discussed accelerating the production of Ukrainian missiles and developing their own SAM systems.

Ukraine received a new version of the mineral agreement from the United States. Zelensky stressed that Ukraine will not recognize military aid as debt.

Ukraine gained access to European intelligence data, technologies, and ammunition depots. The state also received licenses for the production of air defense systems and investments in the production of drones and missiles.

Ukraine plans to hold a meeting with representatives of the General Staffs of the main countries ready to provide a military contingent. France and Britain have been invited to discuss infrastructure.

During the "Coalition of the Willing" summit, France announced a new defense package for Ukraine. The participants of the meeting agreed to extend sanctions against Russia.

European Commission spokeswoman Anita Hipper stated that Putin is a criminal, and the EU will not comment on his propaganda.

A European Commission spokeswoman said there were no updates on Ukraine's request for 2 million artillery shells.

The Ukrainian government is working on an agreement with the United States on minerals that will reflect the interests of Ukraine. Zelenskyy stated that the United States has proposed a new version of the agreement.

The Ukrainian government has received the text of the agreement from the United States regarding mineral resources. A final consensus has not yet been reached, and processing and consultations are ongoing.

The Pechersk Court of Kyiv extended the detention of Ivan Rudy, the former head of KRAIL, until May 26. He is suspected of facilitating the activities of the Russian online casino Pin-Up in Ukraine.

King Charles III was hospitalised due to an adverse reaction to treatment, but doctors see no cause for concern. Despite this, future measures may be adjusted to support the monarch's health.

The President of the russian federation stated that Trump sincerely wants to end the war. moscow supports a peaceful resolution, but insists on eliminating the "root causes" of the conflict.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that other countries may join the Franco-British mission. He invited representatives of the coalition to develop a plan regarding the contingent.

In Paris, leaders discussed support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and the creation of "deterrent forces. " Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of maintaining sanctions and the role of the United States in stopping the war.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi announced that Ukraine is cooperating with the United States to stop the fire. Since March 25, an agreement has been in effect to stop attacks on energy facilities.

Ukraine seeks to obtain licenses for weapons production from partners to accelerate and reduce the cost of the process. In return, it is ready to share its own technologies, particularly in the field of drones and missiles.

After the shelling of Kherson by the Russians, Ukraine is waiting for a reaction from the US due to violations of agreements regarding the energy sector. Zelenskyy said that the evidence will be handed over to the US.