Ukraine

Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars, recording 51 explosions in four villages.

Pope Francis calls for an end to wars through negotiations, saying that "a negotiated peace is always better than an endless war.

Ukraine's Security Service detained a Russian informant in Donetsk region who was passing on coordinates of Ukrainian military positions to prepare a "breakthrough" attack in the Pokrovsk sector, one of the hottest spots on the frontline.

Another drowned man was found 10 meters from the Romanian shore in the Tisza River, the eighth such case since the beginning of May.

Thanks to warmer and sunnier weather, the electricity shortage has decreased somewhat, but still remains significant, necessitating hourly blackout schedules from 18:00 to 24:00 and imports from 5 countries.

The Ukrainian government has introduced a business support policy, allowing companies that import more than 30% of their energy to avoid restrictions on electricity consumption, and has simplified procedures for creating backup autonomous energy production facilities to increase competitiveness in the EU market.

The declaration of Hennadiy Mazur, a member of Yulia Tymoshenko's Batkivshchyna party, has been removed from public access due to unspecified "security measures" taken against him.

Ukraine is ready to accept the new F-16s to strengthen its air capabilities, as it currently uses Soviet aircraft, and some Ukrainian pilots are already completing training on American F-16s.

The UK has announced that it has sent a new military aid package to Ukraine, including 1 million rounds of ammunition, 80 air defense missiles, and 20 armored landing vehicles.

The Verkhovna Rada may appoint Vyacheslav Nehoda as the new Minister of Regional Development this week, while decisions on other ministries, such as Infrastructure, will be made after the President meets with MPs.

Almost 300 foreign-made microelectronics components were found in North Korean missiles by KFI specialists, said Oleksandr Ruvin.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of an enemy missile fired toward Myrhorod, Poltava region, causing an air alert across Ukraine.

Due to the electricity shortage caused by the Russian attacks, restrictions may be imposed on industrial and residential consumers in all regions from 18:00 to midnight today.

In the first quarter of 2024, women created a record 43,554 new sole proprietorships in Ukraine, accounting for 59% of the total number of new registrations.

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas claims that the training of NATO soldiers in Ukraine will not automatically escalate the war with Russia and will not trigger Article 5 of the NATO Mutual Defense Treaty.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 39. 4272 UAH/USD, strengthening the hryvnia by 1 kopeck.

French MP Jean-Louis Bourlanger called on Paris to allow Ukraine to strike at the territory of Fosiya with French weapons.

On May 20, there will be no precipitation in most of Ukraine, only in the western and northeastern regions there will be short-term rain and thunderstorms; temperatures at night will be from 8-13°C to 21-26°C during the day, slightly cooler in mountainous areas.

All 29 Shahed attack drones launched by Russian troops were successfully destroyed in the skies over Ukraine on the night of May 20, the commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 493,690 personnel and 7,590 tanks.

The US State Department plans to confiscate Russian assets in the US and use them to compensate Ukraine for the damage caused by the Russian invasion, working with G7 partners.

Persons liable for military service in Ukraine may receive summonses at the workplace from their employer in accordance with the law on mobilization and the notification of the Ministry of Defense.

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has approved a Roadmap for the development of smart grids to introduce automation and digital solutions at all levels of the power system to make it more balanced, secure and resilient to military risks.

Today, on May 20, all the inhabitants of our planet can join the celebration of an event dedicated to insects that play an important role in the Earth's ecosystem - World Bee Day.

Russia has deployed a third of its strategic bombers, including 12 Tu-95MS and 13 Tu-22M3 aircraft, to the Olenya airfield in Murmansk Oblast, according to satellite imagery analyzed by Defense Express.

Russian unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted over several regions of Ukraine, triggering an air alert.

Former Pentagon chief Robert Gates believes that the deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine should not be ruled out or publicized, emphasizing the importance of providing Ukraine with technical assistance such as air defense systems, artillery, missiles and ammunition.

Warming weather has somewhat reduced electricity consumption in Ukraine, but forced restrictions and blackouts will continue for months due to damage from Russian attacks, according to the head of Ukrenergo.

Two women were wounded in Kharkiv as a result of Russian shelling that damaged a cemetery, a central park, a cinema, a restaurant, and cars.

Ukrainian defenders have established strong positions in the Kharkiv region, while Russian forces are not achieving their goals, President Zelenskiy said.